PitchCentric
Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School podcast artwork

business

Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

Hosted by Dawn Hart · business · EN-US · 89 episodes

Audience: 4

About this Podcast:

Welcome to "Dear HR Diary," the unfiltered truth you wish they taught in management school. This podcast hosted by, ME, Dawn Hart, a seasoned HR and management professional with over 28 years of experience in the corporate world. Join me and some fantastic guests on a thrilling journey through the trenches of human resources and management, where expertise meets snark, sass, and a plethora of captivating stories. Drawing from my extensive background in various industries, I will bring you a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the workplace. Each episode is a rollercoaster ride filled with humorous anecdotes, jaw-dropping tales, and invaluable insights. Whether you're an HR professional, a manager trying to decode the complexities of office dynamics, or simply someone who appreciates a good story, this podcast is your go-to destination. I love to apply my wealth of experience and some valuable tips to the "Dear HR Diary" podcast by d

Pitch Analysis

Required Pod Score for this show. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.

Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

23%

Guest openness

Selective

Verified email on file
80/100
Required Score

Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School.

Signup to Generate a Pitch

Questions about Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

What is Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School about?

Welcome to "Dear HR Diary," the unfiltered truth you wish they taught in management school. This podcast hosted by, ME, Dawn Hart, a seasoned HR and management professional with over 28 years of experience in the corporate world.

Who hosts Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School?

Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School is hosted by Dawn Hart. The show has published 89 episodes to date.

What has Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School covered recently?

Recent episodes include "S 2 Ep 41: Jingle Bells, HR Yells: Surviving the Company Holiday Party" (15 December 2025, 33 minutes), "S 2 Ep 40: Culture Isn’t an Accessory, It’s the Foundation featuring Josh Hart" (4 November 2025, 35 minutes), and "S 2 Ep 39: Culture Isn’t Fluff, It’s Fuel: Creating Opportunities and Feedback Loops" (28 October 2025, 35 minutes).

How often does Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School publish?

Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 89 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School?

Booking probability for Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School?

The strongest fits for Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School are Business & Management Consulting and Staffing & Recruiting. Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School has a business audience.

About the host

Dawn Hart hosts Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School, a business show with 89 episodes published.

Verified host email: ████████@████.comSign in to unlock →

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S 2 Ep 41: Jingle Bells, HR Yells: Surviving the Company Holiday Party

    Dec 15, 202533 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re in HR. In this episode of <b>Dear HR Diary</b>, Dawn pulls back the tinsel to talk about the holiday party—why companies keep having them...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S 2 Ep 40: Culture Isn’t an Accessory—It’s the Foundation featuring Josh Hart

    Nov 4, 202535 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, host <b>Dawn Hart</b> sits down with <b>Josh Hart</b> to unpack the real meaning of workplace culture—beyond the free snacks and casual dress codes. Together, they dig into how...

  • Episode #39

    S 2 Ep 39: Culture Isn’t Fluff—It’s Fuel: Creating Opportunities and Feedback Loops

    Oct 28, 202535 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of Dear HR Diary, I sit down with <b>Diane Yarbrough</b>, founder of <b>Castaway and Company</b>, to talk about her incredible career journey starting with Disney and how those...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S 2 Ep 38: Quit B*tchin' and start Pitchin' with Traci Austin

    Oct 9, 202534 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>This one’s for the foremen, office heroes, and HR pros who are juggling flaming chainsaws (aka people). Traci Austin joins me to unpack <b>transformative leadership in the trades</b>—how to turn...

  • Episode #37

    S. 2 Ep. 37 - Beyond Resumes: How Dr. Michael Neal Creates True Team Players

    Oct 7, 202533 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Michael Neal takes us from the five-star rigor of Four Seasons and the magic-meets-operations world of Disney to a practical, modern blueprint for hiring. We get into how to...

View More
  • Episode #36

    S 2 E. 36: Money Talks: How Pay Transparency Builds Trust at Work with Guest Scott Trumpolt

    Oct 6, 202539 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of Dear HR Diary, I sat down with <b>Scott Trumpolt</b> to explore the world of compensation, career growth, and the role of managers in shaping employee success. Scott shared his...

  • Episode #35

    S 2. Ep 35: Assume Difference, Build Respect: Civility in Polarized Times with guest Sara Taylor

    Sep 15, 202531 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of <b>Dear HR Diary</b>, Dawn sits down with <b>Sara Taylor</b> to get real about workplace civility—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s the foundation of healthy culture. We...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S2 Ep 34: Quit Fixing What You Suck At: Aim Your Strengths Instead with Juan Alvarado

    Sep 9, 202531 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, Dawn sits down with Juan Alvarado, Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach. They discuss his journey into strengths coaching, the four domains (a.k.a. quadrants) of talent, how...

  • Episode #33

    S 2 Ep 33: Culture, Communication, and Courage: Leadership Lessons with Eric Williams

    Sep 5, 202531 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>This episode dives into the nitty-gritty of leadership, delegation, and team culture with <b>Eric Williams</b>, an entrepreneur who successfully transitioned into corporate leadership. Eric...

  • Episode #32

    S2 Ep 32: Graceful Growth: The Power of Mentors and Feedback with Thompson Dickerson

    Aug 28, 202554 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Mentoring isn’t just coffee chats and “pick your brain” DMs—it’s a performance accelerant. In this episode, Thompson Dickerson and I dig into why mentoring matters, how to find the right mentor...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S 2 E. 31 - Gaslighting, Gossip, and Grind Culture: Breaking Free from Toxic Work with guest Kelsey Neff

    Aug 26, 202541 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this candid conversation, Dawn and guest <b>Kelsey Neff</b> unpack what makes a workplace truly toxic (hint: it’s not just one cranky manager), share personal experiences from the trenches...

  • Episode #30

    S 2 E. 30: From Lockers to Lawsuits: The Real Cost of Workplace Bullying with Brian Williams

    Aug 21, 202534 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this eye-opening episode of Dear HR Diary, I sit down with attorney <b>Brian Williams</b> ⚖️ to unpack a growing workplace concern: <b>bullying and the liability employers face when it goes...

  • Episode #29

    S 2 E. 29: Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor: The Brain Science Leaders Can’t Ignore with Nina Nesdoly

    Aug 19, 202531 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a full-blown workforce crisis. In this episode of Dear HR Diary, I sit down with <b>Nina Nesdoly</b>, workplace well-being researcher and speaker, to dive deep...

  • Episode #28

    S 2 Ep - 28: From Poetry to Press Releases: Mickie Kennedy on Leadership, Flexibility, and Letting Go

    Aug 13, 202531 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this inspiring episode, I sit down with <b>Mickie Kennedy</b>, founder of <b>eReleases</b>, to explore his fascinating journey from writing poetry to building a successful press release...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S 2 Ep 27: Stuck in the Middle: Taking the Guesswork Out of Middle Management with Jeff Sigel

    Aug 6, 202530 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Middle management – it's not the glamorous corner office, and it's not the boots-on-the-ground work anymore… it’s the in-between zone where careers either take off or burn out. In this episode...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S 2 E. 26: Gut Instincts Are Not a Hiring Strategy: The Power of Skills-First, Evidence-Based Hiring with Guest Mark Smith

    Jul 30, 202528 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Let’s be honest—if your hiring strategy starts with “I’ve got a good feeling about them,” you’re probably gambling with your company’s time, budget, and retention rate.</p><p>In this episode, I...

  • Episode #25

    S 2 E. 25 - Ageless Ambition: Redefining Work, Purpose & Mentorship with Deborah Heiser

    Jul 23, 202531 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this compelling episode, we dive into the realities—and opportunities—of aging in today’s workforce. HR expert Deborah Heiser, Applied Developmental Psychologist and CEO/Founder of The Mentor...

  • Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

    S. 2 Ep 24: Birth Order Secrets – How It Shapes Careers, Communication, and Workplace Dynamics with guest: Dr. Bob Hurst

    Jul 15, 202528 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Have you ever wondered why some people naturally take charge while others thrive as team players? Or why certain colleagues seem more diplomatic, creative, or perfection-driven? Turns out...

  • Episode #3

    S. 2 Ep 23: Breaking Barriers: Disability, Determination, and Driving Inclusion with Ken Kunken

    Jul 3, 202531 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this inspiring episode of Dear HR Diary, Dawn Hart sits down with <b>Ken Kunken</b>, a powerhouse of resilience, purpose, and advocacy. Ken’s journey from a life-altering accident to a...

  • Episode #22

    S 2 Ep 22: The Kids Are Alright (But Are You Listening?): Gen Z, Communication & Empathy at Work with Guest Geoff Weinstein

    Jun 19, 202532 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this eye-opening episode (or ear-opening), we're diving deep into the generational divide—and how to bridge it—with none other than communication coach and generational whisperer, <b>Geoff...

Guest Appearances

Recent guests on Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Best industries to pitch Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School for

PitchCentric classifies Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.

Podcasts like Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.

Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ