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Thrive and Shine HR
by Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry - Passionate Life Coaches with a HR Twist
Jen and Kathy whole-heartedly believe in the untapped & unlimited potential of women in Human Resources. As certified Life Coaches with 45 years combined HR experience, Kathy and Jen share an unwavering wisdom of what's possible for women in HR who lead with authenticity!In a first of its kind podcast, join Jen and Kathy as they talk about the often overlooked yet essential building blocks for HR success; our mental, physical and emotional health. With the goal of helping women in HR thrive and shine, this podcast is an inspirational love letter & simultaneous call-to-action to us all!
Episodes
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Episode 55 - 🧠 Neuroplasticity & HR (An Interview on Employee Wellness with Jen & COO of Thrive360, Christy Lamka)
🎙️ You do not want to miss this conversation with the incredible Christy Lamka, COO of Thrive360! 💥 We dove into what it really means to support mental health and employee well-being in today’s wild workplace world and how YOU can be a part of the change that's so needed in our workplaces!...
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Episode 54 - 🤔 🍷 Re-Thinking Sobriety in HR: My Story
In celebration of Alcohol Awareness Month, in this episode I open up about a deeply personal part of my journey - sobriety 🌱. As someone who has struggled with addictions to alcohol AND marijuana (among other things), I wanted to share openly, because these conversations need to…
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Episode 53 - 🌼 Redefining Success (an Interview with Jen & Jenitta A.)
In this inspiring episode of Thrive and Shine HR, Jen sits down with her good friend and fellow traveler on this path of self discovery, Jenitta Averett, to explore the power of self-awareness, boundaries, and intentional living 💛. Jenitta opens up about her HR journey and the self-doubt she’s...
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Episode 52 - 🦝 The Power of Perspective: Changing Your Thoughts Using The Four R's
In this episode of Thrive and Shine HR, I’m diving deep into the transformative power of our perspective - because let’s face it, the way we see things shapes everything!!! 🌟 Through my own experiences and insights, I’ll share why self-awareness is the game-changer when it comes to navigating...
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Episode 51 - 💭 Mindset Shapes Our Reality (an Interview with Jen & Penny M.)
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Penny McNerney, an experienced HR consultant and the owner of Total Circle HR. Penny shares her incredible journey into HR, revealing how her experiences shaped her mindset and approach to leadership. We dive deep into the power of perspective 🧠🔄 and…
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Episode 50 - 🥳 50 & Thriving: Reflecting on the Past, Embracing the Future
In this milestone 50th episode of Thrive and Shine HR, Jen celebrates the journey of the podcast 🎙️ AND her own personal growth (after reaching her 50th year this year)🌱. She reflects on the power of self-awareness, accountability, and emotional healing, sharing how childhood experiences and…
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Episode 49 - 🔥 Re-Kindling the HR Spark: 5 Trends to Reignite Your Passion
🎧 In this heartfelt and honest episode of Thrive and ShineHR (Episode 49), I reflect on the transition happening in the podcast—saying “see you later” (not goodbye!) to my amazing co-host, Katherine. It still feels bittersweet, but I have no doubt she’ll pop back in for guest appearances in the...
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Episode 48 - 💗 Leading with Love: A Heart-Centered Approach to HR
This bittersweet episode (our first without Katherine 😭) dives into how leading with love 💕 can shift HR from a transactional, policy-driven function into a people-first mission that fosters connection, trust, and long-term impact. Too often, HR is seen as the rule enforcer or the bearer of bad...
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Episode 47 - Kathrine's Final Bow as Co-Host of Thrive and Shine HR
Episode 47 marks a bittersweet moment for Thrive and Shine HR as Katherine takes her final bow as co-host. 🎤✨ In this powerful conversation, she reflects on the journey from overwhelm to empowerment in HR, sharing insights from our 47-episode adventure together. 💡💪 Katherine opens up about the...
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Episode 46 - 🎤 Jen's Powerful Interview with Mental Health Professional, Christina King!
🌟 Have you ever wondered what small steps you can take today to become the best version of yourself? In "Thrive and Shine HR Episode 46," host Jen teams up with Christina King, a clinical psychologist, to explore the essential themes of mental health and mental fitness. Jen's infectious…
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Episode 45 - 🙌🏼 Don't Just Survive (Again)! Thrive in '25 with Five Powerful Mental-Health Must Haves
Episode Summary In this episode of the Thrive and Shine HR podcast, Katherine discusses the critical importance of mental health for HR professionals, sharing her personal journey of overcoming burnout and the essential mental must-haves for success in the field. She emphasizes the need for HR...
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Episode 44 - 🙌🏼 From Surviving to Thriving: Prioritizing Mental Health in '25!
🎙️ In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Katherine Fry and I dive deep into the transition from merely surviving to truly thriving—especially as we kick off 2025. 🌱✨ We explore the complexities of mental health, trauma, and personal growth, sharing personal stories about navigating the ups…
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Episode 43 - 👀 🙏🏼 Reflection is the New Gratitude Practice!
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the "Thrive and Shine HR" podcast, 🌟 Jen and Katherine delve into the transformative power of reflection. They share their personal stories and offer practical tips on how reflection can help navigate self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and limiting...
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Episode 42 - 🎭 Find Your Bliss and Banish Workplace Imposter Syndrome!
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," 🌟 hosts Jen and Katherine delve into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, particularly among women in high-achieving HR roles. Through personal anecdotes and professional wisdom, they explore how imposter syndrome…
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Episode 41 - 🔥 😫 Beat HR Burnout!
In Episode 41 of the Thrive and Shine HR podcast, 🌟 hosts Katherine Fry and Jen Trumm dive into the all-too-common issue of burnout in the HR profession. With warmth, authenticity, and even a touch of humor, they share personal stories and actionable insights to help listeners navigate through...
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Episode 40 - 🙏🏼 Attitude of Gratitude: Helping Ungrateful Employees Become Organizational Advocates!
🎉 Episode 40 of Thrive and Shine HR is here, and it's all about embracing gratitude in the workplace and beyond! 🌟 Jen and Katherine dive into the incredible impact gratitude can have on team dynamics, employee morale, and even personal growth. Through touching Thanksgiving stories and…
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Episode 39 - 😡 Workplace Conflict: Harmful or Helpful 💁🏼♀️
In Episode 39 of the "Thrive and Shine HR" podcast, hosts Jen and Kathy delve into the intricate topic of workplace conflict, examining whether it can be harmful or wait for it.... beneficial. 🤔 Drawing from their extensive HR backgrounds, they emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence,...
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Episode 38 - Victim vs. Victim Mentality 🙀 : What's The Difference and Why it Matters!
In this thought-provoking and heartfelt episode of Thrive and Shine HR, Katherine and Jen dive into the complex (and sometimes tricky) topic of victim mentality in the workplace. We keep things real with a mix of lighthearted moments—like my excitement about an upcoming conference in Las Vegas...
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Episode 37: 🤝 Cultivating Community in a Post-Election Workplace
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the "Thrive and Shine HR" podcast, hosts Jen and Katherine delve into the emotional and professional impacts of the recent November 5, 2024, election. 🗳️ They share personal experiences and discuss the importance of fostering a supportive community…
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Episode 36 - EmpowerHER: 👩🏼 Empowering (Other) Women in the Workplace!
🎙️ In the 36th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," hosts Jen and Katherine dive deep into the empowering theme of women in the workplace. 🌟 They share heartfelt personal stories of mentorship and overcoming challenges like self-doubt and imposter syndrome. With warmth and playfulness, they…
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Episode 35 - 💪🏼 Handle Adversity Like an HR Pro!
In our 35th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," 🌟 Jen and Katherine delve deep into the theme of handling adversity as HR professionals. They candidly share personal stories of overcoming emotional and mental challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and…
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Episode 34 - 💓 I Want to Love HR! How to Refresh the Passion and Purpose in Your Career!
In this episode, hosts Jen and Katherine explore how HR professionals can reignite their passion and purpose. 🎇 With over 45 years of combined experience, they share personal stories and practical advice on overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the natural fluctuations in career...
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Episode 33 - 🐱 Curiosity: The Number One Leadership Skill You Must Master!
In this insightful episode, we explore the transformative power of curiosity. 🐱 🌟 Jen & Katherine will share their personal stories that highlight how curiosity can enhance decision-making and relationships. 💡 They encourage listeners to slow down, embrace uncertainty, and approach challenges...
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Episode 32 - 🙊 Crafting Conversations That Matter: Keys to Giving and Receiving Advice
Check out our new Logo! 🙌🏼 Katherine and Jen are so excited to see this podcast continue to grow and we hope you are too! In Episode 32 of Thrive and Shine HR, Katherine and Jen are going to dive deep into the art of giving and receiving feedback. They share personal stories and expert…
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Episode 31 - ✨ Authentic Leadership: Own Your Own Style!
In this insightful episode, certified life coaches Jen and Katherine explore the transformative power of authenticity in leadership. Through personal anecdotes, including Jen's unforgettable encounter with Keanu Reeves 🌟, they highlight how being true to oneself fosters mental, physical, and...
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Episode 30 - 🧯 Stop Putting Out Fires: How to Shift Out of Reactive HR and Into Responsive HR
In this heartwarming and insightful episode, certified life coaches Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry, with a combined 45 years of HR experience, explore the crucial difference between reactive and responsive modes in the workplace. 🌟 Titled "Stop Putting Out Fires: How to Shift Out of Reactive Air…
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Episode 29 - 👱🏼♀️👱🏼♂️ Gender Stereotypes and Socialization: How to Turn Knowledge Into Power at Work!
In the 29th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," Kathy and Jen dive into the critical topic of gender stereotypes and socialization in the workplace. With their rich backgrounds in HR and life coaching, they share personal stories and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of…
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Episode 28 - 🚶🏼♀️ Stand Tall! Learning the Steps to Confidence for Women in HR
In the 28th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," Jen and Katherine explore the journey of building confidence for women in HR. They share personal stories, highlighting that confidence is a skill developed over time, not an inherent trait. Through playful anecdotes and compassionate advice, they...
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Episode 27 - 🫷🏼 Stop Taking Things Personally in HR!
In this heartwarming and insightful episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," certified life coaches Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry tackle the emotional challenges HR professionals face, particularly the tendency to take things personally. 😱 They share personal anecdotes and discuss the psychological…
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Episode 26 - 🚫 Don't "What If" Yourself to Death. "What If" Yourself to Life!
In Episode 26, titled "Don't What If Yourself to Death, What If Yourself to Life," 🎙️ Katherine and Jen dive into the transformative power of our mindset. They contrast asset-based thinking, which focuses on abundance and possibilities 🌟, with deficit-based thinking, characterized by scarcity…
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Episode 25 - 🤸🏼♀️ Developing Healthy HR Habits that Stick.. Including the Habit of Saying No!
🎙 The 25th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR" sees hosts Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry explore the significance of developing healthy habits, the importance of saying no and how we call can overcome the common pitfalls in habit formation. Jen and Katherine share personal stories, emphasizing...
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Episode 24 - 🌟 Replace the "Golden Rule" with the "Platinum Rule" and Watch Your Organization Soar!
🎙 In this episode, Jen and Katherine dive into the transformative "Platinum Rule" which advocates treating others based on their individual needs and preferences. 🌟 For many of us, the "Platinum Rule" is quite different than what we have been taught around "The Golden Rule" - the idea of…
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Episode 23 - 🤪 Stop the Insanity: How to Deal with the Never-Ending Flow of HR Work!
In this episode 🎧, Katherine and Jen delve into the relentless demands of HR work, sharing their personal stories of managing overwhelming workloads. 📚 They explore how ingrained beliefs and socialization shape their responses to stress and emphasize the importance of developing new neural...
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Episode 22 - 😘 Uncertainty is the Only Certainty: Why Getting Uncomfortable with Uncertainty is Essential for Successful Leaders!
🎙️ In this episode, Jen and Katherine delve into the profound impact of uncertainty on leaders in the field of Human Resources. As with each episode, they share personal stories and insights, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset to navigate…
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Episode 21 - 😳 Micro-Management: Why This Isn't the Real Problem and What Is
In episode of Thrive and Shine HR, certified life coaches Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry delve into the complexities of micromanagement in the workplace. 🌟 With a blend of professional insight and personal experiences, they explore how FEAR and SELF-DOUBT often drive micromanagement, impacting…
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Episode 20 - 😇/😈 No More US vs THEM: How HR Can Build Bridges That Work!!
In our 20th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," Katherine and Jen jump into US vs. THEM mentality in the workplace (and in our own minds 🧠). They share personal stories of overcoming cultural divisions and unconscious biases, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, vulnerability, and continuous...
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Episode 19 - 🌈 Thriving Through Change and Embracing Transformation in HR
In this episode, Katherine and Jen dive deep into the complexities of embracing workplace change with grace and wisdom. They share candid, personal stories from their extensive careers, not shying away from the emotional hurdles and the immense growth opportunities that change can bring about....
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Episode 18 - 💪🏼 Get Over The OVERWHELM and Beat HR Burnout for GOOD!
🎙️ In this deeply moving episode of Thrive and Shine HR, Jen and Katherine open up about their VERY real struggles of burnout 🔥 and overwhelm 😫 in the HR profession. They candidly share their personal battles including the intense stress during the COVID-19 transition to remote work 🏠 and the...
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Episode 17 - 🎭 Take Off the HR Mask: Why Authenticity and Transparency are a MUST in HR!
🎙️ In this raw and insightful episode, Jen and Katherine take us on a journey through the intricate dance of authenticity and professionalism within the world of Human Resources. They open up about their own battles with the "HR mask," 🎭 revealing how the pressure to maintain a perfect façade…
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Episode 16 - HR Stress is Real 😫 - Or, is it? Learn How to Stress Less!
In this touching and insightful 🌟 episode of Thrive and Shine HR, Jen and Katherine take us on a journey through the winding paths of stress in the world of HR! With hearts on their sleeves and wisdom from their years as HR veterans and life coaches and , they share poignant personal stories,...
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Episode 15 - Time for Show and Tell! 🐵 Why HR Must Replace Telling with Showing!
In this moving 15th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," hosts Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry delve into the profound impact of 'SHOWING' rather than 'TELLING' in the world of Human Resources. 🗣️ Jen and Katherine share their own personal stories and wisdom, revealing the shifts each has made in their...
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Episode 14 - Love It or Leave It: 💔 When to Stay and When to Let Go of HR!
Welcome to Episode #14 of Thrive and Shine HR! 🌟 In this touching and insightful episode, seasoned life coaches and HR veterans Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry open up and get REAL with our love/hate relationship with the field of Human Resources. ❤💔 Katherine kicks us off by recounting her recent...
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🔥 BONUS - Fired on 4/24/23 & Fired Up on 4/24/24 - Jen's Year of Transformation
In this BONUS episode with Jen & Katherine 🎙️, Jen opens up about a defining moment in her career that occurred just one year ago—when she faced the unexpected shock and challenge of being FIRED from a HR role. 🛑 As she recounts her story with raw emotion, Jen delves into the rollercoaster of...
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Episode 13 - Drop Everything! 😱 How People-Pleasing Leads to Turnover.
In this episode of the Thrive and Shine HR podcast, hosts Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry explore the complex and often emotional landscape of people-pleasing, a subject that strikes a chord particularly with women in the Human Resources field. 🙋♀️ With their rich HR backgrounds, Jen and Katherine...
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Episode 12 - Say the Right Thing! 📣 - Knowing When to Coach, Advise or Direct
In this thought-provoking episode, Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry, both highly experienced life coaches with a wealth of knowledge in HR, dive deep into the subtle art of coaching, advising, and directing within the dynamic workplace landscape. 🌟 They shed light on the important differences between...
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Episode 11 - Mental Floss! 🧠 HR-Specific Mental Health Must-Haves
🌟 On this touching and insightful episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," 🎙️ your hosts Katherine Fry and Jen Trumm take us on a journey as they delve into the all-important subject of mental health, specifically tailored for those in the HR profession. 🧠💼 Throughout the show, Katherine and Jen…
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Episode 10 - Listen Up to Level Up! Why and How HR Must Listen Differently and Deeply. 😉
🎤 Welcome to our milestone 10th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR"! Join us in celebrating 🎉 this special episode as Katherine and Jen explore the transformative power of active listening in the HR landscape. 🏔 The episode, titled "Listen Up to Level Up: Why and How HR Must Listen Differently…
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Episode 9 - It's Never Black & White - Why B&W Thinking Earned HR a Bad Reputation
🎙️ Welcome back, wonderful listeners, to our 9th episode of "Thrive and Shine HR"! 🌟 In this installment, Katherine and Jen dive deep into the intricacies of classic "black and white" HR practices (and thinking!) that have left a trail of unfair outcomes, litigations, and tarnished reputations....
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Episode 8 - Stop Being So Lonely in HR! 🥹
In this heartfelt and raw episode of "Thrive and Shine HR," hosts Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry candidly share their personal battles with loneliness as an HR professional. Katherine recounts the isolation she felt during the Great Recession and a personal breakup, which led her to disengage and…
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Episode 7 - I'm So Busy! Ditch the Busyness Badge and Find More Time for What Matters!
In this enlightening 7th episode of Thrive and Shine HR, seasoned HR professionals and Life Coaches Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry delve into the pervasive issue of chronic busyness and its impact on work-life balance. With their rich backgrounds in Human Resources, they offer a personal touch,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jen and Kathy whole-heartedly believe in the untapped & unlimited potential of women in Human Resources. As certified Life Coaches with 45 years combined HR experience, Kathy and Jen share an unwavering wisdom of what's possible for women in HR who lead with authenticity!In a first of its kind podcast, join Jen and Kathy as they talk about the often overlooked yet essential building blocks for HR success; our mental, physical and emotional health. With the goal of helping women in HR thrive and shine, this podcast is an inspirational love letter & simultaneous call-to-action to us all!
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Jen Trumm and Katherine Fry - Passionate Life Coaches with a HR Twist
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Jen and Kathy whole-heartedly believe in the untapped & unlimited potential of women in Human Resources. As certified Life Coaches with 45 years combined HR experience, Kathy and Jen share an unwavering wisdom of what's possible for women in HR who lead with authenticity!In a first of its kind...
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