The Talent Revolution: Tales from the Trenches https://wrkdefined.com/ en-us All rights reserved by WRKdefined Real stories, hard earned lessons, practical, plug and play tips, and conversations with guests who have lived it. The Talent Revolution: Tales from the Trenches is built for HR, Talent, and any professional who wants results, not theory. Tune in and join the revolution. For more information: Email: talentrevolutionpodcast@gmail.com https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/22291936-3281-11f1-bcdf-1f28138a3f1c/image/519bbd99310dfc7b8a24086128ede8da.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Talent Revolution: Tales from the Trenches https://wrkdefined.com/ no episodic Powered by the WRKdefined Podcast Network WRKdefined Podcast Network Real stories, hard earned lessons, practical, plug and play tips, and conversations with guests who have lived it. The Talent Revolution: Tales from the Trenches is built for HR, Talent, and any professional who wants results, not theory. Tune in and join the revolution. For more information: Email: talentrevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Real stories, hard earned lessons, practical, plug and play tips, and conversations with guests who have lived it. The Talent Revolution: Tales from the Trenches is built for HR, Talent, and any professional who wants results, not theory. Tune in and join the revolution.


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]]> WRKdefined WRKdefined@gmail.com Confidence: Where Are you | EP20 In this episode, we unpack: Why confidence comes and goes (and what’s actually behind it) How high performers manage self-doubt in real time Practical ways to steady yourself when things feel uncertain If you’ve ever questioned yourself mid-flight, this one’s for you.#thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 20 WRKdefined Podcast Network In this episode, we unpack: Why confidence comes and goes (and what’s actually behind it) How high performers manage self-doubt in real time Practical ways to steady yourself when things feel uncertain If you’ve ever questioned yourself mid-flight, this one’s for you.#thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow In this episode, we unpack:

  • Why confidence comes and goes (and what’s actually behind it)
  • How high performers manage self-doubt in real time
  • Practical ways to steady yourself when things feel uncertain

If you’ve ever questioned yourself mid-flight, this one’s for you.#thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow

]]> 2366 no The LinkedIn Algorithm Playbook with Lisa Bliss | EP19 We are diving in with special guest Lia Bliss on LinkedIn's new algorithm and how to maximize your efforts. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 19 WRKdefined Podcast Network We are diving in with special guest Lia Bliss on LinkedIn's new algorithm and how to maximize your efforts. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow We are diving in with special guest Lia Bliss on LinkedIn's new algorithm and how to maximize your efforts.

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]]> 2939 no All Aboard: Charting a New Journey for Onboarding New Hires | EP18 Come join us for a conversation about onboarding your new hires from offer acceptance through the first year. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 18 WRKdefined Podcast Network Come join us for a conversation about onboarding your new hires from offer acceptance through the first year. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow Come join us for a conversation about onboarding your new hires from offer acceptance through the first year.


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]]> 2156 no HR Change Agents: Leading Transformation with Ciera Parks | EP17 In this episode, we dig into the real role HR plays in organizational transformation, not as a support function brought in at the end, but as a strategic driver from day one. Whether you’re navigating restructuring, M&A, digital transformation, leadership changes, or cultural shifts, this conversation is for you.We’re joined by Ciera Parks, a seasoned HR leader who’s been in the trenches leading change in complex organizations#thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 17 WRKdefined Podcast Network In this episode, we dig into the real role HR plays in organizational transformation, not as a support function brought in at the end, but as a strategic driver from day one. Whether you’re navigating restructuring, M&A, digital transformation, leadership changes, or cultural shifts, this conversation is for you.We’re joined by Ciera Parks, a seasoned HR leader who’s been in the trenches leading change in complex organizations#thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow In this episode, we dig into the real role HR plays in organizational transformation, not as a support function brought in at the end, but as a strategic driver from day one. Whether you’re navigating restructuring, M&A, digital transformation, leadership changes, or cultural shifts, this conversation is for you.We’re joined by Ciera Parks, a seasoned HR leader who’s been in the trenches leading change in complex organizations#thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #podcast #listen #human #talentacquisition #workplace #culture #workculture #HR #officelife #careeradvice #leadership #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #humanresources #talentacquisition #listennow

]]> 2634 no Own Your Values or Own the Turnover with Wendy Sellers | EP16 A deep dive into culture within Job Descriptions and interviewing with special guest The HR Lady, Wendy Sellers. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 16 WRKdefined Podcast Network A deep dive into culture within Job Descriptions and interviewing with special guest The HR Lady, Wendy Sellers. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition A deep dive into culture within Job Descriptions and interviewing with special guest The HR Lady, Wendy Sellers.

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]]> 2401 no The ATS Ate My Resume Again with Mark Lane | EP15 Learn all about ATS, Candidate, Hiring Manager and Recruiter ghosting with special guest Mark Lane.#thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 15 WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn all about ATS, Candidate, Hiring Manager and Recruiter ghosting with special guest Mark Lane.#thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Learn all about ATS, Candidate, Hiring Manager and Recruiter ghosting with special guest Mark Lane.#thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition

]]> 3184 no Globetrotting for Technical Talent with Florian Mayer | EP 14 A global hiring perspective from Engineering Leader Florian Meyer. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 14 WRKdefined Podcast Network A global hiring perspective from Engineering Leader Florian Meyer. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition A global hiring perspective from Engineering Leader Florian Meyer.

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]]> 2811 no Mic Drop Moments: Reflection & a Look Behind the Curtain | EP13 Half way through season 1 gain a behind the curtain preview and mic drop moments from Jill and Joe while being interviewed by Lauren. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 13 WRKdefined Podcast Network Half way through season 1 gain a behind the curtain preview and mic drop moments from Jill and Joe while being interviewed by Lauren. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Half way through season 1 gain a behind the curtain preview and mic drop moments from Jill and Joe while being interviewed by Lauren.

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]]> 1826 no Find the Career You Love with Becky Bortak | EP12 The journey of finding your career with special guest Becky Bortak. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:48:00 -0000 full 1 12 WRKdefined Podcast Network The journey of finding your career with special guest Becky Bortak. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition The journey of finding your career with special guest Becky Bortak.

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]]> 2504 no Ctrl+Alt+Automate: A Dive into AI and Automation with Jeff Arnold | EP 11 How does AI and Automation fit into your profession. Jeff Arnold is our special guest who shares his experience and expertise. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full WRKdefined Podcast Network How does AI and Automation fit into your profession. Jeff Arnold is our special guest who shares his experience and expertise. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition How does AI and Automation fit into your profession. Jeff Arnold is our special guest who shares his experience and expertise.

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]]> 2963 no Red Zone Onboarding: Converting New Hires into High Impact Players with Nate McCray | EP10 How to assimilate new hires and shorten the time for their impact into the organization. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 10 WRKdefined Podcast Network How to assimilate new hires and shorten the time for their impact into the organization. #thetalentrevolution #talesfromthetrenches #hrpodcast #tapodcast #peopleandculture #listennow #humanresources #talentacquisition How to assimilate new hires and shorten the time for their impact into the organization.


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]]> 2847 no Let's Glow Up the Job Description | EP09 Tune in and learn what should be on an effective job description and what's missing. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 WRKdefined Podcast Network Tune in and learn what should be on an effective job description and what's missing. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tune in and learn what should be on an effective job description and what's missing.

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]]> 2097 no Coaching in Times of Chaos with Ritu Barkotoky | EP08 How to remain calm and support your leaders in any situations with our special guest Ritu Barkotoky. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 WRKdefined Podcast Network How to remain calm and support your leaders in any situations with our special guest Ritu Barkotoky. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition How to remain calm and support your leaders in any situations with our special guest Ritu Barkotoky.


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]]> 2324 no Welcome Back to the Watercooler | EP07 A conversation with your hosts on random topics at the Watercooler. Topics include interview attire, return to the office, etc... #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 7 WRKdefined Podcast Network A conversation with your hosts on random topics at the Watercooler. Topics include interview attire, return to the office, etc... #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition A conversation with your hosts on random topics at the Watercooler. Topics include interview attire, return to the office, etc...

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]]> 1786 no Finding the Sweet Spot in your TA Process with Mara McElroy | EP06 What Talent Acquisition's processes ideally look like with special guest Mara MacElroy. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 WRKdefined Podcast Network What Talent Acquisition's processes ideally look like with special guest Mara MacElroy. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition What Talent Acquisition's processes ideally look like with special guest Mara MacElroy.


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]]> 3033 no Networking: Make it a Superpower | EP05 The importance of professional networking. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 WRKdefined Podcast Network The importance of professional networking. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition The importance of professional networking.


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]]> 2357 no Battle Tested: HRBP's on the Front Lines with Briana Hebner | EP 04 Discussion on the HRBP role and the importance with special guest Briana Hebner. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:15:00 -0000 full 1 4 WRKdefined Podcast Network Discussion on the HRBP role and the importance with special guest Briana Hebner. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Discussion on the HRBP role and the importance with special guest Briana Hebner.


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]]> 3041 no She Said Yes: Job Offers | EP03 Enjoy episode 03 all about job offers. Spoiler she said YES!!! #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 WRKdefined Podcast Network Enjoy episode 03 all about job offers. Spoiler she said YES!!! #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Enjoy episode 03 all about job offers. Spoiler she said YES!!!

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]]> 2699 no The Interview Equation: Strategy, Structure & the Human Factor | EP02 This episode is all about interviewing. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:30:00 -0000 full 1 2 WRKdefined Podcast Network This episode is all about interviewing. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition This episode is all about interviewing.

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]]> 2716 no Podcast Summary Here is a brief overview of our Podcast and what to expect. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:41:33 -0000 full 1 WRKdefined Podcast Network Here is a brief overview of our Podcast and what to expect. Here is a brief overview of our Podcast and what to expect.

]]> 72 no Heard, Seen, Hired: The Journey Begins all about the Candidate Experience | EP01 Episode 01 - In this episode we cover the candidate experience journey. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:06:00 -0000 full 1 1 WRKdefined Podcast Network Episode 01 - In this episode we cover the candidate experience journey. #thetalentrevolution#talesfromthetrenches#hrpodcast#tapodcast#peopleandculture#listennow#humanresources#talentacquisition Episode 01 - In this episode we cover the candidate experience journey.


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