
218. Leading a Purposeful Life: Big Impact without Burnout feat. Bianca Best
03/11/25 • 38 min
In this episode of Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources, host Traci Chernoff chats with internationally acclaimed speaker and author Bianca Best about her latest book, Big Impact Without Burnout. Bianca opens up about her own struggles with burnout and shares how redefining purpose, aligning values, and shifting your mindset can create lasting fulfillment in both work and life.
Traci and Bianca work together to provide doable tactics for succeeding without compromising your health. The power of energy management, the particular difficulties faced by women in the workplace, and the generational transition spearheaded by Gen Z in redefining work-life balance are all covered. Regaining control, encouraging self-empowerment, and establishing a more wholesome and satisfying workplace are the main topics of discussion.
Connect with Bianca Best here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabest/
Chapters
00:00: Introduction to Bianca Best and Her Journey
05:57: Navigating Burnout: Bianca's Personal Experience
12:09: Emotional Well-being and Values Alignment
19:58: Navigating Values Misalignment in Careers
26:04: Gender Dynamics and Burnout
34:01: Empowerment and Self-Management in the Workplace
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Connect with Traci here:
Visit our website: HRTraci.com
Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.
In this episode of Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources, host Traci Chernoff chats with internationally acclaimed speaker and author Bianca Best about her latest book, Big Impact Without Burnout. Bianca opens up about her own struggles with burnout and shares how redefining purpose, aligning values, and shifting your mindset can create lasting fulfillment in both work and life.
Traci and Bianca work together to provide doable tactics for succeeding without compromising your health. The power of energy management, the particular difficulties faced by women in the workplace, and the generational transition spearheaded by Gen Z in redefining work-life balance are all covered. Regaining control, encouraging self-empowerment, and establishing a more wholesome and satisfying workplace are the main topics of discussion.
Connect with Bianca Best here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabest/
Chapters
00:00: Introduction to Bianca Best and Her Journey
05:57: Navigating Burnout: Bianca's Personal Experience
12:09: Emotional Well-being and Values Alignment
19:58: Navigating Values Misalignment in Careers
26:04: Gender Dynamics and Burnout
34:01: Empowerment and Self-Management in the Workplace
We hope you enjoyed this insightful discussion Big Impact Without Burnout! If you found our discussion insightful, we'd like you to take a moment to rate our podcast.
Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about these topics. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears!
Connect with Traci here:
Visit our website: HRTraci.com
Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.
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217. The Joychiever Journey: From Burnout to Balance feat. Tracy Lalonde
In this episode, Traci Chernoff and Tracy Lalonde have a candid and insightful conversation about the delicate dance of trust—both at work and in life. They break down how vulnerability, empathy, and honest communication lay the foundation for strong relationships. Tracy opens up about her own battle with burnout and how it inspired her mission to help others find joy and balance. They also tackle the unique challenges of trust in remote work, how company changes can shake employee morale, and, most importantly, how to rebuild trust when it’s been broken. Plus, they share practical tips for identifying your personal "trust musts" to create healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Relationships and Trust
02:10 The Joy Achiever Journey: Overcoming Burnout
03:37 Building Trust: The Key to Effective Relationships
08:57 The Impact of Remote Work on Trust
12:45 Navigating Trust in Organizational Changes
20:00 Rebuilding Trust: A Two-Way Street
26:30 Identifying Your Trust Musts
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Connect with Tracy Lalonde here: https://www.joychiever.com/resources
Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci
Visit our website: HRTraci.com
Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.
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219. Policy Pulse: Economic Uncertainty and Shifts in Corporate Culture feat. Bryan Driscoll
In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci Chernoff and Bryan Driscoll introduce the Policy Pulse segment, focusing on current policies impacting businesses in the US. They discuss economic uncertainty, fears of recession, shifts in corporate culture, labor relations, and the implications of legal changes on businesses. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being proactive in navigating these challenges and the evolving dynamics of remote work and employee empowerment.
Connect with Bryan here:
Website: https://bryanjdriscoll.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanjohndriscoll/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Policy Pulse Segment
02:45 Economic Uncertainty and Recession Fears
14:12 Shifts in Corporate Culture and Labor Relations
26:01 Legal Considerations and Future Outlook
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Connect with Traci here:
https://linktr.ee/HRTraci
Visit our website: HRTraci.com
Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.
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