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We’ve all heard it: coworkers sharing a little too much or swapping gossip while at the office. These behaviors can create tension, blur boundaries, and impact team dynamics. HR consultant Heidi Hartman, SHRM-SCP, and author of Her Rise Her Rules, sits down with Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to discuss practical strategies for guiding conversations, maintaining boundaries, and cultivating a respectful, authentic workplace.
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Heidi Hartman
Heidi Hartman, is a certified executive coach, dynamic speaker, and leadership catalyst with over two decades of experience in leadership development and HR strategy.
Known for her vibrant energy and down-to-earth wisdom, she offers bold insights and actionable tools at every stage, workshop, and boardroom. Heidi has collaborated with leaders from Fortune 500 corporations, purpose-driven nonprofits, and everything in between, helping them rise with authenticity, emotional intelligence, and purpose.
Whether she’s leading a leadership retreat or speaking at a conference, Heidi builds connections and sparks transformation through her engaging, jargon-free style. She holds a Master’s in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, studied at Oxford, and is credentialed through The Center for Executive Coaching, Insights Discovery®, Genos Emotional Intelligence, SHRM-SCP, and SPHR.
Heidi is also the Author of Her Rise Her Rules and founder of Her Rise Her Rules Her Circle, an empowering leadership collective designed to amplify the voices and impact of women leaders.
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