Just JK-ing
Jennifer Doherty and Kim Tabac
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About This Podcast
Tune in as two seasoned HR pros who’ve traded the corporate grind for the challenging world of consulting, bringing you a podcast like no other. We don’t just talk HR—we’ve lived it. Join us as we now laugh about it, and help others learn from it.
From quirky interview stories to navigating tricky workplace dynamics, you’ll uncover the hidden mysteries of HR that only insiders know. Each episode features dynamic conversations, real-life stories, and audience interactions that bring the world of HR to life in a way you’ve never heard before.
If you’re passionate about people and culture, this podcast will not only leave you inspired but also armed with a fresh perspective to tackle your own HR challenges. Join us and discover why our unique blend of experience, humor, and insight sets us apart in the busy world of HR podcasts.
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S2E6 The Power of Story: Leadership, Creativity & Change with Liz Levine
Award-winning producer and author Liz Levine joins Just JK-ing to explore storytelling as a leadership tool from the film set to the boardroom, and why narrative might be the most underused force in…
S2E5 Pricing, Profit, and People: Building a Business That Actually Pays You with Katy Baker
This week on Just JK-ing, Jennifer and Kim sit down with pricing expert and five-time entrepreneur Katy Baker to explore how people decisions and pricing decisions are deeply connected—and how…
S2E4 Breaking the Money Block: Transforming Sales Mindsets with Dave Won
TEDx Speaker, Certified Money Coach, and former Air Force Captain, Dave Won joins us for a conversation about how your money mindset can unlock bigger deals, stronger client relationships, and…
S2E3 Take Charge of Your Professional Growth with Corby Fine
This week on Just JK-ing, we sit down with certified coach and digital strategist Corby Fine. Drawing on two decades of leadership experience, Corby reveals how professionals and leaders can take…
S2E2 Building Bold HR Businesses with Sam Eaton
Sam Eaton, global business coach and founder of MindAbility, joins Just JK-ing to talk about scaling HR consultancies, shifting from time-based billing to outcome-based impact, and building a…
S2E1 Ready, Aim, Get Hired: Mastering the Tech Job Search with Jonathan Corrales
Season 2 kicks off with Jonathan Corrales, founder of Ready Aim Interview. With 20+ years in tech and 600+ interviews under his belt, he’s sharing the secrets that helped 100% of his clients land…
S1E19 The High-Stakes Game of Executive Hiring with Diane Kellow
Diane Kellow, founder of Maven Executive Solutions, joins Just JK-ing to unpack why companies so often get executive hiring wrong...and shares the secret formula to making the right hire…
S1E18 Culture Renovation: Building Workplaces Where People Want to Stay
Hyla Pollak, a seasoned HR leader across high tech, health tech, and biotech, joins Just JK-ing to explore what it really takes to ‘renovate’ workplace culture—and why it matters more than…
S1E17 The Truth About Thriving at Work with Kelly Mackin
Kelly Mackin, CEO of Motives Met and author of Work Life Well-Lived, joins Just JK-ing to share powerful research on what it really takes to create workplaces where people can be well and perform…
S1E16 From the Football Field to the Boardroom with Rick Makos
Rick Makos—OUAA champion, CFL draftee, and business transformation expert—joins Just JK-ing to talk leadership, sales strategy, and how the discipline of sport fuels success in business.
S1E15 Hiring with Purpose: Manu Varma on Talent That Aligns and Stays
People and culture expert Manu Varma joins Just JK-ing to explore the growing impact of purpose-based hiring—and how aligning people with purpose drives engagement, retention, and results.
S1E14 Resilience, Revenue and Real Talk
On this episode, Shannon Hopkins, RVP at BetterUp, shares her journey from SaaS sales leader to cancer survivor—and how redefining success, leading with empathy, and building high-performing teams…
S1E13 Building a Purpose Driven Brand
Holistic health meets fierce entrepreneurship. Kim and Jennifer sit down with Aeryon Ashlie, bestselling author and founder of Aeryon Wellness, to talk about building a wellness brand, breaking…
S1E12 From HR to Public Policy
From frontline HR to shaping government policy, Christopher Gillis has seen every side of workforce transformation. Kim and Jennifer explore his journey from hands-on HR leadership to driving change…
S1E11 The Leadership Edge: What Great Leaders Get Right
What makes a leader worth following? On the next Just JK-ing, we sit down with Sara Moscowitz, founder of Intrinsic, Leadership Redefined and former marketing exec at The Syfy Channel, NBCUniversal…
S1E10 From Founder to CEO: Leading with Impact
On this episode of Just JK-ing, Sue Van Klink shares lessons from the C-Suite, unpacking the biggest challenges startup leaders face—from growth and funding to leadership and decision-making. If…
S1E9 Balancing the Books and Building Culture: a CFO's Perspective
In this episode, Kim and Jennifer sit down with Tori Stephenson to discuss balancing budgets, building culture, and leading with purpose in a high-growth SaaS environment. Tori’s insights on scaling…
S1E8 Leadership on Demand with Brian Slomka
Join Kim and Jennifer as they explore the world of interim and fractional executives with Brian Slomka. From solving leadership gaps to driving transformation, discover how these agile roles bring…
S1E7 Mastering Labour Relations with Rosanne De Lio
From navigating collective bargaining to balancing seniority with equity and inclusion, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for organizations navigating unionized and non-unionized…
S1E6 Making Hybrid Work
Hybrid work isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the future. Kim and Jennifer team up with Naomi Titleman to uncover the secrets to making hybrid work…work, and what’s next for the future of…
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Just JK-ing has published 25 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Just JK-ing is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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