Thank you to all guests, attendees, sponsors, and other supporters for making this a Harmony Insights Lunch Dates season to remember.

Become the sole sponsor of a Lunch Date listed below to gain valuable exposure via this page and the linked video recording. Message me for details!

Erich Kurschat
owner, Harmony Insights LLC
founder, HRHotSeat

It was a wonderful last session yesterday! Thanks very much for creating such a genuine, thoughtful, and caring community. I have never taken these sessions for granted – they truly got me through the early months of the pandemic. I’ve made many new friends and always felt seen and supported.

Jessica

June 29, 2021
Confessions of an HR Pro: Stories of Defeat & Triumph
featuring Julie Turney of HR@Heart Consulting Services

November 12, 2020
Turning Toward Each Other: A Pandemic’s Silver Lining
featuring of Kimberly LeClair of East Willow

November 5, 2020
Parenting In A Pandemic
featuring J’ai Brown of HUB International

October 29, 2020
Principles of Winning
featuring Desmond Clark of Dez Clark Speaks LLC

October 22, 2020
The HR Anthropologist: Informing Inclusion
featuring Katie Lopes of Johnson & Quin

October 15, 2020
The Power of HR Community: Never Stop Learning & Connecting
featuring Courtney Templin of JB Training Solutions

October 13, 2020
Innovating the HR Storybox
featuring Jay Polaki of HR Geckos

October 6, 2020
Developing Your Mental Strength
featuring Karen Allen of karenallen.co

The #LunchDate series has been a highlight for me this season!! GREAT line-ups, topics, connections, convos, and networking opportunities for all!!

Mary

September 24, 2020
The Network Is Everything
featuring Terry Bean of TryBean

September 18, 2020
DiSC Virtual Facilitation: An Exchange of Best Practices

September 17, 2020
Is Adaptability Easier Said Than Done?
featuring Dr. Esther Jackson of Association for Talent Development

September 10, 2020
How to Create a Growth Mindset
featuring Brendan Nicholls of HRA of Greater Oak Brook
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

September 3, 2020
Finding the Courage to Stand Out in a World that Wants You to Fit In
featuring Lotus Buckner of LB Talent Solutions
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

September 1, 2020
Shouting Into The Wind: Finding Your Voice In A World Of Noise
featuring Wendy Dailey of HR Social Hour
✏️ recapped by Laura Mazzullo

August 27, 2020
What Recent Shifts in Diversity & Inclusion Work Mean for HR Pros
featuring Carlos Butler-Vale of McDonald’s
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

August 20, 2020
What I’m Learning In My Year of Yes
featuring Julie Turney of HR@Heart Consulting Services
✏️ recapped by Saly Ortiz Vicente

August 18, 2020
Why Leadership Training Doesn’t Work
featuring Aaron Levy of Raise The Bar
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

August 12, 2020
Job Search Huddle
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

August 11, 2020
The Need For Global Collaboration in HR
featuring Enrique Rubio of Hacking HR
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

August 6, 2020
Blended: The Strategic Application of WFH Lessons Learned
featuring Dr. Melanie Peacock of Double M Training & Consulting

August 4, 2020
From Human Resources Pro to Human Storyteller
featuring Elena Valentine of Skill Scout

“Thank you for these Lunch Dates. They really help to provide insights, inspiration, and community.”

Randall

July 30, 2020
The PanAfrican View on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
featuring Mofota Sefali of Johannesburg, South Africa

July 28, 2020
Why Ice-Breakers Don’t Work (and how to fix them)
featuring Mark Collard of playmeo
✏️ recapped by Dr. Esther Jackson, Scott Rencher

June 26, 2020
NEW CONCEPT Pop-Up Panel (topic: vulnerability)
featuring… well… maybe YOU!

June 25, 2020
HR Leadership: Personal Branding That Prevails
featuring Jennifer McClure of Unbridled Talent LLC and DisruptHR LLC
⭐️ sponsored by Baudville

June 23, 2020
Creating The Space For Conversations On Race and Inequality
featuring Kaamilya Clinkscales-Major of GE Healthcare

June 19, 2020
Addressing the Pandemic of Racism in the Workplace
featuring Maya Bordeaux of OrgShakers

June 18, 2020
Make Your Connections Real !!
featuring Steve Browne of LaRosa’s, Inc.

June 16, 2020
Deeper Conversations In Diversity & Inclusion
featuring Annemarie Shrouder of Annemarie Shrouder International

June 12, 2020
Leading Through The Lens of Diversity
featuring Tanjia Coleman of Reimagine Organization Development Inc

June 11, 2020
How To Unlock the Power of LinkedIn
featuring Brenda Meller of Meller Marketing

June 9, 2020
Cutting Cost Without Cutting Culture
featuring O’Brien McMahon of Lockton Companies, LLC

June 4, 2020
Being Human: The Impact of Personal Connection on Relationships and Business
featuring Kate Suerth of Launchways

June 2, 2020
Give First: One Person’s Fundamental Shift In Perspective
featuring Brandon Murphy of Lucas James Talent Partners

“I am learning so much from the Harmony Insights Lunch Dates! The community is generous, and showing up keeps me grounded.”

Jessica

May 29, 2020
NEW CONCEPT Pop-Up Panel (topic: leadership)
featuring… well… maybe YOU!

May 28, 2020
Leading In The Dark: How To Come Home To Ourselves
featuring Kelley Amadei of SparkShift

May 26, 2020
Prioritizing Emotional Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
featuring Sunette Thompson of Perspectives Ltd

May 22, 2020
Finding New Ways to Nurture Your Community in Challenging Times
featuring Jon Thurmond of HRSocialHour Half Hour Podcast

May 21, 2020
The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ of LinkedIn and Twitter
featuring Claire Petrie of Claire Petrie HR & Training

May 20, 2020
Discovering Your Voice
featuring Tracie Sponenberg of The Granite Group

May 15, 2020
NEW CONCEPT Pop-Up Panel (topic: meaningful connection)
featuring… well… maybe YOU!

May 14, 2020
Learning & Sharing Your Smoke Signals
featuring Jennifer Tardy of Jennifer Tardy Consulting
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

May 13, 2020
Connecting With Kindness
featuring Laura Mazzullo of East Side Staffing

May 11, 2020
Imagining A New World of Work
featuring Maryanne Spatola of C3 Talent Strategies

May 8, 2020
Knowing Yourself: Clarity In Isolation
featuring Meighan Newhouse of Inspirant Group
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

May 7, 2020
Keeping Them Engaged: An HR Practitioner’s Passion + Perspective
featuring Kyra Matkovich of Exact Sciences

May 6, 2020
Snow White On The Outside, Maleficent On The Inside
featuring Amanda Brunson of Sabre

May 5, 2020
HR Hangout
featuring Erich Kurschat of Harmony Insights LLC

May 1, 2020
Lean On Us: Your Network As A Support Group
featuring Tina Marie Wohlfield of TIMAWO, LLC

“Thank you for offering the Lunch Dates over the last several weeks. They’ve addressed deeply important topics with candor and authenticity, and I’ve enjoyed them so much!”

Kelli

April 30, 2020
Proactive HR Leadership: Does Your Company Have It?
featuring David Loiselle of LoHigh Talent Consulting

April 29, 2020
How To Lead A Remote Workforce
featuring Erin Diehl of improve it! LLC

April 28, 2020
Stoicism In A COVID World
featuring Paul LaLonde of CEDA of Cook County, Inc.
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

April 27, 2020
The Power of Coaching
featuring Lisa Zulanas of Resonant Shift

April 24, 2020
Enforcing Rules and Standards with Empathy
featuring Gary Savine of Savine Employment Law, Ltd.
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

April 23, 2020
But I Might Need It Someday! How to Organize Your Life
featuring Patty Kreamer of Productivity Uncorked LLC
✏️ recapped by Scott Rencher

April 20, 2020
Job Search Huddle: A Peer-Focused Check-In
featuring Erich Kurschat of Harmony Insights LLC

April 17, 2020
Mindful Measures: Inspiration for Equilibrium
featuring Ariadne Ducas of Kairos Mind

April 16, 2020
Finding Clarity in the Midst of Confusion
featuring Tatyana Fertelmeyster of Connecting Differences, LLC

April 15, 2020
DiSC Nerds Unite!
featuring Erich Kurschat of Harmony Insights LLC

April 14, 2020
Making Virtual Meetings Less Terrible
featuring Matt Elwell of MattElwell.com

April 13, 2020
Story: Soft Skill or Competitive Advantage?
featuring Bryce Conlan of Upper Creative

April 10, 2020
Outta Work: Now What?
featuring Susan Barbee of GrowForward Coaching + Consulting

April 9, 2020
At the Heart of Creativity and Innovation, #PlayMatters
featuring Benjamin Warsinske of BrandedWorld, Inc.

April 8, 2020
Engaging and Developing A Remote Workforce
featuring Dan Johnson of ATD Chicagoland Chapter

April 7, 2020
Networking Without Pants: A Casual Conversation About Connecting Online
featuring David “D. Fish” Fisher of davidjpfisher.com

April 6, 2020
Managing Sudden Change
featuring Stephanie Waite of ACMP Midwest

April 3, 2020
Optimize Your Job Search
featuring Gregory Tall of The Gregory Tall Company

April 2, 2020
Introduction to the HRHotSeat Mastermind Community
featuring Erich Kurschat of Harmony Insights LLC