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Breaking HR

by Nathan Toornstra and Jesse Cheetham

Join your hosts, Jesse Cheetham and Nathan Toornstra as they discuss (with guests) the unique challenges that organizations today face. They will dive deep into People, Culture and the issues that come with running a business. We hope that our show will provide you with some nuggets of wisdom to help you along the way! Email the show: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Bonnie Thompson

    We’re as surprised as anyone—Bonnie Thompson is officially our first returning guest on the Breaking HR Podcast with Nathan and Jesse! Either we didn’t scare her off the first time, or she’s just that passionate about today’s topic: habits and micro habits. In this episode, we dive into how…

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  2. Dani Strang

    In Season 2, Episode 8 of the Breaking HR podcast, hosts Nathan and Jesse speak with Dani Strang, founder of Maggie (https://www.joinmaggie.org/), a budding experiential unlearning community and practice. Dani explains how Maggie teaches women (cis, trans, and non-binary) to reconnect with their...

  3. Amanda Knight

    Episode Summary: In this episode of the Breaking HR podcast, we dive into the often-overlooked strengths of introverted leadership with special guest Amanda Knight, a seasoned leadership expert and coach. Amanda shares her insights on how introverted leaders can leverage their natural tendencies…

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  4. Serena Pawluk

    Join us in this episode of Breaking HR as we welcome Serena Pawluk, the visionary force behind ChillHR (https://chillhr.com/), a game-changing platform designed specifically for HR professionals. Serena shares her journey to entrepreneurship, unveiling the motivations that led to the creation of...

  5. Terri Davis

    In Season 2, Episode 5 of the Breaking HR podcast, co-hosts Nathan and Jesse are joined by Terri Davis, the founder of Profound Talent. Together, they explore the concept of trying things differently to yield new results in talent management and organizational culture. Terri advocates for a fresh...

  6. Tracy Werkman & Judy Ko

    Join hosts Nathan and Jesse in Season 2, Episode 4 of Breaking HR as they uncover secrets to success with guests Tracy Werkman and Judy Ko, who are actively engaged in the CPHR Alberta Mentorship Program. This episode offers a concise yet insightful look into the duo's experiences, providing...

  7. Briana Darbyshire

    In this episode of the Breaking HR Podcast, listeners gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of engaging employees across multiple provinces and business units from Briana Darbyshire's wisdom and expertise. Jump in and enjoy the discussion as Briana and co-hosts Nathan and...

  8. Shwetha Murthy

    In this impactful episode of *Breaking HR*, we welcome Shwetha Murthy, an HR expert with a deep passion for combating burnout. Shwetha shares her journey and strategies for addressing this prevalent issue in the workplace. Hosts Nathan and Jesse explore Shwetha's background, uncovering her…

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  9. Brianna Madron

    In this riveting episode of Breaking HR, we welcome Brianna Madron, a trailblazing HR professional who's making waves by disrupting the traditional HR landscape. Brianna's story unfolds as she shares her journey from conventional HR roles to her unique position, where she navigates the…

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  10. Leading Authentically--with Bonnie Thompson

    Welcome to another enlightening episode of Breaking HR, the podcast that challenges conventional human resources practices and explores innovative approaches to working with people. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Bonnie Thompson, who shares her perspective on authentic…

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  11. Lessons from the Master - with Professor Kurt Spady

    In this episode, we have a veryan incredibly special joining Nathan and Jesse – Kurt Spady, who is a Professor of Business at Olds College and Tik Tok pundit. With years of experience in the field of business and education, Kurt has a wealth of knowledge to share with us about human resources,...

  12. Psychological Safety-with Kerrie Alanen

    Kerrie Alanen, of Resolute Leadership and Consulting, joins Nathan and Jesse in this episode of Breaking HR. Kerrie has a robust HR consulting practice in psychological safety in the workplace, leadership coaching and development, Strategic HR Consulting, and Positive Intelligence. This episode...

  13. Building and Keeping a Tight Knit Team-with Crystal

    In this episode of Breaking HR, Nathan and Jesse are joined by Crystal, a seasoned insurance professional who leads a successful and tightly knit team. Crystal shares her insights on building and leading a high-performing team in today’s ever-changing work world. Whether you're an HR professional...

  14. Measuring the Immeasurable-with Darren

    In this episode of the podcast, our Nathan and Jesse sit down with Darren, an expert in the field of adult care facilities, to discuss the challenges of adult care facilities and measuring performance of the team within. Darren explains that traditional key performance indicators (KPIs), such as...

  15. The Virtual Interview Experience-with Megan Larson

    In this episode, we discuss with Megan, the wins and challenges of virtual job interviews from the job seeker perspective. The shift to remote work has resulted in a rise in virtual interviews, but they come with their own set of follies. We explore the ways that technology can fail during the...

  16. The Day of the Ping Pong Table is Gone!

    We interviewed Chris, a very enthusiastic HR professional with an incredible amount of experience and wisdom. In fact, we had so much enjoyable content, that this episode is longer than our previous two because I didn't know what to cut and what to keep, so we kept all of it! Fun Fact: the…

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  17. People need Empathy!

    Today we talk to Julie who is a very experienced HR Professional in all aspects. Julie has worked in the industry several years with many distinct roles. She has lots of wisdom, experience, and stories to share. Julie's secret weapon is Empathy! It was a fantastic conversation that we hope you...

  18. Small Business woes...

    Today we have our friend, Peter Vogelaar join us to chat about his challenges of running a small business. Owners of small businesses wear every hat in the company, from Hiring Manager, HR Professional, Payroll, Procurement and on it goes. Hear what Peter does to make his life as a business owner...

  19. Introducing Breaking HR

    Hello HR Professionals! We're extremely excited to be putting a podcast out there to the world. We will be releasing regular episodes starting next week. Join is as we explore the world of managing People, Culture, and everything that goes with running a business in Canada. We aim to give you…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join your hosts, Jesse Cheetham and Nathan Toornstra as they discuss (with guests) the unique challenges that organizations today face. They will dive deep into People, Culture and the issues that come with running a business. We hope that our show will provide you with some nuggets of wisdom to help you along the way! Email the show: [email protected]

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Nathan Toornstra and Jesse Cheetham

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Join your hosts, Jesse Cheetham and Nathan Toornstra as they discuss (with guests) the unique challenges that organizations today face. They will dive deep into People, Culture and the issues that come with running a business. We hope that our show will provide you with some nuggets of wisdom to...

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