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Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School
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 diving deep into the nitty-gritty of HR, revealing the human side of human resources and the managing side of managing people. Expect laughter, enlightenment, and a healthy dose of snark and sass. Subscribe now and tune in to uncover the secrets, strategies, and scandals of the corporate world, all narrated with my fun, and sassy signature style. Your weekly dose of HR and management brilliance awaits!
Dear HR Diary - The Unfiltered Truth You Wish They Taught in Management School
S. 2 Ep 20: It’s Giving… Dissatisfied: Fixing the Vibe at Work with guest Anthony Kuo
Raise your hand if you’ve ever silently asked, “Is this all there is?” at work. 🙋♀️
In this soul-refreshing episode of Dear HR Diary, I am joined by Anthony Kuo, Career Satisfaction Coach, to dive deep into the topic that’s been whispering (or screaming) in so many people’s heads: career satisfaction.
We’re going beyond “just be grateful you have a job” and exploring how to build work lives that don’t just pay the bills, but actually help us thrive.
Together, we unpack:
- 📊 What career satisfaction really means—and how it differs across generations
- 🚧 The stigma around job dissatisfaction and why people stay stuck
- ❓ The real questions to ask yourself (or your employees) to uncover satisfaction roadblocks
- 🫣 How “quiet quitting” isn’t laziness—it’s a symptom
- 🧠 The Care Card concept: a unique framework Anthony uses to help people map their work needs and values
- 🔄 Practical ways managers and HR can support career exploration before burnout hits
Whether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or a professional questioning your own career direction, this episode is your permission slip to take career satisfaction seriously—because your work should work for you too.
👤 About Our Guest: Anthony Kuo
Anthony Kuo is a certified Career Satisfaction Coach who helps professionals ditch “meh” jobs and find meaningful, energizing work that aligns with who they are. With a background in talent development and coaching, Anthony blends psychology, strategy, and empathy to help people get unstuck and love their work again.
🔗 Connect with Anthony:
- Website: https://www.untamedcareer.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/untamedcareer/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untamedcareer/
💬 Quote Worth Sharing:
“Quiet quitting doesn’t mean people have given up—it means they’ve stopped seeing the point.”
— Anthony Kuo
📚 Resources Mentioned:
- The Care Card framework –https://www.untamedcareer.com/blog/is-your-job-building-or-breaking-your-mental-health
- Gallup's State of the Workplace report – https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
- Harvard Business Review on the rise of job dissatisfaction – https://hbr.org/1973/07/why-employees-stay
🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
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Because job satisfaction isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential.
Connect with Dawn:
Website: www.managewithhart.com
Instagram: @managewithhart