Work/Life UnBalanced: Recent Episodes
Jason Litchney & Regina Romeo
Are you having challenges achieving a good worklife balance? Is your work chakra out of alignment? Have you bathed in essential oil before heading into the office to no avail? Then you’ve come to the right place. Work/Life UnBalanced is a podcast dedicated to those of us that are immersed in the daily grind of work and fighting the good fight to find balance. The show is hosted by Jason Litchney, marketing and branding expert and Regina Romeo, Chief Human Resources Officer and HR expert witness. Along with a variety of interesting guests, thought leaders and business professionals, they’ll bring you fresh perspectives on all things related to fitting your work life into your real life. The podcast is brought to you by CPS HR Consulting - a public sector organization focused on helping clients improve organizational performance.
Dr. Tammy Hodo, PhD is an expert in the academic space, women studies and DEI. She is the founder and President of All Things Diverse LLC, which provides consulting services to businesses, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and government entities who value diversity and want to develop a high performing inclusive workforce.
In this episode, we’ll delve into the historical, social, and psychological factors that have shaped this environment and discuss strategies for fostering collaboration and support among female professionals.
Many women feel pressured to compete with each other in the workplace, often stemming from a scarcity mindset—the belief that only a limited number of women can succeed. We discuss how shifting to a mindset of abundance and collaboration can transform our professional environments and open more opportunities for everyone.
The greatest benefit comes from having women of all backgrounds and ethnicities in the room. This diversity brings immense power and strength, making us more efficient, effective, and culturally competent.
Join us for real conversations about navigating and eliminating code-switching, microaggressions, and other challenges in the workplace. Together, we explore practical strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive professional environment.
Today, we're thrilled to have Crysta Peele, with 17 years of experience in HR, joining us. Crysta has been serving Californians in both the public and private sectors, focusing on the heart of any organization – its people. She’s, been at the forefront of promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (I.D.E.A) in workplaces. The Big I.D.E.A serves as a comprehensive strategy for organizations to foster an environment that embraces Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. It's about creating a true diverse environment where all identities, perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are not just welcomed but celebrated.
Organizations can implement the Big I.D.E.A by actively engaging with communities, organizations and increase their brand presence while also creating avenues for meaningful dialogue. To our listeners, remember to embrace the Big I.D.E.A in your organizations and communities. Together, let’s be successful on purpose and make change on purpose.
Welcome to our podcast where we'll dive deep into the topic of trauma responses at work. Today, we're going to unpack how our reactions to childhood experiences often shape the way we respond to situations in the workplace.
Recognizing these responses is the first step in managing them. When you realize you're in a trauma response. (1) Be Aware: Pause and acknowledge your feelings and reactions without judgment. Awareness is key to breaking free from automatic patterns of behavior. (2) Take the ACEs Questionnaire: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Questionnaire can help you understand how your past experiences may be impacting your present behavior and mental health. This self-assessment tool can provide valuable insights and guide you toward seeking appropriate support or resources.
By understanding common triggers and recognizing our trauma responses, we can take proactive steps to improve our work relationships, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. Remember, healing is a journey, and it's okay to seek support along the way.
https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/resource/original-ace-questionnaire/
DEI is more than a training you may or may not be listening to, it's a wellness program needing practice, dedication, and focusing on all areas. Join our hosts Jason and Regina and returning special guest Jacques Whitfield as they discuss how agencies can do more than just provide a one-and-done training.
If someone approached you and asked how you would solve a DEI issue within your organization, what would you say? Have you ever attended a training and received your certificate, never to speak on the topic again? Join our hosts Jason and Regina with special guests Jerry Greenwell (CEO of CPS HR Consulting) and Jacques Whitfield (DEI specialist) as they discuss how they guide public agencies through the strain and confusion of addressing DEI concerns and empowering them to create a long-lasting solution.
Does the demographic in your organization reflect the diversity of the area you are serving? Have you looked deeper than just the statistics of hire? What positions do each gender and ethnicity hold? How do the groups act within your organization- do they sector themselves or are they integrated?
Join our hosts and special guests as they discuss how the public sector can create the right mindset in this new world and empower their employees on bridging the sectorial gaps not just within the organization but also throughout the populations that they serve.
We all know the expression, "History is written by the victors" but in the age of enlightenment with emphasis on diversity and inclusion, organizations are finding that the narrative they were taught is not only inaccurate but can be dangerous. How do we unlearn the mythology of our schooling and grow to understand our differences or lack thereof? Join our hosts and special guest Jacques Whitfield as they discuss the history of race classification and how that knowledge can be used to improve the workplace.
How do you talk about social bias and racial equity while creating a safe space? How do you support acknowledging the conversation without the need for agreement? Special guest Jacques Whitfield is back with your hosts Jason and Regina in part II of our DEI series, creating a cultural learning space in your workplace.
Where do we start on the journey toward a more inclusive culture? Do you understand terms like Unconscious Bias, Ally-ship, Micro-aggressions and how to effectively manage them? Join your hosts and special guest Jacques Whitfield, as they kick off our DEI series and lay the groundwork for sharing a common vocabulary in the social justice movement.
HR Director from the State of Maine and past NASPE President - Joyce Oreskovich discusses how a start in social work can lead to a career as a state executive and a mission to transform human resources in Maine.
What makes a career? How do you find your passion? Garrett Rafols discusses his career trajectory from random odd jobs to leadership at LinkedIn Learning Solutions. How does a growth mindset career lead to the ultimate goal of finding our work passion. Follow Garret on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettrafols/
Jean Jordan attorney and public servant discusses reopening in the wake of COVID-19 and how to navigate the will of the people in her county with the state and federal agenda. How do rural areas navigate a pandemic. Follow Jean at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanjordan1/.
Rebecca Hunter - Commissioner for the Department of Human Resources in Tennessee (Retired) shares insights about her career, passions and dedication to to service and how that helped make her a success as a state executive.
The world has completely changed. As a workforce we have completely changed and with that change - how do we retain and reinforce organizational culture? Jason and Regina discuss keeping our workforce connected in a remote or semi-remote world.
Remoun Said, chats about transition from public sector to private sector and making your side gig your main gig. Remoun offers great perspective on performance management, accountablility and what he learned from his private sector life that he wish he knew in his public sector life.
Leslie Scott, Executive Director of the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE) discusses how governor appointed - human resource executives are adapting to change. What are the biggest issues at hand? How are states working together to solve the challenges of the pandemic?
In this podcast Bill Chiat - Dean of CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government discusses how organizations are and should be responding to the COVID-19 crisis. From managing grief to leadership and communication - Bill, Jason and Regina discuss the opportunities and possibly silver lining in this time of massive work/life disruption.
Does unmentionable mean that it's too embarrassing or unpleasant to talk about. We dive into both of those situations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bryce Tyler - Human Resource Manager for the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department (ISD) brings his perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on public sector counties.
How can we support all of our employees in the face of mayhem and natural disaster? Breaking bad habits how to keep your head in the game and stay productive.
What you need to know about interviewing for a position. Do your answers matter, what should you prepare for? Are you playing to win - or not to lose? Top 5 things to do to prepare for interview success.
Why is it important to merge marketing and HR? What is employer branding? Organizations need to be aware that they are selling ideas, culture, strategy and themselves as an employer of choice. Marketing helps HR bring in talent that is a foundation to create organizational performance.
When is it okay to quit without two weeks notice. Why should employees give their employers respect when they leave - even if the employer didn't show respect to the employee while they were working? In this episode - Jason and Regina talk about why leaving on good terms could be best for your future success.
Remote work - how can you tell employees are working? Should we allow employees to work from home? Is our management culture ready to truly embrace teleworking? In today's mobile workforce - remote work can be a huge recruitment tool for employees looking for work/life balance - but is your organizational culture ready and do your current managers have the skill-set to manage a remote workforce?
TBone McGowian author of Lead Like Your Care: Coaching conversations & leadership principles that make you a leader people want to follow. After years coaching and training leaders in Fortune 500 companies, businesses, non-profit, and government, T Bone brings the spirit of ubuntu, neuroscience, principles and common sense to help new inexperienced leaders quickly ramp-up and build a conscious leadership legacy. T Bone discusses practical tips to make you a better leader. Connect with T Bone on LinkedIn. Interested in his book? Check it out on Amazon.
Learn about what is the most underutilized benefit for employees. Whether you are dealing with life stress, divorce, death, custody - Employee Assistance Programs are there to help you and can support you in your work life and in your life life.
We look at trying to develop our workforce toward operational performance but we do a terrible job of inspiring our workforce. What habits are we missing? Jason Litchney and Regina Romeo (CHRO and Forbes author) discuss how to help make your team and organization successful through positive reinforcement.
Jason and Regina explore the perspective of work/life balance. Is it possible in today's work environment where we constantly take our work home with us and our home life to work? Is there such a thing as work/life balance?