Talent Optimization Podcast & Blog

Bridging the gap between CEO's and HR Professionals of talent optimization for your business

EP 109: The Intersection of Policy and Culture with Traci Scherck

What is the impact on your organizational culture from the policies that are in place? That’s the question that we are answering today as we discuss the ever-changing legal landscape and how these changes affect not just your policies, but also your culture. Listen in as we explore the sometimes unintended consequences of policies and...

EP 108: Creating a Coaching Culture with Jackie Cumo

So often, we get asked “what is a coaching culture?” and “how can I build that in my organization?” And for good reason—there is something really magical about crafting this for your staff. So, today, we have an expert in this area, Jackie Cumo, on the show. An Executive and Leadership Coach, Jackie shares how...

EP 107: Mentoring with Impact with Suzanne Lucas

January is one of those special months because it’s the start of something new, and today we’re continuing our topic of mentoring with Suzanne Lucas. Also known as the Evil HR Lady, Suzanne has made it her mission to demystify human resources. In this episode, we’re diving into the importance of mentoring and discussing how...

EP 106: The Many Facets of HR with Andrea Grant

Get ready to continue our conversation about how HR professionals can optimize employees, this time with one of our very own Elevated clients! Andrea Grant is with Jackson’s Chips, and we helped to recruit her into the organization as their very first HR and Purchasing Specialist. She joins the show today to share what the...

EP 104: Closing The Strategy To Execution Gap with Michael Alexander

This is the perfect time to reflect back on the last year and dream of what 2023 can hold. So, in this episode, I have Michael Alexander, Founder and CEO of Talent Leaderboard Systems, with me to help us do just that. Michael helps ambitious companies build and implement actual strategies for creating and improving...

EP 101: Optimizing Veteran Reintegration with William Toti

As HR professionals, we talk so much about how to create an environment where people are fulfilled in their work, but one area we often miss is how we can support our people even when we don’t know what’s on their plate—while also meeting business outcomes. Retired Navy captain and former CEO of Sparton Corporation,...

EP 100: Reflecting and Planning with Traci Scherck

The theme for this month is looking at and reflecting on what we have done and accomplished this past year—and planning for the next one. In this 100th episode of the podcast, Traci discusses how you can reflect on your own year in key ways, such as aligning output and outcome. Listen in to learn...

EP 99: Building Relationships To Grow Your Business with Jamie Shibley

Which relationships move the needle in your business? Jamie Shibley is the Founder and CEO of The Expressory, a strategic gifting agency that serves business leaders by helping them maintain the human connection in what they do. Jamie joins the show today to talk about the ROI of showing gratitude to all the relationships in...

EP 98: Feedback Is A Gift with Sarah Gibson

Do you welcome feedback, or do you shy away from it out of fear of what you might hear? Sarah Gibson is an Executive Coach, Vistage Chair, and Communication expert, and she joins the show today to talk about gratitude in a very specific way: how to look at feedback as a gift that can...

EP 96: Gratitude Culture At Work with Traci Scherck

With November being the unofficial month of gratitude in the United States, we’re talking all about gratitude today! Not only are we diving into how we can show ourselves gratitude on a daily basis, but we’re also circling back to last month’s theme of culture and discussing how we as HR professionals can foster a...