Impact Makers

In his Fast Company article, Tom Peters wrote that this is 'The Age of the Individual,' and that everyone, from the receptionist to the CEO, must take charge of their own careers by becoming the CEO of The Brand Called You. That was back in 1987, and many people have already caught on, creating a very noisy space. But that means that it's more important than ever to have your own personal brand as...

Are you ready to meet the Oprah of HR? On today's episode of Impact Makers, Jennifer sits down with the infamous HR wizard, Kris Dunn . He is the founder of two popular blogs The HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent and is also the CHRO of Kinetix , an Atlanta-based recruiting, RPO and HR consulting firm. Where does the story of Kris Dunn start? Kris talks about his rural Missouri roots, the value...

The old adage that preaches "to follow your dreams" might seem outdated in today's precarious working world but get ready to meet a visionary that's turning fantasy into reality. In this episode, Jennifer talks with Mary Miller, the CEO of a Cincinnati-based janitorial services company called Jancoa , and about their pioneering Dream Manager Program  — and how to create a genuine culture of caring...

We all need other people in order to help us grow! Whether you're looking for a job, a contact, promoting a service or looking to collaborate, there are many ways to go about it. In today's episode, Jennifer shares some thoughts and pointers on how to network by building and maintaining relationships with generosity and respect. Back in May, Jennifer tweeted about requests that she had received to...

When it comes to changing hearts and minds in the workplace, nothing will bring people to your podium like a powerful personal story. Today, Jennifer talks with her good friend and old colleague Mary Faulkner , the author of the widely read blog Surviving Leadership . She is currently the Director of Human Resources, Talent and Total Rewards at Denver Water . Can you guess what Mary wanted to be a...

In today's world, getting a degree isn't the only way to making your entrepreneurial dream a reality. Jennifer talks with Claire Coder , a 21-year-old college dropout and founder/CEO of the wildly successful Aunt Flow . Her company provides high-quality menstrual products to a variety of schools, businesses, and organizations, and donates thousands more to women in need across the country. So, whe...

The search for one's true purpose in life is one of the most daunting questions we humans face – but it doesn't have to be. Jennifer chats with Kevin Monroe, a self-described servant leader who brings his lifelong study of purpose into his work as a leadership coach and consultant, advising both individuals and companies in their search for purpose greater than themselves. How would you describe K...

Staying nimble and agile will take you a long way – in business and in life. Jennifer catches up with her friend Mary Ellen Slayter, pivot master and CEO of Reputation Capital Media Services, LLC , a B2B content marketing agency based out of Baton Rouge. As a successful working wife and loving mother, Mary Ellen has made a huge impact in her field and in the lives of her family, friends and commun...

When it comes to making an impact, nobody brings the fire like Tim Sackett . Jennifer catches up with her old friend and firebrand who isn't afraid to say, blog and write what's on his mind. As outspoken leader in his field with 20 years of top-level HR and talent experience, Tim shares what he's learned working as a talent and HR wizard. Who is Tim Sackett? And why the heck is he so happy? Jennif...

When the market moves as fast and Donald Trump tweets, how should we think about money in the digital age? Jennifer talks with psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby about his life story and how he has built a career helping both individual investors and institutional clients understand themselves and the psychology of the market. For Daniel Crosby, the beginning of the story...

Everyone's journey to becoming an impact maker is different and unique. Today, Jennifer talks with business coach Ben Brooks , the founder and CEO of Pilot, Inc about his path from a rental car company to founding his own digital coaching service, aimed at democratizing career coaching. Ben provides some insights into how he has forged great relationships, created innovative products and built up...

Sometimes making an impact comes down to finding the perfect person for the job. A self-described "recruiting geek" and a woman of many hats, Carmen Hudson is an impact-maker in every sense. She has enjoyed a prestigious career recruiting for Amazon, Starbucks, Yahoo! and Microsoft, and even founded her own social recruiting tech company. Carmen now shares her immense knowledge with her clients th...

In this episode, our host Jennifer McClure talks about the importance of developing key relationships when trying to maximize your impact in our world. Digital communication has made it easier to connect with people across the globe but nothing replaces intentional connections and a deep commitment to reciprocity. Jennifer shares her strategy for building relationships and relays some stories abou...

For Colin Gautrey, curiosity is key. After a long and storied career in the corporate world with specializations in mergers and acquisitions, international strategy, IT, Sales and Leadership Development, Colin has never stopped being curious about the cutting edge. Through his research, writing, and coaching, he has been working to better equip his clients with practical knowledge about how to ach...

Does your day job feel like the first part of Shawshank Redemption? It did for Kary Oberbrunner . His day job was a prison, and it took some planning to get out, and the payoff for his patience and effort is a very successful publishing company. If that weren't enough, part of Kary's latest book was written in main character Andy Dufresne's actual cell from the movie. What Kary has to say about li...

Sarah was given the nickname 'Buzz' when she was 3 because she was always buzzing around and getting into things. So when she decided to begin a blog, Buzz was a natural pen name for her. Sarah's work on 'The Buzz on HR' blog has been challenging not just the HR community to be better, but also bringing a healthy dose of racial awareness and proactive problem-solving to the table. Sarah has spent...

Jennifer gets a LOT of questions from many different types of people. Chief among those questions is how she got to where she is in her career. People want to know how she's managed to make such an impact through her entrepreneurship and her speaking career, so Jennifer has dedicated an episode to the answers of those questions and more. The real reason that Jennifer got to where she is now is bec...

Mike Kim is one of those guys who doesn't need much of an introduction. He's been an online force with his blog and podcast, and the wisdom he freely shares about his experience in leaving corporate America to become an entrepreneur. Today, Jennifer and Mike talk about that journey and what you can learn from it, whether you're just starting a business or you're well into it. Mike shares the story...

William Tincup isn't normal. Neither was his marketing agency, who used its eccentricity to shake up an industry that had become boring and stale. You either loved them or hated them. When Tincup stepped away from the agency, he continued marching to the beat of his own drum, with great success. Today Tincup shares some career and life advice from someone who has never followed the rules and has a...

Not long ago, Jennifer went to a conference in Australia, where she was a chairperson and keynote speaker. During the event, two young women approached Jennifer with the desire to improve their careers, but they didn't know where to go to get the support they needed. This inspired today's episode. If you're stuck where you are in your career, you don't want to miss this one. Jennifer shares the st...

Steve Browne is a connector in every sense of the word. From a young age, he's always felt at home 'swimming in people.' Today, Jennifer and Steve discuss what makes him a connector, and some of the unique insights he has as a leader and impact maker, including his involvement with the Society for Human Resource Management. Do you want to be the type of leader whose employees love them, and whose...

You've heard the term 'impact' from the mouths of CEOs and management from many different industries, applied in many different ways. But what does it mean to be an 'impact maker?' Today Jennifer shares some heart-touching stories that served as the inspiration for this podcast's name, and she talks about how to make the connection between changing the world and what we do in our everyday lives. O...

Jennifer and Laurie have been friends for years, traveling the world together. But Laurie is more than just a friend. She made an incredible impact on Jennifer's life and set her on the path to where she is today. Are you stuck or unsure of what to do? Then Laurie will make an impact on YOUR life as well. Will it change the course of your career like it did Jennifer's? We certainly hope so! One th...

The Impact Makers Podcast with Jennifer McClure is a weekly podcast for people who are interested in making a positive difference in the world not only through their work, but also through how they choose to live their lives.