Best Moving From Employee To Consultant Podcasts (2025)

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Less Days that Suck with Happiness Expert Deborah Mallow 40:55

12h ago40:55

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As a lifelong New Yorker, no one should be crankier than Deborah Mallow! But… this Happiness Expert discovered the secrets to living with FEWER DAYS THAT SUCK. As a charismatic and enthusiastic motivational speaker, she’s basically a cheerleader for joy (minus the pom-poms). Deborah is a seasoned positive energy and success coach, and the author of…

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Move Up & To The Right with The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants 0:57

2d ago0:57

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Hey—I’m Lauren Wambold Patel, and this is The 2x2 Podcast. If you’re an independent consultant, strategist, or fractional exec who’s serious about building your business—not just picking up gigs—this channel is for you. I’ve built an eight-figure consulting firm from the ground up. No agency model. No corporate safety net. Just the real work of bui…

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Keep It Simple, Stupid for Contact Centers | Charlie Adams 32:44

6d ago32:44

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Message the show! What happens when you strip the buzzwords out of CX and just focus on the people? In this episode of WFM Unfiltered, Irina sits down with Charlie Adams — customer experience director, author of It’s Just People, and a man who’s seen the contact centre industry from the inside out. From smashing AI myths to confronting uncomfortabl…

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Episode 466: Bad performance review and moving in to the caves 29:56

3d ago29:56

29:56

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I had my performance review two months ago where I scored a “Does not meet expectations”, which I definitely understand, and my manager told me that some of my coworkers had been complaining about me. I’ve been working hard on improving ever since and my manager told me that they were really…

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Episode 52: Conversations That Move HR Forward: Highlights from Episodes 47–51 36:29

7d ago36:29

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HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Episode 52 Title: Conversations That Move HR Forward: Highlights from Episodes 47–51 Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd Release Date: 23 June 2025 In this special recap edition of the HR Voices Podcast, host Mary Asante reflects on the sta…

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Success the Taoist Way with Gerard Wouters 47:22

7d ago47:22

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Gerard Wouters bio as told in first person: For 27 years I have been helping people in service professions who feel like they are never good enough and never get the appreciation they deserve. I help them regain their self-esteem, build their self-confidence and unlearn their fear and worry. I do this by means of a holistic method that I developed …

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Why Does Nobody Listen to The WFM Team? | Jason Bartram 36:51

13d ago36:51

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Message the show! This episode of WFM Unfiltered goes deep into the heart of every planner’s frustration — why no one listens to the WFM team. And to help us unpack that truth, Irina is joined by Jason Bartram, a global workforce planning leader at eBay, with decades of frontline experience in turning chaos into strategy. Jason doesn’t just talk ab…

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Lead with Trust or Don't Lead at All with Giorgio Natili 26:31

13d ago26:31

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In this episode, Doug speaks with Giorgio Natili about the importance of trust when leading. Our conversation took place specifically within the context of technology companies, since many engineers are promoted to management based on technical expertise. As it turns out, leading people requires a much different skillset, which is what we discuss. …

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Episode 465: Talking to your report's previous manager and how to replace a 30-year-old ticketing system 29:44

10d ago29:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Mike says, To what degree do you think it’s appropriate to talk with your peer managers about people that have moved from their team to yours? How much weight do you give their criticisms of an IC that they used to manage that is working out just fine under your leadership? …

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Thriving Relationships with Tom Hagerty 48:13

14d ago48:13

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Tom Hagerty is a retired corporate executive and business fixer, with a career spanning over 45 years. He has made presentations at numerous public and private events, written articles and op- ed pieces, and has been interviewed by a variety of print publications and electronic media outlets. He is Dad, Papa, and the author of The Business of Relat…

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Success and Justice with James Porfido 41:21

16d ago41:21

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https://www.amazon.com/Unequal-Justice-Search-Balance-Scales/dp/B0DHWT1N8D https://www.unequal-justice.com/ James Porfido, a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court, is Of Counsel in the firm’s Criminal Practice Group, and joins Einhorn Barbarito following 24 years in private practice at James M. Porfido Law in Morris Coun…

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Is Transformation a Bad Thing? | Gregorio Uglioni 33:43

20d ago33:43

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Message the show! Transformation. Everyone talks about it, but very few get it right. In this episode of WFM Unfiltered, Irina sits down with Gregorio Uglioni - also known as the CX Goalkeeper - to dismantle the corporate myths around change, strategy, and customer experience. With a rich background in healthcare transformation and a passion for cu…

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Episode 464: Rehiring an overpaid boomerang and AI has taken over my teammate's brain 49:38

17d ago49:38

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Mr A. N. Onymous says, Hi Dave and Jamison, Long time listened, second time caller! I wrote a little while back with a common new-manager question about how to handle one of my reports who was at the lower end performance wise, but at the top end on the pay scale. I’d been trying to manage i…

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Episode 51: How a Virtual Assistant Can Help HR Consultants Grow Their Business 28:09

21d ago28:09

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HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 9 June 2025 Episode 51: HR Voices with Kelly Matcham – How a Virtual Assistant Can Help HR Consultants Grow Their Business Guest: Kelly Matcham, Pink Spaghetti Mole Valley & Dorking In this ep…

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Preventing the Collapse of Safety & PSM Programs: What Domino Starts it All? 13:23

22d ago13:23

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Allen Safety takes a deep dive into SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) reviews, the blurry overlap of responsibility between teams, and why most documentation isn’t as airtight—or as collaborative—as it should be. The hosts challenge listeners to reconsider how procedures are developed, who reviews them, and how safety personnel can truly become co…

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Only the Adaptable will Lead with Dale Turnbull 28:33

23d ago28:33

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In this episode, Doug speaks with Dale about the importance of adaptability in leadership. In the world of leadership, one of the most important things we can do is ask ‘why’ and take our curiosity out to the people we are looking to lead and influence. If you want to know more about Dale, click below: https://leadadaptimpact.com/ https://www.linke…

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Where Should WFM Sit in the Organisational Structure? | WFM Unfiltered 32:05

27d ago32:05

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Message the show! Where does Workforce Management actually belong inside a company? If you've ever felt like WFM is misunderstood, underused, or straight-up misplaced within your organization, you're not alone. In this episode of WFM Unfiltered, Irina is joined by Pier, a lifelong contact center and workforce leader who brings serious insight and l…

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Episode 463: CTO w/ weak resume and I tried management and it was TERRIBLE 27:16

25d ago27:16

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Albert Nonymous asks, I am the CTO at a small (5 engineers) tech start-up with non-technical founders. I was their first full-time employee and as such have been able to fully form this company the way I want. I’ve worked here for 9 years now and own 10% of the company. I enjoy the tech and …

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Aligning Purpose and Profits with Elena Lopari 28:04

28d ago28:04

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In this episode, Doug speaks with Elona Lopari about incorporating purpose into a profit generating business. There is a tendency in the business world to emphasize the ‘bottom line’ to the exclusion of other value drivers. In this episode, we discuss how purpose is one of those key value drivers, and the way to integrate it into a business and mak…

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Multiple Realities, Past Lives and Souls with Nina Presman 58:29

28d ago58:29

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Interview with Nina Presman, Healer and Entrepreneur. Note: This episode was recorded in 2024 and released 5/31/25 Nina Presman is the owner and founder of Energy Work Unlimited, Advanced Rapid Healing, and Anti Aging Center of Boca in Florida. Nina came to the United States from the Soviet Union in 1979. After her own struggles with emotional and …

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Why WFM Hiring is Failing Talented People 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Message the show! om both sides of the table — as someone who’s hired for WFM roles and as someone who’s had to fight for credibility without formal credentials. He and Irina debate whether certificates really prove capability, why vendors may be part of the problem, and how the obsession with system knowledge is holding back operational growth. Ex…

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Episode 462: Supporting laid-off employee and how to rebuild culture after layoffs 28:46

1M ago28:46

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: One of my employees is probably getting laid off, what do I do!?! I’m a tech lead / manager for a consultancy and a contract reduction means that one of the people I supervise is likely going to get laid off soon! We’ve found new roles for most of my people, but it’s likely that at least one…

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Episode 50: Outplacement Support 35:02

1M ago35:02

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HR Voices Podcast A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 26 May 2025 Episode 50: Outplacement Support Guest: June Hogan, Wildwood Coaching In this heartfelt and highly practical episode, host Mary Asante is joined by June Hogan, founder of Wildwood …

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From Bankrupt Twice to a Successful Manufacturing Business with Jeremy Barker 36:20

1M ago36:20

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In this episode, Doug speaks with Jeremy Barker about his journey through two bankruptcies to tremendous success with Murphy Door and Murphy Ladder Much of what our conversation revolved around was the difference between having access to resources and being resourceful. Many businesses stop trying to solve hard problems once they have resources, an…

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Episode 461: How to do side projects with a family and demanding job and my company promised me a raise, but didn't give it 32:40

1M ago32:40

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, long-time listener, listened to almost all episodes now and have been loving it since day 1!! I am a senior engineer at FAANG and work 45-50 hours a week and have a lot of cross-org responsibilities. I am lucky to have a beautiful wife and two wonderful young children. I guess, you can …

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Declutter your life with Lisa Rigoni 54:01

1M ago54:01

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Interview with Lisa Geraci Rigoni is the #1 Best Selling author of her book 17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg. She is owner, and CDO - Chief Declutter Officer - of The Organizing Mentors (TOM) and has been helping her clients Reclaim their space Mentally and Physically since 2008. TOM serves the NOVA/DC Metro area with various organizing ser…

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Human-Centered Leadership with Isabelle Fortin 20:59

2M ago20:59

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In this episode, Doug speaks with team leadership strategist Isabelle Fortin about human-centered leadership. They discuss the distinction between leadership and management, emphasizing the importance of treating employees as unique individuals. Isabelle highlights the need for leaders to support and empower their team members, rather than just man…

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Episode 460: Losing autonomy and I got skipped for a promotion even though I'm awesome 33:07

2M ago33:07

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I have managed a product for some months now. My previous manager split their team in to mini-teams of 2-3 people. They gave me a small team and plenty of autonomy to own the product and go crazy on it. I had the time of my life as the team lead. I learned a ton and was really developing man…

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Episode 49: Investigations and the PEACE Model 35:57

2M ago35:57

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A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support. Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd. DATE: 12 May 2025 Episode 49: Investigations and the PEACE Model Guest: Kate Marston, MaST People Support In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Kate Marston, founder of MaST People Support and f…

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Moving from Judgment to Awareness in Leadership with Yosi Kossowsky 25:19

2M ago25:19

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In this episode, Doug speaks with Yosi Kossowsky about about transitioning from judgment to awareness in leadership. They discuss how leaders can cultivate curiosity and self-awareness to manage challenges, reduce anxiety, and avoid binary thinking. Yoshi emphasizes practical strategies over theory, sharing insights from his engineering background.…

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Handling Budget Pushback: A Guide for WFM and CX Leaders 25:22

2M ago25:22

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Message the show! We don’t usually do reruns… but this one? It earned it. WFM Unfiltered is proud to bring back one of our most popular episodes — with a sharper look and better sound — because Adriana Olteanu dropped insight that’s just too good to get buried in the archives. Adriana leads forecasting and capacity planning at Groupon, and in this …

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Episode 459: Am I cutting edge and how to compliment someone who went from super jerk to super nice 22:44

2M ago22:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I work for a B2C fintech startup as a senior engineer. Our onboarding funnel has a lot of moving parts due to regulatory compliance and a litany of requirements from various parts of the business. As a startup, we also live and die by optimizing for and demonstrating growth, so we need to ga…

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Most Facilities Underestimate This Key Safety Risk #safetytraining #safety 10:58

2M ago10:58

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Does your facility use this tool that creates over-looked safety risks? Episode Summary: In this episode of Safe, Efficient, Profitable: A Worker Safety Podcast, Joe and Jen Allen put a spotlight om an overlooked source of workplace injuries: hose handling. While hoses are a staple tool across manufacturing, sanitation, and agricultural facilities,…

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Being a Wine Entrepreneur and Giving Back with Giles Thomas 26:59

2M ago26:59

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Interview with Giles Thomas. Thriving in start-up business ventures, Giles Thomas has demonstrated his commercial acumen and strategic management expertise in the 20+ years he has spent in management roles. Having worked within multi-functional roles across North America, Europe and Africa. In 2015, he founded Baobab Wines as an importer of South A…

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The Evolution of Leadership with Technology 18:27

2M ago18:27

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In this episode, Doug speaks with Mike Peterson, founder of Apex Consulting Partners and author of "Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption." They explore how leadership must evolve amidst rapid technological advancements, particularly digital disruption and AI. Mike emphasizes the importance of trust, transparent communication, and accountability…

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Are Product Managers The Enemy? | Rich O'Farrell 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

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Message the show! Is your product manager helping—or holding you hostage? This week on WFM Unfiltered, Irina brings on Rich O’Farrell, a seasoned contact centre insider turned Product Director, to finally answer the burning question: are product managers the enemy? From call centre agent to the head of WFM product strategy at Verint, Rich has seen …

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