Parent. Boss. Leader.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Southwest Airlines' Managing Director of Talent Acquisition, Greg Muccio, to discuss his career journey, leadership experiences, and the power of hope. Greg shares his passion for helping others find direction and success, and the impact of building confidence in job seekers. Listen as Greg offers invaluable advice for those looking to transition into leadership roles and tips for acing job interviews. Gain insights into the importance of genuine connections, asking thoughtful questions, and aligning opportunities with your values. Don't miss this chance to hear from a seasoned talent acquisition leader and learn how to make a difference in your career and the lives of others!

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• Saying yes to opportunities and figuring it out later

• The balance of giving up good things to achieve great things

• Realizing the importance of personal connections and applying it to future roles

• The hopelessness of being laid off and the hope that Greg’s story can give to others

• Silence is acceptable during interviews; be succinct and confident in your answers

• A good interview can compensate for a mediocre resume, so focus on engagement and communication

• And so much more!

PBL is back with a very exciting guest: Alexis Rymarz, HR Leader, New Businesses & Emerging Tech, Walmart. Alexis (who also goes by Alex) has the important distinction of being not just a great HR leader, but the proud parent of three boys. He shares his experience working at some of the most recognizable companies out there and how, no matter where you work, a truly collaborative culture of support is key to everyone’s success.

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Season 1: Episode 11

PBL is back with part two of my insightful conversation with Stephanie Helfer, Head of Expert Acquisition at Paro.ai, the AI-powered finance and accounting marketplace for businesses. For today’s discussion, we delve into the topic of remote work, a seismic shift that has changed our workplaces in major ways. But is it here to stay? Stephanie shares her opinion on what the future holds for remote work as well as tips for keeping your workforce engaged and efficient in a virtual office space. And while it may be harder (but not impossible) to stay in constant contact with employees in a remote setting, the ability to spend more time with family and take care of kids makes it all worthwhile. Working remotely is truly a balancing act that requires intention and creativity, and Stephanie has great ideas on how to find balance—and success. Let’s get into it!

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I’m so excited this week to have Phil Johnson, author and creator of the Master of Business Leadership Program, a 16-week course that helps professionals access their emotional intelligence, inspirational leadership skills, higher consciousness, freedom from ego-based fear, and more. We spend much of our time discussing that first component—as it turns out, emotional intelligence can act as a “big brother” that helps us deal with anxiety in a healthy way that leads to greater business outcomes and deeper relationships. This is especially important today in our current climate of constant stress! We also break down the importance of setting better habits, since these are the driving forces that guide our day with very little variation. Set better habits, see better outcomes! These are just a few of the great lessons I learned from Phil during our discussion. Hope you get as much out of it as I did!

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Season 1: Episode 9

Happy 2023 to our wonderful PBL audience! We’re kicking the year off right with an epic two-parter. Join me for the first of two great chats with Stephanie Helfer, Head of Expert Acquisition at Paro.ai, an AI-powered marketplace that delivers finance and accounting solutions to businesses. Stephanie has worked in talent acquisition for 15 years, helping qualified and talented workers to find their “home away from home.” One thing we’re both passionate about is helping women return to the workplace after the long gap of maternity leave. It’s not always easy, but Stephanie shares some great ways to get creative when talking about it on LinkedIn or within your resume. She also explains how almost every moment in life is a prime opportunity to network, and we can all benefit from making more connections. Let’s dig in!

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Season 1: Episode 8

PBL is wrapping up 2022 by interviewing a real-life unicorn! And by that I mean I had the pleasure of sitting down with ATR’s President & CEO, Andrea Brenholz, who hosts her own podcast called “Unicorn in the Boardroom.” That’s right: it’s our very first crossover episode! This was a great opportunity to have a candid chat with an old friend and trusted business partner about the top lessons we learned in 2022, a year that tested our limits in so many ways. Being in the staffing industry, we’re constantly on the edge of our seats, waiting to see what world events will come along and affect the many industries we work in (spoiler: this year did NOT disappoint). It’s not for the faint of heart, so you’ve got to love your job to make it work. In talking with Andrea, I was instantly reminded of just how much she loves hers. It’s honestly inspiring!

Enjoy the episode and have a wonderful holiday season, everyone!

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Season 1: Episode 7

Welcome back to PBL! This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Ashley Hyman, Vice President of Customer Success at Drata, a leading compliance automation platform. She’s a brilliant person who stepped away from a life in academia to transition into the business world. And wow—she’s been very successful at it, to say the least! But even throughout her success, she’s always kept in touch with her educational roots and channeled her love of learning and research into her role at Drata. Ashley has great insights about parenting, being deliberate with your time, and the hidden strength of asking for help when you need it (and lots more). As she puts it, it’s all about “giving yourself a little grace.” Enjoy the episode!

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Phil Dana is Chief Human Resources Officer at AskBio, a board member of CommSafe, and a proud Navy Veteran. He is a prime example of envisioning exactly what you want out of life and going out and grabbing it. We talk about the many life lessons Phil has gleaned from his time living abroad, his military service, and his admiration for none other than NBA legend Michael Jordan. In Phil’s experience, the practice of writing down precisely what you want out of your career and manifesting it in your life has really paid off. After learning in the Navy that “on the strength of one link of the cable dependeth the might of the chain,” Phil went on to become a respected human resources professional at a leading-edge company that works to cure diseases once thought incurable through gene therapy. I hope you come away from his story as inspired as I was!

This Week on Parent. Boss. Leader.:

∙ The impact of living abroad on Phil’s life and work

∙ The lessons learned from serving in the Navy and the strength of every link in the chain

∙ Michael Jordan and his techniques for manifesting his desires and goals

∙ AskBio’s important work in gene therapy and Phil’s personal connection to it

∙ Leveraging the resources of your company to do some good in the world

∙ Giving your career the attention and research it deserves

∙ And more!