The Simplifiers Podcast

Mary Baird, PHR
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Mary Baird, CSEP - Creative Entrepreneur, Business Coach and Undercover Superhero has one goal in mind...to simplify your life. Each episode breaks down topics in business + life and SIMPLIFIES them! Interviewing smart people from all over the world, we will discover new insights, simple action items and spark fresh ideas to help you DO. THE. THING! in an educational, informational and entertaining way. Cash flow, simplified. Productivity, simplified. Becoming a vegan, simplified. Sort my life out, simplified. Whether you're just starting a small business or seeking simplicity and clarity in a NOISY world, tune in for advice and inspiration on creativity, marketing, mindset, branding, fear, motivation, sales, wellness and deep contentment. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday, for simplicity sake.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    How to use people data to win executive buy-in - with Kelly Timpane

    Right now, HR leaders are being asked to do more than ever. They're expected to solve complex people problems. Guide change. Improve culture. Support the business. And increasingly, they're being asked to prove it all with data. But here's the challenge. Having the data is one thing. Knowing how to use it is another. Because if you can't turn people data into a clear story that matters to executives, even the best ideas can get stuck. Not because they're wrong. But because the business case wasn't strong enough. My special guest today is Kelly Timpane, and she's simplifying how to use people data to win executive buy-in. Here's how. My special guest today is Kelly Timpane and she's simplifying how to use people data to win executive buy-in. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: How to define "people data" in a simple, practical way, especially for those new to HR analytics. Why people data is only useful if it's accurate, trustworthy, and strong enough to support decision-making, especially when AI is involved. How to structure a presentation to your executive leadership team so it's concise, compelling, and more likely to earn a yes: Problem Impact Solution ROI The biggest mistake HR leaders make when trying to get executive buy-in for a new idea or initiative. And which metrics matter most when making the case for new HR technology versus a people, culture, or employee experience initiative, and how to tie it all back to business impact. Q: Are you wanting to learn how to use your people data to win executive buy-in? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/417-how-to-use-people-data-to-win-executive-buy-in---with-kelly-timpane

    44 min

  2. APR 7 ·  BONUS

    How to #dothething (guided visualization)

    Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to #dothething. (It's a hashtag because it's an action statement!) Especially when you don't feel fully ready yet. Especially when fear is whispering in your ear. Especially when doubt, hesitation, or perfectionism starts creeping in. Because doing the thing is not about having it all figured out first. It's about choosing courage. It's about trusting the next step. It's about taking action anyway. Maybe the thing for you is going for a walk. Making the call. Pitching the idea at work. Having the hard conversation. Laying down the boundary. Saying hell yes. Or no thank you. Whatever your thing is… today's episode is for you. So, how does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers. Listen and participate in this guided visualization exercise: How to #dothething. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b168-how-to-dothething-guided-visualization

    20 min

  3. MAR 31

    How to be a positive changemaker - with Catherine Alonzo

    Right now, a lot of people are feeling overwhelmed. At work. At home. In the world around them. Things feel heavy. Uncertain. Bigger than any one person can fix. And when everything feels this hard, it's easy to wonder… is this just the reality now? Is it hopeless? Or is it still possible to create positive change? My special guest today is Catherine Alonzo, and she's simplifying how to be a positive changemaker. Here's how. My special guest today is Catherine Alonzo and she's simplifying how to be a positive changemaker.  We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: Why this moment feels so overwhelming right now, both personally and professionally, and how her trifecta of change helps explain what we're experiencing. Where her own drive to make change comes from, and how that shaped the changemaker and leader she has become. The four tools every changemaker needs: vision, action, core values, and conviction. What "your five yards" means, and how to figure out the part you are meant to carry forward right now. And how to keep going when change feels hard, especially when you're facing burnout, imposter syndrome, setbacks, or the fear that your efforts are too small to matter. Q: Are you wanting to learn how to be a positive changemaker? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/416-how-to-be-a-positive-changemaker---with-catherine-alonzo

    47 min

  4. MAR 24

    How to build micro-cultures that boost performance - with Bruce Mayhew

    When people hear the word culture, they often think of something big. Something set at the top. Something shaped by company values, leadership retreats, or a mission statement on the wall. But culture doesn't only live at the organizational level. It gets built much closer to the ground. In the day-to-day interactions between a manager and their team. In the habits of a small group. In the trust, clarity, and behavior patterns people experience every single day. Because whether leaders realize it or not, they are constantly shaping small team environments that directly affect performance. My special guest today is Bruce Mayhew, and he's simplifying how to build micro-cultures that boost performance. Here's how. My special guest today is Bruce Mayhew and he's simplifying how to build micro-cultures that boost performance.  We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including: What a micro-culture is, and why most organizations underestimate its impact. The difference between culture by design and culture by default. Why culture is built locally through everyday relationships between two people or small teams. Why trust matters more than chemistry when building strong teams, and what leaders should focus on instead of personality fit. Why becoming a people leader should be an intentional choice, not just the default next step in someone's career. And how leaders can support healthy micro-cultures, build loyalty, and lead with integrity without over-controlling the team. Q: Are you needing to learn how to build micro-cultures that boost performance? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/415-how-to-build-micro-cultures-that-boost-performance---with-bruce-mayhew

    39 min
  • 4 Episodes

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About

Mary Baird, CSEP - Creative Entrepreneur, Business Coach and Undercover Superhero has one goal in mind...to simplify your life. Each episode breaks down topics in business + life and SIMPLIFIES them! Interviewing smart people from all over the world, we will discover new insights, simple action items and spark fresh ideas to help you DO. THE. THING! in an educational, informational and entertaining way. Cash flow, simplified. Productivity, simplified. Becoming a vegan, simplified. Sort my life out, simplified. Whether you're just starting a small business or seeking simplicity and clarity in a NOISY world, tune in for advice and inspiration on creativity, marketing, mindset, branding, fear, motivation, sales, wellness and deep contentment. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday, for simplicity sake.

Information

  • Creator
    Mary Baird, PHR
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Simplifiers Worldwide (UK) Ltd + The Simplifiers LLC (US)
  • Show Website
    The Simplifiers Podcast

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