All About HR People Element

This episode features an engaging conversation between Laura Hundley and Dana Skaggs about setting boundaries, work-life balance, and the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace. Dana, known as the Queen of Boundaries, shares insights on recognizing boundary issues, dealing with difficult coworkers, and seeking therapy without stigma. She also discusses her upcoming course and resources for managing boundaries effectively.
About our Guest: Meet Dana, also known as the Queen of Boundaries! With over 15 years of experience in private practice, she’s a true expert in helping clients understand how healthy boundaries (or the lack thereof) can impact their overall wellbeing. Dana specializes in anxiety and adjustment issues, as well as trauma work, and takes great pride in supporting her clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Dana earned her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at East Tennessee State University in 1992. She is also licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner with a Health Service Provider designation.
Where to find Dana:
LinkedIn: Dana Skaggs
Website: danaskaggs.com
Dana's Podcast: Phoenix & Flame
Noted in Podcast:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:
Word Up - Cameo

Our Sponsor: People Element 
Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.
www.peopleelement.com
LinkedIn: People Element
Twitter: @People_Element

This episode delves into the importance of gratitude in personal and professional life, discussing the benefits, effects on mental health, and practical strategies to incorporate gratitude. Dr. Peggy DeLong shares personal anecdotes, insights, and recommendations for building a gratitude practice, emphasizing its impact on individual well-being and workplace dynamics.
About Our Guest:  Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude, joy, and nature to live their best lives, especially through difficult times. She does this through speaking engagements, psychotherapy, on-line courses, books, and even bracelets.
Peggy is the author of: 1) I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir about Love, Grief, and Gratitude, 2) The Gratitude Journal: A 365 Day Gratitude Journey, and 3) Feeling Good: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times. She is also the owner of LOVE in a Bracelet, where she designs bracelets for coping with grief and loss, mental health, and inspiration. When she’s not focusing on her businesses, you’ll find Peggy in the mountains, downhill or telemark skiing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking.
Where to find Dr. Peggy:
LinkedIn: Dr. Peggy DeLong
Instagram: @The.Gratitude.Psychologist
Website: Dr.PeggyDeLong.com
Noted in Podcast:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:
Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell

365 Day Gratitude Journal
Our Sponsor: People Element 
Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.
www.peopleelement.com
LinkedIn: People Element
Twitter: @People_Element

Vanessa Zazueta joins us to discuss how HR leaders can help employees thrive in their personal and professional lives by focusing on three wellbeing pillars: physical, mental, and financial health.

Episode 35: Erich Kurschat Talks About Creating Meaningful Connections
9/13/2023
Erich joins us to talk about creating meaningful connections, building community and developing lasting relationships.  We also delve into our time spent both working in the restaurant industry.  Erich is passionate about helping organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles.  He provides insight into DISC and how it can help transform organizations. 
Noted in Podcast:
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:
Dancing Queen – there’s a story to this, you have to listen!

What Erich is listening to:
Music: Justin Roberts

Where to Find Erich!
Twitter: @HarmonyInsights
LinkedIn: Erich Kurschat
Harmony Insights
HRHotSeat.com
Find Us:
On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR
Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast
Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts
 
Our Sponsor: People Element 
Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.
www.peopleelement.com
LinkedIn: People Element
Twitter: @People_Element

8/29/2023 
Karen Eber joins us to talk about the power and importance of great storytelling. With the upcoming release of her book “The Perfect Story”, I couldn’t be more excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with her. Can eating crayons change your eye color? What if Dolly Parton wrote the song 9 to 5 today, what would that song be? Just a few of the questions that get answered in this masterclass on storytelling.  
Noted in Podcast: 
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:  
Taylor Swift: All Too Well (10 Minute Version)  
The Perfect Story, How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire 
 
Where to Find Karen 
Twitter: @KarenEber1 
LinkedIn: Karen Eber 
Eber Leadership Group 
Karen’s TED Talk: How Your Brain Responds to Stories – and Why They’re Crucial for Leaders 
Find Us:  
On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR 
Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 
Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 
Our Sponsor: People Element   
Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  
www.peopleelement.com  
LinkedIn: People Element  
Twitter: @People_Element  

8/15/2023
Claire Stroh, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP is currently the Director of Technology Talent Management at Lighthouse Technology Services and President & CEO of Claire is Coaching. She has used LinkedIn and Twitter to build her personal brand and uncover new opportunities for herself and the companies she’s worked for and she’s passionate about helping others do the same! She is currently on the board of the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association, a member of SHRM’s young professional advisory council, and was named a 2022 HR Impact Award Winner by Buffalo Business First. 
Noted in Podcast: 
HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:  
With Confidence: We'll Be Ok  
What Claire is listening to:  
Music: Illenium, William Black 
Podcasts: New Mindset, Who Dis w/ Case Kenny 
Claire's Blog:  A Note on Confidence 
Claire's Blog: Confidently Writing About Yourself 
 
Where to Find Claire! 
Twitter: @_strclaire 
LinkedIn: Claire Stroh 
Claire is Coaching 
Find Us:  
On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR 
Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 
Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 
 
Our Sponsor: People Element   
Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  
www.peopleelement.com  
LinkedIn: People Element  
Twitter: @People_Element