Hold On... Let Me Close My Door

S4 Episode 8: Chaos to Clarity - Leading Nonprofits to Operational Excellence

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

🎙️ Welcome to Hold On… Let Me Close My Door, the podcast from Exude Human Capital Consulting, where we bring you real HR stories from real professionals—along with real solutions you can put into action. Join your host, Alison DiFlorio, as we explore the ever-changing workplace.

In this episode, Alison is joined by Toni Pergolin, CPA, MHA—President and CEO at Bancroft. Together, they dive into “Chaos to Clarity: Leading Nonprofits to Operational Excellence.” Toni shares her leadership journey and insights on driving change through strategic advisory, effective communication, and strong change management.

The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

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S4 Episode 7: Feedback Unlocked - How One Organization Made 360 Reviews Work

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host, Alison DiFlorio. Today's guest is Robin Roberts, Chief of Staff at Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware. Feedback doesn’t have to be scary. 👀 In this episode, we dive into how one organization made 360 reviews actually work—and what you can take from their journey.

More about Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware:

Since 1919, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has been a part of a nationwide movement whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation. Go behind the scenes to see the future we’re trying to create, as well as explore our rich history of service in the state of Delaware.

S4 Episode 6: Hope Is a Leadership Strategy: Inspiring Teams to Thrive

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

We’re exploring HOPE as a leadership strategy—not just a feel-good concept, but a powerful tool backed by science. With 52% of employees reporting burnout in the past year and rising concerns around workplace mental health, it’s time to shift the narrative.

How can leaders use hope to combat negativity and create a more resilient, energized culture? Tune in to find out.

RESOURCES:

5 Questions to Inspire Growth, Resilience, and Engagement

Download our 5 Hope-Based Leadership Questions Document

S4 Episode: 5 The Exit Ripple- What Happens When Leaders Change

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Leadership transitions don’t just impact the top—they create ripples throughout the entire organization. In this episode of Hold On… Let Me Close My Door, Alison DiFlorio sits down with Vicki Burkhart, President & CEO of The More Than Giving Co., to unpack the often-unspoken challenges and opportunities that come with leadership exits.

Whether you're planning your own exit, supporting a leadership transition, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes—this conversation is for you.

🧠 Tune in and learn how to manage the ripple with intention.

#Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #OrganizationalChange

Additional Information:

https://www.morethangiving.co/fractionalstaffing

Check out the link to the recent article on leadership transitions:

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2025/05/14/done-right-leadership-transition-can-unlock-new-fundraising-potential/

S4 Episode 4: Mid-Year Mayhem: Performance Reviews That Actually Matter

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Mid-year madness or meaningful feedback?
In this episode of Hold On… Let Me Close My Door, Alison and Elaina break down how to make performance reviews actually matter—for you and your employees.

S4 Episode 3: DEI Gets the Side-Eye

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio (she/her) and RoMaine Jones-Wise (she/her).

Today's guest is Dora Mendez, MPA (she/her/ella), Founder & CEO of Coach Dora LLC.

As DEI initiatives face increasing scrutiny and shifting legislation, how do leaders stay committed to creating equitable, inclusive workplaces? Coach Dora joins us to break down what DEI really means—and how to keep your team aligned, empowered, and on mission in a changing world.

Tune in for a candid conversation full of insight, strategy, and a little side-eye for the skeptics. 👀

S4 Episode 2: Lead or Lose - Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Today's guest is Brian Zemba (he/him), Founder and CEO of CHT Consulting.

Leadership development isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s a must. In this episode, we’re diving into what’s really happening (or not happening) in organizations when it comes to preparing leaders.

Are you investing in your team’s growth? Or risking losing top talent to organizations that do? We’re talking strategy, culture, and how to make your company a magnet for both current and future employees.

🔊 Press play and get ready to lead—before someone else does.

S4 Episode 1: What's Your Story- In 60 seconds

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Today's guest is Leslie C. Fiorenzo (she/her), Founder and CEO of Business Speaking Solutions. After failing to win the top prize in a speech contest early in her career, Leslie began her journey toward excellence in public speaking. Over the next 30 years Leslie spent working in human resources and employee assistance, Leslie mastered the art of captivating communication.

Join us today for a conversation around, What's Your Story as we learn tips to finding your voice and conquering your fears of speaking!

Link to Leslie's Fearless Speaker Tip Sheet : https://lesliefiorenzo.com/5-free-tips

If you are interested in a free consultation with our team, contact us!

S3 Episode 11: The Journey to DEIB

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you!
Get ready for authentic HR insights from real professionals tackling real challenges with your host Alison DiFlorio (she/her). Today's guest is Melissa Ash (she/her), also known as Mash, Associate Dean of Administration at the IIRP. Together, we explore the path to fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within organizations, learning from Melissa's invaluable experiences and perspectives.

If you are interested in a free consultant with our team, contact us (https://exudehc.com/contact/)

S3 Episode 10: Which Comes First...Performance or Culture?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio. Today's guest is Jackie Linton, President of JL HR Solutions, LLC. Today we are discussing which comes first, performance or culture?

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S3 Episode 9: What to Play When Your Team is Out of Tune

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio. Today's guest is Michael Brenner, Founder & CEO of Right Chord Leadership. Today we are discussing what to play or do when your team is out of tune.

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S3 Episode 8: We Have a Union...Now What?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio. Today's guest is Melissa Weiler Gerber, Founder & Principal of Collective Promise Today we are discussing trends in Unionization and nonprofit organization.

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S3 Episode 7: Workforce Management- Something is Not Working!

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio. Today's guest is Elaina Van Kirk, Principal Consultant with Exude Human Capital, Elaina an expert in workforce management drives the conversation that uncovers what's not working in today's organizations as the workplace continues to evolve.

If you are interested in a free consultant with our team, contact us

S3 Episode 6: Culture - Does it Matter?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio.

Today our special guest is Michael Stewart- Managing Director from WorkEffects. Work Effects will tailor their solutions and level of involvement to maximize your internal resources and help transfer knowledge while reducing costs.

This episode will dive into culture, does it matter? We will discuss how to define, assess, develop, and transform the health and alignment of your culture.

S3 Episode 5: Prideful Inclusion- LGBTQIA+ Q&A

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting's Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio. We have a special edition episode for you as our guest hosts are RoMaine Jones-Wise and Doug May from Exude Human Capital as we celebrate Pride Month and they answer your top-asked questions about LGBTQIA+.

Learn more about Exude Human Capital here: http://www.exudehc.com

S3 Episode 4: It's Ok to Not be Ok

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting Hosting Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio, RoMaine Jones-Wise, and special guest Karla Chin- Chief Wellbeing Officer at Exude Inc. This month in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month we are discussing mental health in the workplace and what employers should be doing to ensure your organization is a safe space.

S3 Episode 3: That Was Just a Diversity Hire

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, and special guest Chisa Miller- Exude Human Capital Consultant and founder of Chisa Marie Consulting as they discuss recent headlines and what challenges today's workplace is facing regarding the state of DEI.

S3 Episode 2: Sister...I've Got Your Back

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner & special guest Yvonne Wolf, (Founder & Chief Collaborator with YourTalentMatters LLC.) Today's episode will focus on women supporting women in the workplace and will celebrate International Women's Day in 2024. To learn more visit www.ExudeHC.com

S3 Episode 1: The AI Whisperer

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Doug May, Consultant with Exude Human Capital & special guest John Hack, Chief Technology Officer with Interflexion. Today's episode is a conversation about the expanding world of AI. Listen as John Hack uncovers how AI is being used in HR and the areas of learning and development. To learn more visit www.ExudeHC.com.

S2 Episode 7: Looking Back & Looking Forward

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner & special guest Channon Lucas- Chief Administrative Officer at Mother Cabrini Health Foundation as they reflect on 2023 and look back at the challenges and opportunities of starting a new organization. They will also tackle looking forward and planning what is to come in the future.
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S2 Episode 6: Part 2 DEIB: Why is it so hard to talk about DEIB?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Doug May, Exude Human Capital Consultant & special guest Chisa Miller- Exude Human Capital Consultant and founder of Chisa Marie Consulting as they discuss DEIB and WHY it is so hard to talk about DEIB in the workplace!

S2 Episode 5: Part 1 DEIB: Why is it so hard to talk about DEIB?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

S2 Episode 4: I Know What You Did Last Week - HR Scary Stories

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, and Doug May, Exude Human Capital Consultant as they discuss HR scary stories, " I know what you did last week!"
This episode covers nightmares and offers suggestions on how to handle similar situations with your team.

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S2 Episode 3: Doing Better- Driving Equity in the Workplace

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder and Managing Partner & special guest Shaunise Spivey from Equal Measure as they discuss Doing Better, centered around equity in the workplace, what it means and what employers can do to drive equity in the workplace.
This episode covers what systems and processes can you put into place to ensure equal measure.

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S2 Episode 2: Why Pay Transparency? Why Now?

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder and Managing Partner & special guest Jo Bennett from Culhane Meadows as they discuss Why Pay Transparency? Why Now?
This episode covers how to think about your pay practices to attract and retain talent in today's marketplace.

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S2 Episode 1: Yes...And Improving Communication in the Workplace

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Doug May, Exude Human Capital Consultant & special guest Will Dennis from UnScripted Productions as they discuss Yes and...Improving Communication practices in the workplace.
This episode covers how improv practices help teams with coaching, team-building, and corporate culture workshops while utilizing the tenets of improvisation to transform teams.

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Episode 8: To Coach or Not to Coach…

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Join Exude Human Capital's Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner & special guest Dr. Shannon Mason as they discuss To Coach or Not to Coach.
This episode covers what to look for in a potential coach, how to determine the best chemistry fit, and how to identify the need for training vs. coaching.

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Episode 7: The Emotional or Emotionally Intelligent Leader

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Tune in this week to our episode on The Emotional or Emotionally Intelligent Leader! Join Exude Human Capital's Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Alison DiFlorio, and special guest Michael Brenner, Founder & CEO of Right Chord Leadership answer the tough questions such as, what are the risks to leaders who lack EI? What impact can this have on an organization? What can leaders do to develop EI? And much more!

Episode 6: Values or Words on Paper

Tue, 23 May 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Join Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Exude Human Capital, and Douglas May an Exude Human Capital Consultant as we dive into what the difference is between having words or values and actually putting them into practice. Let's talk Values or Words on Paper!

Episode 5: Stress vs. Burnout in the Workplace

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Join Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Exude Human Capital, and Karla Chin, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Exude Inc., as we talk about workplace stress versus burnout!

Episode 4: Supporting Middle Managers- What You Need to Know!

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting Hosting Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio and special guest, Andre Young founder of You Evolving Now, LLC.

Learn more about Exude Human Capital here: http://www.exudehc.com

Episode 3: Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Episode 2: Women in Leadership: Managing the Headwinds

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting Hosting Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio and special guest, Rita Johnson-Greene.

Learn more about Exude Human Capital here: http://www.exudehc.com

Episode 1: International Women's Day

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Exude Human Capital Consulting Hosting Hold on... Let Me Close My Door podcast! Bringing real HR stories from real professionals with real solutions to you! Join us as we navigate the ever-changing workplace with your host Alison DiFlorio and Special Guests Vickie Kozhushchenko & Lelah Alt from IntegriChain, Inc.

Learn more about Exude Human Capital here: http://www.exudehc.com