What If the Best Career Advice Didn’t Come from a Book or a Boardroom?
What if the smartest HR insights and career guidance didn’t come from textbooks, consultants, or outdated leadership frameworks…
…but from a friend who’s seen it all — and still shows up with clarity, humor, and receipts?
That’s exactly what My Friend in HR delivers.
Hosted by Njsane Courtney, a seasoned HR executive and certified executive coach, My Friend in HR is a uniquely focused and highly accessible podcast that blends deep expertise with straight-up real talk. This isn’t another jargon-filled HR seminar. There’s no condescension, no lectures — just smart, actionable conversations to help you navigate your career, lead with intention, and show up powerfully in the workplace.
Every episode invites listeners into the discussion through questions submitted via text, email, or DM — keeping the content timely, authentic, and highly interactive. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current role, managing new team dynamics, or making the leap into leadership, My Friend in HR offers insights that are practical, personal, and instantly relevant.
Over the past 20 years, Njsane has led teams and coached leaders across the globe — including in Brazil, Dubai, London, Greece, Germany, Singapore, and China. His global perspective shows up in every episode, helping listeners think beyond borders and lead with cultural intelligence. Njsane’s fluidity and confidence as a speaker is naturally captivating, making each episode feel less like a lecture and more like a conversation with that one brutally honest friend you actually want career advice from.
Started in 2023, My Friend in HR now boasts two seasons of discussions that range from deciding when to quit your job to negotiating your salary. He also unpacks active listening, the impact of favoritism, how to navigate office politics, managing up, holding people accountable, and how to protect your peace while still leveling up in your career. Episodes range from 15 to 30 minutes — just long enough to change your mindset before your next meeting.
The latest episode, Congratulations! You Just Got Promoted… Now Don’t Screw It Up!, tackles what most leadership playbooks don’t: the emotional whiplash of going from “team member” to “team leader.” From setting boundaries with old colleagues to reintroducing yourself with authority, Njsane shares what it really takes to manage expectations, office dynamics, and your own imposter syndrome — all in one honest, entertaining half-hour.
“Don’t let peers with their own baggage make you feel like every meeting is another interview to revalidate you being selected.” – Njsane Courtney
This 30-minute power episode is tailor-made for newly promoted leaders, seasoned executives navigating internal transitions, or entrepreneurs learning to lead people (not just ideas).
Across every episode, My Friend in HR delivers sharp takeaways, real stories, and lessons drawn directly from Njsane’s two-decade journey in HR, executive coaching, and leadership development. And if you like your leadership wisdom with a splash of bourbon? Check out HR on the Rocks — the YouTube companion series where Njsane mixes cocktails while breaking down the messier side of managing people.
With its refreshingly human tone and high-value insights, My Friend in HR is becoming the go-to resource for professionals, teams, and organizations across the Western world — and beyond.
🎧 Listen to My Friend in HR on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms.
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💬 Got a leadership or career challenge? Send it in—you just might inspire the next episode.
