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The Employee Help Desk with Susan Mahaffee

Susan Mahaffee
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The Employee Help Desk
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Welcome to The Employee Help Desk—the podcast for small business owners who are great at what they do… but never signed up to manage people. Hosted by HR pro and executive coach Susan Mahaffee, this podcast delivers straight talk, real fixes, and all heart when it comes to the people side of your business. Each week, Susan answers the real questions you're asking about employee situations—what to ... more

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This episode is part of a special series tied to Susan Mahaffee’s bestselling book, When People Rise: HR Secrets for Small Business Growth, Success, and Legacy (now available on Amazon). The book features 21 experts sharing stories and practical tool... more

This episode is part of a special series tied to Susan Mahaffee’s bestselling book, When People Rise: HR Secrets for Small Business Growth, Success, and Legacy (now available on Amazon). The book features 21 experts sharing stories and practical tool... more

This episode is part of a special series tied to Susan Mahaffee’s bestselling book, When People Rise: HR Secrets for Small Business Growth, Success, and Legacy (now available on Amazon). The book features 21 experts sharing stories and practical tool... more

This episode is part of a special series tied to Susan Mahaffee’s bestselling book, When People Rise: HR Secrets for Small Business Growth, Success, and Legacy (now available on Amazon). The book features 21 experts sharing stories and practical tool... more

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Laura Reynolds
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Agnes Geisler
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Brooke Toomey
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Dr. Pamela J. Pine
Author of Chapter 3, Addressing Childhood Trauma in the Workplace
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Elizabeth Harris
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Heather Archer
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Episode: Episode 12: Stop Doing Everyone Else's Work: Boundary Strategies for Leaders with Heather Archer

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Episode 14: Addressing Childhood Trauma in the Workplace: A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Pine
Q: What are the key actions organizations can take right away according to your tool?
Key actions include training managers to recognize signs of trauma, expanding EAPs, encouraging open communication, and adopting flexible policies to support employees.
Episode 14: Addressing Childhood Trauma in the Workplace: A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Pine
Q: Could you describe what your book's tool means by trauma-informed in a workplace setting?
Trauma-informed means understanding what trauma is, how it affects people, and actively implementing practices that foster safety, listening, and forward movement, including training, supportive policies, and accessible mental health resources.
Episode 17: Reimagining Leadership and Self-Transformation with Laura Reynolds
Q: Aside from the mindset, what else do you think holds people back?
Laura points to pain and the need for permission, emphasizing that people often fear letting go of old identities or routines and worry about others' judgment as they pursue change.
Episode 13: Building Wellness into Workplaces: Insights from Elizabeth Harris, RD
Q: What is the major challenge small businesses face when it comes to wellness in the workplace?
Small businesses often operate with limited resources and smaller teams, making it harder to justify or access wellness programs, but affordable, targeted programming can still yield meaningful returns.
Episode 12: Stop Doing Everyone Else's Work: Boundary Strategies for Leaders with Heather Archer
Q: What advice would you give someone who struggles to say no despite understanding the concepts?
Start with the pause, practice small rejections in low-stakes situations, and use concrete tools like the card deck of diplomatic declines to rehearse responses and build confidence.

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This show targets small business owners and leaders who are strong at their craft but find people management challenging. Episodes consistently center on practical people strategies—leadership, HR as a strategic function, boundary setting, employee engagement, wellness, and organizational growth—often featuring experts who share frameworks, tools, and real-world anecdotes. Guests span HR practitioners, leadership coaches, and subject-matter experts who discuss legacy planning, trauma-informed workplaces, career development, and healthy workplace culture. A standout thread is a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to people management, with repeat emphasis on actionable takeaways (templates, frameworks, and step-by-step guidance) that listeners c... more

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1. Sanita Pinchback
2. Maura Sniegoski
3. Jaime Damkroger
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