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The Acting Podcast from The BGB Studio

Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun

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The Acting Podcast with Risa Bramon Garcia (director, casting director, producer) & Steve Braun (acting coach, communication consultant), founders of The BGB Studio, takes you inside the craft, the casting room, and the business- and bringing other Industry experts into the conversation- we dig into the work, pull back the curtain of the Industry, and show you how much power you really have as an artist.
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Good Morning, HR

Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

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HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. ...
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In episode 219, Coffey talks with Rose Ann Garza about strategies to personalize employee engagement. They discuss defining engagement as safety and appreciation rather than superficial perks; using the Great Game of Business approach to financial transparency and employee involvement; reducing turnover through cultural changes; prioritizing practi…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. I love getting emails from publicists asking if I’d be interested in interviewing an author for an episode. Normally, I see someone who interests me, then I reach out to them. But these email pitches are always a nice surprise, and the streak continues with this episode’s guest, award-winning author Ch…
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In episode 218, Coffey talks with Ryan Englin about recruiting and retaining skilled workers in the blue-collar trades, addressing labor shortages, and changing perceptions of trade careers. They discuss the retirement wave with 40% of tradespeople leaving in 7-10 years; barriers to entry including complex licensing requirements and limited apprent…
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In episode 217, Coffey talks with HRSouthwest Conference keynote speaker Steve Cadigan about the evolving nature of work. They discuss ongoing remote work debates; the evolution from hiring for skills to hiring for learning ability; the need for experimentation in remote team management; AI's role in skills analysis and internal talent mapping; bui…
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In episode 216, Coffey talks with Carolyn Troyan about overcoming challenges in delivering effective feedback. They discuss why managers struggle with feedback and difficult conversations; building trust before challenging feedback becomes necessary; cultural differences in feedback acceptance across organizations and countries; avoiding the ineffe…
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In episode 215, Coffey talks with Gabriela Norton about employee engagement challenges, performance management approaches, and hiring process improvements based on current workplace trends and research. They discuss Gallup's mid-year survey showing low engagement and high turnover intent; psychological safety and mental health support strategies; i…
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In episode 214, Coffey talks with Joe Frodsham about CMP's fourth annual national pulse check on C-Suite mental health, wellbeing, and leadership challenges. They discuss executive mental health normalization since COVID; executive well being; clinical support and performance psychology for executives; individual vs one-size-fits-all wellness appro…
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In episode 213, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about how HR leaders can effectively work with boards of directors. They discuss the strategic vs operational divide between board oversight and executive execution; skills needed for senior HR roles including broad industry perspective and data-driven insights; the importance of moving beyond complian…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. For this episode, I’m welcoming back two of my favorite people, Johnnie Calloway Sr, and El-Amin. The wrestler, Hulk Hogan, died about a week before this episode, and El-Amin was a big fan of Hogan. El-Amin posted a photo of Muhammad Ali holding up Hulk Hogan’s arm after a wrestling victory and added a…
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In episode 212, Coffey talks with Elisa Ellis about dress codes, personal authenticity at work, and how employee appearance impacts business performance and career advancement. They discuss research showing dressed professionals outperform casual counterparts in negotiations; Starbucks dress code changes and employee pushback; balancing authenticit…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. Today’s guest is Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Steve Wills. I met Steve when he got promoted to sergeant, and I took his spot as an investigator with the sheriff’s office. Steve looks mild-mannered until he opens his mouth and you realize that this guy is hilarious. I’ve been trying to get S…
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In episode 211, Coffey talks with Michelle Haugh about recent HR-related news stories related to workplace romances, family members intervening in the workplace, and declining employee engagement. They discuss the Astronomer.io CEO and CPO resignation after being caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert; workplace relationship policies and confli…
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In episode 210, Coffey talks with economist Richard Froeschle about the US economy and how generational demographics are affecting the labor force. They discuss the impact of tariff-related economic uncertainty on the labor market; challenges in the quality of federal statistical data; AI’s impact on entry-level positions and experienced workers; g…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. This episode’s guest is Mindy Applewhite. Mindy’s daughter, Dr. Lindsey Grizzard Braun was killed in an automobile accident in July, 2023. Since that horrible day, Mindy and her family have tried to cope with Lindsey’s loss, and as you’ll hear in our conversation, she’s still trying to figure out how t…
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In episode 209, Coffey talks with Mallory Herrin about how experiences throughout the employment lifecycle affect employers’ brands. They discuss how recruiting has changed with shifting employee expectations across generations and labor market scarcity; the definition of employer brand; common recruiting mistakes that impact brand perception; the …
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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. A few weeks ago, I interviewed Richmond Police Sergeant Michael Lewandoski about his firsthand experience with the riots in Richmond during the 2020 Summer of Love. After the interview, I noticed that his wife, Kelly, mentioned him in a few of her social media posts, so I got an idea and asked Ski if h…
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In episode 208, Coffey talks with David Miklas about the Department of Labor's evolving definitions and interpretations of independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. They discuss why DOL interpretations matter for FLSA compliance and overtime requirements; the shift from Biden administration's six-factor economic real…
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In episode 207, Coffey talks with Nicole Morgan about what HR professionals need to know about Medicare to help employees navigate the transition from employer-provided health insurance to Medicare coverage. They discuss the four main parts of Medicare (A, B, C, and D) and how they work together; the differences between Medicare Advantage plans (Pa…
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In episode 206, Coffey talks with Jill Koob about the Supreme Court decision on “reverse discrimination,” PTO policy trends, and AI adoption in the workplace. They discuss the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services eliminating different standards for "reverse discrimination" cases; how Title VII protects all…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I'm Jamie Baynes. Johnnie and El-Amin are back to discuss their views on men's mental health. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and since the discussions that I have with Johnnie and El-Amin focus on men's issues, we all thought that this topic would be great for discussion and, as usual with Johnnie and El-Am…
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In episode 205, Coffey talks with Susan Snipes about challenges and strategies for hiring international talent, particularly through employer of record arrangements. They discuss the primary drivers for seeking international talent including cost savings and talent shortages; compliance hurdles around employee classification and local employment la…
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Well it's finally here!! COMPETITION WEEK!!!! The New England Triple Crown kick off this weekend in Rutland Vermont. Tonight we got a few of our Texas brothers who will be making the trip up to the northeast. Matt our organizer jumps in. the co host seat thankfully because my INTERNET SUCKED! Also we were joined by our friend and fellow kids q cook…
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In episode 204, Coffey talks with Rosalind Chow about the distinct roles of mentorship and sponsorship in advancing careers and building more inclusive workplaces. They discuss the distinction between mentorship (which helps grow the mentee) and sponsorship (which seeks to change how others see the protege); how sponsorship functions like marketing…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I'm Jamie Baynes. For this fantastic episode, I'm talking to two more of my favorite people: Nikki Bailey, who's been a guest a couple times before, and a brand new guest, but someone that I've known for years, Trisha Venable. My initial plan was to have them act as a type of counterbalance to the episode with Johnnie a…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I'm Jamie Baynes. This episode's guest is Richmond police sergeant Michael Lewandowski, also affectionately known as Ski. Ski and I worked Patrol in 1st Precinct back in the late 90's. Recently I posted about how people compare the day-long riot on January 6th with the months long riots in the Spring and Summer of 2020.…
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In episode 203, Coffey talks with Kristi Spaethe about advice for emerging HR professionals navigating their early careers. They discuss how people often stumble into HR careers; the misconception that “loving people” qualifies someone for HR work; the importance of gaining foundational knowledge before jumping into employee relations; showing up a…
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Tonight i have the honor of talking with Michelle O'Guin. Michelle is a competition cook, caterer, judge, organizer and much more. She's the current World Foods Championships Live Fire World Champion. We discuss a little bit of everything and get to know Michelle. Especially her upcoming contest The Bitches Of Barbecue Rib Throwdown. Raising m fund…
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In episode 202, Coffey talks with Shannon Norris about a federal court ruling that invalidated portions of the EEOC's 2024 harassment guidance related to sexual orientation and gender identity. They discuss Norther District of Texas Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision in State of Texas v. EEOC; the narrow scope of the Supreme Court’s ruling …
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This is our 60th episode of The Acting Podcast 🙌 which is a big deal for us here at The BGB Studio. So welcome to #60, and How to be Awesome. You ARE awesome. Say that to yourself, maybe even in the mirror; try it! I AM AWESOME. Now let it land. Right in your solar plexus. It’s TRUE. And while this Industry may not see you in your awesomeness- now …
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In episode 201, Coffey talks with Jodi Brandstetter about using “design thinking” to effectively integrate AI into HR processes. They discuss how design thinking focuses on understanding problems from both business and human perspectives; the importance of starting with one specific HR challenge when implementing AI; how AI can assist throughout ea…
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Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. A few years ago, I joined NetGalley, a website that has a library of books that haven’t been released yet. Some books are by well known authors and others are by new authors. I was looking through the titles and saw a book cover with the title Dead Safe and a really cool, eye-catching cover. I read the…
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In episode 200, Coffey talks with Gary Fowler live from the North Texas SHRM Conference about alternative dispute resolution especially mediation when a lawsuit may be involved. They discuss the distinctions between mediation and arbitration; the confidentiality protections in mediation; the difference between mediation and arbitration; preparation…
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In episode 199, Coffey talks with David McLaughlin about evolving leadership styles and their impact on the workforce. They discuss the evolution of leadership styles from historical figures like Julius Caesar to modern executives; the contrast between transformational and transactional leadership approaches; the connection between leadership, cult…
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