Making Change Stick
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Change at work is constant, yet most organizations still treat it like a one-off event and then wonder why nothing sticks. In this episode, Turiya and Gina talk with Zachary Nunn, CEO of Living Corporate and a long-time change management expert, about what leaders and companies keep getting wrong. They dig into why so many leaders want compliance instead of real change, how “resilience” became code for “just get over it,” and what it costs a business when change goes badly. Check out and learn more about Living Corporate at Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you...
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We like to party!!!
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It's episode 101 and Gina and Turiya are solo (no guest) for this episode to recap the AMAZING 100th Episode Celebration party they hosted in Chicago on August 25th. Listen in to hear them reflect on this accomplishment, their favorite parts of the event, and what's next for the HR unConfidential brand. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via or email at .
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OUR 100TH EPISODE: Anchored, Aligned, Accountable
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In our 100th episode, we sit down with Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting and author of Anchored, Aligned, Accountable, to talk about the bullshit that churns in our workplaces and how to actually transform ourselves and our organizations. We also dig into transformational vs. transactional leadership and what it takes to break free from the indoctrination we've all been conditioned to accept in the workplace. If you're burned out, questioning who you've become, or ready to get anchored, aligned, and accountable, this episode is for you. Follow and on LinkedIn Our...
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We Don't Hate Our Jobs
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Why are talented HR leaders are walking away from their jobs? It's not because they hate their jobs, but perhaps they hate what their jobs have become. Listen as Gina & Turiya talk to Cheryl Baptiste about her recent Substack article about this very topic. They discuss CHRO turnover trends, the invisible scope creep that turns strategic partners into organizational catch-alls, and what it actually feels like to care deeply about your work while watching it become unrecognizable. We also talk about what comes next: Is the HR profession deteriorating or transforming? And what would it take...
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Tickets now on sale for episode 100 celebration
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Tickets for our 100th Episode Celebration are now on sale! The event will be held on Tuesday August 25th, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Tell your friends! Tell your colleagues. The link to purchase tickets can be found via our website, , or by clicking .
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Black Women Healing
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In March, we discussed the alarming exodus of Black women from the workforce with economist, Katica Roy. In this episode we're going deeper into the lived experience behind those numbers. We're joined by Laura Knights, founder of Knights Consulting Group and creator of Black Woman Leading®, to discuss what she's learned from years of running leadership development programs for Black women, how to prioritize healing and mental wellness during unprecedented times, and the power of community and optimistic path forward Black women. Learn more about Laura Knights' consulting services and amazing...
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Save the date for the HR unConfidential 100th episode celebration. The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Details on tickets sales are coming soon. Follow HR unConfidential for updates.
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Workplace Perspectives: Early Career Professionals
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For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side and early career professionals are entering a workforce shaped by COVID, economic uncertainty, and rapidly shifting norms. In this episode, we talk directly to three young professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial paths about what work has actually felt like so far. Where were they misled? What makes them stay or leave? And what do leaders and HR need to understand right now? If you want to design workplaces that actually retain the next generation of talent, this conversation is a must-listen. The...
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DiSC Decoded
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Behavioral and personality assessments are everywhere at work but are we actually using them well? In this episode, we’re joined by Erich Kurschat, founder of Harmony Insights and DiSC expert, to break down what DiSC really is (and what it’s not), how its use has evolved alongside the many changes in the workplace, and why personality frameworks should spark better conversations, not put people in boxes. Learn more about Erich Kurschat and . Check out the Community The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration...
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The Exits We Can’t Afford: Black Women, Work, and What We’re Losing
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In this powerful episode, Turiya and Gina are joined by gender economist, speaker, and founder/CEO of Pipeline to unpack the alarming rise in Black women exiting the U.S. workforce and what it reveals about the state of work today. We explore the data behind the trend, the workplace dynamics driving it, and why this is more than a diversity issue but also a business and economic one. From burnout and bias to policy shifts and leadership blind spots, this conversation challenges organizations to look deeper at who work is really working for. If you care about retention, equity, and the future...
info_outlineBehavioral and personality assessments are everywhere at work but are we actually using them well? In this episode, we’re joined by Erich Kurschat, founder of Harmony Insights and DiSC expert, to break down what DiSC really is (and what it’s not), how its use has evolved alongside the many changes in the workplace, and why personality frameworks should spark better conversations, not put people in boxes.
Learn more about Erich Kurschat and Harmony Insights.
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The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026.
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