Best Madeline Forrest Podcasts (2025)

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#148 "Am I Boring Now That I'm Sober?" 31:06

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This week I'm tackling a question many people find themselves asking (and worrying about) after they get sober: am I boring now? You might find you have a limited social battery since getting sober, or that you're not wanting to go out and socialize as much as you did when you were drinking. Maybe you're finding you want to mostly hibernate and sta…

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The Devil Emails at Midnight: Lessons from Bad Bosses: Mita Mallick 42:59

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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BEST OF: Steve Robinson: Former Chick-fil-A CMO Shares The Special Sauce 53:53

8d ago53:53

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and YouTube@ Youtube.com/thePOZcastBy Adam Posner

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#147 How to Adjust to Life Feeling Different in Sobriety (feat. My Mom) 51:57

9d ago51:57

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This week, my mom and I are answering a question from a listener: how do I adjust to my life looking and feeling different now that I'm sober? My weekends are quieter, holidays feel different, socializing feels different, and I used to be the "party girl". My mom and I answer this question and share tips and reminders on navigating this "messy midd…

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Chris Kline: Bitcoin IRA: Pioneering the Future of Retirement 47:00

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#146 Getting Through the Process of Grieving Alcohol in Sobriety 26:16

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When we get sober, there is a very real grieving process that has to take place as we let go of alcohol. In this episode, I'm sharing about my own experience with grief when I got sober, and I share lots of reminders for anyone who is currently going through their own process of grieving alcohol. This episode will help you navigate those difficult …

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Transforming Work Culture with Jamal Marshall 57:04

20d ago57:04

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#145 If You're Thinking of Giving Moderation Another Try... (TBT) 31:06

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One of the greatest challenges many of us encounter after getting sober is continually wondering whether we should go back and give moderation another try. In this episode, I'm sharing some important reminders and reframes for anyone on a sober journey who is asking themselves that question. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠…

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Charlotte Dales: Revolutionizing Workplace Inclusion with Inclusively 38:00

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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BEST OF: Kat Cole: Don’t Let Whatever Was Yesterday Define You- CEO @ AG1 51:00

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Chapters: 1:40 - Legacy of Fudgy 3:24 - The Dark Side of Humility 6:50 - Right decision at the right time 7:14 - Need of a Male figure in Life 9:23 - Be a Go-getter 12:20 - First lessons learned the hard way 15:06 - Cultural simulation in a new country 18:59 - Brand research and insights 21:58 - Entry of Cinnabon 28:25 - Cinnabon smell in the malls…

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#144 How to Let Go of FOMO in Sobriety 33:48

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This week, I'm sharing my top tips for letting go of FOMO (the fear of missing out) in sobriety! The truth is, when we get sober, we STOP missing out on our lives... not the other way around! In this episode I share plenty of mindset tips to help you reframe your FOMO to sober gratitude, and to turn it into JOMO (the *joy* of missing out). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jo…

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Navigating the Global Performance Crisis with Gabriella Rosen Kellerman 46:48

1M ago46:48

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#143 Staying Sober Through Stress, Anxiety, and Overwhelm (feat. My Mom) 54:10

1M ago54:10

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This week my mom joins me for a chat about what can be one of the greatest challenges in sobriety: staying sober through feelings of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. We chat about our own journeys of learning how to navigate these emotions without drinking, and we share lots of tools and mindset shifts to help you do the same! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my communit…

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Julie Sexton: A Career Innovating HR Practices at Land O'Lakes 40:21

1M ago40:21

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#142 Reasons to Stay Sober (Inspo for your "Why") 35:22

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Staying connected to our "why" is one of the best things we can do for ourselves in sobriety, and the great thing about our "why" is that it gets to grow and expand as we get further on our sober journey! But just like anything else in life, sobriety can ebb and flow. Sometimes we go through periods where we're feeling a little disconnected from ou…

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Josh Newman: Revolutionizing Workforce Design: Global Head of People and Strategy @ WPP 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#141 If You Can't Seem to Make Sobriety Stick (feat. My Mom) 48:50

2M ago48:50

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If you're trying to get sober but you've had a slip, or you keep slipping, or you just can't seem to make sobriety stick, this episode is for you! My mom joins me for a chat all about breaking free from the cycle of drinking and going all in on sobriety. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for …

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Joelle Emerson: The Paradigm Shift: Rethinking Workplace Culture with 51:43

2M ago51:43

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#140 How To Make Sober Connections (And Why It's Important) 29:43

2M ago29:43

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This week, I'm sharing all my tips for making sober connections - and why it's so important that you do! Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my sober mugs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Transforming Employee Benefits with Overalls CEO & Founder Jon Cooper 46:43

2M ago46:43

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#139 Stop Thinking of THIS as a Failure in Sobriety... 19:52

2M ago19:52

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This week, I'm chatting about something that I've heard many people struggling with lately, and that I also struggled with in my first couple years of sobriety. And that is: feeling disappointed in yourself and like it's a "failure" if you have moments of missing alcohol and wanting to drink. I share some reminders to help us return to the truth th…

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From Start Up Burnout to Finding Balance: Ben Lee's Journey 56:37

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#138 Breaking Up With Our Phones & To-Do Lists and Practicing Being PRESENT (feat. My Mom) 58:40

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This week my mom is joining me for a chat about alllll the things we have started doing to practice being more PRESENT in our lives. For example, going on walks without headphones, putting phone boundaries in place, and even breaking up with my (beloved) to-do lists. This episode isn't specifically about sobriety, but as with most of life and growt…

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BEST OF: Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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#137 The Power of Fun: How To Feel Alive Again (in Sobriety) 34:19

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This week I'm sharing all my takeaways with you from the book "The Power of Fun: How To Feel Alive Again" by Catherine Price, where she talks all about reconnecting to TRUE fun as adults. Spoiler alert: it doesn't come from alcohol! In this episode I share how we can use the tips from this book to help us rediscover our sense of fun in sobriety. If…

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Abi Adamson: Breaking Down Barriers in the People Business 53:53

3M ago53:53

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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BEST OF: Kevin Smith: From Clerks to NFTs & The Future of Indie Filmmaking 33:16

3M ago33:16

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#136 Staying Sober in the Summertime (feat. My Mom) (TBT) 45:19

3M ago45:19

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It's officially summer and this week I'm bringing you an incredible conversation with my mom all about staying sober in the summertime! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my sober mugs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagr…

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From Intern to President: Randy Shacka's Inspiring Journey at Two Men and a Truck 44:04

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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#135 The Power of Trusting Your Future Self in Sobriety 20:34

3M ago20:34

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This week I'm chatting in depth about what I think is one of the most helpful mindset shifts in sobriety: handing over the future to our future selves and choosing to trust that our future selves will be able to handle it. I expand even more on how we can use this perspective in sobriety and in any challenges life throws our way! Join me on my sobe…

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Facing the Storm: Record Holding Endurance Rower Angus Collins Mental Health Journey 50:04

3M ago50:04

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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…

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Madeline Laurano: Unlocking Skills-Based Hiring: A New Era in Recruitment: Unleash 2025 13:46

3M ago13:46

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, Rhona Pierce interviews Madeline Lourano, founder of Aptitude Research, about the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring. They discuss the challenges companies face in validating candidate skills, the role of AI in improving hiring processes, and the future of recruitment strategies. The conversation high…

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Matt Alder: The Future of Recruiting: AI and Its Implications: LIVE from Unleash 2025 25:02

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Summary In this engaging podcast episode, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Matt Alder, a seasoned expert in recruiting and futurism. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly the impact of AI and neurodiversity in the workplace. Matt shares his insights on the future of work, the importance of adapting to change, and the need fo…

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#134 Socializing Sober & Being "The Sober One" Around Drinkers (feat. My Mom) 54:28

3M ago54:28

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This week, my mom joins me for a chat all about socializing in sobriety with people who are drinking. We both share about our experience with this on our sober journeys and our top tips for navigating it. Be sure to listen until the end of the episode for an AMAZING pep talk from my mom about the magic of living life sober! ⁠Join me on my sober tri…

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George Rogers: The Power of Purpose in Leadership: LIVE from Unleash 2025 20:32

3M ago20:32

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with George Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Lighthouse Research, discussing the importance of purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and the evolving workplace culture. George shares his journey of discovering his leadership principles rooted in love, grace, and trust, and…

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Blair Bennett: PepsiCo's SVP of TA: Innovations in Talent Acquisition: LIVE from Unleash 2025 20:19

3M ago20:19

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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the importance of employer branding, and how technology is reshaping recruitment processes. Blair shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing…

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Nick Lavery: Recalibrated Warrior: Life Beyond Borders: A Soldier's Perspective 1:06:26

3M ago1:06:26

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Nick Lavery shares his experiences as a military service member, discussing the importance of gratitude, the realities of life outside the U.S., and the human connections formed in combat zones. He emphasizes the significance of trust within teams, the challenges of media representations of military life, and …

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Mervyn Dinnen: Understanding Gen Z: The Future of Work: LIVE from Unleash 2025 25:14

4M ago25:14

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Summary: In this engaging podcast episode, Rhona Pierce hosts Mervyn Dinnen, an expert in HR and generational dynamics in the workplace. They explore the evolving relationships between different generations, particularly focusing on Gen Z and their integration into the workforce. Mervyn shares insights on the friction that often arises between youn…

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#133 Navigating Patio Season in Sobriety 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Patio season is upon us, and oftentimes this can be the most challenging time for those of us on a sober journey! In this week's episode, I'm sharing my top tips, some reminders, and a pep talk to help you get through patio season without drinking! ⁠Join me on my sober trip to Portugal!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Jackye Clayton: Navigating Trust in HR and Tech: LIVE from Unleash 2025 19:42

4M ago19:42

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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rona Pierce engages with Jackye Clayton, a TA leader and founder of People Puzzles, discussing the complexities of trust in HR, the challenges of implementing HR tech, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. They explore the benefits of peer-to-peer mentoring in career transitions and the contradict…

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Jason Desentz: Toshiba's CHRO: The State of Human Capital: LIVE from Unleash 2025 19:16

4M ago19:16

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Summary In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Toshiba Americas, discussing the evolving role of HR in organizations. They explore the importance of authentic vulnerability in leadership, the shift of HR towards being business advisors, and the critical role of data in influenc…

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Tara Turk-Haynes: Empowering Diversity in Business 46:01

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, Adam Posner interviews Tara Turk Haynes, a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tara shares her journey from a first-generation college graduate to a solopreneur, discussing the lessons learned from her parents about work ethic and money management. The conversation delves into the changing nature of j…

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Simon Taylor: Harnessing High Performance in Leadership: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 23:04

4M ago23:04

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Summary In this episode, Simon Taylor, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP, shares insights on building high-performing teams through the lens of his experiences in competitive rowing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, a strong mindset, and the balance between performance and human connection. Simo…

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John Federman: Harnessing Data for HR Success: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 19:13

4M ago19:13

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Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the evolving role of HR in mid-sized companies, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the impact of effective leadership. John Federman, CEO of Higher Road, shares insights on connecting buyers and sellers, the significance of team accountability, and the transformative power o…

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#132 Self-Care, Worthiness, and Prioritizing Sober Joy (feat. My Mom) 57:22

4M ago57:22

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This week my mom and I are chatting all about taking care of ourselves (and our minds!), choosing to feel worthy, and prioritizing JOY in sobriety! ⁠Join me on my sober trip to Portugal!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my sober mugs…

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Cynthia Abbott Kerr: The Future of Pay Transparency: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 21:48

4M ago21:48

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Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue …

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Victoria Williams: The Rise of Wake and Vape: A Cannabis Success Story 45:11

4M ago45:11

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey 03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy 08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing 11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand 15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Busine…

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Building High Performance Teams at LVMH: CHRO Gena Smith LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 18:11

4M ago18:11

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Summary In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally…

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#131 The Let Them Theory in Sobriety 34:38

4M ago34:38

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This week I'm sharing my takeaways from "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins and how we can apply these principles to our sobriety! Join me on my sober trip to Portugal!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop my sober mugs⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Insta…

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Matt Lavery: How UPS Hiring Showcases Internal mobility and AI: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 24:59

4M ago24:59

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rona Pierce speaks with Matt Lavery, Director of Global Sourcing, Recruiting, and Onboarding at UPS. They discuss Matt's journey from a seasonal handler to a leadership role, the impact of AI and automation on hiring processes, and the importance of internal mobility and career progression within UPS. M…