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True HR
by Shannon Johnston
True HR offers up authentic conversations on all aspects of human resources for both individuals and organizations. With over 25 years of HR experience, your host, Shannon Clark Johnston, interviews established and emerging thought leaders about HR issues and trends. Get ready for conversations that are REAL…AUTHENTIC…and TRUE HR.
Episodes
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Balancing Purpose and Profit: The Business of Mission-Driven Work
Mission-driven organizations must create meaningful impact while still making disciplined business decisions. In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, Shannon Clark Johnston speaks with Damian Finio, Chief Financial Officer at TerraCycle, about the realities of balancing purpose…
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From Law to Leadership: Coaching for Impact
Reinvention can be exciting, but walking away from a path you spent years building takes courage. In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, Shannon Clark Johnston speaks with Gaby Jordan, CEO of Source Elements Group and founder of Human Better EDU, about her journey from commercial…
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Camera-Ready Confidence: How Your Virtual Presence Impacts Your Professional Brand
First impressions increasingly happen through a screen. Whether you are interviewing, leading a client meeting, delivering a presentation, or building a professional brand, the way you appear and communicate on camera affects how others perceive your confidence and credibility. In this episode of...
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Clear the Clutter: How Professional Organizing Brings Clarity and Calm
Clutter is not only about misplaced belongings. It can create mental noise, decision fatigue, stress, and a constant sense that something is unfinished. In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, Shannon Clark Johnston speaks with Audrey Tesora, founder of Right Touch Organizing Services…
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Trust Your Gut: Why Intuition Is the Key to Clarity and Confidence
Most of us have experienced a gut feeling, a quiet pull toward something, or a strong sense that it is time to walk away. The harder question is whether we trust it. In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, Shannon Clark Johnston speaks with Lorna Garrity, an ultramarathon runner, author,...
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Leading with Heart: Why Compassion Is the New Competitive Advantage
Healthcare is built on trust, but communication breakdowns, burnout, and unhealthy workplace cultures can undermine both employee well-being and patient safety. In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, Shannon Clark Johnston speaks with Dr. Karen Rigamonti, a physician, executive coach, and...
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The ONE Word That Can Transform Your Life & Career
What if one word could transform your life and career? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Rich Keller, TEDx speaker, brand strategist, and creator of the ONE Word methodology. Rich shares how discovering his ONE Word, "Catalyst," helped shape his purpose and how others can use the same…
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Healthy Eating Made Easy: Quick Tips for Real Life
Struggling to eat healthy when life gets hectic? In this episode, Certified Health Coach Ellen DiVietro shares real-world tips to make healthy eating simple and stress-free, even on your busiest days. With 25 years in the food industry and a personal journey through health challenges and food...
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Picture This: How Professional Photography Inspires Confidence
What if simply seeing yourself through a different lens could change how you show up in the world? In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, we explore the surprising power of brand photography with guest Carley Storm, founder of Carley Storm Branding Co. and the Headshot + Brand Bar. Carley...
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The Science of Neurofeedback – A Natural Approach to Mental Health
When traditional tools for mental health - medication, therapy, and lifestyle tweaks - aren’t enough, what’s next? In this episode, Dr. Candace Holmes, chiropractor, author, and certified Neurofeedback Therapy Practitioner, explains how neurofeedback uses brain training to improve focus, reduce...
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Cleaning Out the Past: Helping Seniors Transition with Grace and Organization
Transitioning to assisted living is more than just packing boxes, it’s a journey of emotion, memory, and dignity. In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, we’re joined by Audrey Tesora, founder of Right Touch Organizing Services, who brings 25 years of experience and a deeply human approach...
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Cooking Up Stronger Teams: From MasterChef to Mastering Leadership
What can a high-stakes kitchen teach us about leadership? A lot, according to MasterChef USA winner and TEDx speaker Jennifer Behm Lazzarini. In this episode, Jennifer shares how she’s turned her love of cooking into Yes, Chef, a leadership experience that transforms the chaos of the kitchen into...
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College Admissions Stress Solutions for Parents and Students
Feeling overwhelmed by the college admissions maze? You’re not alone. In this episode, educational consultant Alice Fuscaldo breaks down post-COVID changes, the surprising role of social media in college decision-making, and how parents can actually help without adding pressure.Whether you are a...
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Mind Muscles: Building Mental Fitness and Resilience for Lasting Strength
Many of us work out so our bodies stay strong, and we maintain our physical fitness. But what about your mental fitness? In this episode, guest Nikki Gangemi helps us break down the importance of mental fitness and explain why it’s crucial to exercise our “mind muscles” even when things are going...
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Practical Techniques to Love Your Mondays
Tired of dreading Mondays? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Executive coach Kevin Cameron joins us to share practical mindset shifts and simple routines that can help you start your week with more energy, clarity, and purpose. Whether you're leading a team or just trying to…
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Beyond HR: Confidence, Connection & Reinventing Success (Part 2)
In the second half of this special two-part series of True HR: Beyond the Office, host Shannon Clark Johnston is back in the hot seat with Nikki Gangemi asking the questions. This time, they're talking about how planning and goal-setting can be powerful tools—not just for productivity, but for...
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Beyond HR: Confidence, Connection & Reinventing Success (Part 1)
In this special flip-the-script episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, we’re turning the mic on the host, Shannon Clark Johnston. This time, Shannon sits in the guest seat as she’s interviewed by former guest and transformation coach Nikki Gangemi. Shannon—speaker, coach, and founder of True...
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Behind the Benefits: A Fresh Perspective on Navigating Healthcare
Navigating healthcare choices can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Benefits Consultant Lindsay Humphries breaks down high-deductible plans, cash pay programs, and the key factors to consider when choosing the best option for you and your family.
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Accessible Wellness: Concierge Medicine Explained
In this episode of True HR: Beyond the Office, we dive into the world of concierge healthcare—a personalized, patient-centered alternative to traditional medicine. Many are unfamiliar with how it works, who it benefits, and why it’s gaining traction. Joining us is Dr. Sarah Musleh, an esteemed...
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Hakalau Healing: How to Handle Life’s Challenges with Focused Awareness
Learn about Hakalau Healing, an ancient Hawaiian technique for staying calm and focused in difficult conversations. Nikki Gangemi shares practical steps for setting intentions, asking better questions, and practicing focused awareness to navigate conflict with clarity and confidence.
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Dressed for Success: How a Personal Stylist Can Help You Build Confidence
What if your wardrobe could boost your confidence, reshape how others see you, and reconnect you with who you truly are? Personal stylist and Image Consultant Katie Kabel reveals how personal styling goes beyond fashion. With experience from red carpets to life’s toughest transitions, Katie…
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Beyond Talk Therapy: How Brainspotting Can Transform Mental Health
What is Brainspotting? Licensed professional counselor Hannah Haimann unveils the transformative power of this innovative therapy, which goes beyond traditional talk therapy to target and heal deep-rooted emotional and mental health challenges. Discover how Brainspotting unlocks potential for...
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Season 2 Trailer True HR: Beyond the Office
This season, we’re diving deeper into the topics that matter most—confidence, resilience, mental fitness, and navigating life’s challenges with purpose and clarity. From the stress of college admissions to the transformative power of personal styling, we’re bringing you the conversations that...
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Workplace Wellness in a New Age
Workplace Wellness is a common term, but what does it really mean? On this episode my guest, Workplace Wellness Trainer and Coach Katina Smith, shares her expertise on wellness from the employer and employee [perspective in today’s ever-changing workplace landscape.
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From Burnout to Reinvention
Physical and emotional exhaustion. Cynicism and detachment. Feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. These are all warning signs of burnout. What causes burnout, and it there anything we can do to prevent it? What if we know we’re burnt out? Can we recover and move forward? On this...
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Hot Topics in Recruitment
Talent acquisition has been an exhausting and sometimes, thankless role for HR professionals since the onset of COVID-19. And it still doesn’t seem to have settled into any predictable pattern. Salary increase budgets for US employers are rising to levels we haven’t seen in at least five years.…
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How Can You Cultivate Mindfulness in your Personal & Professional Life?
Living a life without stress, isn’t realistic. The key is learning how to manage anxiety that can sometimes overwhelm us and keep us from being present in our lives. On this episode, guest and mindfulness expert, Nikki Ganjemmi, shares easy and practical methods you can apply to become more…
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The Partnership Between Human Resources & Finance
Human Resources and Finance - perhaps the most underutilized relationship within a company’s leadership team. Often at odds pursuing their respective agendas, if they can work together effectively, these two functions have the capacity to become a powerful force for organizational change. On...
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The Magic of Networking
Remember the expression, it’s not about WHAT you know, but WHO you know? On episode 4 of the True HR Podcast, that’s exactly what we discuss. Our guest, networking expert Adam Connors, answers all your questions about the importance of personal and professional networking. On this episode, Adam...
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Debunking Common Job Search Myths: How to Avoid the Job Search Dumpster Fire
In this episode of True HR, we discuss and debunk common myths around job search. Should you lower your salary demands to get a job more quickly? What happens if there’s a recession? Should you take on consulting work while searching for a new role? Our guest and job search expert, Heather Dolan,...
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Low Hanging Fruit: How Asking the Right Questions can Improve your Benefit Plans and Save your Company Money
In today’s competitive job market, offering high-quality, cost-effective benefits can be a differentiator for companies looking to attract and retain the best talent. How do you effectively assess your current state of benefits? What are some common areas of potential cost savings? And what…
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Starting Up: What You Need to Know About Human Resources in Fast Growing Companies
For any growing organization, there are many decisions to make when starting out. Given the fierce competition for talent these days, the pressure is on to keep employees engaged and productive, while at the same time, keeping focus on the company’s business objectives. So, when is the right time...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
True HR offers up authentic conversations on all aspects of human resources for both individuals and organizations. With over 25 years of HR experience, your host, Shannon Clark Johnston, interviews established and emerging thought leaders about HR issues and trends. Get ready for conversations that are REAL…AUTHENTIC…and TRUE HR.
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