The HX Podcast with Stacie Baird

In this episode I talk about the importance of self-compassion. Burnout is a common problem in the workplace, and self-compassion can help to prevent it. I introduce the work of Kristin Neff , an expert on self-compassion. Neff defines self-compassion as "kindness toward oneself in times of suffering and failure." Self-compassion is essential for our well-being, and it can help us to cope with dif...

I had the opportunity to talk to a very special guest who is here to awaken the spirit within each and every one of us. Joining me is the renowned author, leadership expert, and speaker, Lance Secretan. Lance Secretan is a name synonymous with authentic leadership and personal transformation. With a career spanning over four decades, Lance has left an indelible mark on the corporate world, helping...

In this episode, I talk about something that really struck me during my conversation with Dr. Jason Colbert... the power of intentionality in our daily lives. It's so easy to get caught up in distractions, especially with technology being so prevalent in our lives. But what if we were more intentional about where we focus our time and energy? So, here's your assignment for the week: After you list...

In this episode, I reference the amazing practice that Dr. Jason Colbert puts to use every day - one that focuses on the power of embodying values. He shared his daily practice of choosing a value and embodying it throughout the day, and I found it to be an incredibly powerful habit to incorporate into my own life. We talked about the importance of identifying your values and working towards align...

Today I dive into the topic of resilience and its critical role in personal and professional growth. Resilience is not just about bouncing back from a tough situation; it's about using that challenge as an opportunity to grow and become a better leader and human being. I'll give you a quick assignment for the week: think about a difficult challenge you recently faced, then close your eyes, take a...

Last week, Dr. Jason Kolber and I sat down with Ken Crenshaw, Director of Performance and Medical Director for the Arizona Diamondbacks. If you haven't heard that episode, I really think you should go back and enjoy it first! On this episode, Dr. Jason Kolber and I continue this insightful and powerful conversation. We are talking about our ongoing theme of "inside out". Compassion and kindness co...

Continuing our deep dive on HX, I sit down with two wonderful people who strive every day to embody that human experience. Ken Crenshaw, Director of Performance and Medical Director, for the  Arizona Diamondbacks , and Dr. Jason Kolber, who has been a regular guest on our other podcast, Optimized HX , join the show for an incredible conversation. Dr. Jason Kolber is an athletic performance special...

We kick off season two and intensify our focus on adapting the old human resources approach to a better human experience. In that spirit I'm so pleased to welcome my dear friend and colleague Donna Dietrich. She's been an incredible influence on my life, and for 28 years has been  incredible at finding and identifying people's superpowers, as well as finding and cultivating talented and successful...

On January 31, 2023, I got a lesson I wasn't ready to learn. Hearing that my daughter has cancer was such an incredible shock and change to all of our family's lives. The words you never want to hear sometimes come to you. I'll talk about our journey and how it shaped my focus on everything - including the direction of this podcast. I want to focus so much deeper on the human experience.  And I'd...

I am so grateful for all of you. Throughout this journey you've been so gracious and kind and I am excited to share that we're embarking on a new theme and new approach, while continuing to focus on what you have said you love about the show. Starting next week, season 2 will feature some incredible guests, with a new approach to seeing the human experience I talk about each week.  Join me on this...

George Grombacher is a public speaker, podcaster, financial advisor, and so much more. Join us as we go on a journey about dealing with burnout, carving out time, letting go of anger and frustration, and so much more.  George talks about letting life come to him and what that means. I'll talk about emotional agility, and taking time and space to care for yourself. If you're on the precipice of bur...

Amy Purdy was involved in one of the most horrific snowboarding accidents you can imagine. At the time it crushed her dreams, leaving her to wonder how she could ever really recover. In this episode on intention I'll share how we can write our own story and shape where it goes. Quite simply put - we are the authors of our own story. I love Mel Robbins' take on getting where you want to go. As she...

Join us for Jane Cebrynski, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Executive Coach, and advocate of love at work. Jane shares with us, how we can raise our Love Intelligence and ignite our well-being.  Jane works with corporate teams to train them to understand the value of all aspect of love at work as we raise the collective bar of the new meaning of Well-being.

In a continued journey to find my own center and namaste, I walked into a Sunday yoga class to find one of the most beautiful and kind spirits I have yet to encounter. April Brophy is beyond a yoga instructor.  She teaches mindfulness, breath and this gentle practice both in packed studio classes to individual clients.  Shaping the mindfulness practices of clients, she shares with us how you can s...

"What if someone you cared deeply for died so that you could experience love at an entirely different level?" In this, our second of four in the series in February on love, I felt the need to share the story of Scott Knutson. His journey is one that includes profound tragedy and loss.  After a terrible point in Scott's life a friend asked a question that seemed strange in the moment, but sent him...

This is my favorite month and I have the privilege of sitting with one of my favorite guests to kick off my series this month on love. Scott Peeples talks about love, and self-love in particular. We'll dive into some of the metaphors that Scott uses as a guide for self love. We'll talk about spirituality, health, and so much more. I hope you enjoy. More episodes at StacieBaird.com.

The truth is we only control two things; how we prepare for the world, and how we respond to it. In this continuing series on intention, I talk about DeVON Franklin , an author who has written a lot on the subject of crafting a life with the end in mind. Jodi Picoult is another author who has shaped my intentions related to the same subject. I'll talk about that as well. I'll share a story about m...

Fear is what keeps us from our greatness. So, what is the power of saying out loud to others what we want to achieve? In this episode I'll talk about the author, Sue Monk Kidd, and how she decided to approach her goal of being an author out loud, with intention to her husband before she went out and became just that. In this series on intention I want you to think about one thing you want to do wi...

Brene Brown is one of the most incredible authors I've ever read. When asked "What does it mean to dare greatly?" Her answer was beautiful, yet simple... be vulnerable, show up and be seen, ask for what you need, and have hard conversations. In this continuing series on intention, I'll share a story of a moment in my life where I found (essentially by accident) the power of being my true self. Vul...

David Brooks defines sin as when we have our loves out of order. He's the author of Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life , which dives into understanding and finding your love.  In this continuing series on the power of intention, I'll share a story about getting priorities out of order, and why we all need to understand their importance. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! More episodes at St...

The coming new year got me thinking about an old experience I had as I first got into HR and the medical field in particular. As we look at 2023 where will your intentions be focused?  I talk about that early experience, what it taught me, and more importantly, share with you some ways you might find that power of intention. Join me in this new 6-part series of HR to HX, where we'll talk about the...

In this last episode in the series on circle of control I talk about finding your bliss by living your best life and exploring the concept that we are not simply looking for the meaning of life - we are looking for an experience of being alive and feeling alive. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes; "Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." - Joseph Ca...

In our continuing series, in this episode we'll talk about using the same habit stacking I discussed in the previous Opening Ceremony episode for a closing ceremony. I will talk about when this became something that I started using during the worst of Covid, and how it can create a calming, centering effect on your life. Get ready for three key tips I find that help as part of my closing ceremony....

In continuing our series that follows my interview of Dr. Robert Sise, I thought I'd share something that I feel is a critical benefit to good mental and physical health. It starts with your morning routine or what I like to call your opening ceremony. These fit nicely into the conversation I shared last week in episode 34 and habit stacking! I will discuss some options with morning walks, exercis...

We continue the series around one thing you can do for your mental health - this episode centers around habits. James Clear wrote an incredible book called Atomic Habits , and I talk about one of the interesting discoveries researchers found when comparing newborns to adults, and how it's useful to know when trying to improve your habits.  I give you some examples of "habit stacking", and how you...