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Workfluencer

Rhona Pierce: Talent Attraction & Content Strategist & Purple Acorn

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Redefining how we talk about work. Hosted by Rhona Pierce, Workfluencer spotlights professionals using content to grow careers, build personal brands, and shape industries. From employee creators reshaping corporate culture to entrepreneurs turning side-hustles into businesses, we explore the real stories and strategies behind blending work, creativity, and influence in today’s world.
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Career & Life Journeys: Hosted by Adam Posner, he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from the world of Entrepreneurship, Talent Acquisition, Personal Growth, and other world-class amazing humans to decode their success via their insights into their own career journeys and personal growth. The goal of #thePOZcast is to showcase amazing humans who share their stories to inspire you to harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. Adam Posner is the ...
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Is it really possible to grow 440,000+ LinkedIn followers without quitting your day job? Bonnie Dilber says yes—and she’s living proof. In this episode, the recruiting manager at Zapier and LinkedIn powerhouse breaks down the strategies she used to build massive influence while leading a recruiting team, managing brand partnerships worth $25K+ per …
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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…
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What happens when a trained playwright enters the corporate world? Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations and former VP of DEI and Talent Acquisition, reveals how theatrical storytelling techniques can revolutionize workplace content, build authentic community, and challenge power dynamics from within the system. In this episode, Tara shar…
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What happens when you want to build your personal brand, but your company isn’t on board? This week on the Workfluencer Podcast, Tiffany Tate flips the mic and interviews our host, Rhona Pierce, about what it really takes to grow your influence as a working professional. They dive into how to build a personal brand, protect your career, and create …
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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…
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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…
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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…
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Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates turned their decades of interviewing expertise into a profitable content business—landing 30+ brand deals worth six figures in under two years. Here's exactly how they did it, plus the tactical steps you can take this week to land your first partnership. In this episode, Rhona, Victoria & Lorna will discuss: How to…
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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…
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When HR executive Jessica Winder decided to share her sobriety journey on LinkedIn, her family warned it would destroy her career. Instead, it became her most powerful content and helped hundreds of professionals struggling in silence. In this episode of Workfluencer, Jessica reveals how she built authentic influence while navigating executive role…
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#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.co…
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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, Rhona Pierce interviews Madeline Lourano, founder of Aptitude Research, about the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring. They discuss the challenges companies face in validating candidate skills, the role of AI in improving hiring processes, and the future of recruitment strategies. The conversation high…
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Summary In this engaging podcast episode, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Matt Alder, a seasoned expert in recruiting and futurism. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly the impact of AI and neurodiversity in the workplace. Matt shares his insights on the future of work, the importance of adapting to change, and the need fo…
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Ever wondered what it really takes to create those polished conferencerecaps you see flooding LinkedIn? Rachel Bourne and Lydia Wu teamed up to create daily conference recaps atUnleash America - and what they discovered about event content creation will change how you think about conference coverage. From managing exhaustion while filming to dealin…
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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with George Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Lighthouse Research, discussing the importance of purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and the evolving workplace culture. George shares his journey of discovering his leadership principles rooted in love, grace, and trust, and…
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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the importance of employer branding, and how technology is reshaping recruitment processes. Blair shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing…
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Summary In this engaging conversation, Nick Lavery shares his experiences as a military service member, discussing the importance of gratitude, the realities of life outside the U.S., and the human connections formed in combat zones. He emphasizes the significance of trust within teams, the challenges of media representations of military life, and …
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Summary: In this engaging podcast episode, Rhona Pierce hosts Mervyn Dinnen, an expert in HR and generational dynamics in the workplace. They explore the evolving relationships between different generations, particularly focusing on Gen Z and their integration into the workforce. Mervyn shares insights on the friction that often arises between youn…
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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rona Pierce engages with Jackye Clayton, a TA leader and founder of People Puzzles, discussing the complexities of trust in HR, the challenges of implementing HR tech, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. They explore the benefits of peer-to-peer mentoring in career transitions and the contradict…
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What happens when your newsletter becomes the unofficial therapy session for HR professionals everywhere? In this episode, Rhona sits down with Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and the creator of I Hate It Here, one of the most read and reshared newsletters in the People space. Known for her honest tone and spicy memes, Hebba has bui…
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Summary In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Toshiba Americas, discussing the evolving role of HR in organizations. They explore the importance of authentic vulnerability in leadership, the shift of HR towards being business advisors, and the critical role of data in influenc…
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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, Adam Posner interviews Tara Turk Haynes, a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tara shares her journey from a first-generation college graduate to a solopreneur, discussing the lessons learned from her parents about work ethic and money management. The conversation delves into the changing nature of j…
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Summary In this episode, Simon Taylor, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP, shares insights on building high-performing teams through the lens of his experiences in competitive rowing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, a strong mindset, and the balance between performance and human connection. Simo…
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Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the evolving role of HR in mid-sized companies, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the impact of effective leadership. John Federman, CEO of Higher Road, shares insights on connecting buyers and sellers, the significance of team accountability, and the transformative power o…
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When candidates ghost your hiring process before the first interview, it’s easy to blame the job market. But what if the real problem is trust? In this episode of Workfluencer, we’re joined by Meghan Cantrell, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at OxBlue, who shares how she tackled candidate ghosting head-on by turning hiring managers into video …
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Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue …
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey 03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy 08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing 11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand 15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Busine…
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Summary In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally…
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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rona Pierce speaks with Matt Lavery, Director of Global Sourcing, Recruiting, and Onboarding at UPS. They discuss Matt's journey from a seasonal handler to a leadership role, the impact of AI and automation on hiring processes, and the importance of internal mobility and career progression within UPS. M…
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Mike Peditto didn’t plan to go full-time as a content creator—at least not yet. But after building a massive audience with his no-BS job search videos, the timing came sooner than expected. Now with over 100 million views and a growing community across TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram, Mike creates content that job seekers love—and some internet tro…
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Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Unleash 2025 00:58 Exploring the Intersection of People and Technology 03:02 Insights on Frontline Workers 05:52 Building Trust with Frontline Workers 10:01 The Role of AI in Recruitment 14:00 C-Suite Perspectives on AI and Talent 18:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways…
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If AI can help you move faster… can it also make you sound just like everyone else? In this episode—recorded live at Transform—Rhona sits down with Trent Cotton, HR executive, content creator, and certified AI nerd (his words, not ours), to talk about the real risks of letting AI take over your voice. They get into what authenticity really means in…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Steve White's Background 01:46 Transition from Sports Agent to Talent Acquisition 08:40 The Emotional Journey of Leaving Sports Management 16:37 Transferable Skills from Sports to Talent Acquisition 19:50 Transformative Leadership in Talent Acquisition 21:12 Defining and Cultivating Organization…
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If HR wants to shape the future of work, it has to be part of the conversation. At Transform 2025, I sat down with John Baldino—HR exec, speaker, and co-host of But First, Coffee—to talk about why content isn’t just for marketers anymore. We got into what it really means to stay visible without being performative, and how creating content can help …
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lovesack and Sean Nelson 02:35 The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship 04:49 The Lovesack Journey Begins 08:44 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 13:30 Navigating Bankruptcy and Resilience 17:32 Miracle Moments in Business 20:47 The Importance of Funding and Growth 23:07 Learning Mandarin and Cultural Insights 24:36 Buildin…
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You’ve seen their posts. You’ve shared their videos. But what’s the real story behind their influence? This is Workfluencer, a podcast about professionals who use content to challenge norms, create opportunity, and build real momentum — without needing to go “all in” as influencers. In this trailer episode, host Rhona Barnett-Pierce introduces the …
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Work isn’t just what you do anymore—it’s how you show up. In this solo launch episode, host Rhona Pierce introduces Workfluencer—a podcast about professionals using content to build careers, spark conversations, and challenge how we talk about work. This isn’t just another podcast. It’s a redefinition of visibility, influence, and impact in today’s…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Darren Marble and Issuance 03:02 Darren's Early Entrepreneurial Journey 05:58 The Importance of Rejection in Sales 08:53 Building Resilience as a Founder 11:47 Lessons from a Cold Rejection 14:57 The Role of the Founder in Capital Raising 18:06 The Glamour vs. Reality of Being a Founder 21:01 Sobriety as a Competitive…
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LIVE from Transform 2025!Video:We are proud to share Adam Posner's panel, Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: Elevating the Candidate ExperienceFeaturing: Ariana Moon, VP, Talent Planning & Acquisition, Greenhouse SoftwareCori Faro, VP, Talent Acquisition, OktaPanel Description:In today’s competitive talent market, a strong candidate experience is …
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LIVE from Transform 2025!Kyle Forrest is the Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting, responsible for identifying emerging trends and developing research-backed insights that shape the evolving HR landscape. He advises organizations on the human-related aspects of major business events, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business…
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LIVE from Transform 2025!John Baldino is the President @ Humareso | Human Resources Strategy, Talent Management, HR Tech and more! He is on a mission is to equip people and empower organizations. We build it all through comprehensive consulting and HR solutions. Our team's dedication to organizational design, talent management, and employee engagem…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future of Work 01:26 The Impact of Family Background on Career 03:05 Career Journey and Work-Life Integration 05:48 The Shift in Workplace Culture Post-Pandemic 10:56 The Importance of Intentional Office Presence 14:39 Future of Work Grand Challenge and Reskilling 19:15 AI's Role in the Future of Work 21:26 Empowe…
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LIVE from Transform 2025!Adria Ferrier is the founder of Elayne, an AI copilot for financial and estate management. Elayne's mission is to modernize estate planning and affairs settlements, making it more accessible, efficient, and integrated into daily life. She launched Elayne after experiencing firsthand the disjointed, frustrating challenges fa…
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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Steve Hunt is focused on helping companies design and deploy technology-enabled processes to improve workforce adaptability, experience, and productivity. I believe that meaningful and fulfilling work is critical to human happiness. Creating high-quality work environments positively influences the lives of empl…
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LIVE from Transform 2025!AJ Thomas is Founder and CEO of The Troublemaker Lab, an experience lab for legendary founders and their teams, and Founder and General Partner at Good Trouble Ventures, a VC fund investing in the Future of Entertainment & Creativity and its Digital Transformation. With a non-traditional background spanning startups, ventur…
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00:00 Introduction to Branding and Business Development 02:50 The Influence of Family on Entrepreneurial Spirit 06:08 Early Experiences in Business and Marketing 09:02 Understanding E-commerce and Market Trends 12:12 The Essence of Branding and Customer Connection 15:01 Navigating Business Transformation Challenges 18:00 Consulting Dynamics and Cli…
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LIVE from Transform 2025 Las Vegas!Cori Faro is the VP of Talent Acquisition at Okta, where she leads a global team with over 17 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Under her leadership, Okta has strengthened its commitment to comprehensive hiring practices and innovative talent strategies. Cori is dedicated to enhancing the candidate e…
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Is your team ready for HR tech? Recruitment technology has never evolved faster—but without a clear strategy, even the best tools can slow you down. In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Skinner, CHRO at Teamtailor, live from Transform 2025. We dig into one of the biggest blind spots in talent acquisition today: adopting HR tech without first asking …
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Laurie Ruittimann: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025Laurie Ruettimann is a former HR leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. In 2009, CNN recognized her as one of America’s top career advisors and Forbes named her blog as one of the Top 100 blogs for women. Those two events propelled her into the spotlight of fixing the world…
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