Her Resources Podcast

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At Her Resources (HR) Podcast, we’re on a mission to elevate and celebrate the incredible women who shape the world of work with a focus on the Human Resources landscape. Join us as we dive deep into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of women leaders and professionals within HR and related fields. Our podcast offers insightful conversations with trailblazing women in HR, thought leaders and industry experts. We tackle pressing topics, share best practices and explore strategies that empower women to excel and lead with confidence in their careers. In a world where women continue to break barriers and redefine leadership, our show provides a platform for sharing valuable experiences and actionable advice. Whether you’re an HR professional, aspiring leader, or simply passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces, our content is designed to inspire, educate and connect. Follow our page for the latest episodes, industry insights and empowering stories. Be part of a community that champions the voices and contributions of women in HR and beyond.

  1. 3d ago

    Why Employees Still Feel Left in the Dark with Heather Redfearn

    Only a small percentage of employees strongly believe leadership communicates effectively. So what is creating the gap between what leaders think they are saying and what employees actually understand? In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda sits down with Heather Redfearn to talk about leadership communication, transparency, trust, employee feedback, change management, AI in communications, and why context matters so much during moments of uncertainty. Heather shares practical insight into why leaders often overestimate their clarity, how HR and communication teams can help close the trust gap, and why treating employees like adults means giving them the information they need to understand the “why” behind decisions. In this episode, we discuss: Why communication is a leadership skill, not just a personality trait How leaders can ask for feedback without making employees feel tested Why preparation and authenticity can work together The role of frontline managers in building trust How to communicate difficult changes with humanity and respect How AI can support communication without replacing strategy or judgment Listen now for a thoughtful conversation on corporate communication, employee trust, psychological safety, change leadership, and what it really means to communicate with clarity. Connect with Heather Redfearn:  https://heather-redfearn-eng.my.canva.site/internal-communications#home https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherredfearn/   #LeadershipCommunication #HRLeadership #EmployeeExperience #ChangeManagement #WorkplaceTrust #InternalCommunications #HerResourcesPodcast   00:00 - The leadership communication gap 03:07 - Heather Redfearn joins the conversation 03:38 - Why leaders overestimate their communication skills 06:17 - Why preparation does not mean losing authenticity 07:56 - The perception gap between leaders and employees 11:07 - Feedback loops, HR, comms, and trusted truth-tellers 16:38 - Why manager effectiveness is a communication barrier 18:36 - Her Resources guest invitation message 19:27 - Preparing managers for difficult conversations 20:27 - Treating employees like adults during change 23:19 - Intent versus impact in leadership communication 28:24 - Why leaders need to explain the why 33:14 - Sponsor message 34:07 - Why leaders filter information 39:51 - Communicating layoffs and major organizational shifts 47:13 - Her Resources sponsorship message 49:34 - AI and the future of communication work 54:24 - The biggest communication blind spots leaders have 55:39 - One immediate shift leaders can make 58:16 - Heather’s one communication rule for leaders 60:01 - How to connect with Heather 60:50 - Final takeaways for leaders and HR teams

  2. Jul 21

    AI, Change Management, and the Human Future of Work with Ben Tasker

    In Episode 87 of Her Resources, Linda talks with Ben Tasker about AI, change management, workforce development, and the human side of the future of work. This conversation explores why AI adoption cannot succeed without people, trust, communication, skills development, and thoughtful leadership. Linda and Ben discuss AI as augmentation rather than replacement, the importance of upskilling and reskilling, the shift toward skills-based learning, and why human skills like empathy, flexibility, adaptability, and leadership matter even more in an AI-enabled workplace. Connect with Ben: https://www.bentaskerai.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentaskerai   00:00 - Who is the future of work being designed for? 03:16 - Welcome Ben Tasker 03:43 - Ben’s path into AI, data, and human-centered change 07:12 - Why AI requires communication, trust, and plain language 12:30 - AI as augmentation, not replacement 14:11 - The AI “between times” 15:32 - Why AI implementations fail without change management 20:17 - Data, systems, and “garbage in, garbage out” 23:00 - People-first AI vs. productivity-only AI 28:41 - Workforce development, upskilling, and reskilling 33:28 - Education, AI, and changing learning models 42:09 - Focus on skills, not job titles 43:33 - The human skills AI cannot fully master 46:54 - How leaders can communicate the why 49:11 - Building a skills-based culture before systems catch up 52:02 - Why optimism still belongs in the AI conversation 53:11 - Rapid-fire takeaways for leaders, employees, and HR 55:40 - The one thing listeners should remember 55:56 - Closing reflection and community CTA

  3. Jul 14

    The Human Side of Leadership: Competence, Courage and Compassion with Fay Niewiadomski

    Leadership is not simply about strategy, performance, or position. Every decision a leader makes affects the culture, wellbeing, and lives of the people they lead. In Episode 86 of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis speaks with international leadership strategist, author, and ICTN founder Fay Niewiadomski about restoring the human side of leadership. Drawing from five decades of global experience, Fay explains why truly effective leadership requires competence, courage, and compassion. She also shares the deeply personal turning point that caused her to leave a university deanship, rebuild her life, and dedicate her career to developing better leaders. Linda and Fay explore: Why leadership is not defined by a title or position The connection between emotions, decisions, and business results How “sticky floors” keep talented women from advancing Why corporate values often conflict with employees’ lived experiences The seven elements of Business EQ How self-awareness helps leaders adapt their behavior Why high resilience can sometimes increase the risk of burnout The consequences of “bankrupt leadership” How purpose creates genuine resilience Why women need a trusted support system outside the workplace Four questions that can help you reassess your life A practical framework for communicating boundaries with confidence Fay also discusses her book, Decisions That Matter: Rethink, Reimagine, Reset Your Life, and challenges listeners to consider who they are when their titles, positions, and other symbols of success are taken away. Learn more about Fay Niewiadomski: Fay on LinkedIn: https://www.ictn.com/ Decisions That Matter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/her-resources-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herresourcespodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@her.resources.pod All Her Resources links: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast Produced by LJM Productions.   Chapters 00:00 The human side of leadership 02:13 A new chapter for the Her Resources Podcast 03:40 Fay’s multicultural leadership journey 05:39 How emotions influence leadership results 06:46 Leadership beyond titles and positions 09:01 How childhood stories shape women’s beliefs 11:36 Challenging inherited beliefs 12:05 Glass ceilings and “sticky floors” 15:25 Decisions That Matter 17:09 What separates exceptional leaders 18:35 When corporate culture is only a slogan 19:23 What workplace culture really means 20:13 Burnout and outdated workplace systems 21:26 Reassessing success in mid-career 25:04 When 17 years of work disappeared 26:10 Who are you without your title? 27:24 Choosing a new life and purpose 28:42 From education to leadership transformation 29:30 Communication, influence, and self-awareness 32:05 Why powerful leaders resist feedback 32:49 Charisma, impression management, and manipulation 34:46 Why women do not need to be strong all the time 36:15 Creating a circle of trust 41:03 The seven elements of Business EQ 43:54 How resilience can contribute to burnout 46:43 Your personality is given; your behavior is a choice 48:50 Adapting your behavior as a leader 50:37 Why our definition of leadership is flawed 52:10 The bankruptcy of leadership 54:03 Purpose and the real source of resilience 55:38 Three habits every leader should develop 57:57 Four questions for reassessing your life 01:02:16 Telling the truth with confidence 01:03:07 A four-part framework for setting boundaries 01:08:03 How to connect with Fay 01:09:27 Final reflections

  4. Jul 7

    Power Literacy: The Leadership Skill Women Were Never Taught with Kisha Wynter

    In this powerful episode of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Kisha Wynter, executive coach, author, speaker, and former Fortune 50 HR leader, for a conversation that challenges one of the most common pieces of advice women receive at work: “Just be more confident.” Kisha reframes the conversation by explaining why confidence alone is not enough. Women are showing up, delivering results, and doing the work — but performance by itself does not always lead to advancement. The missing piece is power literacy: understanding how influence, visibility, relationships, decision-making, and organizational dynamics really work. Together, Linda and Kisha explore why high-performing women often feel stuck, how “power leaks” show up in everyday language and behavior, why the invisible org chart matters just as much as the formal one, and how women can reclaim their power without compromising their values or integrity. This episode is for women in leadership, HR professionals, emerging leaders, and anyone who has ever wondered why working harder was not enough to move forward. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why “be more confident” is incomplete advice • How power differs from confidence • The role of invisible organizational influence • Why performance alone may keep you employed but not necessarily promoted • How women unintentionally give power away through power leaks • Why relationships should be built before you need them • How to navigate power without becoming political or manipulative • What it means to multiply power and bring others with you Connect with Kisha Wynter: Website: https://www.yourpowerunleashed.org/ Book: https://www.yourpowerunleashed.org/booklaunch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisha-wynter-338323138 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kishawynter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KishaWynter Connect with Her Resources Podcast: Website: https://www.herresourcespodcast.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HerResourcesPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/her-resources-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herresourcespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@her.resources.pod Email: info@herresourcespodcast.com   00:00 The confidence myth for women at work 02:32 Welcome to Episode 85 with Kisha Wynter 03:16 Why “be more confident” became the default advice 06:37 Working inside systems that were not designed for everyone 12:59 The difference between confidence and power 18:03 Why titles do not automatically create influence 19:53 Hard work, meritocracy, and the limits of performance 22:28 The visible org chart vs. the invisible power chart 25:34 How to read your organization and its language 28:07 Why senior leaders must shift from execution to alignment 32:37 Why high-performing women still get overlooked 36:53 Power leaks: shrinking, hesitating, and over-accommodating 42:15 Multiplying power and helping others rise 43:50 Power, politics, manipulation, and values 48:07 The likability tightrope for women leaders 52:24 Go where you are celebrated, not tolerated 54:47 Why incomplete advice does not scale 56:15 Three things women can do to reclaim power now 59:26 Doing the pre-work before the meeting 1:03:00 Kisha’s story behind Your Power Unleashed 1:07:26 Linda’s key takeaways 1:08:18 Where to find Kisha Wynter 1:09:02 Closing thoughts

  5. Jun 30

    Who Is the Future of Work Really Being Designed For? with Stacey Lewis

    In Episode 84 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis welcomes Stacey Lewis, Founder and CEO of HR Interrupted, for a direct and human-centered conversation about AI, HR leadership, reskilling, layoffs, employee responsibility, and the future of work. Together, they ask the question every organization should be wrestling with right now: as work changes, who is the future actually being designed for? AI is changing work quickly, but Stacey Lewis reminds us that the future of work cannot be built on efficiency alone. In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis sits down with Stacey Lewis of HR Interrupted to talk about HR’s role in shaping the future of work, the tension between employers and employees, why transparency matters during change, and how leaders can use AI as a tool without losing the human side of work. This conversation explores reskilling, layoffs, return-to-office tension, employee responsibility, leadership accountability, and why HR must move beyond transactional work into strategic, human-centered decision-making. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and episode framing 01:51 Stacey Lewis returns to the Her Resources Podcast 03:15 Where HR sits in the AI conversation 05:23 AI as a tool, not a replacement for human touch 06:17 The growing tension between employers and employees 11:29 Are we losing the spirit of work? 13:30 HR’s role in layoffs and human-centered decisions 15:33 Her Resources guest invitation break 16:05 Why AI job disruption needs guardrails 20:35 The need for honesty with the workforce 22:00 Work is a relationship 24:23 Real reskilling, not performative reskilling 27:25 Preparing the next era of workplace leaders 29:31 LGM Productions break 30:03 Skilled trades, frontline work, and workforce gaps 33:47 How HR can pivot like consulting firms have 35:04 The IKEA example and human-centered redesign 39:06 Why HR is not “everybody else” in the organization 41:37 HR’s responsibility to protect and serve the workforce 43:12 Better ways to handle layoffs 46:28 Stacey’s PSA for HR leaders: get a coach and therapist 49:17 Her Resources sponsorship break 50:20 Why dehumanizing layoffs damage trust 54:20 HR must track trends and understand the business 56:57 Future HR skills: data, technology, and engagement 58:45 What true reskilling requires 01:00:17 Reskilling for the industry, not only one company 01:03:40 Rethinking when and how work gets done 01:08:50 Flexibility comes with responsibility 01:09:27 The future of work is everyone’s responsibility 01:10:34 Designing the future of work with intention 01:13:21 Final reflections and how to connect with Stacey Relevant Links Stacey Lewis / HR Interrupted: https://hrinterrupted.com/ About Stacey: https://hrinterrupted.com/about/ Stacey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyvarnadolewis/ HR Interrupted Instagram: https://www.herresourcespodcast.com/ Her Resources Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast

  6. Jun 9

    Fixing Fairness: Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough with Lily Zheng

    In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda welcomes Lily Zheng, FAIR strategist, consultant, and author of Fixing Fairness: 4 Tenets to Transform Diversity Backlash into Progress for All, for a timely conversation about what it really takes to build fairer workplaces. Lily challenges the idea that good intentions are enough and explains why many DEI efforts fail when they focus on optics, one-time training, or individual self-reflection without changing the systems that shape workplace outcomes. Linda and Lily discuss the FAIR framework, how HR leaders can reduce discrimination through better processes, why “hiring the best candidate” requires examining the actual hiring system, and how leaders can communicate fairness as a win-win for everyone. This conversation is practical, honest, and especially relevant for HR leaders navigating backlash, polarization, and the pressure to create meaningful change without performative fluff.   Show Notes Links Lily Zheng’s website: https://www.lilyzheng.co/ The FAIR Framework: https://www.lilyzheng.co/fair-framework Lily’s authorship and book links: https://www.lilyzheng.co/authorship Fixing Fairness publisher page: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803298/fixing-fairness-by-lily-zheng/ Lily Zheng on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyzheng308/ “How FAIR Is Your Workplace?” diagnostic, shared by Lily: https://hbr.org/2025/01/what-comes-after-dei Her Resources Podcast website: https://www.herresourcespodcast.com/ Her Resources Podcast on Podbean: https://herresourcespodcast.podbean.com/ Contact Her Resources: https://www.herresourcespodcast.com/contact Sponsorship or guest inquiries: contact@herresourcespodcast.com   00:00 Welcome and episode introduction 02:31 Meet Lily Zheng 03:03 Lily’s journey from activism to organizational strategy 07:25 Why traditional DEI efforts often miss real impact 11:11 “Fear of Finding Out” and why measurement matters 14:25 DEI as marketing versus meaningful workplace change 16:18 What hiring discrimination data reveals 18:28 How centralized hiring can reduce discrimination 20:17 Why Lily wrote Fixing Fairness 22:17 The Cobra Effect and when good intentions backfire 27:51 Moving from blame and shame to shared solutions 30:21 The FAIR framework 31:35 Why systems matter more than self-help 36:38 “Hiring the best candidate” and the reality of hiring systems 41:18 Why fairness problems are solvable 45:29 Lily’s take on unconscious bias 49:44 DEI backlash and what remains when the language disappears 51:56 The FAIR tenet organizations struggle with most 53:39 Practical steps HR leaders can take today 55:55 The mindset shift leaders need around fairness 58:09 AI as a multiplier in workplace systems 1:02:01 Closing reflections 1:02:54 Where to connect with Lily 1:03:27 Wrap-up and listener CTA

  7. Jun 2

    Episode 82: It’s Not Just a Mindset: Why Old Patterns Are So Hard to Break with Katherine Flechaus

    Why do we keep falling back into the same patterns, even when we know we want something different? In this episode of Her Resources, Linda sits down with Katherine Flechaus, LCSW and founder of Aligned Core Life Coaching, to talk about the deeper patterns behind overcommitting, overexplaining, people-pleasing, and struggling to set boundaries. Katherine introduces the idea of “safeguards,” patterns of behavior that may have developed to protect us, help us belong, or keep relationships feeling safe. But over time, those same patterns can start costing us our energy, confidence, voice, and well-being. Together, Linda and Katherine explore why awareness alone is not always enough, how old beliefs can keep us stuck, why change often feels uncomfortable at first, and how to begin interrupting automatic responses with more compassion and curiosity. If you have ever felt like “the reliable one,” said yes when you meant no, or wondered why setting boundaries brings up so much guilt, this conversation will help you see yourself with more grace and clarity. Resources mentioned: Katherine Flechaus Counseling and Consulting: https://www.katherineflechauscounselingandconsulting.com/ Safeguard Pattern Mapping Worksheet: https://site.alignedcorelifecoaching.com/safeguardpattern-herresources   Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 Why this conversation builds on “the reliable one” 02:14 Meet Katherine Flechaus 04:09 The gap between knowing and doing 06:09 What safeguards are and why we develop them 07:24 How women are conditioned to be nice, quiet, and accommodating 09:34 Why old patterns once helped us feel safe 12:18 Reframing the question from “what’s wrong with me?” 16:19 Why normalizing patterns removes shame 17:17 Looking at your origin story without blame 20:12 Turning old survival skills into strengths 21:47 Why we default back to old behaviors 22:09 Katherine’s Google Maps analogy for thought patterns 24:51 What are you protecting: belonging, identity, or relationships? 26:06 The cost of being the reliable one 28:43 Noticing burnout, resentment, and missed opportunities 29:37 Core beliefs and why old thoughts still feel true 33:36 Gathering evidence for a new belief 37:09 How stress and old patterns show up in the body 40:10 Why mantras alone may not create lasting change 41:29 Why change takes longer than we want it to 43:17 Building resiliency when old beliefs get triggered 46:43 Why relapse can be part of change 50:17 What we owe other people when we start setting boundaries 51:57 Teaching people how to respond to the new version of us 54:29 Starting with one small “no” 56:21 A practical pause for interrupting the pattern 57:15 Katherine’s worksheet for mapping your safeguard pattern 58:28 Questions to ask in the moment 01:00:45 Katherine’s reminder: you are not broken 01:03:30 Key takeaways from the episode 01:04:44 Connect with Katherine and download the worksheet

  8. May 26

    Why Women Over-Explain and How to Stop

    Have you ever said no, then immediately felt the need to explain yourself? In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, we’re unpacking the habit of over-explaining and what it reveals about boundaries, people-pleasing, and the pressure to be seen as helpful, reliable, and kind. We explore why so many women soften their no, how that can create confusion instead of clarity, and what it looks like to hold a boundary with more confidence. This episode is a practical and reflective conversation about communication, emotional responsibility, and the long-term cost of overcommitting at work and in life. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs the reminder that a clear boundary does not need a long explanation. 0:00 Welcome and new chapter of the podcast 0:55 The question: do you explain after saying no? 1:20 The hidden cost of being the reliable one 2:17 Why over-explaining matters 2:43 Why we over-explain in the first place 3:10 Boundaries and keeping your no simple 4:05 Sponsorship message 4:56 “Clear is kind, unclear is unkind” 6:03 Trying to manage other people’s reactions 8:02 Over-functioning and weakening your own position 9:20 When over-explaining becomes a pattern 10:27 The career cost of not protecting your energy 11:16 The biggest takeaway from this episode 12:13 The moment the pattern either continues or changes 12:57 A preview of the next episode 13:01 Final reflection and community invitation

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At Her Resources (HR) Podcast, we’re on a mission to elevate and celebrate the incredible women who shape the world of work with a focus on the Human Resources landscape. Join us as we dive deep into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of women leaders and professionals within HR and related fields. Our podcast offers insightful conversations with trailblazing women in HR, thought leaders and industry experts. We tackle pressing topics, share best practices and explore strategies that empower women to excel and lead with confidence in their careers. In a world where women continue to break barriers and redefine leadership, our show provides a platform for sharing valuable experiences and actionable advice. Whether you’re an HR professional, aspiring leader, or simply passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces, our content is designed to inspire, educate and connect. Follow our page for the latest episodes, industry insights and empowering stories. Be part of a community that champions the voices and contributions of women in HR and beyond.

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