Christine Frazer works as an H.R. consultant, based out of Bend, Oregon.
Does that sound interesting to you?
Well, I’ve got to be honest here, when I was first given Christine’s name (and, especially, her job title) as a potential guest for the show, I was a bit… Well… Hesitant.
Human Resources consulting? How interesting could that be?
Well, as it turns out, absolutely fascinating.
Because Christine has an absolutely fascinating backstory.
Because she’s spent time in prison.
Because she’s spent time in multiple prisons.
Okay… She wasn’t a prisoner – she hadn’t committed any crimes – but she spent more than a decade working in prisons and jails, all across the country, and she has some amazing observations and insights to share.
Christine also works as a public speaker AND as a meditation guide. At one point during the episode (about 2/3rds of the way through) Christine takes the time to outline an insanely clever and creative way for someone like me – the poster child for A.D.H.D. – to settle in to a manageable meditation regimen. Rounding out our conversation, the last four minutes of the podcast are spent with Christine giving a guided meditation.
You can connect with Christine on her company’s website – HR Any Day – along with Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Lastly, here are few quick highlights from the interview.
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• Snazzy guitar music (played by Matt) – 00:00:00
• Introduction/overview of the show – 00:00:04
• “Christine, what’s your story?” – 00:01:15
• “What’s the biggest misconception people have about prison?” – 00:02:10
• “I will take a male jail over a female jail any day.” – 00:03:15
• “Men’s party prison…” – 00:05:15
• “The biggest contraband we dealt with were cell phones” – 00:06:30
• “How does time in prison mold the prisoners?” – 00:10:00:00
• “What sort of person wants to work in a prison?” – 00:13:25
• “How did this sort of work change you?” – 00:14:55
• “How did your journey as an H.R. consultant begin?” – 00:17:50
• “I’ve dealt with true life and limb threatening situations…” – 00:18:55
• “My experience with non-profits is a lot of politics…:” – 00:22:10
• “I’m certified in Feng Shui… ” – 00:23:50
• “It’s easier to say what I don’t do.” – 00:26:00
• “Look folks, your employees need to be legal.” – 00:28:40
• “A warden is like a business owner.” – 00:30:55
• “A learned to not tell a warden ‘No’.” – 00:31:45
• “Let’s talk about the future of work…” – 00:33:25
• “We have a five generation workforce…” – 00:35:20
• “Our kids are technology fluent.” – 00:39:20
• “Do you have any fears for the workforce?” – 00:41:30
• “You also do guided meditation work…” – 00:43:25
• “How did you get into meditation?” – 00:43:55
• “My meditation trick…” – 00:45:40
• “The toothbrush technique of mediation.” – 00:50:00
• “Who are your heroes?” – 00:50:20
• “What aspect of society seems normal today, but will come across as being just absolutely bat-shit crazy a generation from now?” – 00:53:30
• “Is there something you believe to be true right now that most people would think is crazy?” – 00:55:55
• “What books should everybody read?” – 00:57:10
• “If people want to get in touch, what’s the best way?”
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• Four minute guided meditation – 00:59:15