
Named Best Business Podcast at the 2026 Black Podcasting Awards.
My Friend in HR is the mentor you call when work stops making sense.
Host Njsane Courtney has spent more than two decades leading HR for global organizations, and he tells you the things HR people usually only say to each other.
Why the promotion went to someone else. How raises really get decided. What to say when the offer com... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

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Meet My Friend in HR, the award winning podcast that gives you the inside view of work from a global HR executive with more than 20 years of experience. Every Monday, one real workplace issue, explained plainly, with something you c... more
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61% of US workers say a colleague has blamed them for something that wasn’t their fault. 73% say they have never done that to anyone. Somebody is doing the blaming, and in this episode Njsane goes looking for them.
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 One sigh from a VP in a meeting. That's all it takes for a team to stop bringing him problems for the rest of the year, no matter how many speeches about transparency he gave in January.
In part one of a two-part series on culture... more
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 You got promoted because you were great at your job. That job no longer exists. The skills that got you the corner office are now the ones most likely to cost you your credibility.Â
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You will not regret any time spent listening in on Njsane’s insights.
This podcast is very practical and insightful with powerful messages - worth a listen!
Njsane is a wonderful host, whose positivity and humor make this podcast super engaging. As a “beginner” in HR, I found his & his cohosts’ content relatable and helpful as I navigate my learning on the subject.
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This show centers on approachable HR leadership, workplace culture, and practical career guidance. Episodes often explore mentorship, navigating promotions and layoffs, and turning insights into real-world actions—from advocating for yourself and building a personal brand to negotiating compensation and evaluating total rewards. A recurring through-line is making HR a strategic partner embedded in business decisions, with a warm, actionable style that appeals to both HR pros and employees seeking clearer guidance on workplace topics. Notable strengths include straight-talk strategies, concrete scripts, and a focus on long-term career development rather than quick fixes, making it a useful resource for listeners aiming to improve their caree... more
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