Episode
EP 38 Return of Shaina Burgoyne And Yoda is Still Missing
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- The HR Life Podcast
- Published
- Mar 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4430
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Summary
In this episode of The HR Life Podcast , Tony and Steve sit down with Shaina Burgoyne to talk about something many HR professionals quietly wrestle with: stepping away from your career — and finding the courage to come back. From navigating an acquisition at Omniture/Adobe to leaving the workforce to raise her children, to re-entering HR during COVID and rising into leadership at Domo, Shaina’s story is honest, practical, and incredibly relevant. This one is about career gaps, imposter syndrome, women in leadership, the HR Business Partner model, burnout, AI, and why HR doesn’t have to be the buzzkill. Quote of the episode: “If you don’t act like Michael Scott, I won’t have to act like Toby.” -Shaina Burgoyne Learn more about Shaina Burgoyne at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaina-burgoyne-6471ab13/ Learn more about Fantastic Tony Benjamin at: https://www.thegrangellc.com/ Learn more about Steven "Big Deal" Smith at: https://thehiringtreebook.com/ Learn more about the books mentioned on the podcast at: https://thehiringtreebook.com/hr-life-podcast Learn more about our sponsor MegastarHR at: https://www.megastarhr.com/ Shaina is the Director of HR at Domo, leading a global team. She is also Mom to two boys and has enjoyed a successful return to the workforce after an extended break when she was focusing on full-time parenting. She tries to approach both of her roles with empathy, humor, and a focus on long-term growth.