Best Suzy K Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 8: Underappreciated Honker: The Canada Goose 26:26

5h ago26:26

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You see them everywhere-- but do you really know them? Join me for a deep dive into the life of a Canada Goose and see if they might become your new favorite animal. Episode Webpage: https://yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.com/By Suzy K

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Cultivating Courage to Overcome Fear and Achieve Your Goals with Margie Warrell 32:19

2d ago32:19

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, we speak with author and speaker Margie Warrell about developing the courage needed to take risks and break through barriers. Margie shares stories from her childhood on a rural farm in Australia and how those experiences taught her the importance of courage and embracing discomfort. She discusses tools for …

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Advancing Pay Equity, Social Justice, and Happiness at Work with Sally Loftis 24:48

17d ago24:48

24:48

Send us a Text Message. This week on Happy at Work, Laura and Tessa sit down with Sally Loftis, founder of Loftis Partners and author of The Pay Equity Guide for Non-Profits. Sally shares insights from over 30 years working at the intersection of HR, organization development, and social justice. Sally discusses the importance of considering the ful…

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Gen Z Perspectives: Careers, Culture and the Future of Work with Amelia, Chloe, and Emily 44:38

24d ago44:38

44:38

Send us a Text Message. We've got another Gen Z panel for you! In this episode, Tessa and Michael chat with Amelia Haynes, Chloe Carr, and Emily Gianunzio to discuss their career paths, workplace culture experiences, and outlook on the future of work. Our panelists share insights into navigating early careers, priorities around purpose and growth, …

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Ep. 7: So Ugly It’s Cute: The Aye Aye 25:08

1M ago25:08

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Have you ever heard of an aye-aye? If not, get ready for a treat! (Note: I am on vacation so I do not have the website updated yet. Stay tuned and I'll get the aye-aye on hopefully tonight)By Suzy K

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At Work, Mindset Is Everything with Dr. Carolyn Pritchett, PhD 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura, Michael, and Tessa sit down with workplace science expert Dr. Carolyn Pritchett to discuss her fascinating career journey from studying rats to coaching humans. Carolyn shares key learnings from her research on stress mindsets and how our perceptions impact our physiology. Listeners will walk away wit…

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Multi-Cultural Marketing is Marketing with Suzie Bao 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Suzie Bao, IW Group's new VP Account Director for McDonald's stopped by the Bad Pod to talk about... Joy work; engaging career growth and creativity with a focus on multicultural representation Lessons on finding mentorship early and often; the courage it takes to embrace people willing to tell you what you are bad at Accelerating and championing A…

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Reframing Assessment in Action 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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Wrapping up Season 6 with two rockstar teachers who show us what it looks like to reframe Assessment in the classroom. The key to engaging students is not tricky; it's building intrinsic motivation through authentic assessment and grading practices! Tune in as our very own Sam LaFever and Gideon Matchey unpack how they use explicit assessment strat…

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Authentic Leadership with Peter Lynch 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever witnessed the metamorphosis of an aggressive and rigid leader into a collaborative partner who uplifts an entire organization? In this episode, we define authentic leadership with Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies. We explore how embracing imperfections and courageously confronting d…

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"Not everyone can eat a creative idea" with Matt Johnson, Co-Founder of HAYMAKER 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

You'll be glad you caught this one. Matt Johnson has paved his ad career as a strategist and now agency founder with determination, humility, and of, course, a heaping helping of creativity. He cut his teeth at some of the most iconic names in LA advertising; Goodby, 72&Sunny, 180LA, and now Haymaker Matt tells us about sharing an alma mater with D…

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Assessment as Evidence of Success 29:43

2M ago29:43

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What are some ways we can reframe assessment? How can we shift toward seeing assessment as evidence of success rather than a "gotcha"? Tune in as Hacking Student Motivation author Tyler Rablin speaks to creating multiple opportunities for students to grow and learn over time. Let's stop focusing on mistakes and start focusing on trends in our class…

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Update and Short Break 1:58

3M ago1:58

1:58

I'm taking a few weeks to work on the podcast and make it even better. Thank you so much for listening so far-- I have some awesome episodes I'm preparing to release soon. In the meantime, let me know what you think of the podcast or suggest animals to cover by emailing me at yournewfavoriteanimal@gmail.com. You can also follow me on Instagram @ynf…

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Ep. 6: Hazard Spaghetti: The Garter Snake 25:38

3M ago25:38

25:38

Whether you like snakes or not, I can guarantee you'll find out the common garter snake is a lot more interesting than you ever knew. It might even become your new favorite animal. https://yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.comBy Suzy K

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Shift the Epicenter! 33:12

3M ago33:12

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March Madness and the solar eclipse might be over but the excitement of Spring continues! Tune in to hear from our very own @missluker as she speaks to shifting the epicenter of learning, replicating yourself, and creating more powerful feedback loops. How do we do this & still ensure quality instruction? Blended Learning! Dive in, build your stude…

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The New Happy with Stephanie Harrison 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Send us a Text Message. This week Laura, Tessa and Michael dive deep into a thoughtful discussion about building a happier and more meaningful life through work with special guest Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie founded The New Happy, an educational platform focused on sharing a new philosophy of happiness based on positive psychology research. She s…

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Episode 69 - Clint Runge, Founder at Archrival - Youth Culture Agency 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Introducing our guest all the way from Lincoln, Nebraska… Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival! Turns out, advertising was a second chapter for Clint, who actually started out in architecture and design. Archrival is a youth culture agency setting out to reinvent how brands with the hearts and minds of young adults, teens to twenty-somethings. C…

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Ep. 5: Let’s go to the puffinry: The Atlantic Puffin 26:32

3M ago26:32

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Puffins! They are adorable birds, but do you know the story behind their awesome beaks, fun colors and introverted extrovert personalities? Listen and see if the Atlantic Puffin is going to be Your New Favorite Animal. Find Pictures, videos, sources and more at my website: https://www.yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.com…

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One Simple Question You Need To Ask Your Employees with Andrea Kehoe 25:39

3M ago25:39

25:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Michael and Tessa spoke with Andrea Kehoe, Director of Operations Administration at Kettering University. Andrea shifted from being a stay-at-home mom into a corporate role with Kettering University in Michigan nearly 7 years ago. She’s moved through a few different roles since 2017 and was supported by ment…

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How Attachment Styles Show Up at Work with Jennifer Nurick 24:02

4M ago24:02

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Send us a Text Message. This episode features Jennifer Nurick, author of Heal Your Anxious Attachment. Jennifer shares her career journey studying various healing modalities in Australia, leading her to specialize in attachment theory and childhood trauma. She discusses how attachment patterns from childhood can show up in the workplace and offers …

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Ep. 4: Punk Rock Turtles: Anarchy in the Mary River 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Taking you down a new route this week with a wonderful reptile! We all think turtles are cute, but this punk rock turtle will leave you reeling. Dive in to the cooling waters of the Mary River in Australia and learn more about this denizen of the deep, the Mary River Turtle. Check out https://www.yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.com for pictures, video…

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Decency, Curiosity, and DEIB with Dr. Enya Doyle 26:36

4M ago26:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Tessa Misiaszek talks with Dr. Enya Doyle, an inclusion and anti-harassment consultant based in London, about her approach to DEI consulting work. Dr. Doyle holds a PhD in gender diversity from her research on barriers facing women in music. She discusses the importance of curiosity and decency in creat…

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Reframing Culture and Organizational Change with David White, PhD 25:18

4M ago25:18

25:18

Send us a Text Message. This week's episode features a science-packed conversation with David White, an expert in organizational culture and business transformation. David's career journey through various HR functions, including recruitment, change management, and talent management, has provided him with invaluable insights into the challenges of d…

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Episode 68 - Amelia's Farewell! 1:06:37

4M ago1:06:37

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After 3 years and over 60 guest interviews, The Bad Pod co-founder, Amelia is leaving the podcast. AND Eric L. Hu, Head of Strategy FinTech at Walmart and our episode 37 guest from August '22, is taking over as co-host! Eric & Brian talk with Amelia about the pod past, our futures, what makes the work "worth it," and what is most important in our p…

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Small Shifts for Big Impact 37:02

5M ago37:02

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Tune in for our conversation with Dr. Scott McLeod about his 4 Shifts Protocol and how these shifts can help teachers engage in reflection, apply deeper learning principles, and build student agency in their classrooms. As we learn and grow as educators, the 4 Shifts Protocol is intended "to get at some specific, concrete ‘think abouts’ and ‘look f…

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Practical Well-Being Strategies with Dr. Fiona Crichton, Health Psychology Scientist 36:01

5M ago36:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Michael and Laura learn from Dr. Fiona Crichton, who shares her fascinating career journey and insights into improving individual and organizational well-being. Fiona began her career as a litigator in Auckland, New Zealand, in the 1990s. While she enjoyed the work, the legal field at that time lacked a focu…

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The Impact of Menopause at Work with Tessa, Laura, and Michael 28:20

5M ago28:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode, Laura, Tessa, and Michael discuss Tessa's groundbreaking research on how menopause impacts women in the workplace. Tessa shares surprising statistics from an extensive global survey conducted by Korn Ferry Institute and Vira Health that reveal the lack of awareness and support around this issue. Laur…

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Ep. 3: Getting Squirrely 21:20

5M ago21:20

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Learn about these amazing acrobats that we tend to overlook everyday. Check out https://www.yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.com for pictures, videos, and resources for each episode.By Suzy K

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Ep. 2: Mola Mola and Friends 25:13

5M ago25:13

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Is it a giant, swimming, head? A wheel? A fish? Learn more about these fascinating denizens of the deep and see if the Mola Mola will become your new favorite animal. Check out https://www.yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.com for pictures, videos and resources for each episode.By Suzy K

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Ep. 1: Zebra? Horse? Giraffe? Okapi! 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

The creature that started it all! I love Okapis and after getting a chance to pet one and having multiple people wonder what on earth I was talking about, I created this podcast. Come learn about these awesome, secretive forest dwellers and see if the okapi will be your new favorite animal. Check out https://www.yournewfavoriteanimal.weebly.com for…

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Unlearning Silence: Elaine Lin Hering, Author and Leadership Development Coach 27:24

5M ago27:24

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Send us a Text Message. To stay connected and continue the conversation, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn. And don't forget to check out our previous episodes for more tips and strategies to boost your workplace happiness. You can find them on your favorite podcast platform or on our website. If you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestion…

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Find an Open Door! 36:15

6M ago36:15

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If the instructional door you chose to open isn't working, find a different door! We can hold high expectations for our students AND meet them where they are at the same time! Tune in as our second married teaching couple, Ken and Kendra Versoi, drop amazing and tangible strategies for effective facilitation (hint, hint it starts with Relationships…

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Leveraging AI For Job Satisfaction: Colette Stallbaumer, Microsoft 365 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

Send us a Text Message. This episode features Colette Stallbaumer, General Manager, Microsoft 365 & Future of Work at Microsoft. Colette shares her career journey from growing up on a farm in Nebraska to leading conversations around the future of work at Microsoft. Some of the top takeaways from the discussion include: - Microsoft research shows th…

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Employee Support From Within: Antronette Simmons, HRBP at Seattle City Light 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

Send us a Text Message. This episode features Antronette Simmons, an HR Business Partner at Seattle City Light. Antronette shares her career journey and discusses the impactful work she is doing to support employees. During the episode, Antronette talks about how her passion for helping people led her to a career in human resources. She shares her …

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Creating a Culture of Feedback: Margaret Cheng, Author of 'Giving Good Feedback' 31:04

6M ago31:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Happy at Work Podcast, Laura, Michael, and Tessa speak with Margaret Cheng, author of Giving Good Feedback. Margaret shares her career journey from English Literature to HR and how her experiences shaped her perspective on why feedback is so essential yet challenging. She discusses how feedback culture…

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Episode 67 — The Next Evolution of the Creator Economy with Ryan J. Mack, CCO at Made In Network 1:17:08

6M ago1:17:08

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Look no further than this episode's thumbnail image to see that Ryan Mack likes doing things differently. And it's that ability to go with his gut, even and especially when unconventional, that has ushered him through a truly inspiring career. In his words, Ryan Mack's special talent is making small things medium. As the former President of Virtue …

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Living and Leading Authentically: Jim Fielding, Author of 'All Pride, No Ego' 35:00

6M ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Tessa and Michael sat down with Jim Fielding - author of the best-selling book ‘All Pride, No Ego: An Executive’s Guide to Living Authentically’. Jim shared the 10 leadership lessons covered in his book and how he led globally recognized brands over his career while staying true to himself and his values. He…

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Episode 66 - Making Advertising More Accessible with Sarah Latz & Francesca Piancone of Book180 Portfolio School 1:08:51

7M ago1:08:51

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It's the Happiest of New Years here at The Bad Pod because we finally got to sit down with the co-founders of our long-time sponsors, Book 180! Sarah Latz & Francesca Piancone were PR & Agency professionals who moonlighted as instructors at Chicago Portfolio School. And it's there where they first began to get the idea for another way to do this wh…

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Reflecting on 2023 with Laura, Michael, and Tessa 37:08

7M ago37:08

37:08

Send us a Text Message. In this special edition of Happy at Work, Laura, Tess, and Michael reflect on their learnings from 2023. They discuss the enriching experiences of the podcast, the importance of meaningful conversations, and the challenges of maintaining connection in the remote work era. Additionally, they touch on the impact of rushing ver…

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Necessary Condition: Learning TOGETHER 32:58

7M ago32:58

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Gifting our listeners with all things Geoff Krall! Author of one of our favorite books, Necessary Conditions: Teaching Secondary Math with Academic Safety, Quality Tasks, and Effective Facilitation, Geoff speaks to creating academic safety, moving from an emphasis on speed to thoughtfulness, and the power of letting go. But if you're not a math tea…

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175: Fun 2 Grow: Creating a unique experience for you & your people with Laura & Barry McAlister 37:58

7M ago37:58

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Imagine a mail-room clerk and improv comedian walking into a corporate boardroom. What might emerge? On this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa chats with Laura and Barry McAlister. They are the dynamic duo behind Fun2GrowOn, a company that leverages their unique backgrounds to fuel leadership development and communication strategies. Fostering hig…

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Episode 65 - Brand Strategy with Ian Baer: Insights from a 35-Year Veteran 1:21:55

7M ago1:21:55

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In episode 65 of The Bad Pod, An Ad Pod, we delve into the mind of Ian Baer, an advertising maven with a storied 35-year career at the helm of industry giants like Publicis and TBWA. Ian recounts how the classic sitcom "Bewitched" sparked his initial fascination with advertising, setting him on a path to become a strategic powerhouse in the field. …

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Dismantling Systems of Oppression: Diana Cutaia, Founder of Coaching Peace 30:43

7M ago30:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura and Tessa were joined by the incredible Diana Cutaia, founder of Coaching Peace Consulting. Diana takes us through her career evolution, sharing insights from her experiences in education, corporate roles, and her impactful work in promoting physical activity and sport. Diana introduces the idea of "ma…

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174: Impact on Your Brand and Business with Robin K. Butler 37:57

7M ago37:57

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Remember when you met someone whose fashion sense left you in awe and forced you to rethink your wardrobe? That's the impression Robin K. Butler left when Marissa first encountered her. On this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa goes beyond fashion to explore Robin’s brilliance in personal and professional development consultancy. Robin, a principa…

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Episode 64 - Allie LeFevere, Co-founder of Obedient, the world's first Humor Branding Agency 58:58

7M ago58:58

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Allie LeFevere and her co-founder/best friend, Lyndsay Sanders, have been using clever concepts and witty wordplay to grow a wide range of brands, like Blue Bunny ice cream, Native cosmetics, the LA Rams, CMT, and a slew of other organizations across myriad industries. We talk about why humor works, why brands are scared of it, the sweet spot that …

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