The WORxK Solutions Podcast

Your resume gets you in the door, but your interview gets you the job. Bogdan Zlatkov shares the practice drill that changed his interviews: set a three-minute timer, answer one question out loud five times in a row, and keep your best version. Dr. Taylor adds her own approach. Record yourself, prepare four to six strong stories you can use across different questions, and know the organization’s m...

Have you ever found yourself saying yes to everyone else while putting your own needs aside? In this episode of The WORxK Solutions Podcast: The Remix, I'm revisiting my conversation with Pearl Shunza, a mental fitness life coach, author, and speaker, about overcoming people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and learning to say no without guilt. We discuss how these habits show up at work and in l...

Welcome to the Rx for Career Success Podcast! Bogdan Zlatkov spent four months applying to jobs every day while driving Uber to make ends meet. When nothing worked, he flipped the script and started interviewing recruiters over coffee chats. One recruiter told him she skips resumes that don’t describe each company, because she doesn’t have time to look them all up. Small details like that can cost...

What does it really mean to be adaptable at work? In the final part of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP connects the dots between cognitive hesitation, psychological safety, and behavioral agility. She explains why navigating change involves more than simply going along with it. It requires us to assess what’s h...

We're looking back at our previous podcast episode with Misty McCraw, founder of McCraw Consulting, in this episode of The WORxK Solutions Podcast: The Remix, as she shares her HR perspective on women's leadership and career advancement. As WORxK Solutions enters a new season, we're revisiting conversations that remain relevant to our work in behavioral agility, leadership, and workpla...

What happens when an employee’s hesitation triggers a manager’s own emotions? In Part 5 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP explores how REBT, the ABCDE model, and emotional intelligence can help leaders examine their thinking and respond more intentionally during workplace change. 🎙️ Part 5 of 6 | Rx for Career...

We're revisiting a previous episode of the WORxK Solutions Podcast, featuring Rochelle Levy-Christopher, founder of For Black Girls, as part of our The Remix series. In this conversation, Rochelle shares insights on the ultimate key to personal growth, with practical tips you can apply to your personal and professional journey. As WORxK Solutions enters a new season, we're bringing these m...

What should a manager do when an employee is hesitant about change? In Part 4 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP shifts the focus from telling to coaching. Instead of immediately trying to correct an employee’s thinking, leaders can slow down, listen, ask better questions, clarify concerns, and create space for...

What if an employee’s silence doesn’t mean they agree? In Part 3 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP explores why employees need to feel safe enough to ask questions, express concerns, and be honest about how they’re experiencing workplace change. Because when people are afraid of being labeled “difficult” or “r...

What happens in that moment before an employee supports, resists, challenges, or adopts a change? There’s often a space in between. In Part 2 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP takes a closer look at what happens during that window and why a simple question like “What does this mean for me?” can shape how an em...

What happens between a workplace event and an employee’s response? In Part 1 of The Cognitive Hesitation Window: Manager Interventions That Foster Psychological Safety, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP introduces the concept of cognitive hesitation and explores why what looks like resistance may actually be an employee trying to understand and process change. This presentation was originally deliver...

We’ve reached the final part of my 4-part Behavioral Agility series on the Rx for Career Success Podcast. In Part 4, I bring the research together and revisit the key takeaways on Behavioral Agility, career readiness, and workforce development. I also look at what it will take for higher education and workforce leaders to move from reacting to change to preparing proactively for what’s ahead. Than...

We’re continuing the 4-part Behavioral Agility series on the Rx for Career Success Podcast. In Part 3, I shift the conversation to higher education and workforce development. What does it take to prepare students not just to land their first job, but to continue navigating career transitions, emerging technology, and changing workplace expectations throughout their careers? Join me for Part 3 as w...

Welcome to another episode of the Rx for Career Success Podcast! In Part 2 of my Behavioral Agility as a Core Competency for Workforce Development series, I take a closer look at what existing research tells us about the skills people need to navigate today’s workplace. This is where I begin introducing Behavioral Agility and what it means to intentionally adjust how we think, respond, and act as...

I’m excited to introduce a new 4-part series of the Rx for Career Success Podcast, where I’ll take you inside my research on Behavioral Agility as a Core Competency for Workforce Development in an age of digital transformation. In Part 1, I’m setting the stage by looking at how AI and the changing world of work are reshaping workforce expectations and what that means for career readiness. I’ll als...

How do we move employees from resisting change to becoming champions of change? In the final part of this special conference series, I explore how behavioral agility can be strengthened through cognitive restructuring, emotional intelligence, and REBT-based approaches. Sustainable change requires more than changing behaviors on the surface. It requires understanding the thoughts, emotions, and bel...

Why is behavioral agility becoming such an important skill for today’s workforce? In Part 3 of this special conference series, I explore why adaptability is not just beneficial for individuals, but also a critical advantage for organizations navigating constant change. Sustainable change requires more than simply adjusting behaviors. It requires understanding the connection between how we think, h...

What if what looks like resistance isn't resistance at all? In Part 2 of this special conference series, I take a closer look at cognitive hesitation and why it's one of the most important stages of organizational change that leaders often overlook. We'll explore why employees naturally pause to make sense of change, how effective leadership can turn hesitation into adaptability, and w...

What does it really take to create sustainable organizational change? In this first episode of our special conference series, I'm sharing part one of my presentation from the 26th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this session, I introduce the concept of behavioral agility and why it's becoming an essential skill for lead...

Is two years too soon to leave your first job? It's a question many early-career professionals ask themselves, especially when they feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure if staying is the right decision. In this episode of the Rx for Career Success Podcast, Dr. Kristy Taylor shares her perspective on knowing when it's time to move on and what you should consider before making your next career...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the WORxK Solutions Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor is joined by Kyara Ofuani, Esq., Managing Attorney and Founder of Ofuani Legal Group LLC, for a thoughtful conversation on Learning, Unlearning, and Organizational Adaptability. Together, they explore why organizations and leaders must be willing to challenge old ways of thinking, adapt to change, and create...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the WORxK Solutions Podcast. In this episode, we're featuring Dr. Christy Dinkins, Founder of Dinkins Leadership and Strategy, for a conversation about what inclusive leadership actually looks like day to day. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Dinkins will talk about how your behavior as a leader shows up in your team, what people notice, and why that awareness matters more than most...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the WORxK Solutions Podcast. Dr. Kristy Taylor welcomes Sutton McCraney, a leadership strategist, equity researcher, and co-founder of The Flavor Room™, for a real conversation about what it takes to lead effectively when things change quickly. Today’s leaders are expected to stay calm, make smart decisions, and adjust their approach without losing focus, and that’s where b...

Negotiating your salary can feel intimidating, especially when you’re changing careers. But your past role or pay grade does not define your value. What matters is the impact you bring and the results you can deliver. In this episode, we share practical strategies to help you approach salary conversations with confidence. From using market data to understanding your full compensation package, you...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the WORxK Solutions Podcast. In this conversation, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor sits down with Earl Morrison, Founder and CEO of Leading and Learning with Character, to talk about a challenge many organizations are facing right now—how to grow and develop their people without losing them along the way. Together, they explore why employees often leave when development is missing, an...