AI didn’t arrive in a vacuum. It showed up after years of crisis, burnout, and constant change at work.

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren Schneider sits down with Theresa Fesinstine, founder of peoplepower.ai and former CHRO, to talk about what AI adoption actually looks like inside organizations—and why the hardest part isn’t the technology.

Theresa shares her own journey from learning and development to HR leadership to building an AI education company, and reflects on how exhaustion, fear-based narratives, and unclear ownership have shaped how teams experience AI today.

This conversation isn’t about becoming an AI expert (which definitely doesn't happen overnight). It’s about curiosity over panic, asking better questions, and designing human-centered change in a moment when everything feels loud.

If AI feels overwhelming — or you’re not sure where to even start — this episode offers a calmer, more grounded way in.

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like caring too much for too long.

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Patrick Riecke, burnout prevention coach, national speaker, and former healthcare leader, to talk about what burnout really is, how it quietly drains energy at work, and why purpose-driven people are often the hardest hit.

Drawing on his own experience leading through crisis in healthcare, Patrick breaks down the difference between exhaustion and burnout, the hidden “energy leaks” many teams ignore, and what actually helps people recover without resorting to surface-level wellness fixes.

As we look ahead to 2026, this conversation offers a reset for leaders and employees who feel depleted but still deeply care about their work.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to tell if you’re burned out—or just tired
• Why caring deeply can accelerate burnout
• The subtle ways work drains energy
• What burnout recovery really looks like
• How leaders can rebuild trust, motivation, and sustainable energy

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or worried about losing good people, this episode will resonate.
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What happens when “routine” healthcare goes wrong?

When Jennifer Kean’s 80-year-old father was hospitalized for a standard surgery, it spiraled into eight weeks of complications, missed medications, and a crash course in how broken the healthcare system can be.

With her siblings scattered across the country, Jennifer found herself coordinating care, navigating Medicare, and trying to work full-time—all while wondering why no one was helping families like hers.

That experience led her to Umbra Health Advocacy, where she now helps families and employers bridge the gap between care and chaos.

In this episode of Getting Personal, we talk about:

• How caregiving impacts working professionals
• What patient advocates actually do—and why everyone needs one
• Why 70% of caregivers are also working full-time
• The emotional toll of caring for aging parents
• What real support looks like—at work and at home

If you’re caring for someone you love, or just trying to make sense of the healthcare maze, this conversation will hit home.

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What do frontline workers really want from leadership? (Spoiler: it’s not another HR email.)

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, we sit down with Victoria Dew, Founder & CEO of Dewpoint Communications, who has spent nearly 20 years helping companies actually connect with their people—especially the ones who don’t sit behind a desk.

We dig into:
✅ Why frontline workers feel unheard—despite making up 70–80% of the global workforce
✅ What companies get wrong about employee communication
✅ Why tech alone won’t fix engagement (looking at you, “culture platforms”)
✅ The power of listening as a business strategy
✅ How managers shape wellbeing, retention, and trust more than any app ever will
✅ Real strategies to build connection, loyalty, and resilience—at scale

Victoria also shares insights from her new report, Connecting the Frontline, based on research across 18 industries—from construction and healthcare to manufacturing and food & beverage. If you lead people, work in HR or internal comms, or simply care about building a workplace that works, this conversation will shift how you think.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and grab the report here: https://dewpointcomms.com/resources

In this inspiring episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Pete Schramm, CEO and founder of Latitude, shares how growing up on a Pennsylvania farm shaped his approach to building relationships and creating opportunities. Standing at 6'8", Pete's perspective on connection is as expansive as his height.

Pete takes us through his remarkable journey:

• From farm chores in Butler, PA to playing basketball abroad in Hong Kong
• How he transformed cultural and language barriers into opportunities for connection
• The pivotal moment when he asked his boss, "How can I be the best employee you ever had?"
• Why intentional mentorship isn't just for those at the top—it's for everyone

This conversation offers practical insights on how to build meaningful professional relationships, seek out effective mentorship, and create systems that foster growth for yourself and others.

Want to be a guest on Getting Personal with Compt and share your own stories? Reach out to our host, lauren@compt.io — we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, culture strategist and founder of Vibe People Studio, Marnie Robbins, joins host Lauren Schneider to discuss catalytic culture change, the challenges HR leaders face with AI, and how burnout is impacting those driving people operations.

Marnie shares powerful insights on how to initiate culture shifts without overwhelming yourself or your team, and why HR needs to lead change with a focus on small, intentional shifts. From overcoming resistance in culture change to the pressure of managing AI in the workplace, Marnie breaks down actionable strategies that HR leaders can start implementing today.

With over a decade of experience in people ops, Marnie’s practical advice helps leaders navigate change with empathy, transparency, and trust — without burning out in the process. Whether you're dealing with AI tools or feeling the weight of constant change, this episode is packed with ideas you can actually use.

Tune in for a conversation about people-first culture and how HR can tackle transformation in a sustainable way.

Key topics discussed:

• The importance of starting small when it comes to culture change
• How to get buy-in and trust from leadership during transformation
• Managing the growing role of AI in people operations
• HR’s role in navigating change and avoiding burnout

If you're an HR leader or people ops pro interested in being on the podcast, email our host at lauren@compt.io! We're always looking for guests.

In this eye-opening episode of Getting Personal with Compt, HR tech veteran Denis Barnard delivers a wake-up call about the future of HR. After 25 years specializing in HR technology, Denis predicts a "cataclysmic" shift: in ten years, 75% of senior HR will work fractionally rather than full-time.

Denis challenges conventional thinking by exploring:

• Why HR has become the "catch-all" for responsibilities that don't belong elsewhere
• How AI and automation will fundamentally transform HR roles
• Why the most innovative HR thought leaders are working independently
• The true purpose of HR: creating conditions for workforce performance and development

Whether you're an HR professional feeling overwhelmed by expanding responsibilities or a business leader wondering about the future of your people function, this conversation offers an unfiltered look at what's coming—and how to prepare.

Want to be a guest on Getting Personal with Compt and share your own stories? Reach out to our host, lauren@compt.io — we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Dr. Kay De Simone, complex trauma psychotherapist and wellness expert for high achievers, shares a powerful truth: "You are your most important asset." Discover why high achievers resist using mental health benefits until they're in crisis, the hidden truth about who deserves support, and how treating yourself as your greatest asset might be the legacy move you need to make.

Dr. Kay breaks down:

• Why we feel undeserving of preventative mental health support
• The difference between being a legacy builder vs. a paycheck earner
• How to strategically protect your most valuable asset (you!)

Want to be a guest on Getting Personal with Compt and share your own stories? Reach out to our host, lauren@compt.io — we'd love to hear from you!