The HX Podcast with Stacie Baird

In this episode I explore the critical importance of self-compassion, self-regulation, and personal growth. Reflecting on experiences from my career and drawing inspiration from the film "Up in the Air," I discuss the concept of vicarious trauma and the emotional toll that difficult conversations can have on us. I'll also talk about some practical self-regulation techniques, such as a four-step br...

Hey humans, this is Stacie Baird and welcome to the HX Podcast! Yesterday was International HR Day , and to honor our amazing friends in HR, the next few episodes will be dedicated to you. As someone deeply entrenched in this space, alongside my team, I want to reflect on where we've been, what we've achieved, and offer you some valuable insights to help you carve out space for yourself in your de...

In this episode, Holly Norton and I get into our personal journeys within the realm of HR, sparked by our attendance at the Workhuman Conference. We reflect on the evolution of our careers, from starting in HR to navigating various roles in consulting, private equity, and back to consulting again. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of authenticity, compassion, and empathy in...

In this conversation, I sat down Dr. Nate Regier, Founder and CEO of Next Element , and author of Compassion Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results. We talked about so many wonderful topics focused on the importance of compassion and accountability in leadership and organizations. We explored how it can be applied to create meaningful change, as well as the challenges of navi...

Looking at all of the data and research, the challenges for HR professionals continue to rise.  The latest study showed that HR, more than nearly any other career, has the highest rate of burnout and it's not getting any better.  In a study of 1,300 HR professionals, HR Executive sited 41% of CHROs said they would likely leave their roles or be looking for a new opportunity this year.   What is go...

We have some really interesting opinions and perspectives in store for you coming up centering around the human experience as well as the future of work, AI, and the human connection in general. I wanted to take this episode to give you a baseline for where we are going to explore. I reflected on how the Transform event (and others) affected me. Not just from a standpoint of the talent and experts...

John Baldino is an HR pro with over 30 years of experience that includes strategic planning, organizational development, coaching, leadership development, training, and so much more. But what drew me to John was his focus on the real mission of our profession - the care for people. John talks about his background and what drew him to HR, and his role as President of Humareso . We talk about an env...

Today is a short episode - it's based in part on an experience I encountered at the Transform conference at which I recently spoke.  Are we having enough genuine, meaningful conversations? I ran into a friend and after the conversation, I realized how energizing and rewarding those conversations can be, especially when we can reflect on them, and the value that they provide. Again, it's a brief on...

During my experience at Transform I had the opportunity to speak with some great people - chief among them was Dan Michelson, CEO and founder of InCommon.com , and author of the book Holy Shift! Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work . We talked about the importance of work culture and how a lot of those lessons prompted him to want to write his book. We also talk about some shared expe...

The Transform event was amazing and I had the opportunity to meet so many interesting humans! The first of these was Michael Stafiej, CEO of ERIN, which stands for Employee Referral Invitation Network. ERIN is an app dedicated to employee referral networking. Mike talks about his journey, in particular over the last 6 years, and some of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and executives. Mike ta...

Diane Hare is the CEO of BizLove, a consultancy firm that focuses on adapting the core of what I talk about in the human experience journey, with the realization that as a company, you must make still make a profit! Often times we see this vision of changing how we operate in business as humans, but if we lose sight of the need to make a profit, we may never reach those ideal outcomes.  Diane has...

On today's episode I'm talking with Emilie Grombacher, a friend, colleague, and all around great human! Emilie is the Senior Director of Human Resources at The Kudelski Group, but most of our time is spent talking about the important connections we have as moms and partners. Emilie talks about yoga and how important it is in her life to find space for others.  We talk about hard things with teenag...

What an unbelievable treat this was to talk with Tanner Gers. As some of you know I am going to speak at the Transform 2024 conference this year, and Tanner will be there as well. It's part of how we got introduced, and I'm so excited to share his story with you today. In this episode, Tanner shares an auto accident in 2004 that almost took his life. His vehicle collided with a tree and he sustain...

On today's episode, we'll continue in the spirit of my discussion last week with Stefanie Krievens, of The Change Architecture . I'll follow by suggesting some assignments that can help you navigate change in your organization. Step one - change your own mindset regarding your relationship to change; in step two I will talk about communicating with pragmatic hope. It was a phrase I love but owe th...

Today I am talking with a legendary voice in the space of the human experience. Stefanie Krievins  leads a firm focused on the workforces of the future. She is the host of the Hot Mess Hotline (links below), a podcast for ambitious leaders who want to drive impactful change. I had the opportunity to sit down and hear her amazing journey. We talked about what led her to this space, and we dove deep...

This episode has been one I've wanted to do for some time - it's an enormous part of why I've changed the brand of the podcast to encompass the broader human experience. My daughter, Jocelyn, is my very special guest today. She talks about her leukemia diagnosis over a year ago, and the battle that would take up all of 2023, and change the way she has to look at her health for the rest of her life...

It's time for an assignment! Based on last week's podcast, I'll talk about putting those ideas into action. Last week was called Do the Hard Thing: Being Comfortable with Discomfort . I talked about a podcast by Andrew Huberman, who talks about the aMCC (anterior anterior mid cingulate cortex), and it's function in the brain. There are some great notes on preparedness for this lesson, so if you ha...

In this episode we'll look at tenacity. What makes us strive for more; and more specifically, to be uncomfortable in that striving. Does doing things we don't want to do make us stronger? And how? I talk about some of the areas from my recent experiences (and going back to my childhood) that have helped me charge forward through discomfort. We've talked a lot about how we shift our focus on a thin...

Four minutes - for you! Today we'll continue the work we started with last week's episode titled Abundance is the Answer and Love is the Way. How do we find abundance? How do we shift our focus. What do we do when fear comes? I talk about the steps it takes and how to list your gratitude, shift your mindset, and turn those doubts into beliefs. Enjoy, Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com .

Abundance is the answer and love is the way. This was my mantra for 2023, and after only a little thought I knew it needed to be the same for 2024. In this episode, I talk about some of the unique challenges we all face and how that mantra can work for you. What brought this into focus personally (as some of you know) was my daughter's Leukemia diagnosis in January 2023. I'll tell you some of the...

Welcome to the NEW version of the podcast, The HX Podcast! Similar in so many ways, but designed to focus on broader stories of the human experience (HX) to inspire all of you who listen! To start the new year, I thought about how wonderful it would be to talk to two friends. How they met, their focus on the gift of being human, and their journey (including how they met), absolutely needed to be s...

In our last official episode of the season, we conclude this small 5-part series. And again, it would be helpful to listen to the previous three episodes. You can find them at the bottom of these notes. But what we need to do is take the summary of what we cultivated in those episodes. First, in episode 34 , we looked backward to moments in 2023 when we felt our very best. Then, in episode 35 , ta...

In this episode, we combine the work from episodes  one,   two , and three . We'll use these prioritized lists and pick the top four (or whatever number feels right to you). Then, using principles found in  James Clear's book , Atomic Habits , we'll talk about using morning or evening habit stacking.  One week at a time (in January), we'll talk about adding a new habit from your list. We'll talk a...

In this episode, we combine the work from episodes one and two - and for those who haven't listened... they are short, but important to this week. In episode 34 , I asked you what the elements were for you that helped you feel the most light, love, joy, whatever that feeling is for you in 2023. In episode 35 , I asked you to curate the opposite - what are the doors that you need to close to have t...

In this, part two of this small series to wrap up 2023, I'll expand on last week's work of reflection. I talk about shifting focus to the present day as well as the future. I personally went through two incredible challenges - my daughter's leukemia diagnosis in January and subsequent treatment, and the work I'm involved with at CMS, and the building of a team to fight the opioid epidemic. Wouldn'...