Best Karen Yates Podcasts (2024)

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What Employers Need to Know About Employee Assessments with Brandon Jordan 43:17

3h ago43:17

43:17

In episode 153, Coffey talks with Brandon Jordan about the use of assessments in the employee selection and development process. They discuss the different types of employee assessments available in the market and when each might be appropriate; the right questions to ask assessment providers; types of assessments and what they measure; the potenti…

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Zachary Zane is a BOYSLUT! [Rebroadcast] 57:19

7d ago57:19

57:19

Send us a Text Message. In this lively interview with bisexual mega influencer and Men’s Health columnist Zachary Zane, he discusses Boyslut, his recent book, now in paperback, that chronicles his sexual journey, as well as how to live a more shame-free, sex-positive life. [Rebroadcast] Get tix to our Chicago Pride Show on Friday, June 28, 8pm! Hel…

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Impacting the Community with Great People Practices with Dr. Kenneth Nichols 34:37

7d ago34:37

34:37

In episode 152, Coffey talks with Dr. Kenneth Nichols about how a company's people practices can positively impact their community. They discuss sustainability and corporate citizenship; the importance of visible leadership in the community; recruitment practices reflecting community diversity; the benefits of local recruiting and training programs…

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Recognizing and Remedying Organizational Burnout with Kelly Bubolz 33:32

14d ago33:32

33:32

In episode 151, Coffey talks with Kelly Bubolz about the causes of burnout and how to address it within an organization. They discuss the distinction between burnout and stress; the factors contributing to burnout in industries like hospitality and among remote workers; the changing work environment leading to increased burnout; the shift away from…

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Tristan Taormino—sex-positive trailblazer 1:08:27

21d ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Send us a Text Message. In this lively interview with award-winning author and sex educator Tristan Taormino, she discusses her memoir, A Part of the Heart Can’t Be Eaten, recounting her queer youth and relationship with her gay dad, making feminist porn, being a femme dyke, and why people aren’t having sex now. Get tix to our PRIDE SHOW. Chicago, …

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HR News: Location, Location, Termination with Suzanne Lucas 37:42

21d ago37:42

37:42

In episode 150, Coffey talks with Suzanne Lucas about her Evil HR Lady articles from May. They discuss the kerfuffle that arose after she released an article suggesting that employees who change their work location without coordinating with their employee should be fired; the tax and regulatory issues employers and employees face when working in ot…

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People Management in Entrepreneurial Firms with Kurt Wilkin 32:20

28d ago32:20

32:20

In episode 149, Coffey talks with Kurt Wilkin about people leadership in entrepreneurial firms. They discuss the premise behind Kurt's book "Who's Your Mike," which focuses on the different kinds of workplace personalities encountered as an entrepreneurial firm matures; the evolution of HR in entrepreneurial businesses; common misconceptions that e…

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Overcoming jealousy and envy in relationships 39:43

1M ago39:43

39:43

Send us a Text Message. Our panel of sex-positive therapists discuss the roots of jealousy and envy, and share the best ways to approach these uncomfortable feelings in both open and monogamous relationships. From our May 2024 live show. For info and tickets to our live Pride Show in Chicago on Friday June 28, go here. In this episode: Sex-positive…

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The "Gig" is Up: Implementing the DOL's Independent Contractor Rule with Krystal Yates 32:06

1M ago32:06

32:06

In episode 148, Coffey talks with Krystal Yates about the US Department of Labor's revised rules for classifying independent contractors. They discuss the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; “1099 employees”; the reasons employers might misclassify employees as independent contractors; “gig” workers; the changes brought ab…

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Navigating the Multigenerational Workforce with Emotional Intelligence with Darryl Owens 35:58

1M ago35:58

35:58

In episode 147, Coffey talks with Darryl Owens about navigating the multigenerational workplace with emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace; the five components of emotional intelligence; the impact of the pandemic lockdown on EQ; current challenges in multigenerational workplaces; how em…

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"Sex When You Don't Feel Like It" with Cyndi Darnell [rebroadcast] 45:19

2M ago45:19

45:19

Send us a Text Message. Do you and your partner have mismatched libidos? In this fascinating interview that turns many long-held ideas on their head, sexologist and author Cyndi Darnell talks about her book that helps people connect to their authentic desires and build connection. [Rebroadcast] In Chicago on Saturday May 4? Get tix to our live show…

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Is HR Your Friend? with Gabriela Norton 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

In episode 146, Gabriela Norton and Coffey discuss whether HR is meant to protect the interests of the company or the employees. They discuss the challenges faced by HR in finding a balance between the two; whether HR professionals can be friends with employees; how feedback, coaching, and mentoring can help to bridge the gap and drive results for …

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HR News: Which is Scarier — RIF or RTO? with Karen Cunningham 37:10

2M ago37:10

37:10

In episode 145, Coffey talks with Karen Cunningham about recent HR news around whether layoffs are “a failure of leadership” and “fear” of returning to the office. They discuss recent layoffs; employee loyalty, engagement, and management; balancing regular and temporary employees; the pros and cons of remote work; how leaders can be more intentiona…

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Being Black and kinky with filmmaker David Weathersby 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Send us a Text Message. Chicago documentary filmmaker David Weathersby talks to Karen about his work chronicling the Black kink community in Chicago, including his upcoming series Sex in Color and his film Thee Debauchery Ball. In this episode: Documentary filmmaker David Weathersby. Also on Instagram. Thee Debauchery Ball event info Watch the docu…

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No Womb for Discrimination: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) with Vianei Braun 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

In episode 144, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about employers' responsibilities and employees' rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Note: As predicted in the podcast (recorded on April 1st), the EEOC issued the final regulations implementing the PWFA on April 15th for official publication on April 19th. The final regulations can be foun…

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Working with Fractional Executives with Neil Katz 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

In episode 143, Coffey talks with Neil Katz about how companies utilize fractional leadership. They discuss the distinction between a consultant and a fractional leader; the two types of fractional leaders and their level of control within a business; the typical profile of a fractional leader; how to assess the need for a fractional leader; the co…

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Using Tarot for Sex and Relationships 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

Send us a Text Message. Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruriani explains how Tarot, the ancient divinatory card deck, can be a tool for self-growth and inner work around one’s sex life and relationships. Host Karen Yates uses herself as the subject in a reading–with a little bit of anxiety! In this episode: Art therapist and counselor Alyse Ruria…

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Understanding Your Employer Brand with Crystal Lay 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

In episode 142, Coffey talks with Crystal Lay about employer brand and culture. They discuss the definition of an "employer brand" and why companies need to pay attention to theirs; whether marketing or HR owns employer branding; understanding the process of building an EVP (Employee Value Proposition); how branding impacts recruiting and retention…

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HR News: Sex Harassment? Really?; DEI by Any Other Name with Catherine Clifton 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

In episode 141, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about recent news about sexual harassment, discrimination, and what’s next for DEI programs. They discuss employer lessons to be learned from California's Sunshine Raisin $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit; Florida's Stop Woke Act; two “reverse discrimination” cases; and the shift away from “div…

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“Entwined”—expansive polyamory with author Alex Alberto 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

Send us a Text Message. Author Alex Alberto talks with Karen about “Entwined,” their memoir that explores polyamory, including community living, triads, pansexuality, and how the French and English language rate in describing being nonbinary. In this episode: Author Alex Alberto. Also on Instagram Host and sex educator Karen Yates Buy Entwined on B…

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Talent Development in the Skilled-Trade and Manufacturing Environments with Marci Sogan 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

In episode 140, Coffey talks with Marci Sogan about the state of skilled trades and manufacturing workforce. They discuss how modern manufacturing jobs are different from those in years past; challenges in the labor market; the impact of remote work and flexibility on talent acquisition within the manufacturing workforce; education, certifications,…

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Coaching Skills for People Leaders with Shelley Goodrum 40:19

3M ago40:19

40:19

In episode 139, Coffey talks with Shelley Goodrum about coaching as a leadership skill. They discuss the definition of being a coach; the difference between managing and coaching; the significance of coaching in creating employee autonomy; the fundamental skills that leaders need to establish a coaching culture; and how to provide feedback while ma…

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Communication in bed—what's going on?? 8:49

4M ago8:49

8:49

Send us a Text Message. Do you want to express yourself better in bed? Sex educator and host Karen Yates explains what might be getting in the way (a lot!) and offers solutions in this solo episode. In this episode: Betty Martin - Wheel of Consent Karen’s interview with Betty Martin Buy The Art of Receiving and Giving on Bookshop, our affiliate par…

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The Legal Issues Surrounding the Use of AI in Business with Jim Zadeh 38:10

4M ago38:10

38:10

In episode 138, Coffey talks with Jim Zadeh about legal issues related to the use of AI in business. They discuss the legal issues companies face when using AI, including privacy and confidentiality, international and local regulations, liability for errors made by AI tools, the use of others’ intellectual property, ownership of AI-generated conten…

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HR News: Romance as a Return to Office Strategy with Sarah Glaser 38:51

4M ago38:51

38:51

In episode 137, Coffey talks with Sarah Glaser about office romances, working while sick, and employee surveillance. They discuss the post-Covid increase in office romances and appropriate policies to protect the company and workforce; the reasons behind conflicting attitudes about working when ill; and a backlash against employee surveillance. Lin…

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Men, trauma, and sex with JoJo Bear [rebroadcast] 45:14

4M ago45:14

45:14

Send us a Text Message. What do male-identified people hold in their bodies that keeps them from greater pleasure? Karen interviews JoJo Bear, a somatic sex and intimacy guide, about what he’s learned from years of working with men in this rebroadcast from 2022. JoJo Bear - Somatic sex & intimacy guide Karen Yates - somatic sex educator and energy …

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Adapt or Be Left Behind: Embracing the AI Revolution with Innovation and Empathy with Michael Sherrod 40:59

4M ago40:59

40:59

In episode 136, Coffey talks with Michael Sherrod about the impact of artificial intelligence on business strategy and management. They discuss how old news media’s failure to adapt their business model to the digital age may be a predictor of how businesses succeed or fail with the advent of artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologie…

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Hiring Neurodivergent Talent with David Aspinall 32:32

4M ago32:32

32:32

In episode 135, Coffey talks with David Aspinall about embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. They discuss how auticon is a demonstration that neurodiverse individuals bring unique value propositions to employers; underemployment in the neurodivergent workforce; how employers can prepare their team to engage with neurodiverse peers; the benefit…

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"More: a Memoir of Open Marriage" with author Molly Roden Winter 44:26

4M ago44:26

44:26

Send us a Text Message. Molly Roden Winter talks with Karen about her bestselling memoir More, which honestly chronicles opening up her long-term marriage while being a mother and then caregiver to her parents. We are part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network! Buy More through Bookshop. Help independent booksellers and Wild & Sublime! Check out Ent…

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What Does Work-Life Balance Even Look Like? with Suzanne Brown 42:02

4M ago42:02

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In episode 134, Coffey talks with Suzanne Brown about the importance of embracing a balance-friendly workplace. They discuss the meaning of work-life balance; the distinction between balance and integration; the impact of individuals’ priorities in defining work-life balance; the impact of the pandemic on employees’ expectations; employers’ role in…

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Podcasting Doesn't Work! 13:39

5M ago13:39

13:39

I'm here with some disheartening news. Here it is… Podcasting doesn't work. Now, before you throw up your hands and click to the next thing in your feed, before you swipe on by, before you get defensive… let me tell you how I’ve come to this conclusion. This episode was originally recorded as a live stream, and then edited as a podcast episode for …

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Can Workplaces Have Too Much Psychological Safety? with Dr. Peter Cappelli 30:18

5M ago30:18

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In episode 133, Coffey talks with Peter Cappelli about the consequences of employees experiencing too much psychological safety. They discuss the difference between the popular and the academic definitions of psychological safety; how psychological safety is measured; the correlation between psychological safety and job performance; why an above-av…

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Sex resolutions 2024 and how to get there 22:28

5M ago22:28

22:28

Send us a Text Message. In this solo episode, Wild & Sublime host and sex educator Karen Yates talks about the importance of one's pleasure and how to begin taking steps toward a better sex life in 2024. We are part of the Lincoln Lodge podcast network! Featured speaker: Karen Yates - host, somatic sex educator, intuitive, energy worker Links menti…

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HR News: New-ish Contractor Rules and Documenting Discrimination with Patrick Richter 36:48

5M ago36:48

36:48

In episode 132, Coffey talks with Patrick Richter about HR news from January, including the Department of Labor’s new contractor rule and discrimination settlements. They discuss the Department of Labor’s final regulation concerning classification of independent contractors, which takes effect on March 11th and whether it will really impact employe…

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Can Emotional Intelligence be Taught? with Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter 53:46

5M ago53:46

53:46

In episode 131, Coffey talks with Dr. Stevie Dawn about the impact of emotional intelligence on organizations. They discuss the definition of emotional intelligence; the difference between EI and EQ; how to measure emotional quotient and whether it is reliable; the correlation of EI and empathy; how to identify lack of EI in the workplace; approach…

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Consensual nonmonogamy - is it for you? 48:03

5M ago48:03

48:03

Send us a Text Message. Panelists from our live December show in Chicago talk about aspects of nonmonogamy: communication skills; low-risk ways to begin; what not to do; and the poly community. This lively and thoughtful conversation deeply considers what it takes to open up your relationship. Plus questions from the audience. We're part of the Lin…

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Hey... What are you doing with that podcast? 32:21

5M ago32:21

32:21

Disappointing podcast metrics? Hazy podcast content strategy? Feeling the burnout, the overwhelm, the dread… and it’s only January?! When we only think about podcasting for our business, brand, or organization in order to grow our audience, and the reason we wanna grow our audience is to sell more of a thing in order to make money, then we are ofte…

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Where Should DEIB Live in an Organization? with Shani Dellimore Barrax 58:34

5M ago58:34

58:34

In episode 130, Coffey talks with Shani Dellimore Barrax about the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs and who should be accountable for those programs. They discuss the definition of DEIB; understanding that each person’s various experiences “intersect” to create a unique individuals; “diversity” as a means rather than an…

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California's New Restrictions on Using Criminal History with Corinne Spencer 44:32

6M ago44:32

44:32

In episode 129, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law. They discuss California’s Fair Chance Act regulations; who qualifies as an employer or employee under the FCA; the criminal history inquiry rules under the FCA; what employers are allowed to consider regarding criminal records; the challenge wit…

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HR News - Agencies: 2, Employers: 1 with Julia Gannaway 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

In episode 128, Coffey talks with Julia Gannaway about recent regulatory and legal items that all employers can learn from. They discuss Whole Foods’ wins in federal court and before a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge related to dress code enforcement and Black Lives Matter paraphernalia; a business owner who was alleged to h…

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Your Green Light to Make a Change for Your Podcast 29:39

6M ago29:39

29:39

I don't want to offer you another recap roundup or year in review episode. The other thing I'm not offering you is a “new year, new you” episode. But I DID want to come on here and have a podcast conversation with you because things are changing. And I'm actually pretty excited for 2024! When you started your podcast, you had an idea in mind, proba…

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Do You Really Want Employees in Other States? with Caroline Harrison 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

In episode 127, Coffey talks with Caroline Harrison about the challenges of being a multistate employer. They discuss the post-Covid growth in remote out-of-state employees; legal considerations for multistate employers; responding to the phenomenon of nomad employees; when companies are required to register and pay taxes as business in another sta…

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2023 most downloaded! Sexual trauma, somatic healing 56:18

6M ago56:18

56:18

Send us a Text Message. Our most popular episode of 2023! What is somatic healing, and how does it work? Karen shares a conversation with several somatic therapists on different techniques, and the possibilities for healing sexual trauma and getting back into your body. Note: We're taking the rest of December off. See you January 11! In this episod…

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Building HR's Credibility with Leadership (Business Credit) with Matt Williams 32:12

6M ago32:12

32:12

In episode 126, Coffey talks with Matt Williams about building a strategic HR operation. They discuss the spectrum between transactional and strategic HR; how AI will continue to make HR more efficient; the future of transactional HR roles; the impact of outsourcing transactional HR tasks; the importance of understanding the business; the importanc…

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Resolving Workplace Conflicts Through Mediation with Dr. Robyn Short 54:23

7M ago54:23

54:23

In episode 125, Coffey talks with Dr. Robyn Short about workplace mediation as a constructive approach to resolving conflicts. They discuss workplace mediation as conflict resolution tool; the cost of mediation vs. the cost of ignoring conflict; the role of HR in internal mediations; key aspects of a mediation program; what a mediation process look…

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Teen idols with Gunn and Gomez 46:35

7M ago46:35

46:35

Send us a Text Message. Podcasters Adrienne Gunn and Elizabeth Gomez talk with Karen about teenage celebrity crushes and how they informed their adult sexual life in this entertaining yet insightful episode. We're part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network. Get tickets for our Saturday, Dec 9 show in Chicago! In this episode: Adrienne Gunn - humoris…

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HR News: Our Robot Overlords Aren't Ready to Take Over HR with Holly Novak 46:42

7M ago46:42

46:42

In episode 124, Coffey talks with Holly Novak about lessons to be learned from OpenAI’s firing of Sam Altman, politics in the workplace, and whether four-day workweeks are gaining traction. They discuss transparency and succession planning in preparing for an executive exit; responding to workplace conflict arising from different political opinions…

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California Employment Law Update with Corinne Spencer 45:04

7M ago45:04

45:04

In episode 123, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law. They discuss the complexities of California law in contrast to the rest of the country; California’s upcoming protections for off-work cannabis use and their impact on drug-free workplaces; California’s modified but ongoing COVID prevention regu…

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How to spice up a long-term relationship: October live show 29:04

7M ago29:04

29:04

Send us a Text Message. Our sexperts share their wisdom on why relationships lose their spark and what to do about it. From the Wild & Sublime fifth anniversary live show. [Note: audio issues in first few minutes of panel conversation.] We're part of the Lincoln Lodge Podcast Network. In this episode: Tazima Parris - sex coach and pleasure mentor T…

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How to HR Like a Boss with John Bernatovicz 38:51

7M ago38:51

38:51

In episode 122, Coffey talks with John Bernatovicz about how leaders can stay engaged, avoid burnout, and deliver amazingly awesome HR. They discuss what an ownership mindset in HR looks like; the importance of relationships in business success; why purpose-driven HR is beneficial for emerging HR leaders; the gift of caring for people; how great HR…

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