SHRM: All Things Work

Recent Episodes

1. Promoted but Unprepared: How AI Coaching Is Helping New Leaders

   Sep 16, 2026

   Alex Marcus and Jamie Albers, co-CEOs and co-founders of Mento, discuss why newly promoted leaders often feel unprepared despite training and coaching, and how AI-enhanced coaching is closing that gap. They explain their 80/20 coaching philosophy (80% coaching inquiry, 20% mentorship from experienced operators), share how AI strengthens rather than replaces human connection, and address critical considerations around confidentiality, bias, and ethical implementation in leadership development.

2. Recalibrate, Don't Retreat: The New Rules of Inclusion and Diversity at Work

   Sep 2, 2026

   Carolynn Johnson, president of SHRM's Center for Inclusion and Diversity and acting CEO of SHRM Linkage, discusses how organizations must treat inclusion and diversity as a core business process with measurable outcomes rather than relying on good intentions. She clarifies the real enforcement signals from four federal agencies, explains why the laws themselves haven't changed, and introduces SHRM's compliance tools—Fetishure (an AI-powered compliance checker) and the I&D Workplace Inclusion Lexicon (338 compliance-vetted terms)—to help HR leaders navigate the shifting landscape with confidence.

3. Fixer Fatigue: Why Solving Everything Yourself Is Wearing You Out

   Aug 19, 2026

   Julie Armstrong, founder of 3H Leadership Consulting, and Leah Marone, a mental wellness expert and psychotherapist, explore 'fixer fatigue'—the exhausting cycle where managers become the go-to problem solver for everyone. They discuss why middle managers, often the least developed leaders in organizations, fall into this trap, the hidden costs of constant rescue mode (resentment, reactivity, burnout), and how to shift from solving to supporting. The episode emphasizes the critical mindset change: 'Support, Don't Solve,' and provides practical strategies for setting boundaries, building trust through character and competency, and developing coaching skills to multiply impact through teams rather than burning out trying to fix everything yourself.

4. How to Keep Climbing the Career Ladder in the Age of AI

   Aug 5, 2026

   A live panel discussion at SHRM 2026 featuring three HR and leadership experts examining how AI is reshaping career trajectories, promotional pathways, and workplace mentorship. The panelists explore psychological safety as a driver of AI adoption, identify warning signs of career path compression in organizations, and address the erosion of mentorship cultures. They provide practical frameworks for managers to build genuine mentorship, have honest conversations about growth when promotions are uncertain, and make the business case for employee well-being to executive leadership.

5. Your Brain on Feedback: The Science of Belonging at Work

   Jul 21, 2026

   Recorded live at SHRM 26 in Orlando, this episode explores the neuroscience of feedback and belonging at work. Hosts Anne (SHRM podcast) speak with Beth Searle, President and CEO of the National Organization on Disability, and Ama Ajapang (That Inclusion Lady), Principal Training Strategist and CEO of Inclusion Enterprises, about why feedback triggers defensive responses in the brain, how to communicate more effectively with neurodiverse employees, and practical frameworks leaders can use to build trust and psychological safety.

6. Quick Hits in AI News: China's AI Strategy, Reskilling & Job Losses

   Jul 17, 2026

7. The Key to Unlocking Team Performance & Retention | SHRM PMQ+

   Jul 13, 2026

8. Defining Leadership: An Intergenerational Panel of HR Leaders | People + Strategy

   Jul 10, 2026

9. AI has a People Problem — Not a Technology Problem

   Jul 10, 2026

10. Stop Asking, "How's It Going?" — Coaching That Actually Moves the Needle | All Things Work

    Jul 9, 2026