Fully Engaged

In this deeply insightful episode of Fully Engaged, Jennifer sits down with Melissa Swift — founder of Anthrome Insight and award-winning author of Work Here Now. Melissa is a leading voice in transforming how we work, focusing on combating work intensification and reshaping leadership in modern organizations. Together, Jennifer and Melissa unpack: *What it really means to be fully engaged (hint:...

On this episode, Jennifer speaks with Liz Ryan, Founder & CEO of Human Workplace, to explore the essence of workplace culture, employee engagement, and the human side of work. Liz, a seasoned HR professional and LinkedIn Top Voice, shares her insights on creating vibrant, trust-based workplace environments that foster creativity and innovation.  The conversation delves into the importance of m...

Jennifer sits down with Lindsey Leigh Hobson, Founder of The Learning and Development Collective, to explore the transformative power of leadership development, workplace culture, and the evolving role of learning and development (L&D) in today’s organizations. With over a decade of experience in leadership training and as a recognized LinkedIn Top Voice in mentoring, Lindsey shares her insigh...

Jennifer welcomes her own friend Lisa Toenniges, the founder and CEO of Innovative Learning Group, to explore the evolving world of learning and development (L&D) and performance improvement. With nearly four decades of experience, Lisa shares her insights on how organizations can effectively align L&D initiatives with business outcomes, the importance of performance improvement over train...

This week, Jennifer connects with Johannes Sundlo, a visionary HR leader and AI enthusiast, to explore the intricate world of workplace culture, leadership, and the future of work. Johannes shares his unique perspective on what it means to be "fully engaged" and delves into the importance of workplace culture as the "sum of all parts" — from people and processes to policies and technology. The con...

Jennifer kicks off the show with Laurie Ruettimann—HR expert, podcast host, and author of Betting on You—for a candid discussion on workplace engagement, leadership, and career growth. Laurie challenges the conventional wisdom around workplace culture, explaining why it’s often a myth and why individual accountability matters more than corporate values. She shares how leaders can truly motivate th...