Best Susan Ney Podcasts (2024)

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Susan Signing Off – Thank you – It has been a wonderful journey! | HR 74 52:32

2M ago52:32

52:32

Episode Intro: It is time to “sign off” with this being my final podcast in the series HR Inside Out. And wow, what a wonderful experience this has been, learning how to become a podcaster, having the courage to reach out to potential guests, developing the programs, working with an editor, undertaking the related research, meeting new people, and …

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Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self with Guest Dimple Dhabalia | HR 73 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Episode Intro: Dimple Dhabalia has woven both her own story and that of others she has worked with into a phenomenal book, Tell Me My Story: Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self; a book that digs deep into the realities that so many of us who provide service to others (because “caring for others in inherent to who we are, and to do anyt…

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Passion and Legacy with Host Susan Ney | HR 72 12:56

4M ago12:56

12:56

Episode Intro: Passion and legacy… will those attending your celebration of life affirm that you found and lived yours? What lives will you have positively impacted over the course of your career? Are you genuinely practicing the values you aspire to? Will you be able to say that you had some fun along the way? Interested in learning more? Hope you…

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Campfire Lessons for Leaders with Guest Tony Martignetti | HR 71 49:34

5M ago49:34

49:34

Episode Intro: If you are seeking tools to help your spark or that of those you care about burn brighter, I would like to introduce you to Tony Martignetti. Through Tony’s latest book, Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward, he shares transformational stories of courageous individuals, including himself, unearth…

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Enhancing the Employment Experience – Onboarding and Retention – With Guest Dr. Aliaa Remtilla | HR 70 39:23

6M ago39:23

39:23

Episode Intro: Most organizations are struggling with skill shortages and retention of talent. A lack of social connection at work is a widespread problem – made worse by remote and hybrid work. Did you know that: 57% of employees feel invisible at work. 20% of new hires will quit their job in the first 45 days. Many don’t even show up on day one (…

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Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age – With Guest Kate Bravery | HR 69 1:06:22

7M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Episode Intro: Kate Bravery is co-author of the recently published book, Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age. If the “10 Truths” headings: “Goodbye employees, hello contributors”, “Stressed out, burnt out and quietly quitting”, “It doesn’t pay to stay”, “Purpose rules and empathy wins”, “Trust and accountability are a team sport…

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Understanding and Dealing with Negativity Bias with Guest Cheryl Brewster | HR 68 1:01:58

7M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Episode Intro: Ever find yourself constantly ruminating over a comment where you felt criticized, still fuming over that driver that gave you the finger on your way to work, really down over that disappointing performance review, and hypersensitive over what felt like a disappointed look towards you from your boss. Do you, like me, tend to brush of…

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Ch ch ch changes… with Host Susan Ney | HR 67 16:42

8M ago16:42

16:42

Episode Intro: Ch ch ch Changes… evokes David Bowie, Change – Taylor Swift and yes, The Times They are A-Changin, thank you Bob Dylan. But change isn’t just within song lyrics. Whether it be those New Year’s Resolutions or moving forward with organizational objectives, making small, incremental steps in the direction we are wishing to head truly wo…

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Reflections - 2023 - with Host Susan Ney | HR 66 21:08

10M ago21:08

21:08

Episode Intro: 2023 and oh, what a year! Reflections – everything changes but so much stays the same – using excerpts from my book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within on improving communication and conflict resolution. And more! Interested in learning more? Hope you will join me! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her …

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I “C” You as a Leader with Host Susan Ney | HR 65 48:08

11M ago48:08

48:08

Episode Intro: Using metaphors from nature, and brilliant insights from leading authors, I share lessons and tools for your leadership toolkit through what I have found helpful in my own journey. We have fun with what I call the three “C” s of leadership evolution; these being Confidence, Curiosity, and Connection. Interested in learning more? Hope…

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What’s Happening to Customer Service? with Host Susan Ney | HR 64 21:02

1y ago21:02

21:02

Episode Intro: Staff and skills shortages aside, truly, what is happening to customer service these days? When benefits such as customer retention, employee retention, troubleshooting and problem-solving, leads to referrals, boosts the brand, increases customer lifetime value, and influences corporate culture are noted as the benefits, seems to me …

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On Simplicity with Host Susan Ney | HR 63 15:31

1y ago15:31

15:31

Episode Intro: I am sure that you have heard of the KISS principle – the one about “keeping it simple”. With our world feeling so much more complex and, at times, out of control, it seemed an appropriate topic for a podcast. Where might you be making your world more complex than it needs to be? Simple is about actions and experiences. And it is abo…

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Psychological Safety with Host Susan Ney | HR 62 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

Many of our organizations are striving to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We can’t achieve any of these without ensuring that these same work environments are felt to be psychologically safe, where candor and willingness to engage in “productive conflict” is part and parcel of learning from different points of view. Acco…

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Guest Lisa Wilson on Leading with Ease | HR 61 1:18:06

1+ y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Lisa is a wonderful example of someone who chose to blossom when confronted with the reality of both job loss and health challenges. In 2014 she was laid off from her Human Resources Manager position. A few months later, she had half of her thyroid removed in error. This sent her on a long process of healing. It also encouraged a change of mindset …

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Guest Nadine Hanchar on Creating Better Relationships at Home & at Work | HR 60 1:18:29

1+ y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Even though there were dozens of individuals on the Grand Connection networking group Zoom call, Nadine and I kept ending up in the same breakout rooms. We both took this as an indication that we should chat further. On my recent trip to Victoria, British Columbia we agreed to meet and exchanged books; hers, Knowing me. Knowing You: The PEP Persona…

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Guest Alistair Moes on Anger Management | HR 59 1:14:19

1+ y ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Interested in learning more about the impact of shame and the inner critic, of the toxic shame spiral and our shadow, and of the negative impact that unexpressed anger can have on our health? In this podcast host Susan Ney and her guest Alister Moes explore the importance of anger management. The pain, sadness, hurt, fear, anxiety, shame, and often…

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Guest Sam Thiara – Igniting the Dream | HR58 1:00:53

1+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Everyone can go towards a path that is authentic to them. Often, we are in a role that earns us a paycheck but is that enough? Join host Susan Ney and guest Sam Thiara of Ignite the Dream as we do a deep dive into discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, why “Everyone’s life is an autobiography – make yours worth reading”, learn of Sam’s jour…

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Sharon Summerfield on Nourishing Your Well-being to Prevent Burnout | HR57 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

58:53

Join Susan and guest Sharon Summerfield, Founder of The Nourished Executive as they delve into the topic of stress and burnout and how making small micro changes, which begins with a desire for living a more nourishing (in all contexts) and fulfilling life. Sharon has turned adversity into adventure, activism, and alignment with who she is at her c…

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Susan Ney on Ageism | HR56 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

I have been surprised to hear ageism being referred to by a growing number of my colleagues and their children. Ageism is defined as prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age – at any age. And like other forms of bias, ageism is not based in biology but is socially constructed. It starts in childhood. We pick up cues that then gu…

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Victoria Miles on The Leadership of Letting Go | HR55 56:50

2y ago56:50

56:50

Join host Susan Ney and her guest Victoria Miles as Victoria shares her research, insights, and personal journey of transition – a journey of liminal leadership – the focus of her Master of Leadership major project and thesis. What guides the good good-bye? Victoria shares that it is all about leading a transition in a conscious and deliberate way,…

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Ayo Owodunni on the Canadian Immigrant Experience HR Inside Out – Demystifying HR & People Management | HR54 1:32:11

2y ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria Ayo Owodunni immigrated to Canada in 2016 as an Economic Migrant. His initial experiences were not positive ones. He learned from these and now works with both businesses and individuals to change this. Canada needs the 500,000 immigrants scheduled to make Canada their new home per year. Ayo shares what we as their co…

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Finding and Living the Power of Your Joy | HR53 43:10

2y ago43:10

43:10

Join host Susan Ney and her guest Cheryl Brewster as Cheryl talks about finding and living the power of joy in our lives and of her journey to modelling this, repurposing her work - rebranding as the good pirate - and encouraging “following your creativity into your zone of genius”. Aye matey!!!! About the Guest – Cheryl Brewster After a successful…

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Nurtured by Nature with Host Susan Ney | HR52 19:06

2y ago19:06

19:06

In my last podcast, I talked about saying yes to opportunities; that these can take us to experiences and places we could not have ever imaged. Something we often don’t say “yes” to, is taking breaks. I have been the person who, fully focused on what I was doing, didn’t stop what I was doing to grab that morning coffee, or at times, lunch. As a lea…

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What Can Happen When You Say “Yes” with Host Susan Ney | HR51 10:58

2y ago10:58

10:58

I’m back! I said “yes” and created a whole lot of interesting new experiences in my life, including meeting a number of my zoom colleagues in my travels to Stirling, Scotland. When was the last time you did something that wasn’t necessarily comfortable for you? You are encouraged to say “yes” when opportunities present themselves, especially when t…

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Amal T Anup on Engaging Gen Z | HR50 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Our work teams are comprised of multi generations. And research indicates that each generation tends to have specific preferences and characteristics. I am delighted to introduce you to my work colleague, Amal Anup, to chat about one of these – Gen Z. Amal works as an HR Associate in Classification and Compensation at Capilano University in North V…

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What is a Grievance? with Host Susan Ney | HR49 20:35

2+ y ago20:35

20:35

The other day I got asked the question “What is a grievance? As this podcast is all about demystifying the HR “stuff”, I thought, hey, maybe a podcast to provide an overview of this area of HR might be helpful to you… so, here goes! Hope you will join me! About the Host: Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, s…

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Transitioning to Retirement with Host Susan Ney | HR48 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

25:34

Retirement is a topic becoming of significantly more importance and interest to individuals of my generation. It is also something that those just wishing for those “golden years” should start giving thought to. Although it might not feel so at the time, the years pass quickly. And more importantly, once you are finally there, thanks in large part …

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Brian Schramm on Understanding BC Public Sector Pension Plans | HR47 1:17:37

2+ y ago1:17:37

1:17:37

I met Brian when he was working as the Business Manager for the West Vancouver Municipal Employees Union. I was working as the Director of Human Resources and Payroll Services with the District of West Vancouver. We both eventually moved on from those positions. Brian, to work with the BCGEU – the BC Government and Services Employees Union - as, am…

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Setting Intention for 2022 with Host Susan Ney | HR46 15:46

2+ y ago15:46

15:46

Today we are going to talk about intentions, given that it is the beginning of a new year, and a great opportunity to start fresh. Like the rain gently washing away the snow where I live. It helped me realize that I don’t like living in a world of black and white. Colour is important to me. I have noticed the absence of colour with white blanketing…

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Guest Gwyn Teatro – In the Thick Of It: Mastering the Art of Leading from the Middle | HR45 1:04:07

2+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

When you’re in the middle of everything, you are a boss. You have a boss. Being in the thick of it at work, dealing with change imposed from above and leading your team through it, can feel difficult and exhausting. It can also be rewarding Gwyn’s book In the Thick Of It: Mastering the Art of Leading From the Middle takes you on a journey of awaren…

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Guest Marc S. Miller on Strategic HR and the Role of HR Technology | HR44 57:53

3y ago57:53

57:53

Marc published his first book Heroic HR in May 2012 - "A little book with BIG ideas" - presenting his passion and philosophy of the need for HR to align itself with the business of the company in which it works; to present strategic, value-added information to all stakeholders and to move from "data management to information craftsmanship". His mos…

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Holiday Season Message on Balance with Host Susan Ney | HR43 21:35

3y ago21:35

21:35

It’s the holiday season, with all its busyness. We are already stressed out with the uncertainty of the impact of a new covid variant, our work environments still figuring out what a “hybrid” is supposed to look like, the intensity and impact of what are being called “atmospheric rivers” on many of us, especially if you live on the west or east coa…

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Guest Barb Ashcroft on Finding (or Rediscovering) Your Life’s Purpose | HR42 1:03:46

3y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Barb Ashcroft is a mentor, an encourager, and a thought changer. On the journey of your life, Barb can help with a mid-course correction to multiply the chances for improvement in all areas of your life, whether personal, physical, or your career. She is always looking for individuals with a desire to grow, to change their current ‘normal’. She ask…

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The Importance of Play and Fun at Work with Host Susan Ney | HR41 21:52

3y ago21:52

21:52

I am not going to bore you with all the statistics on the importance of fun and play in our work environments. I would be just telling you the obvious. I believe these would help with the engagement (or disengagement) dilemma and create a much-needed spark our organizations desperately need right now. When I reflect over the years and my employment…

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Guest Carolyn Cooper-McOuatt – On Mentoring | HR40 1:00:58

3y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Today we are going to talk about mentoring–both the formal and informal versions–and our experiences with these. Over the years of her career, Carolyn Cooper-McOuatt has been very involved in setting up mentoring programs through her role as trainer, advisor and coordinator at a local college. These have been quite structured. My personal experienc…

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Guest Melissa Deally – Your Health is Important – Don’t Wait for Your Wakeup Call! | HR39 1:07:36

3y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Melissa is a registered health coach and an integrated health practitioner. Originally employed as a business executive in the hotel industry, getting let go when big fish bought little fish and then the reality of both daughters suffering concussions from sports injuries caused her to reassess priorities and refocus on a different journey; one tha…

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Guest Charlene Wright on Career Transition, Especially for Creatives | HR38 1:03:56

3y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Charlene Wright. A chalk board artist. A painter. A professional clown. A facilitator, coach, and trainer. She is an individual who calls herself a creativepreneur. She helps others honour all of who they are – especially and including their creative side, as they transition – from job loss, from employment to entrepreneurship, from shifting into r…

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Grappling with Our Gremlins – Those Negative Inner Voices with host Susan Ney | HR37 20:39

3y ago20:39

20:39

Negative self-talk. I suspect you are like me, especially when it comes to how we feel we are being perceived by our worlds. We all pick up on body language, changes in vocal tone, and other indicators that an individual’s words, as one example, may not be an accurate reflection of what they are truly feeling. And… yes, this provides a wonderful pl…

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Guest Julia Wooster on Hypnotherapy and Healing | HR36 38:55

3y ago38:55

38:55

Julia grew tired of being an Administrative Assistant. She also hated her fingernail-biting habit. Hypnotherapy answered both of her quandaries when she decided to pursue certification with the National Guild of Hypnotherapists. That was more than a decade ago. Now a seasoned hypnotist and a Reiki Master, she helps people kick their habits, heal fr…

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Guest Heather Abbott on Financial Clarity for Prosperity | HR35 33:46

3y ago33:46

33:46

Heather’s passion is helping empower individuals with confidence in their finances and joy in their lives. Combining the left-brained, money and financial details with the right-brained, emotion, spiritual/woo to improve your life, is her specialty. Hope you will join us as Heather shares tips to make the money stuff more manageable. It is your fut…

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Gratitude and Leadership with Host Susan Ney | HR34 18:14

3y ago18:14

18:14

As I record this podcast it’s October and the time of celebrating Thanksgiving in Canada, so it feels appropriate to talk about being grateful – of expressing gratitude. Immediately all those individuals volunteering their time, doing nice things to make other’s lives easier… you know the ones, come to mind. So, this week’s podcast is all about gra…

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Loving My Library as a Career Choice with Guest Monique Liddle | HR33 43:16

3y ago43:16

43:16

Meet Monique Liddle. She is the Manager of Operations at the City of North Vancouver Library. It is a place she has called “home” for over a decade and not a place that she had originally envisioned working when she graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) with her certification in Interior Design Management. Our libraries…

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Guest Stuart McNish - A Career in Broadcasting and Conversations That Matter | HR32 58:07

3y ago58:07

58:07

Stuart McNish, a veteran Canadian journalist, is the host of the weekly news series Conversations That Matter, where he interviews thought leaders from around the globe to dig into the issues that matter to Canadians. He is also the President of Oh Boy Productions, a company he built, in his words, from a laptop and cellphone. Stuart is a natural i…

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The Resignation Reality – Reassessing Priorities | HR31 14:45

3y ago14:45

14:45

Lululemon stocks went up 13% in one day – apparently we are enjoying hanging out in our comfy clothes and plan to continue doing more of that. News broadcasts indicate that 50% of our workforce are considering quitting. McKinsey and Company and Harvard Business Review articles are noting that people are choosing to not return to work, even without …

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Susan Shares Stories From Her Book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within | HR30 38:23

3y ago38:23

38:23

Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Disengaged? Counting the years until you can retire? Most of us experience, at least at some point in our careers, these feelings. Are you interested in learning how to live and to work differently, to tap into the leader within you? I believe that we have what we need inside us, to do this. Using my own and others’ experie…

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Guest Stephen Hammond on Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination | HR29 1:18:38

3y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Stephen Hammond, lawyer turned professional speaker, helps his clients avoid the landmines that are getting so many people and workplaces in trouble. For 27 years Stephen has educated thousands of Canadians about the importance of preventing and responding to all the inappropriate stuff that goes on at work; in particular, harassment, bullying and …

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Communication and Fierce Conversations with Susan Ney | HR28 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

In this week’s podcast we talk about the importance of effective communication and what Susan Scott in her excellent book Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time, calls, “fierce conversations”. Overall, most of us could be much better communicators. Too frequently we attempt to express ourselves and fin…

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Guest Malcolm White – On Becoming a Tugboat Captain | HR27 41:20

3y ago41:20

41:20

Malcolm White lives his passion through his work. He has always known that he loved working on the water. He was fascinated by the tugboats and the barges they were towing – the ones he would watch while working as a fishing guide in Campbell River, British Columbia. So, he attained his Deck Hand certification and the requisite sea hours. And over …

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Conflict and Conflict Resolution with Host Susan Ney | HR26 20:26

3y ago20:26

20:26

I don’t think it would be much of a stretch to assume that, at some point in our careers we have all been party to, or impacted by, conflict-laden situations: individuals not getting along, someone not pulling their weight, colleagues not showing up on time or at all, poor behaviour, rules not followed, as only some examples. All too often, these s…

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A Career of Building Equity and Justice | HR25 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

When we are able to fulfill our life’s purpose, in this case helping ensure that people’s voices were heard, inequities were addressed and choice was actioned, as part of the responsibilities of what we are paid to do, we tend to infuse really positive stuff onto those we work with. I was one of the lucky ones provided the opportunity at an early p…

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