Podcasts about chief people officer

Is your body screaming for help? Would you know if you're ignoring life-threatening symptoms? Well, my guest today, Marisa Peters, is a passionate advocate for cancer awareness. She shares how the hustle and bustle of life can mask serious health signs, and why it's critical to listen to our bodies.  Marisa moved from a high-powered career as a Chief People Officer in the tech and entertainment industries to a late-stage rectal cancer diagnosis at 39. Marisa is now on a mission to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and empower others to take their health seriously. She's using her experience to educate and inspire, starting conversations that have been long overdue. If you're brushing off symptoms, thinking they're just part of life, this episode will inspire you to advocate for yourself and take action. You'll learn how to recognize the symptoms of colorectal cancer, why early screening is vital, and how one simple conversation can save lives.  "Be seen, get screened, use your voice, and be your biggest advocate 'cause you know your body best.. " ~ Marisa Peters In This Episode: - Meet Marisa Peters - Marisa's journey from a corporate career to cancer survivor - The diagnosis and how it changed everything - Her shift in perspective after receiving the cancer diagnosis  - Fighting for normalcy while battling cancer - Marisa's lessons on time, family, and self-care  - The importance of being seen and speaking up about health - When should healthy people get colorectal cancer screening? - How to get involved and help spread the word About Marisa Peters: Marisa Peters is a producer, speaker, and author -- living today as a young-onset rectal cancer survivor. As a former Broadway vocalist and national anthem singer for major league sports, Marisa pivoted to the corporate stage, serving as a Chief People Officer inside entertainment and tech companies.  Host of the podcast, From Carpools To Chemo, Marisa is using her voice in a new way by advocating for people to “Be Seen.” Her family launched the BE SEEN Foundation, which is on a mission to eradicate death by young-onset colorectal cancer after her successful treatment at UCLA Health.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beseen.care/                    https://www.instagram.com/fromcarpoolstochemo/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeSeenBuzz  Website: www.beseen.care  Podcast: www.beseen.care/podcast            Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb    Website: https://jengottlieb.com/    My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

Jessica Swank, Chief People Officer at Box, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about building an "org brain", preparing managers to lead teams of humans plus agents, avoiding agent sprawl and tech debt, and why every people leader needs to start experimenting with AI personally to stay ahead.----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode269Sponsor Links:

If the idea of improving your business acumen feels intimidating, this episode will help make it feel achievable and clear. Host, Fay Wallis, breaks down what business acumen really means for HR and why it has nothing to do with being “naturally commercial” and everything to do with curiosity, awareness and understanding how your organisation works.To make building business acumen feel even more practical, Fay brings in insights from three recent Chief People Officer guests: Kanika Mehra, Jane Beeston and Dotty Day. Although each appeared on the show to share their experiences of becoming a CPO, their advice applies to every stage of an HR career.By the end, you'll walk away with clear, actionable steps you can start using straight away. And one of the three tips might surprise you.Ready to make business acumen feel less daunting? It's simpler than you think.You'll hear about:What business acumen really means Why curiosity beats expertiseUnderstanding customers and service users Getting involved outside HRLearning from Finance colleagues Questions to ask your finance teamWays to grow confidence with numbersUseful LinksConnect with Fay Wallis on LinkedInVisit Fay's websiteLearn about Fay'sInspiring HR leadership development programmeLearn more aboutThe Essential HR PlannerOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEp 147 with Kanika Mehra:How to Become a Successful Chief People Officer: Insider Insights(Audio version)Ep 147 with Kanika Mehra:How to Become a Successful Chief People Officer: Insider Insights(Video version)Ep 148 with Jane Beeston:Skills That Shape a Great CPO: Communication, Coaching & Curiosity(Audio version)Ep 148 with Jane Beeston:Skills That Shape a Great CPO: Communication, Coaching & Curiosity(Video version)Ep 151 with Dotty Day:Could an Interim CPO/CHRO Role Be Your Perfect Career Option?(Audio version)Ep 151 with Dotty Day:Could an Interim CPO/CHRO Role Be Your Perfect Career Option?(Video version) Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Sign up to the free weekly HR Coffee Time email to be notified each time a new episode is released – and get free career tips, tools, and resources.Mentioned in this episode:Check out HR Coffee Time's sponsor!Ready to unlock the power of your people? Join over 15,000 businesses at personio.com today.PersonioThe HR Planning DayLearn more about The HR Planning Day and book your ticket:...

In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, I sit down with Cass Pratt, Chief Human Resources Officer at Progyny, to explore how HR is evolving into a design discipline that blends human connection with AI-powered productivity. From building bots to boost employee experience to reshaping how we think about roles in an automated world, Cass shares an honest look at how she's bringing people along on a transformation journey—with curiosity, experimentation, and heart.We discuss her pivotal decision to say yes to opportunities beyond her comfort zone, the strategic shifts she's leading inside a fast-scaling company, and why the future of HR is about enhancing humanity, not replacing it. If you're wondering what leadership looks like when AI meets empathy, this one's for you.Key TakeawaysUnlearning expertise-dependence: Cass shifted from relying on experts to co-creating solutions with AI tools before engaging others.AI as a force for elevation: At Progyny, AI is used to give employees time back, not take roles away—enabling deeper focus on human-centric work.Low-code leadership: Cass, a self-described non-technical leader, built HR bots and reimagined policies through practical AI applications.Scaling culture through consistency: AI chatbots improved response times, standardized answers, and gave insight into employee concerns.Embedding experimentation: Teams are encouraged to ask, "What should I stop doing?"—sparking a culture of reinvention and initiative.Additional InsightsProgyny's “Super Fans” initiative reframes AI gains as an opportunity to deepen customer and employee relationships.Training is done in cohorts to build shared understanding and reduce AI anxiety.Cross-functional collaboration with junior team members—like the intern who built the HR bot—shows how innovation can come from any level.Cass uses AI to simplify and globalize complex frameworks like competency models, improving alignment across teams and geographies.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode Recap Cassandra Pratt shares how embracing discomfort led her to leap into healthcare, build a transformative HR function, and lead with AI—not to eliminate roles, but to elevate people and amplify their impact.02:37 – Guest Introduction: Cassandra Pratt Barry introduces Cass Pratt, Chief People Officer at Progyny, a fertility and family-building benefits company scaling rapidly with a human-first, tech-empowered culture.04:48 – Saying Yes to Growth Cass reflects on a missed opportunity that taught her the cost of saying no—and set her on a path to jump into unknowns with conviction.08:04 – Startup Lessons and Leadership Growth From 50 to 850 employees, Cass shares what it means to grow with a company and embrace mistakes as part of the journey.11:00 – Diving into AI Without a Tech Background Despite lacking technical skills, Cass threw herself into generative AI—learning by doing and discovering intuitive ways to drive value.13:10 – Unlearning the Expert Reflex Cass rethinks her default of turning to experts first—instead starting with AI to shape stronger ideas and bring others in as collaborators.15:13 – Redesigning Processes, Not Just Tools AI opened up opportunities to rethink workflows from scratch, not just automate existing inefficiencies.20:35 – Making AI Safe and Human Cass shares how transparent messaging, training, and cultural reinforcement helps ease AI anxieties and keep

How are CEO expectations for CHROs changing?Why are more CEOs looking for CHROs with non-HR backgrounds?My guests on this episode are Jennifer Wilson and Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & StrugglesDuring our conversation Jennifer, Brad and I discuss:Why CEOs are rethinking what great HR leadership looks like.Why CEOs are prioritizing candidates from strategy, finance, and other non-HR backgrounds.The growing expectation for CHROs to lead enterprise-wide AI strategiesThe widening gap between CHROs and their succession-ready direct reportsPractical and actionable career advice for aspiring CHROsConnecting with Jennifer and Brad: Connect with Jennifer Wilson on LinkedInConnect with Brad Warga on LinkedInRead the Chief People Officer of 2030 report by Heidrick & StrugglesEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

Dropbox didn't just adapt to remote work. It redesigned work itself. After the pandemic, Melanie Rosenwasser and her team joined forces with Dropbox's designers to study how people actually work and what they need to do their best thinking. Backed by data, they made the leap to their Virtual First operating model in which the vast majority of the workforce is remote and physical spaces are used primarily for planned team events. In this episode, Dart and Melanie explore how Dropbox leadership supported the move to work-as-a-product, how design thinking has fundamentally reshaped the people function, and what it takes to build human-centered systems at scale.Melanie Rosenwasser is the Chief People Officer at Dropbox and a key architect of its Virtual First model. She focuses on designing human-centered, high-impact ways of working.In this episode, Dart and Melanie discuss:- How Dropbox rebuilt its operating model- Why most companies misunderstand remote and hybrid work- The principles behind Virtual First- What happens when HR behaves like a product team- How clarity, norms, and intentionality replace meetings- The experiments that changed how Dropbox collaborates- How leadership transforms in a remote-forward world- Why work must be designed, not assumed- And other topics…Melanie Rosenwasser is the Chief People Officer at Dropbox, where she leads the global HR organization spanning People Operations and Tech, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Organizational Development, People Analytics, and Employee Experience. She is known for championing innovative talent practices, cultivating continuous learning cultures, and designing workplaces where people can do their best work. Melanie is a lecturer in Columbia University's Human Capital Management program and a key architect of Dropbox's Virtual First model.Resources Mentioned:Virtual First: https://experience.dropbox.com/virtualfirst Dropbox blog, Work in Progress: https://blog.dropbox.com/Connect with Melanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanierosenwasser/ Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

-AI AND LEADING THE CHANGE- Ken and Edgar open the discussion to AI adoption in businesses, exploring its implications for leadership and organizational strategy. What challenges come with implementing AI effectively and the need for a human-centered approach. Edgar and Ken pull from their True Alignment work to highlight common mistakes organizations make during adoption.  The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Article by Kelly Jones, Chief People Officer, Cisco Who we work with Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

Growth tests the soul of every organization. As companies expand, consistency often replaces compassion—but CAVA proves you can scale without losing humanity. With 400 restaurants and 12,000 team members, CAVA has built a culture that's as grounded as it is consistent through a people framework rooted in heart, health, and humanity. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer of CAVA, to unpack exactly how they've done it—diving into their MVC framework (Mission, Values, and Competencies) that turns ideals into action. We explore their recognition systems like MVC Awards and Value Cards, the CCT Program that trains leaders as culture coaches, and Impact Plans that replace performance reviews with real-time growth. Kelly also shares how CAVA brings connection to life through the Love Button and Allies in Motion (AIM) programs, integrates culture across the employee lifecycle, and balances AI innovation with human warmth. This episode offers every CHRO a practical look at how to bring values to life, connect them to performance, and make culture come alive. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Future-ready organizations are built, not hoped for. My latest book, -The 8 Laws of Employee Experience shows how. Preorder here: 8EXLaws.com

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Chief People Officer and Labor Director at SAP, to explore how SAP is transforming into a truly skills-led, AI-powered organization. Gina shares how the company is reimagining its HR operating model by combining AI innovation with deep cultural roots, creating what she calls “human–AI power couples.”She discusses how SAP's transition from role-based to skills-based talent management is changing everything, from recruiting and learning to performance and mobility. Gina reveals how SAP defined a company-wide skills taxonomy of 800+ evolving capabilities, built adaptive learning journeys, and encourages employees to invest 15% of their time in continuous learning.With her authentic energy, Gina explains how culture, curiosity, and speed are fueling SAP's AI-first strategy, and why the future of HR depends on embracing technology without losing humanity.

In this enlightening episode, we engage with Sharne Fairbrother, a fractional Chief People Officer based in New Zealand, who specializes in unlocking leadership potential and building future-ready organizational cultures. Sharne discusses the concept of ontological leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's inner world to enhance leadership effectiveness. Together, we explore how this inside-out approach can lead to sustainable cultural change within organizations.You will learn the following:1. The definition of ontological leadership and its significance in shaping how leaders show up in their roles. 04:292. How shifting the focus from what leaders do to who they are being can drive deeper organizational change. 07:453. Practical strategies for embedding ontological principles into leadership development programs. 10:364. The crucial mindset shifts leaders must make to integrate ontology into their practices effectively. 16:295. The role of vulnerability in leadership and how it fosters collaboration and trust within teams. 21:30To get in contact with Sharne: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharnefairbrotherThis episode is sponsored by   Fantail Services  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantailservices.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our podcast is sponsored by   The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Outlier Project   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theoutlierproject.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ascend MeditationsWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ascendmeditations.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chop AiWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chopai.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hallie Condon, Chief People Officer at Chili Piper explores how the company uses AI to optimize employee experience in a fully remote, global environment. Hallie shares how Chili Piper empowers its workforce across 36 countries by intentionally building culture, leveraging automation, and fostering transparency through innovative decision-making processes. The conversation delves into the company's unique approach to onboarding, offboarding, and continuous feedback, as well as their commitment to democratizing input and encouraging experimentation. Hallie also discusses Chili Piper's focus on AI enablement, including launching an AI stipend and developing internal tools to streamline HR operations. Like this podcast? Rate us on Spotify or Apple or YouTube. Additional Information Culture Always Wins (Video) Gen AI Is Going Mainstream: Here's What's Coming Next The Big Reset Playbook: Organizational Culture & Performance Galileo: The World's Trusted Agent for Everything HR     Chapters (00:00:04) - What Works: Cultivating a Remote Culture(00:00:49) - How It Works: Chili Piper's Remote Workforce(00:03:53) - Hibob and Automation: How Did That Implementation Go?(00:05:34) - HRS and HR Workflows Automated with HIBOP(00:09:16) - The Decision Memo Process(00:12:57) - Thrive: The Decision Memo(00:14:40) - Piper Jaffray on AI & HR Systems(00:19:42) - A Day in the Life: Best Practices(00:21:02) - What Works For Your Company?

Community-Liebling #79 - In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Eva Glanzer, Chief People Officer bei Taxfix, über Faktoren, die People Leader benötigen, um strategische Relevanz zu wahren. Eva teilt mit uns ihr umfassendes Know-how und erklärt, wie durchdachte HR-Strategien und eine starke People and Culture den Weg zu nachhaltigem Erfolg ebnen.Werbepartner der Folge: beyobie Datenchaos im HR-Team? beyobie bringt Klarheit.Wenn es einen Frust hinter Datenanalysen im HR gibt, dann ist es dieser: zu viel Aufwand, zu wenig Aussagekraft. Mit beyobie verbindet ihr ganz einfach eure HR-Systeme und verwandelt eure HR-Daten im Handumdrehen in starke Argumente fürs Management – ganz ohne Excel-Marathon. 

A concise conversation with Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer at Aviva, exploring what makes a modern CPO effective. Discover how aligning people strategy with business goals, building trust-based relationships, and anticipating future workforce needs drive organisational success.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore what it means to lead with humanity in the age of AI. After 25 years at Microsoft, Amy shares how HR's role is transforming, from managing processes to designing experiences that balance innovation and empathy.She discusses how Microsoft is navigating AI's impact on work, emphasizing trust, transparency, and inclusion as essential foundations. Amy explains why leaders must reframe AI as a tool for creativity and connection, not control - and how building psychological safety unlocks innovation across generations and geographies.From vulnerability and gratitude to rethinking leadership in uncertainty, Amy's perspective is a masterclass in staying human in a tech-driven world.

"There is no White Knight coming to save you." My former boss Lindsay Pattison said this to me recently, and it landed hard. Lindsay was global CEO of Maxus, part of Mark Read's core WPP team, running a global agency network at what she calls "200 miles an hour." At that speed, you don't have time to question whether you're going in the right direction. You just go. Until the day she realized: this pace was making decisions for her. So she did something radical. She chose to pause. Not because she had to. Because she wanted agency over what came next. The conversation we had about this decision is one of the most honest I've recorded. It's about: * What it really means to have agency when you're at the top (it's not what you think) * The responsibility that comes with leadership that nobody talks about * How to make massive life decisions without certainty * What happens when you stop running and start choosing This is exactly why I'm launching the new series Mojo Under Fire - conversations about the crucible moments that forge great leaders Remember to subscribe to be notified about new episodes. And please do rate & review this episode on Apple Podcasts. Hope you love it Richard

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Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's Director of Conference Education Programming Clark Ebbert, as well as Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies and Emcee of NAA's Cultivate event, Feb. 17-18, 2026 in Nashville. They're joining today to talk about this unique, intimate and highly strategic event, where the education offerings are designed by rental housing leaders and are acutely focused on current issues and how to solve them, with the vibrant location serving as the perfect backdrop to grow your network with the next generation of senior leaders. Learn more and register for Cultivate!

Can HR be both the conscience of the organisation and a champion for the people who work in it? In this episode, Helen Beedham sits down with seasoned C-suite executive Vivian Leinster, whose 30-year career as a Chief People Officer and People Director has spanned sectors from telecoms and technology to healthcare and insurance. Together, they peel back the layers of what it means to humanise HR, moving beyond rigid policies, challenging combative workplace dynamics, and encouraging genuine conversations that build trust and flexibility.Helen and Vivian chat about:⭐️How standardisation is making HR less human and what real flexibility could look like⭐️ Why conversations, not just policies and processes, are the secret to unlocking genuine connection and accountability in organisations⭐️ How the instinct to “fix” or manage people can actually take away autonomy and choice, and what leaders need to do instead⭐️ The vital skills HR professionals (and all leaders!) need to know⭐️ Practical ways organisations can champion transparency, encourage autonomy, and help people feel truly valued even amidst difficult change.About Vivian Leinster:Vivian is a seasoned C-suite executive who helps boards and executive teams align business strategy with culture to unlock step-change results. With over 30 years' experience across HR, change and transformation, she is known for cutting through organisational complexity and surfacing the hidden assumptions that shape behaviour. She has led global culture transformations from case-for-change to embedding culture champions, coaching leaders to find authentic styles that inspire confidence and deliver outcomes. Her track record spans listed, private and PE-backed firms across telecoms, technology, infrastructure, insurance, healthcare and professional services. Now enjoying a portfolio career, Vivian combines psychological acuity with commercial edge, honed through senior roles in the UK and Australia.Links:Visit Helen's website www.helenbeedham.com.Check out Helen's award-winning business book: The Future of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing.Leave a book review on Amazon here.Get in touch about Helen's Time-Intelligent Teams workshops or view/download a flier here.Join her mailing list here.What does freedom at work mean to you? Take my short survey here.Pre-order my new book People Glue: hold on to your best people by setting them free  (out 26 Jan 2026) and become a book supporter to gain exclusive book-related invitations and offers. Follow Vivian on LinkedIn.Loved this episode?  Follow The Business of Being Brilliant, rate and review the show, and share it with friends and colleagues who care about building brighter, fairer workplaces.

Shannon Hobbs, Chief People Officer at BNY, joined us to unpack how the bank is scaling its early-career pipeline, flattening org design, and running a culture-first transformation.We discussed BNY's in-house AI hub “Eliza” (99% employee certification, 15k+ agents, 100 digital employees), plus practical advice for CHROs on building AI capability safely and at scale.---- How BNY is betting big on early talent (PDF): https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode267Sponsor Links:

In this episode of HR Heretics, Kelli and Nolan interview Arnnon Geshuri, Chief People Officer at Snowflake and 8-year Tesla veteran, about building HR's strategic authority through data analytics, his automate-augment-human AI framework, and why he recruits economists and data scientists alongside traditional HR professionals.Support our Sponsor:Metaview is the AI platform built for recruiting. Check it out: https://www.metaview.ai/heretics* Our suite of AI agents work across your hiring process to save time, boost decision quality, and elevate the candidate experience.* Learn why team builders at 3,000+ cutting-edge companies like Brex, Deel, and Quora can't live without Metaview.* It only takes minutes to get up and running.KEEP UP WITH ARNNON, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINArnnon: linkedin.com/in/arnnongeshuriNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/en/-For coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/—TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Intro(1:12) Three Key Lessons from Working with Elon Musk at Tesla(3:36) Why Snowflake: Reinventing the People Function(4:33) The Three-Pronged AI Framework: Automate, Augment, Human-Only(12:02) Sponsor: Metaview(19:45) Data Analytics as the Backbone of HR(24:00) Building the Winning HR Team Portfolio(27:08) Speed Through Imperfection: Fast Pilots and Iteration(29:00) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

Welcome to Clio Con Clips 2025, recorded live from Boston and proudly sponsored by Clio, the world's leading legal technology company transforming the legal experience for all.On today's minisode, we talk to Marina Harris. She is the Chief People Officer at Clio, where she leads the company's global people and culture strategy. With a background that includes leadership roles at major organizations like Netflix and Wealthsimple, she brings deep expertise in scaling teams, fostering inclusive cultures, and driving employee engagement during rapid growth. At Clio, Marina focuses on sustaining a strong, people-first culture across a distributed workforce, advancing AI fluency among employees, and ensuring that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are truly embedded in the company's values and daily practices.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Marina discussing:- Culture as a Foundation for Growth- Uniting Brilliance Across a Distributed Workforce- AI Fluency and Innovation in the Workplace- Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging as Lived Values- People Over Process: Hiring for Curiosity and Values FitConnect with Marina Harris here - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marina-harris-47ba74

Meet Kristina Madden, Co-Founder and Chief People Officer at Executive Career Upgrades, a dynamic force in executive coaching and career strategy. Kristina specializes in helping high-achieving professionals—Directors, VPs, and Executives—position themselves as market leaders, secure six-figure roles, command higher salaries, and maximize their professional and personal impact. Her expertise lies in mindset mastery, confidence, and the disciplined habits that drive real results.In this episode, Kristina shares the journey behind Executive Career Upgrades, the long hours and strategic work that often challenges even the most driven leaders, and the essential shifts she made in her relationship with herself and her habits. She dives into how intentional discipline, self-awareness, and alignment with your mission can transform both your career and your life. With her engaging energy, strategic insight, and real-world experience, Kristina delivers inspiration and actionable guidance for any leader ready to elevate to the next level.This conversation is packed with executive-level wisdom, practical strategies, and motivational clarity—perfect for anyone committed to showing up as the highest version of themselves and creating extraordinary impact.

As many as 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent, with brains that process information, communicate, and work differently. Many have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other conditions they've hidden throughout their careers, masking to fit workplace norms. But creating environments where these individuals thrive isn't about expensive accommodations or special treatment. Instead, it's about designing work that helps everyone perform better. So how do you move beyond awareness training to actually embedding inclusion in daily operations, and how can this benefit everyone in the workforce? My guest this week is Pamela Kavanagh, Chief People Officer at Exogen. In our conversation, she shares practical strategies for creating workplaces where everyone can do their best work. In the interview, we discuss: What neurodivergence actually means at work Performance enhancers instead of reasonable accommodations Creating psychological safety for disclosure Small things that make big differences and help everyone. Embedding inclusion in everyday operations Making recruiting better for everyone  Why eye contact shouldn't determine capability Making the business case to leaders AI and the future Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

In this episode of 401(k) Roundtable, Rick Unser is joined by Andrew Biggs, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Mina Biggs, Chief People Officer at Hanson Professional Services. Together, they unpack the so-called "retirement crisis," exploring generational attitudes toward saving, the evolving structure of retirement plans, and how government policies like the SECURE Act 2.0 aim to move the needle. From the role of Social Security to the importance of workplace financial education, this episode offers practical insight for plan sponsors, HR leaders, and anyone navigating today's retirement landscape. The Real Retirement Crisis: Why (Almost) Everything You Know About the US Retirement System Is Wrong

How can culture become an operating system that drives business performance?Why does leadership behavior matter more than systems in driving culture?My guest on this episode is Paulo Pisano, CHRO, Booking Holdings & Chief People Officer, Booking.comDuring our conversation Paulo and I discuss:Why culture is an operating system and how it connects directly to business performance.The three levers that shape culture: behaviors, symbols, and systems—and how to align them with strategy.The importance of experimentation culture for AI adoption and innovation.Why HR leaders must understand business drivers first before designing their programs.How to position HR as "chief simplifiers" who reduce complexity rather than add to it.Connecting with PauloConnect with Paulo on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Geraldine Butler-Wright, Founder and Chief People Officer of RorCas and about scaling tech companies. Geraldine is also the host of the excellent "People and Pioneers" podcast, where she explores the human side of innovation and success. Here are other topics from our conversation: The Real Reputation of HR: HR shouldn't be a cost center stuck pushing paperwork. Tie your people practices to business impact. Ask: How does this initiative move the needle and help us win? Move beyond red tape and become a true strategic partner. Intentionality & Company Culture: Great culture starts with intentionality. Don't get lost in HR noise - focus on what really helps your business grow and brings people together with purpose, not just policies. Technology & High-Talent Teams: Small, high-talent teams powered by AI are the future. Automate admin, and double down on the moments only humans can deliver - quality service, empathy, and growth. Action & Iteration: Don't aim for perfect. Launch your podcast or idea, even if it's rough. Start with trusted people, keep learning, and let your work evolve. Action leads to clarity and confidence. Resilience & Entrepreneurship: Building a business is tough - don't let setbacks stop you. Give yourself time to process, then move forward. Progress is about grit, focus, and staying ready to learn and adapt. Geraldine's insights are a must-read for anyone looking to make HR a driver of business growth rather than just a function. Website: www.rorcas.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/headofpeoplegbutlerwright/ About The A Better HR Business Podcast The A Better HR Business shares strategies, tactics, success stories, and more about marketing for HR consultancies and marketing for HR tech companies, and how to get more clients. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss future episodes. For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Get More HR Clients Business Growth Kit - Get More HR Clients Kit Launch your own business podcast: B2B Podcast Agency VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more at www.getmorehrclients.com.

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Kelley Morse, Chief People Officer at Bullhorn, to talk about how HR is evolving and why authenticity, empathy, and connection are leading the way.Kelley shares how her experience across startups, biotech, and fintech shaped her people-first approach, and why she believes HR should be more about relationships and less about “policy policing.”  From cross-functional team meetups to navigating mergers and acquisitions with compassion, Kelley explains how Bullhorn is helping employees stay connected, celebrate wins, and find meaning in their work. If you've ever wondered how to make your HR team a true strategic partner (or how to build deeper connections across your organization) this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Why do Chief People Officers need strong networks — and how can you build one that truly supports you?In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Nebel Crowhurst, who's featured on the HR Most Influential list several years running and has held senior roles with Virgin, River Island, Roche, and Reward Gateway.Nebel talks about the realities of being a CPO — the highs, the pressures, and how she protects her wellbeing — along with brilliant advice on building your own community of support (even if you find networking uncomfortable).In this episode, you'll learn:The key differences between being an HR Director and a Chief People Officer.How to protect your boundaries and wellbeing in a demanding role.What it means to be a business leader, not just a functional one.How to reframe networking into “building your community.”Practical tips for creating and nurturing a supportive network.Nebel also explains her move into fractional CPO work, what it involves, and why this model is becoming increasingly popular in growing organisations.

I'm thrilled to share some incredible insights from our latest podcast episode featuring Steve Blair, Chief People Officer at Fulcrum Collective. With nearly three decades of experience at iconic companies like Procter & Gamble, Ghirardelli, and Harvest Group, Steve has a wealth of knowledge on building purpose-driven cultures. Here are some key takeaways that you won't want to miss:Key Lessons and Ideas:  • Culture as the Foundation: Steve emphasizes that culture isn't a side function but the very bedrock of any successful company. It's the compass guiding every decision, from hiring to client selection.  • Authentic Core Values: Clear, authentic, aspirational, and unique values are crucial. They should genuinely reflect the company's identity and serve as a guiding lens for all business decisions.  • Scaling Culture: Steve shares his experience scaling Harvest Group from 25 to nearly 300 employees across multiple locations. He highlights the importance of adapting culture to different geographies while maintaining core values.  • Data-Driven Culture: Using HR metrics to measure culture and engagement can prove that a healthy culture scales effectively and positively impacts employees, clients, and customers.  • Leadership and Culture: Immediate managers play a pivotal role in reinforcing culture daily. Their authenticity and alignment with company values are crucial for a cohesive work environment.Curiosities and Insights:  • Unique Values: At Harvest Group, values like “journey” emphasized growth and joy in personal and professional development, making their culture stand out.  • Cultural Adaptation: Opening an office in Tunisia required thoughtful integration of local cultural dynamics, proving that culture doesn't simply “lift and drop.”  • WALLA Approach: Steve's leadership tool—Wonder, Ask, Listen, and Act—creates a reliable rhythm of engagement and responsiveness, leading to continuous improvement in employee satisfaction.Practical Tips:  • Storytelling: Regularly sharing stories about living the company's values helps new employees quickly absorb the culture.  • People Leader Lab: A monthly program to invest in and equip immediate managers, ensuring they embody the company's values and foster a strong culture.  • Simplified Goal Setting: Steve's approach to goal setting includes four clear types: Deliver, Accelerate, Innovate, and Grow, making it accessible and effective.Personal Reflections:  • Defining Success: For Steve, success is about helping people find meaningful, fulfilling work that aligns with their values. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of intentional leadership and culture.I hope these highlights spark your curiosity and inspire you to listen to the full episode. Steve's insights are not just theoretical—they're practical, actionable, and deeply rooted in real-world experience.Stay tuned for more episodes where we dive into the heart of what makes great companies thrive. And as always, I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on building and sustaining a strong organizational culture.P.S. Don't forget to check out the full episode for more in-depth discussions and actionable strategies!Send us a textConnect with Kip on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kipknippel/Watch Bite-Sized Clips on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@capitalistculture/shorts

Andrew Golden, Chief People Officer at RetailNext, joined us on The Modern People Leader.We talked about how he's driving transformation, why HR and IT must partner more closely, the power of building lightweight AI solutions in-house, and why he's optimistic about the future of people teams.---- Sponsor Links:

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Choate, Chief People Officer at KPM CPAs & Advisors, to explore how intentional leadership development, community engagement, and programs like KPM Connects and Careers in Action are shaping the next generation of leaders. Tune in to hear how KPM is empowering employees to thrive at work — and give back to the Springfield community. Thank you to KPM CPAs & Advisors for sponsoring our 2025 Plugged In episodes! We are excited to share a look into your organization in this month's episode.

Most companies think connection is built in the office. Atlassian discovered the opposite. In this episode, I’m joined by Avani Prabhakar, Chief People Officer at Atlassian. Avani takes us inside Atlassian’s Team Anywhere model, which has redefined how 13,000 people across the globe work together. We unpack what really drives connection, how to structure your workday to avoid Zoom fatigue, and why Atlassian ditched PowerPoint altogether. If you’ve ever wondered what the future of work actually looks like in practice, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look. Avani and I discuss: The difference between “remote first” and “distributed first” work Why connection doesn’t come from sporadic office attendance Atlassian’s framework for intentional togetherness (ITG) How to design your workday to balance meetings, deep work, and collaboration Why Atlassian banned PowerPoint and moved to a written-first culture How asynchronous communication transformed decision-making The role of AI agents in HR and how non-technical teams built their own tools The four stages of becoming a strategic AI user Avani’s predictions for the future of work: asynchronous by default, AI collaboration, and focusing on how we work rather than where Key Quotes “Connection wasn’t built by sporadic office attendance. Real connection happens when you intentionally bring people together with a purpose.” “The future of work won’t be about where we work. It will be about how we work.” Connect with Avani on LinkedIn. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it so important to meet employees where they are—emotionally, professionally, and generationally? Deon MacMillan, Chief People Officer at Pax8, shares her approach to cultivating a dynamic, people-first culture amidst hypergrowth. Her leadership philosophy revolves around balancing high-tech innovation with high-touch human engagement.   Highlights include: The need to honor each employee's current journey, using thoughtful development strategies, AI fluency, and a deep understanding of multi-generational needs. “Meeting them where they are” drives tailored learning paths, stronger engagement, and authentic brand ambassadorship from within. Navigating the tension between scaling a global organization and preserving its unique culture. From one-on-one rituals to employee listening programs, she focuses on creating alignment between purpose and performance. "Organizations that can balance hi tech and high touch will win".   Connect with Deon on LinkedIn and visit Pax8.com to stay informed about the community.   Timestamps: [08:28] Dispel the fear around AI [09:10] The 5 Generation Workforce [15:43] Developing talent around the globe [24:24] Leading Horizontally   --- more ---   If you want to master the art of audience engagement while learning how to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, this is the program for you. Twins Talk It Up is hosted by identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown, who share leadership communication strategies designed to help professionals embrace the power of their authentic voice.   Together, we'll explore tips and tools to unlock the full potential of your voice, dominate every stage you step onto, and elevate your influence and value. Along the way, we'll crush goals and share plenty of laughs.   Book a Free 15-minute discovery call: dsbleadershipgroup.com/schedule-a-call/ Website: appmeetup.com/twinstalkitup/ Community: facebook.com/groups/publicspeakingpoints Patreon: patreon.com/twinstalkitup

Today's conversation is such a special one, and honestly, a huge honor. I had the chance to sit down with two incredible leaders from a company you've probably heard of (and maybe even ordered from): ButcherBox.In this episode, you'll hear directly from Mike Salguero, founder and CEO, and Eliza Jackson, Chief People Officer, about how they've woven the Enneagram into the DNA of their 200-person organization. From onboarding to manager development, the Enneagram isn't just a one-time workshop at ButcherBox; it's part of their shared language and leadership culture.We talk about:How Mike first discovered the Enneagram and why it resonated with him as a leader.The practical ways ButcherBox is integrating the framework into hiring, feedback, and team communication.What's surprised them most about using the Enneagram company-wide.The connection between self-awareness, organizational trust, and scalable culture.If you've ever wondered what it looks like when an entire company uses the Enneagram to build connection, accountability, and clarity at scale, this conversation is a must-listen.Tune in to learn how the Enneagram is shaping leadership and culture at one of the most mission-driven consumer brands out there.Learn more about ButcherBox and take advantage of their Fall sale ending 10/13: https://www.butcherbox.com/Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

There's so much more to becoming a successful Chief People Officer (CPO) or CHRO than experience alone - it's about building the mindset, skills and plan that help you succeed and make an impact.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Dr Andrew Stephenson, Chief People Officer at Equiniti, who has held CPO roles in three major international businesses. Under his leadership, Equiniti has become a Top Employer in the UK, US and India, winning multiple CIPD and HR Excellence Awards, and Andy himself has been named one of the CIPD's HR 30 under 30 leaders.You'll hear Andy's thoughts on:How he created his first Chief People Officer role and convinced the board he was the right person for itTurning strategy into a simple, one-page plan (and why clarity matters more than volume)The difference between HR Director and CPO roles – and what it means to work on the business, not in itHabits and diary practices that help him (and his team) perform at their bestPractical ways to protect mental health and prevent burnout in a senior roleThe importance of lifelong learning – and how his curiosity led to “accidentally” earning a doctorateHis advice for aspiring CPOs on building commercial awareness, gaining breadth, and backing yourselfUseful LinksConnect with Fay Wallis on LinkedInVisit Fay's websiteLearn about Fay'sInspiring HR leadership development programmeConnect with Dr Andrew Stephenson on LinkedInOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 1:How to Feel More Confident at WorkEpisode 43:The One Thing That Will Boost Your Resilience Throughout Your HR Career (With Tom Cleary)Episode 123:Avoid Burnout – How to Spot Signs of Stress and Take Action (With Dr Jo Burrell)Episode 108:HR Leadership – How to Create a Simple but Powerful One-Page Strategy (With Dr Max McKeown)Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Sign up to the free weekly HR Coffee Time email to be notified each time a new episode is released – and get free career tips, tools, and resources.Mentioned in this episode:Check out HR Coffee Time's sponsor!Ready to unlock the power of your people? Join over 15,000 businesses at personio.com today.Personio

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Jackie Rodriguez, Chief People Officer at Spanish Schoolhouse and Board Member for Women With Promise. How did Jackie get started in her career? What does Jackie share about how her teachers encouraged her growing up? What does Jackie share about the value of certifications? What does Jackie share about vulnerability and beingauthentic? What does Jackie share about leadership? What does Jackie share about building culture?What does Jackie share about “Women With Promise”?What advice does Jackie share to help others in theworkplace?…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with afew more questions. Interview resources:Favorite quote from Jackie:“We are very future minded because our customers are thefuture!” Connect with Jackie on LinkedInVisit Spanish SchoolhouseLearn more about Women With PromiseLearn more about the podcast host Bruce WallerCheck out Bruce's books Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success toSignificance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the WorkplaceFind Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books) Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.Connect with Bruce on LinkTreeSubscribe to Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” Get relocation support for your next household goods orcommercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

In this dynamic episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Maxine Carrington, Chief People Officer, and Matt Kurth, Deputy Chief People Officer at Northwell Health. Fresh from the ASHHRA Executive Summit in Savannah, they explore how Northwell—a powerhouse with 104,000 employees, 28 hospitals, and recent mergers like Nuvance Health—navigates massive changes while fostering a bold, people-first culture.Maxine and Matt discuss leadership transitions (including CEO Michael Dowling's retirement), Epic's largest-ever EMR rollout, UKG implementation, and digital transformation. They emphasize Northwell's mission as a "movement" to raise health standards, driven by curiosity, humility, and innovation. From HR overhauls to psychological safety via book clubs on Amy Edmondson's "The Fearless Organization," they share strategies for employee engagement and whole-family well-being.Key takeaways for healthcare HR leaders:Bold Leadership & Succession: Manage executive retirements with advisory roles and knowledge transfer for seamless transitions.Cultural Innovation: Embrace "just a little unsatisfied" mindset to drive progress; learn from failures and external partners.Employee Experience Elevation: Use AI, data nudges, and family-inclusive benefits to support whole-person health and proactive care.HR Transformation: Shift priority-setting to customers; align OKRs with operations for impactful solutions.Community Impact: Extend wellness education to households; incentivize healthy actions to catch issues early.Discover how Northwell turns challenges into opportunities, inspiring HR pros to demand innovation and accountability. A must-listen for those in healthcare leadership, employee well-being, and organizational culture.From Our Sponsors...Optimize Pharmacy Benefits with RxBenefitsElevate your employee benefits while managing costs. Did you know hospital employees fill 25% more prescriptions annually than other industries? Ensure cost-effective, high-quality pharmacy plans by leveraging your hospital's own pharmacies. Discover smarter strategies with RxBenefits.Learn More here - https://rxbene.fit/3ZaurZNStreamline HR Compliance with oneBADGEhealthcareSimplify screening, credentialing, and compliance for healthcare HR. oneBADGEhealthcare from ISB Global offers a tailored solution to keep your workforce compliant and efficient. Built for healthcare leaders, it's your all-in-one compliance tool.Get Started here - https://isbglobalservices.com/onebadgeunitedstates/ashhra/ Support the show

  In today's episode, I'm joined by my long-time colleague, and our Chief People Officer here at CEG, Sandy Longworth. Sandy has worked as a therapist, a researcher, college counselor — among other things — and has spent years studying the role that narrative storytelling plays in how teens develop their identities.  Important note: While Sandy trained as a therapist, and we do talk a lot about therapy in our conversation, I want to make clear that I do not hold that college counseling and essay coaching — or what we do at College Essay Guy — to be therapy. It isn't. As college counselors and essay coaches — and I'm speaking about us as a profession here — we help students discover the skills, qualities, values, and interests they'll bring to a college campus… and then express those parts of themselves in writing.  Having said that, when I was first introduced to Narrative Therapy in 2012, I was struck by how some of its techniques — like reframing, for instance, which involves finding alternate perspectives on a set of events, something sometimes called “re-storying” — overlap with some of the things that happen in essay coaching sessions… and that's the territory Sandy and I explore in this conversation.   In this episode, Sandy and I get into:  How adolescence is a key time for identity development, how this process unfolds and why it's so significant for personal statements What is narrative identity theory and how do our stories shape who we think we are and can be?  How can narrative therapy techniques help students develop and showcase these qualities? What are some narrative therapy exercises students can use to reflect on their experiences and write authentically? And more   Sandy Longworth is a proud first-generation college graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison who earned her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, completed her doctoral coursework in Child and Family Studies from UW-Madison, and completed her School Counseling certificate at Northern Illinois University.  There's a little more to her bio, but I'll let her share that with you directly — hope you enjoy.    Play-by-Play: 3:05 – Sandy shares her background and some of her roles and identities  9:46 – Why is adolescence such a key time for identity development, and how does that connect to the personal statement?  12:20 – What role does narrative storytelling play in how students think about and develop their identities?  24:26 – How can narrative therapy techniques help students develop and showcase these qualities in their college application? 39:32 – What are some practical ways counselors and students can bring narrative therapy techniques into the personal statement process? 41:34 – Sandy leads Ethan through a narrative exercise 53:41 – Ethan and Sandy share impact and reflections 1:01:16 – How could narrative therapy ideas inform a montage-style essay? 1:10:10 – What does Sandy love about this work?  1:13:32 – What resources are available to learn more about narrative therapy? 1:16:15 – Closing thoughts    Resources: The Dulwich Centre The Values Exercise CEG's College Admission Nutrients (aka The Great College Application Test) College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub  

The future of work is unfolding faster than anyone expected, and leaders are scrambling to keep up. In this special Best of the Quarter episode, we revisit two standout conversations that tackle the future of work from very different, yet complementary angles. Charlotte Eaton, Chief People Officer at Arm, shares how the company is rolling out AI tools to thousands of employees, the cultural shifts required to keep pace with rapid technological change, and the risks of outsourcing human thinking to machines. Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, explores why timeless human skills like empathy, trust, and confidence are more vital than ever, especially as younger generations enter the workforce and AI reshapes how we work. Together, these episodes reveal that the future of work isn't about choosing between people or technology—it's about how leaders bring both together. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Annie Trombatore, Chief People Officer at Vox Media, discusses the evolving role of HR, the impact of AI on people operations, and the importance of effective internal communications. She emphasizes the need for HR to align closely with business goals, adopt an AI mindset, and empower managers to lead authentically. 

In this episode, Bob 'n Joyce sit down with Rita Ramakrishnan, executive coach and neurodivergent leadership expert. Rita shares her passion for working with neurodivergent leaders, along with her own story of being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Highlights from the conversation: • How neurodivergent leaders can identify and leverage their unique strengths while creating strategies to navigate challenges—building a sense of cognitive ease. • Why supportive communities and structures matter when living with ADHD. • Examples of ADHD in the workplace—ranging from challenges like inattention and hyper-focus to strengths such as creativity and pattern recognition. • The power of reframing clients' experiences as strengths rather than burdens. Rita's openness, wisdom, and intuition shine as she shares both personal and professional stories that demonstrate her impact as a business leader and coach. About Rita: Rita brings 15 years of experience driving leadership development, behavioral change, and transformation across organizations of all sizes. She has served as a fractional Chief People Officer in startups, aligning people strategies with business goals. She completed her leadership coaching training at Georgetown University, holds a team coaching certification from Brown University, and is pursuing a Master's at the University of Pennsylvania focused on coaching modalities for neurodivergent leaders. Rita is the founder of IKSANA Consulting, a coaching and human capital solutions practice.

Transform Your Workplace host Brandon Laws and HR business partner Nicole Blevins discuss a viral workplace scandal involving a CEO and Chief People Officer caught on a kiss cam, allegedly having an affair. They explore the HR implications including power dynamics, conflicts of interest, and challenges employees face reporting inappropriate leadership behavior. Key topics include the importance of third-party investigators for executive issues, the value of external HR consultants for objectivity, and rebuilding psychological safety in toxic cultures. Nicole's main takeaway: "If you see something, say something" - employees must find courage to speak up when witnessing behavior that compromises workplace integrity. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.” About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR.

Let's be honest: this year has been a bit of a dumpster fire. Here at Red Wine & Blue, we've been hearing women in our community say they're not sure how to make a difference — at least, not without totally losing their shit.So we decided to tackle that question head-on with a brand-new podcast. It's simply called How To Not Lose Your Sh!t and it's hosted by our very own Katie Paris and LaFonda Cousin.Katie, our founder, has worked in political organizing for most of her career. LaFonda, our Chief People Officer, is a wellness expert and yoga teacher on a mission to reimagine self-care. Every week, they'll talk to experts and everyday women who are getting involved, building community, and feeling better in the process.You can listen to our first episode with special guest Heather Cox Richardson on October 1st, with new episodes every Wednesday after that. If you're already subscribed to the Red Wine & Blue podcast in your podcast player, you'll automatically see new episodes each week here in your feed.There are a lot of political podcasts out there already, and a lot of mental health and self-care shows too. What we want to do is reject that binary and explore how getting involved can actually be a form of not only caring for your community, but also yourself. We can't wait for you to join us on a journey through self-care, politics, community, and tackling this difficult moment… together.For a transcript of this episode, please email comms@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Ever since last year's election, suburban women have had more questions than answers. How are we supposed to deal with the firehose of information that's coming at us all the time? Can we believe what we read in the news or on social media? And, most important of all, why is all of this happening?That's why we made “Okay, But Why.” Because these days, good information can be hard to find. And no matter what anyone says, facts are not political. If Americans all had access to the same information, we'd probably agree on a lot more than we think. These resources aren't going anywhere – you can still scroll back in your podcast feed to listen to old episodes, watch them on YouTube, or read about them on our website. You can send an episode to a friend and use it as a starting point for a meaningful conversation.Now that we all have a little better handle on why the news is so crazy, there's another pressing question to answer: how can we make a difference without losing our shit? So in that spirit, we're launching a brand-new pod that's simply called “How To Not Lose Your Sh!t.” It'll be hosted by Katie Paris, the founder of Red Wine & Blue, along with LaFonda Cousin, our Chief People Officer, yoga teacher, and wellness expert.Because let's be honest, we're all kind of losing our shit right now. But there are ways to feel better — and ways to make the world a better place — and it all starts with community.The trailer for our new pod will drop tomorrow and the first episode (with special guest Heather Cox Richardson) will come out on Wednesday, October 1st. If you're already subscribed to the Red Wine & Blue podcast, you don't need to do anything! New episodes will already be in your podcast player every Wednesday. And if you're not already subscribed, you can find us by searching for “How To Not Lose Your Sh!t” in your podcast feed.We can't wait to figure out how we can all make a difference without losing our shit… together.For a transcript of this episode, please email comms@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Ever since last year's election, suburban women have had more questions than answers. How are we supposed to deal with the firehose of information that's coming at us all the time? Can we believe what we read in the news or on social media? And, most important of all, why is all of this happening?That's why we made “Okay, But Why.” Because these days, good information can be hard to find. And no matter what anyone says, facts are not political. If Americans all had access to the same information, we'd probably agree on a lot more than we think. These resources aren't going anywhere – you can still scroll back in your podcast feed to listen to old episodes, watch them on YouTube, or read about them on our website. You can send an episode to a friend and use it as a starting point for a meaningful conversation.Now that we all have a little better handle on why the news is so crazy, there's another pressing question to answer: how can we make a difference without losing our shit? So in that spirit, we're launching a brand-new pod that's simply called “How To Not Lose Your Sh!t.” It'll be hosted by Katie Paris, the founder of Red Wine & Blue, along with LaFonda Cousin, our Chief People Officer, yoga teacher, and wellness expert.Because let's be honest, we're all kind of losing our shit right now. But there are ways to feel better — and ways to make the world a better place — and it all starts with community.The trailer for our new pod will drop tomorrow and the first episode (with special guest Heather Cox Richardson) will come out on Wednesday, October 1st. If you're already subscribed to the Red Wine & Blue podcast, you don't need to do anything! New episodes will already be in your podcast player every Wednesday. And if you're not already subscribed, you can find us by searching for “How To Not Lose Your Sh!t” in your podcast feed.We can't wait to figure out how we can all make a difference without losing our shit… together.

In this heartfelt episode of Girls with Grafts, Rachel is joined by author and advocate Jenny Brandemuehl and Phoenix Society's Senior Director of Programs and Services, Jill Sproul. Jenny shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience after the tragic plane crash and burn injury that claimed her husband Mark's life.

OpenAI patches a ChatGPT flaw that could have exposed Gmail data. CISA documents malware exploiting two Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) flaws. WatchGuard patches a critical flaw in its Firebox firewalls. MI6 launches a dark web snitch site. The DoD looks to cut its cybersecurity job hiring time just 25 days. Researchers trick ChatGPT agents into solving CAPTCHAs. A UK teen faces accusations of being part of the Scattered Spider gang. The Senate confirms a new assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy. A former CIA officer is accused of selling classified information to private clients. Karin Ophir Zimet, Torq's Chief People Officer, is speaking with N2K Senior Workforce Analyst Will Markow about their internship program for upleveling AI skills. Russia's AI propaganda goes prime time.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Karin Ophir Zimet, Torq's Chief People Officer, is speaking with N2K Senior Workforce Analyst Will Markow about their internship program for upleveling AI skills. Selected Reading OpenAI Fixed ChatGPT Security Flaw That Put Gmail Data at Risk (Bloomberg) CISA Analyzes Malware From Ivanti EPMM Intrusions (SecurityWeek) WatchGuard Issues Fix for 9.3-Rated Firebox Firewall Vulnerability (HackRead) MI6 upgrades dark web portal to recruit new spies (The Register) DOD official: We need to drop the cybersecurity talent hiring window to 25 days (CyberScoop) ChatGPT Tricked Into Solving CAPTCHAs (SecurityWeek) Scattered Spider teen cuffed after crypto splurge on games (The Register) Senate confirms Sutton as Pentagon cyber policy chief (The Record) Contractor Used Classified CIA Systems as ‘His Own Personal Google' (404 Media) Russian State TV Launches AI-Generated News Satire Show (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioral science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this episode features one of the most brutally honest interviews we've ever had about what it really takes to lead people the right way. Episode Summary Picture this: you're in your mid-twenties, walking into a Detroit manufacturing plant for your first day as head of labor relations. Your job involves firing at least one person every single week, and you discover that you are a very different person to everyone who did this job before you - because you're the first woman in the role, and more importantly, the first one who doesn't carry a gun. Today's guest, Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer at Kelly Services, shares stories from her 30-year career in HR that most C-suite executives would never dare share publicly. From devastating personal loss that changed her leadership philosophy to investigating phantom poopers and naked Barbies in compromising positions, Amy gives us an unfiltered look at the messy reality of leading people. What We Cover Transformative Career Moments Amy's early days in Detroit manufacturing plants where armed security walked her to her car Leadership Myths Busted Why the myth that "leaders are born, not made" is holding organizations back Real-World Advice for Small Businesses How to build culture when money is tight using the "Yes, And" approach Having Difficult Conversations The Content-Pattern-Relationship framework for performance issues Key Takeaways 1. Connection Beats Command Amy learned the hard way that moving fast and making decisions quickly meant nothing if her team didn't want to work for her. Slow down, invest in relationships, and yes - it matters if your team likes you. 2. Embrace the Messy Middle Sometimes you do work Sundays. No, you might not be comfortable with someone working 20 hours for 40 hours of pay. It's okay to admit the complex reality instead of pretending everything's perfect. 3. Have the Conversation Script it, practice it, breathe through it - but have the difficult conversation. Not having these conversations isn't kindness; it's disrespectful to your team who already knows who's not pulling their weight. Resources Amy Bouque on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bouque-she-her-hers-520a855/ Kelly Services: https://www.kellyservices.com/ Connect with Your Host Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Join the discussion about this episode on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Email: podcast@TruthLiesandWork.com Follow us on Instagram: @truthlieswork Chat with us on Twitter: @truthlieswork YouTube channel: @TruthLiesWork Check us out on TikTok: @truthlieswork Want a chat about your workplace culture? hi@TruthLiesandWork.com Got feedback/questions/guest suggestions? Email podcast@TruthLiesandWork.com Amy's confessions remind us that even C-Suite executives are learning as they go. The difference is Amy is brave enough to admit it. We all deserve leaders who see our humanity, even when they're having to make the hard decisions - even if those decisions involve investigating naked Barbies.

Bryan Power, Chief People Officer at Nextdoor, discusses how AI is transforming workplace leadership, requiring CPOs to become more strategic and creative. He shares insights on scaling AI adoption, maintaining founder mentality, and building authentic connections while navigating the rapid pace of technological disruption. TAKEAWAYS AI adoption requires treating it like a teammate, not a tool, with dedicated time for learning and experimentation. Chief People Officers must be involved in AI implementation decisions as the line between hiring people versus tools blurs. Companies should invest in early-career talent who are "AI natives" and bring fresh perspectives to innovation. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.” About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR.