On today's exciting episode of HR Like a Boss, we had the pleasure of being joined by Heather Rice, the Senior Talent Development Consultant at Nationwide Children's Hospital. With her years of experience in the HR and healthcare space, Heather details how HR is the heart of an organization. She also delves into her experience presenting at DisruptHR Columbus, providing valuable insights on her presentation about grace in HR and emphasizing the importance of assuming the good. Don't miss out on this new episode!

About Heather

Heather is a transformational leader with a passion to impart knowledge, grow relationships and release potential in people. She has spent nearly 30 years working in healthcare and human resources serving in several industries and diverse roles, including Aerospace Medicine Technician, Health Center Administrator, Public Health Technician, HR Generalist/Business Partner, Master Instructor and most recently the Chief of Human Resources for a national non-profit. She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from Bowling Green State University and is a wife, mother of two adults, US Air Force veteran, triathlete and aspiring farmer.

About HR Like a Boss

HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com.

Join us on today's episode of HR Like a Boss as we welcome Brea Schmidt, entrepreneur, captivating keynote speaker, and the creator of The Thinking Branch, a groundbreaking social media platform based in Pittsburgh. Prepare to be inspired as Brea shares her profound insights on workplace wellness and discusses her passion for supporting working parents.

About Brea

Brea Schmidt is a Pittsburgh-based writer, speaker and photographer who aims to empower and connect women by creating a safe space to have conversation about the issues that weigh on their hearts.

A former professional sports sales leadership executive, Brea took a leap of faith in 2011 to pursue her dream of being an entrepreneur and started the newborn, children and family photography business Photography by Brea. She launched The Thinking Branch in 2016 after discovering her passion for wanting to connect women and help mothers feel less alone as she raised three young children herself.

Brea was a 2019 “Best Writing” Iris Award nominee at the annual Mom 2.0 Conference, and was recently named one of 5 Must-Follow Influencers in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2019 “Best of the ‘Burgh” Issue.

She is a staff writer for Her View From Home, and has had her writing published on or covered by ABC News, Love What Matters, Babble, PopSUGAR Moms, ForEveryMom, Upworthy, MyLifeSuckers and more. She was also nominated as a Northeast Ohio Parent Hero in the December 2017 issue of Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine.

In addition to hosting a weekly Facebook live on Sundays, Brea has been a featured speaker for a variety of mom-based and female-entreprenuer-based groups about the importance of self care in our fast-paced world.

About HR Like a Boss

HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com.

HR Like a Boss is back from Thanksgiving break, and we're thankful to be joined this week by Bryan Driscoll! Bryan is an HR consultant and lawyer, and with his vast knowledge of employment law, helps guide businesses to not only be legally compliant but also helps create workplaces where employees feel truly valued. During his podcast interview, Bryan discusses the power of empathy, strategies to support employees during internal challenges, and much more. Don't miss this episode!

About Bryan

An experienced HR consultant and lawyer, Bryan works with businesses of all sizes, guiding them through today's complex labor and employment laws. With an intimate understanding of the intricacies of employment law, especially in the era of remote work, Bryan ensures that businesses are not just legally compliant, but also places where employees feel valued and take pride in their work. Leveraging his expertise, Bryan has built a successful business that aids other companies in creating work environments that meet their legal obligations and resonate with their employees. His goal is to help create workplaces where legal compliance and employee satisfaction coexist harmoniously, creating a people centric environment. Beyond consulting, Bryan frequently shares his HR insights on various podcasts, offering advice to a wider audience.

About HR Like a Boss

HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com.