Capital P in People Work

Join Gabby as she sits down with DEI leaders, Mindy Young and Allison Gerrard. In this episode, you will learn about: 3 mistakes DEI programs make 2 inspiring success stories 1 simple, effective step we can all take Mindy is the Managing Director of Equality Utah and you can connect with her here . Allison is the Managing Director of the Moral Courage Project and you can connect with her here .

In this episode, Gabby sits down with Brian Whorley, the CEO & Founder of Paytient which is on a mission to help people better access and afford care. Paytient is the creator and leading provider of Health Payment Accounts, which offer the power to pay out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. This critical tool can be either a company or insurance benefit. Brian shares the important need to support...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Lech Guzowski, Workplace Culture Facilitator for Human Culture Design . Lech expresses a Capital P in the Power of work culture. The conversation centered on the importance of intention and purpose in designing culture and the need to move away from old business practices. Other topics covered in the episode include the importance of autonomy, flexibility, purpos...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Nick Jesteadt, Senior Director of People Analytics and Corporate Marketing Analytics for Cloud Software Group . He emphasized the value of using data analytics in HR to inform strategies in retention, engagement, wellness, diversity, and belonging, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. His Capital P for the importance of Progress over perfection and Positio...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Erich Kurschat. The episode follows his journey in HR, the growth of his organization, HR Hot Seat , and his consulting work with the DISC assessment. His Capital P in Perspective summarizes the importance of opening up to uncertainty and uniformity; as well as bringing together different perspectives to work in tandem. The discussion then moved on to the other p...

Thematic months are excellent, but only if they produce real awareness and change. This March for Women’s History Month, join us on the live Capital P in People Work podcast panel and Q & A in discussing supporting womxn in the workplace. What we won’t be discussing: - Why it’s important to support womxn. This is a given in our minds. What we will be discussing: - How to authentically support...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Stephanie Manzelli who serves as a Head of HR in the care industry. The discussion captures the importance of her Capital P for Passion and her past experience in the HR industry. The conversation also covered the challenges facing working mothers, the importance of communication and planning, and the need for better retention strategies in HR and people culture....

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Ryan Landau, Founder & CEO of Purpose Jobs. Ryan believes in matching people with company missions and values that goes beyond their skills and experience. His approach to life involves goal setting, self check ins and finding one's Purpose . The most apparent point of the episode are the connections between personal identity and company identity. Working...

In this episode, Gabby Speaks with the Founder of The Overnight Trainer and Business, Executive & Career Coach, Sarah Cannistra. This episode follows her path to entrepreneurship which sustains her Capital P in Purpose . Not only maintaining her own purpose but also helping purpose-driven people. The conversation suggests that the generational trend of settling for a poor work environment has...

In this episode, Gabby Speaks with the Founder and CEO of HR Hints, Roza Szafranek. This episode draws attention to recruitment and diversity. Roza emphasizes the process of building a healthy organization through strong HR practices. Her Capital P in Point of View perfectly summarizes her beliefs on recruiting. She believes that inclusion and building diverse teams should be established in the ea...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with the Director of Business Development at BI Worldwide , David Kovacovich. This episode follows his P for Productivity. His definition of Productivity motivates the rest of the conversations. Increasing productivity involves supporting a three-level relationship with work and moving away from fear-based motivation. Those levels include having good relationships wit...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with the Chief People Officer of Mast Reforestation, Matt Shaw. This episode follows his Capital P in Persistence through changes and rolling with the punches. This episode brings climate change in as a piece of growing businesses. Matt also explores his role in voicing how the company feels on specific topics and modeling the values of the company. He describes peopl...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Veronica Yanhs, Founder & CEO of Business Laid Bare, an operations consultancy. This episode follows her Capital P in pleasure which is apparent in all her branding. There are multiple definitions and layers of pleasure, especially within the workplace. Her unapologetic approach to prioritizing people is all about creating a pleasurable experience for all and...

This is a special mini-episode of Capital P in People Work. Our host and CEO of Spark This Day , Gabby Lubin speaks intimately about her Purpose and Passion for rebuilding People Work . This episode marks the transition from Season 1 to Season 2 where the focus will land on lessons and using solutions to transform work into your vision.

With the recent waves of layoffs and constant uncertainty in the workforce, employees’ trust and self-confidence has shifted. As a result, the employees’ mental health and organizational efficiency are both at risk. Amidst such a precarious environment, leadership needs to devise an empathetic approach to restoring psychological safety and help its people thrive. Join the Capital P in People Work...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with People Associate for Softwriters , Myisha Ford. The conversation is both Personal and Pivotal. Myisha's Capital P is for Positivity but also a large piece of the episode is dedicated to personal stories of how management can affect the day-to-day well-being of employees. She compares these experiences with her current company, describing the divide between People...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Mindy Honcoop, Founder & HR Advisor of Agile in HR. This episode follows Mindy's Capital P for Passion in the realm of People Work. This episode emphasizes the idea of transforming current practices and policies to tackle issues. Mindy also mentions the advantages of learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, leaning on the HR community, and emphasi...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with the Co-founder of Jobgether , Alex Hernandez. Alex shared some background on the founding of Jobgether as well as his globalized vision of work and the future. The movement of people and the reach of technology has transformed how we work and connect. Alex believes these changes were sparked by unhappiness at work and poor time usage. He also believes that feelin...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with author, speaker, consultant coach, podcaster, & entrepreneur, Andy Storch. Andy's life is made up of learning, love, purpose, and connection. As a friend, father, husband, and connector, he emphasizes building relationships and supporting others. Throughout the episode that thread remains true, especially through his Capital P for Persistence. He believes tha...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Leang Chung, Founder of Pelora Stack. This episode emphasizes Leang's Capital P in Person as the founder of a career coaching company. Leang provides guidance to steer your career path, especially in regard to wellness. She works with both companies and individuals to support their occupational health. The episode focuses on balancing all eight dimensions of well...

As the economic tides have turned the last few months, so has the workplace. Quiet Hiring–the new work buzzword–has come to the forefront of both employer and employee minds. According to Emily Rose McRae (Sr. Director of Research at Gartner), “quiet hiring is when an organization acquires new skills without actually hiring new full-time employees.” Join the Capital P in People Work podcast for a...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with two employees at JustWorks , Jen Fox and Conor Harrington. The episode features both of their experiences, working at a true People First Organization as well as their ideas of the evolution of People Operations. Jen's Capital P in Perseverance upholds her values of growth and freedom which sustains her work as the Director of People & Culture. Conor's Capita...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with John Hudson. The podcast discusses John's Capital P in Personalization which emphasizes total work/life balance as a personal journey. John's approach to people's work is simple and practical. His main idea is that there is no secret ingredient to working in Human resources. John presents ideas of how the workplace is influenced by the HR department, the employee...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Talent Partner at Hyde Park Venture Partners , Jim Conti. His Capital P is in the Passion that he has for working with people and understanding the passion behind what they're building. The episode covers people work as a whole and Jim offers advice for founders and early-stage people operations. More specifically, Jim believes in evolving business knowledge to s...

In this episode, Gabby speaks with Senior People Director at TrustRadius , Jamy Conrad. Her Capital P in Persistence describes her career which spans 13 years in the People Work space. However, a common thread in the conversation is the persistent push-through struggles as a society. Jamy believes that wellness is a necessary step in being successful. She also expresses the power of listening to e...