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SpeakEasy HR

SpeakEasy HR

By: WRKdefined Podcast Network
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An unfiltered, uncut, and authentic blend of real HR talk, business challenges, and workplace solutions—served up SpeakEasy style. Join me LIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube for raw, insightful conversations tackling both the easy and tough topics shaping HR and the workplace today. What Makes SpeakEasy HR Different? My guests bring passion, authenticity, and deep expertise, sharing powerful personal stories and game-changing insights from their careers. Each episode is packed with real-world advice designed to challenge perspectives, spark ideas, and inspire action. Our mission is to deliver compelling, thought-provoking content that challenges the status quo and sparks meaningful discussions within the HR and business communities. We strive to inspire innovation, encourage new perspectives, and empower our audience to think beyond the conventional to drive impactful change in their organizations and careers. At SpeakEasy HR, we are committed to igniting action and fostering a community of professionals dedicated to growth, transformation, and continuous improvement.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 073: Stop Playing Small - Unlocking Emerging Talent

    073: Stop Playing Small - Unlocking Emerging Talent
    May 18 2026
    In this episode, I sit down with Frank Kitchen to talk about “playing small” in today’s workplace and what it really takes to unlock emerging talent. We explore what it actually looks like when high-potential employees hold back, why that happens, and how much of it is driven by the individual versus the environment leaders create. We also dig into how feedback, opportunity, and organizational culture either accelerate or limit growth.A key focus of this conversation is the role leaders play—often unintentionally—in shaping whether people feel safe and confident enough to step into bigger opportunities. Frank shares practical insight on how organizations can better identify readiness versus confidence, and what it takes to create an environment where emerging talent feels empowered to take risks and grow into their potential.Who should listen: People leaders, HR professionals, managers, executives, and anyone responsible for developing talent, building strong teams, or shaping workplace culture. This episode is especially valuable for those who want to better understand how to unlock potential in others and move high-performing individuals out of “playing small” and into meaningful growth.
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    52 mins
  • 072: Vertical Leadership - Leading from Alignment, Not Reaction

    072: Vertical Leadership - Leading from Alignment, Not Reaction
    May 11 2026
    In this episode of SpeakEasy HR, we sit down with Willie Wibert—an engaging, hands-on leader known for building strong relationships, developing talent, and driving meaningful employee growth—to explore what it really means to lead with alignment instead of reaction.Willie brings a practical and people-first perspective to leadership, grounded in experience across training, engagement, and development. Together, the conversation unpacks how leaders can move beyond reactive decision-making and instead anchor themselves in purpose, values, and intentional action.Willie also shares his approach to developing people, championing new initiatives, and holding high expectations while creating space for individuals to grow and succeed.If you’re looking to lead with more intention, elevate your impact, and create a culture that moves beyond reaction—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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    47 mins
  • 071: The LinkedIn Struggle Is Real—Here’s What to Do

    071: The LinkedIn Struggle Is Real—Here’s What to Do
    May 4 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with James "JON" Keel to tackle a challenge almost every professional faces but few openly admit—LinkedIn can feel like a grind. From inconsistent posting to low engagement and uncertainty around what actually works, the struggle is real. Jon breaks down why most people get stuck on LinkedIn and, more importantly, how to get unstuck. He shares practical strategies to simplify your approach, clarify your voice, and start showing up with purpose instead of pressure. This conversation dives into building authentic content, creating meaningful connections, and using LinkedIn as a tool for opportunity—not obligation.
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    49 mins
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