Host Verhanika Willhelm answers your most confounding workplace queries. This week we're tackling questions about managers! Inside the episode: How to cover your @ss when going against corporate policy. SOS: My manager is bffs with my workplace bully! The importance of documentation. What is a good management training program? The Peter Principle H…

Host Verhanika Willhelm answers your most confounding workplace queries. This week we're tackling questions about balance- time, energy, & what to say. Inside the episode: Correctly someone who is wrong...professionally! Dealing with grief and "functional freeze" at work. Performance review blues. Have a workplace question? Send it here for a chanc…

Welcome to our new season- Ask V! Host Verhanika Willhelm answers your most confounding workplace queries. This week we're tackling questions about big feelings! Inside the episode: Dealing with "yellers" at work. Mixed emotions about quitting a job. Why send e-mail when the planet is dying? Existential dread at work. Love, Worth, Connection and Be…

Welcome to our new season- Ask V! Host Verhanika Willhelm answers your most confounding workplace queries. This week we're tackling questions about communication. Inside the episode: Expectations around "working while sick." "This meeting could have been an email." How to do a meeting audit. Passive aggressive communication woes. Have a workplace q…

Host Verhanika and producer Bethany got an email announcing the theme of the SHRM 2025 conference and we have....questions and some potentially spicy takes. How many times are we going to ask "How do we work with Gen Z?!" before moving on to more productive questions. Verhanika attended the 2024 conference earlier this year. She also works very wit…

In this week's BONUS episode: Verhanika sits down with her producer, Bethany, to discuss her recent trip to the SHRM Conference ( Society for Human Resource Management.) Tune in to hear Verhanika's hot takes, lingering questions, and lightbulb moments from the world's biggest gathering of HR professionals. Follow me on Instagram @verhanika and @bes…

How can we ensure that HR is a true resource for you and what you need? HR is an important part of an organization, so what do you need to know to utilize their capabilities and power to help you at work? Inside the Episode: How to have a good relationship with HR: Get clear on their role. What are the explicit functions of HR in your organization?…

Why don't people trust HR? This week we examine power dynamics, practices, and perceptions that corrode trust and "tear the middle." Inside the Episode: What don't people trust HR? HR is unaware of their personal biases. Confidential conversations don't remain confidential. HR often prioritizes the company's interests over employees' needs. Follow …

What should your human resource person or department be doing? Last episode we dove into the history of HR from the industrial revolution to Toby from The Office (Michael's nemesis!) History and jokes aside, there are 5 bare essential functions of HR and though that list might seem short, the details of each function can be enormous and complex! In…

Welcome to Season 4! Over the next few weeks, we'll be diving into the rich topic of Human Resources: what it is, how it should be functioning, the history, the pitfalls, stereotypes, successes, and more. Inside the Episode: The History of HR: Origins of HR: The concept of Human Resources (HR) can be traced back to the early 20th century. Industria…

We're wrapping up season 3 with a recap of everything we learned in the previous episodes and how to use structure to make sure we don't make the same mistakes again. Inside the episode: Recap Recognizing the metaphorical current and your current situation Assessing and triaging using: The 5 Whys Eisenhower Matrix Trusted colleagues, thought partne…

Ever been caught in a riptide? Swimming against a strong current can just wear you out and make the situation all the more dangerous. Today, we're talking about how to get yourself out of the metaphorical riptide that is taking you further and further from where you want to be AND how to get back on track. Inside the episode: Recognizing the metaph…

We're taking a deeper dive into polyvagal theory & co-regulation because understanding our nervous system can aid in managing moments of panic or stress. Inside the episode: Polyvagal theory, proposed by neuroscientist Stephen Porges, simplifies the nervous system's response to threats into three states: fight, flight, and freeze. Unlike the common…

Welcome to Season Three! Lately, I've been highlighting a variety of phrases that I hear very frequently from clients in orgs and businesses of all shapes and sizes. The following phrase was too big to talk about in a newsletter or a social media post so I'll be talking about it all season three: "How did I get here?" Inside the episode: the realiz…

In today's episode, I'm chatting with my producer Bethany about why every organization NEEDS a handbook, what should go in it, and how to get started!By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Change is inevitable, and within organizations, it can be daunting. In this episode, we delve into the full contact sport that is staging an organizational intervention. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs that come with initiating transformation within group.By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Content Warning: Some brief swearing while talking about my HOA. Sure a cleansing fire sounds like a good idea sometimes....but here's my tips for dealing with messy situations that don't involve arson.By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Today we're talking trauma and the biggest thing you can do to create NON- traumatizing workplaces.By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

This Monday we're discussing how to pick and choose what organizations to get involved with (hint: it has to do with values!) Value Webinar discussed in the episode here- https://willhelmconsulting.com/discoveryourvalueswebinar/By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Welcome to Season Two of How to Have the Best Day Ever at Work! What about volunteering and volunteer organizations? This season we'll be talking about how to pick organizations to volunteer your time with, what I think is the one thing all volunteer organizations need to function better that almost none of them have, how to know when to intervene …

Work reviews can be time-consuming, unhelpful, and stressful- but they don't have to be! Tune in to learn Verhanika's work review tips and tricks!By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Performance Improvement Plans (PIP for short) is the topic this week. What are PIPS and How do you create one?! Tune In. PIP PIP Hooray!By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Happy belated Valentine's Day! Treat yourself to some (now) 1/2 price heart-shaped peanut butter cups & tune in to hear Verhanika wax poetic about workplace romance! Also introducing our new office assistant- Flexo the beautiful & wise tuxedo cat! She also has a lot of thoughts about heavy petting in office settings.…

Buckle up for Strategic Planning 2 Electric Boogaloo! Exciting announcement - Verhanika is starting a group strategic planning virtual cohort this March! For information, including how to sign up, go here- https://willhelmconsulting.com/gspBy Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

We're back with an all new episode! Friends don't let friends create & try to implement bad strategic plans. Your friend & host Verhanika will lead you through the ins & outs of Strategic Planning.By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

New Episodes start new week! January is a traditionally a month where there is a lot of talk surrounding goals. Here's a replay of what goals are, and how to make them! Original show notes below. Under the heading of structure, you'll find Goals, Roles, Processes, and Resources. Today we're tackling goals! Are your goals making work harder? How do …

Happy New Year! We'll be back with new content in two weeks! Until then, here is a replay of one of the most important things I talk about: Structure! Original Show notes below. I have a secret weapon to help folks have their best days at work and it's structure! Vocab Recap & Show Notes Waterline Model Task - Jobs that need to get done. when task …

As we stand on the precipice of a new year- reviews, reflections, and resolutions are on everyone's mind. Tune in to hear about what tools you can utilize to look back AND keep moving forward! Mentioned in this episode: My Values Webinar https://willhelmconsulting.com/discoveryourvalueswebinarBy Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Today we have a quick announcement about upcoming episodes! Til then, chief feline officer Ollie and I wish you peace, rest, and hot chocolate!By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

We conclude our mini dive into Structure (Goals, Roles, Processes, & Resources!) What are your resources? As an employee, how do you get the resources you need? As a leader, do your employees have what they need to do their job?By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Today we're talking about PROCESS! What is yours? Is it still relevant? How does process support goals and roles?By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Today I'm discussing roles, how "accountability is love", and ways to write anti-oppressive job descriptions!By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Mentioned in the episode Discover your Values Webinar https://willhelmconsulting.com/discoveryourvalueswebinar Hummingbird Cake Recipe https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/hummingbird-cake-recipeBy Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

Under the heading of structure, you'll find Goals, Roles, Processes, and Resources. Today we're tackling goals! Are your goals making work harder? How do achieve your goals both personal and company-wide?By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting

I have a secret weapon to help folks have their best days at work and it's structure! Vocab Recap & Show Notes Waterline Model Task - Jobs that need to get done. when task is interrupted, we dip below the waterline of maintenance Maintenance- Things we do to support the task. Structure Group Interpersonal Intrapersonal Where do we first look to sol…

What is Organizational Development (OD) ? What will we be even talking about and learning on this podcast!?By Verhanika Willhelm of Willhelm Consulting