HR has spent years talking about earning a seat at the table. But what happens once we get there? In Episode 91 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis talks with leadership coach and former HR executive Christina Simanella about why strategic influence requires more than HR expertise. They explore courage before confidence, business acumen, executive presence, relationships, mentorship and why HR professionals need to stop waiting for an invitation to contribute.

Every generation inherits systems it didn't create. The real question is what we do with them once they're ours. In Episode 90 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis talks with college student Addey Morrison about Gen Z, higher education, work, AI, success, misinformation, resilience and responsibility. Rather than debating which generation has it right, they explore a harder question: if we believe a system no longer works, what are we willing to help build in its place?

What if AI isn't making employee engagement less important—but exposing how poorly we've understood it all along? In Episode 89 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis talks with Dr. Rosalind "Roz" Cohen about why discretionary effort is no longer enough to define engagement, the critical difference between connection and belonging, and the "I think, I feel, I belong" framework leaders can use to build workplaces where people genuinely want to contribute.

The biggest communication problem at work may not be what leaders are saying. It may be whether employees trust the people saying it. In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda talks with Heather Redfearn about the gap between leadership communication and employee experience, why context matters during uncertainty, and how transparency, feedback, frontline managers, and honest conversations create the trust organizations need to navigate change.

The biggest risk with AI may not be the technology. It may be implementing it faster than people can understand, trust, and adapt to it. In Episode 87 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda talks with Ben Tasker about people-first AI, change management, reskilling, skills-based work, and why successful workforce transformation requires more than new technology. The future of work is being designed right now. The question is whether we're remembering to design people into it.

What happens when leaders deliver results but leave people depleted, fearful, or disengaged in the process? In Episode 86 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis talks with international leadership strategist Fay Niewiadomski about Business EQ, burnout, self-awareness, resilience, workplace culture, and why leadership must combine competence, courage, and compassion. Their conversation challenges us to rethink what good leadership really looks like—and who we become when titles and status disappear.

What if confidence isn’t the real problem? In Episode 85 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis talks with executive coach and author Kisha Wynter about why high-performing women can still feel overlooked, underestimated, or stuck. Together, they unpack the difference between confidence and power, the invisible org chart, common “power leaks,” and how women can build influence without becoming someone they’re not.

We're redesigning work at extraordinary speed—but who are we actually designing it for? In Episode 84 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis talks with HR Interrupted founder Stacey Lewis about AI, layoffs, reskilling, flexibility, leadership, and the growing tension between employers and employees. Their challenge to leaders: don't use technology simply to make work more efficient. Use this moment to intentionally create work that is better for organizations and the people inside them.

What if the problem with workplace fairness isn't a lack of good intentions—but our obsession with intentions in the first place? In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda talks with Fixing Fairness author Lily Zheng about why traditional DEI efforts often fail to create measurable change, what the backlash can teach us, and how organizations can move from performative action to systems that actually produce fairer outcomes for everyone.

You know you need to set the boundary. You know you should stop saying yes when you mean no. So why is changing the pattern so hard? In Episode 82 of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda talks with therapist and coach Katherine Flechaus about the hidden “safeguards” behind people-pleasing, overcommitting, and being the reliable one—and why understanding what you're trying to protect may be the key to finally creating lasting change.

What if the strongest thing you could say is... nothing more? In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda explores why so many women over-explain after setting a boundary, how the habit quietly undermines confidence, and why clear communication doesn't require endless justification. Learn how to stop managing other people's reactions and start trusting your own decisions.

What if the discomfort you're feeling isn't a sign that you're failing—but a sign that you're growing? In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda explores why personal growth often feels harder before it feels freeing, how other people's reactions can challenge your progress, and why lasting change begins with identity, not just behavior. If you're learning to set boundaries, embrace discomfort, and become the person you're meant to be, this conversation is for you.

What if saying no isn't selfish—but one of the most important leadership skills you'll ever develop? In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda explores why so many women struggle to set boundaries, the hidden cost of always being the reliable one, and how every yes comes with a tradeoff. Discover practical strategies to protect your time, reclaim your energy, and focus on the work—and life—that truly matters.

Being reliable is a strength but it can also become a barrier to growth. In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of non-promotable work, why women often carry more of it, and how to shift from being indispensable to becoming truly influential. Discover practical strategies to protect your time, increase your visibility, and focus on the work that moves you forward.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.

Not breast cancer.
Not something rare.
Not something that only happens later in life.

Cardiovascular disease accounts for 1 in 3 deaths in women — and nearly 90% of women have at least one risk factor.

Yet most women still don’t see themselves at risk.

In Episode 68 of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Dr. Eman A. Hamad, Director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Program and Director of the Cardio-Oncology Program at Temple Health – Temple University Health System, for an eye-opening conversation about what every woman needs to know about her heart.

This episode is part of Women’s Heart Health Month — and it’s one every woman should hear.