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This week on Revenue Rehab, Brandi Starr is joined by Sherry Grote, creator of the Harmony Hero framework and a B2B marketing leader with 25+ years transforming brands and driving revenue. Sherry believes marketing and HR hold untapped power as revenue accelerators—but only if their voices are amplified beyond traditional roles and given real influence in the boardroom. Challenging the status quo that sidelines these functions, Sherry argues that true revenue growth hinges on aligning people, brand, and culture—not just products and pipelines. If you're ready to rethink where brand power really drives the bottom line, tune in—and decide if Sherry's perspective changes your mind. Episode Type: Problem Solving - Industry analysts, consultants, and founders take a bold stance on critical revenue challenges, offering insights you won't hear anywhere else. These episodes explore common industry challenges and potential solutions through expert insights and varied perspectives. Bullet Points of Key Topics + Chapter Markers: Topic #1: Marketing & HR—The Undervalued Revenue Drivers [04:44] Sherry Grote boldly argues that marketing and HR are essential drivers of revenue and brand but are consistently marginalized in executive decision-making. She challenges the conventional belief that marketing is a “faucet you can just turn on” and spotlights how HR's influence on culture is chronically overlooked—particularly damaging “in an artificial everything world.” Brandi Starr echoes the misalignment, noting most companies pigeonhole this partnership as “marketing giving HR tchotchkes,” prompting a debate on the true strategic potential of these functions when united. Topic #2: Boardroom Influence—Turning Up the Volume on Brand Voices [07:14] Sherry argues that the boardroom routinely sidelines marketing and HR, relegating them to after-thought status in favor of sales, finance, and product updates. “HR, we really don't have time for you to talk, so just put your slide in there and we'll just make sure that the board has that.” She proposes a radical change: marketing and HR should proactively demonstrate their impact on revenue, culture, and pipeline to win advocates among CFOs, CROs, and CPOs—shifting from self-promotion to integrated business influence. Topic #3: Rethinking Compensation and Collaboration for Revenue Alignment [17:50] Sherry challenges revenue leaders to recognize compensation misalignment as a core driver of inefficiency and discord between marketing, sales, and HR. She critiques the “rip and replace” approach to CMOs, tying it to systemic incentive problems: “It's often the head of marketing that really sees this breakdown and challenge and having that real relationship with HR could be an opportunity to help to influence that.” Brandi pushes for actionable solutions, leading to a discussion about moving BDRs into marketing and partnering with HR to overhaul incentive structures for true revenue team alignment. The Wrong Approach vs. Smarter Alternative The Wrong Approach: “A leader before they've had a time to actually make an impact in the business.” – Sherry Grote Why It Fails: Swapping out marketing or HR leaders too quickly disrupts momentum and undermines strategic initiatives before they can take hold. This short-sighted turnover prevents teams from making the incremental changes necessary for lasting impact and damages organizational culture and continuity. The Smarter Alternative: Instead of jumping to leadership changes, companies should focus on building strong alignment and rapport between sales, marketing, and HR, giving leaders the space and support needed to drive meaningful, long-term business results. The Most Damaging Myth The Myth: “Marketing is a faucet that you can just turn on and you will get instant results.” – Sherry Grote Why It's Wrong: This belief leads organizations to expect immediate impact from marketing efforts, creating unrealistic timelines and frustration when quick results don't materialize. As Sherry explains, marketing is actually more like a well that requires consistent pumping—building effective campaigns takes time, ongoing effort, and a systems approach. When companies operate under the “faucet” myth, they make disruptive changes or swap out talent prematurely, undermining long-term progress and ROI. What Companies Should Do Instead: Treat marketing as an engine that needs sustained investment and incremental improvement. Allow marketing leaders time to build momentum, focus on developing processes, and foster strong cross-departmental relationships—especially with HR—to build a people-first culture that supports brand and revenue growth. The Rapid-Fire Round Finish this sentence: If your company has this problem, the first thing you should do is _ “Ensure that you have built rapport with sales, marketing and HR to be in total alignment.” – Sherry Grote What's one red flag that signals a company has this problem—but might not realize it yet? “If your employees don't have psychological safety, then you do not have a culture that is going to have a positive brand influence.” What's the most common mistake people make when trying to fix this? “Changing out a leader before they've had time to actually make an impact in the business.” What's the fastest action someone can take today to make progress? “Know what your 5% is—be clear on what makes you different from everyone else doing your type of job, whether you're in HR, marketing, finance, or sales.” Buzzword Banishment: Sherry's buzzword to banish is "amplify." She dislikes this term because in today's environment—where it's applied to everything—the word has been overused and lost its impact and meaning. Sherry notes that while "amplify" once described increasing awareness or engagement in a meaningful way, its ubiquity now renders it ineffective and even frustrating to encounter. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrygrote/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theharmonyhero Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Harmony-Hero/61568386591394 Website: https://www.theharmonyhero.com Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live
What does it mean to build world-class products in the age of AI? In this episode, Randy Silver talks to Ezinne and Oji Udezue, co-authors of Building Rocketships, a playbook for building high-growth companies in today's fast-evolving tech landscape. Together, they unpack what product looks like now, how AI changes collaboration, and why ambition, clarity, and disciplined execution matter more than ever.Key takeaways— Building world-class products starts with clear ambition and choosing big, meaningful problems— AI isn't replacing PMs, it's changing the way product work gets done—especially in how we collaborate— Vibe coding enables faster iteration and clearer communication through prototyping in code— The product manager's job is to lead teams and help the organisation build the right thing, not just anything— Clarity, focus, and leadership buy-in are essential to successful transformation, even in legacy organisations— Product teams need to shift from writing specs to orchestrating systems that drive customer and business outcomes— Every product person should master the full arc: solving today's problems, helping customers succeed, and spotting future opportunitiesChapters 0:00 The "should PMs code?" debate1:54 First product roles and how the book came to life4:49 The mission behind Building Rocketships7:13 Why the book is for leaders and their partners10:01 Differences between world-class teams and everyone else13:35 What ambition really looks like17:10 How clarity transforms legacy companies23:10 AI, vibe coding, and the new spec: working prototypes30:10 Redefining the product team's role in the AI age35:02 What skills PMs actually need to thrive now42:54 The one mistake PMs can't afford to makeFeatured Links: Follow Ezinne on LinkedIn | Follow Oji on LinkedIn | ProductMind | Buy their new book 'Building Rocketships: Product Management for High Growth Companies'Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to succeed as a Chief People Officer - or whether stepping into the role might be right for you - this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.Host Fay Wallis is joined by John Scrooby, Chief People Officer at tech company Masabi. John shares honest and thought-provoking insights about what the role really involves, the challenges it brings, and how to navigate them. From taking ownership beyond your remit, to managing your wellbeing in a high-pressure role, and showing up as a values-driven, emotionally honest leader - this is a must-listen for anyone aiming to grow their HR leadership career.John also reflects on his journey from his tech career to HR, explains what helped him make the transition, and gives advice for anyone looking to lead with impact.Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction[00:54] Why this series of episodes exists[03:25] Meet John Scrooby[03:55] How John got his first CPO role[08:41] What he thought HR was - vs what he discovered[10:39] The difference between being a Head of HR or HR Director and a CPO[14:37] Advice for HR professionals nervous about stepping up[17:20] Why peer support matters[18:10] Vulnerability, leadership and mental health[25:07] How John maintains his mental wellbeing[29:43] Skills and habits that have helped him succeed[32:15] John's advice for anyone who would like to be a CPO one day[36:21] His biggest challenge as a CPO[41:24] How to get invited in as an HR leader[44:51] His top piece of advice for new CPOs[46:38] Courses or qualifications—are they essential?[49:08] ConclusionUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with John Scrooby on LinkedInPeople Before Strategy: A New Role for the CHRO (HBR article)University of Cambridge Judge Business School – CHRO ProgrammeBook Recommendations from the Episode(Book links are Amazon affiliate links, which means Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them).HR Coffee Time's top book recommendations to thrive in your HR/People careerWork Rules! by Laszlo BockDare to Lead by Brené Brown Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.
In this episode of In-Between Charges, Kevin and Mike sit down with Rami Syväri, advisor and founder at beY0nd, to unpack the evolving dynamics of performance, strategy, and resilience in the EV charging industry. With a rich background spanning Fortum, Swisscharge, and now advising CPOs across Europe, Rami brings a front-row perspective to what “good” really looks like in a CPO's operation, and where the industry still has work to do.Together, they dive deep into the importance of transparency, the power of benchmarking, and how operators can meaningfully compare themselves to peers without compromising sensitive data. Rami shares insights on building scalable, future-proof charging businesses, the operational maturity journey of CPOs, and why now, amidst market “hiccups,” is the time when tomorrow's winners are forged.From tech stack choices to the business case for ultra-slow charging, and from strategic pivots to trust-building through anonymized data models, this episode is a masterclass in navigating the high-stakes, fast-changing EV ecosystem.Key Topics:The DNA of CPO success and benchmarking KPIs that matterWhy ultra-slow charging might just be the next big thingThe "ketchup bottle effect" of delayed EV adoption and its implicationsPlatform vs. in-house software: when to build, when to partnerHow to prepare now for the next wave of growthTune in for a grounded, strategic look at where the EV industry is headed—and how to get there with confidence. Happy charging!
We welcome back Rob to the podcast, who shares his journey from Chief People Officer at Nando's to a purpose-driven scale-up focused on transforming the global food system. He explains how a passion for environmental issues led him to a role that brings people and sustainability together. Rob talks about building the people function from scratch and explains how autonomy, mastery and purpose drive team commitment and rapid growth. Cecilia and Rob explore how HR leaders can embed sustainability by focusing on influence and change leadership, not technical expertise. Reflecting on food poverty and economic insecurity, Rob shows how sustainability and social equity are now central to HR's role. He offers encouragement for HR professionals starting their sustainability journey, reminding them it's a change programme they are well placed to lead. Rob's final message is a powerful call to protect progress and keep pushing forward - a hopeful reminder of the transformative power HR leaders hold to shape a better future. Now's Your Chance! Ask your question to 5 of the world's leading CHROs – 200th special episode Exciting news – we're turning the mic over to you – we want you in the spotlight! To mark the upcoming 200th episode of this podcast, we're inviting your questions to 5 visionary CHROs who are redefining the future of HR on a global scale. Have you got a burning question about the biggest trends, toughest challenges, or boldest HR ideas? Now's your chance to ask: Dannii Portsmouth, Chief People Officer at Pepsico Europe Elaine Grell, Chief People Officer at Ogilvy Elly Tomlins, Chief People Officer at Easyjet plc Loren Schuster, Chief People Officer at The LEGO Group Natalia Wallenberg, CHRO at Ahold Delhaize Five pioneering CHROs ready to receive your question. Click on this link to send yours in today and it could be featured (with a shout-out to you on air of course!) https://www.upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-podcast-200th-episode Plus, by way of thanks, you'll be entered into our exclusive prize draw to win one of three tickets to How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! Each worth £495 - our sell out conference this year is on 12 November, London. (T&Cs apply). Be part of this trailblazing episode and landmark celebration – and supercharge the power of HR! This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.
Nathan introduces how his early experiences helped shape his people-first approach to HR strategy. He shares moments where he's balanced commercial priorities with social responsibility, and how his work connects with wider environmentsl, social and governance ( ESG) goals. Nathan explains how he's worked to bridge the gap between HR and the investor community, helping stakeholders see workforce strategy as central to organisational value. He emphasises the importance of aligning people with purpose and strategy, not just to drive performance, but to build sustainable, inclusive workplaces. Looking ahead, Nathan reflects on the exciting potential of new technologies and the role HR leaders play in ensuring they're used ethically. He shares his thoughts on learning from the past, particularly the lessons of social media, and calls for responsible, transparent approached to AI. For Nathan, HR is about more than policies, it's about helping shape a better, fairer working world for all. This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgraves' People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance, Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more. Join our free HR Changemakers community You'll be the first to hear about each podcast episode, about our events and receive free bonus resources that enhance your influence and impact. Join us here: https://www.upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world And join us on LinkedIn: Uplifting People LinkedIn Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work? Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth. Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater things by Adam Grant. A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate talent - showing that success is less about natural ability and more about how well you learn and who you become. We chose it because it's an inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed. Head to UpliftingPeople.comto grab a copy and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book!
In this episode of Culture & Quota, we get brutally honest about what happens when psychological safety issues fester inside your sales and product orgs. We walk you through a practical, no-BS process: how to first admit the problem, measure the financial and productivity drag it causes, and finally—how to decide when and how leadership will address it.We'll break down:Early warning signs from your AE floor and product sprintsHow to quantify the hidden cost of fear-based silenceInternal audit strategies to surface what's not being saidTiming and frameworks for executive interventionProven tactics to rebuild safety without fluff—think trust contracts, fail-forward systems, and leadership modeling vulnerabilityThis one's for CROs, CPOs, Heads of People, and founders who know culture isn't just vibes—it's velocity.
Are you aiming for the top HR role - but not sure what being a Chief People Officer (CPO) actually involves, or how to get there?In this special launch episode of the new series of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by David D'Souza, Director of Profession at the CIPD. Together, they demystify the CPO / CHRO role - exploring what it is, how it differs from other senior-level HR roles (like ‘Head of People' and ‘HR Director'), and why it's becoming more common across UK organisations.David shares insight into:Whether you're already in a senior HR role or are simply curious about what it takes to reach the top, this episode is packed with practical insights and career guidance.Key Chapters[00:00] Introduction to the new series[01:47] Meet David D'Souza, Director of Profession at the CIPD[04:03] What is the Chief People Officer (CPO) role?[05:54] Why CPO roles are becoming more common[07:21] How the role of the CPO is evolving[10:04] Challenges and responsibilities of CPOs[13:13] Work-life balance and C-suite expectations[18:15] Skills for success as a CPO[20:56] Understanding governance[24:00] How to build knowledge and confidence for the role[23:56] CIPD resources and support[33:38] Wrap-up and useful episode linksUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with David D'Souza on LinkedInCIPD MembershipCIPD Experience AssessmentCIPD Learning HubCIPD Local BranchesCIPD Online CommunityCIPD Aspiring HRD ProgrammeCIPD Mentoring Scheme Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn't very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.
How do you turn a clunky ERP-based procurement process into a driver of >10% savings?In this episode, host Richard McIntosh speaks with Alexander Pilsl, Director Procurement at TeamViewer, about how modern procurement orchestration can directly drive measurable business value. Alexander shares how his team replaced a legacy ERP-based process with a flexible orchestration layer—unlocking transparency, early engagement, and savings by involving procurement early.With a focus on stakeholder-led tech selection, agile iteration, and user adoption, Alexander outlines the factors that helped TeamViewer move fast. He also discusses how the team managed organisational change, streamlined approval paths, and began shifting focus toward AI, spend management, and business-aligned communication.You'll learn: 1. How orchestration technology helped TeamViewer embed procurement earlier and drive measurable impact2. How engaging stakeholders in the RFP process boosted tool adoption and ownership3. How over-involving people in workflows created bottlenecks—and what fixed it4. How TeamViewer used process data to move from P2P to proactive spend management5. Why ditching procurement-speak helps CPOs influence business decisions___________Get in touch with Alexander Pilsl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderpilsl/___________About the host Richard McIntosh:Richard McIntosh, Partner at H&Z Management Consulting, has spent over 23 years helping procurement leaders succeed. Richard is an avid rugby fan, and a children's rugby coach, with a passion for helping children to become their best selves through sports. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and children. Get in touch with Richard McIntosh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcintosh-richard/ ___________The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting in collaboration with SAWOO.
Syreeta shares insights from her moving new book, Bigger than the Moon, exploring her personal journey as a working parent of a neurodivergent child and how that experience has deeply shaped her leadership approach. Syreeta reflects on the transformative impact of parenting on her understanding of patience, team dynamics and inclusive leadership. She offers practical advice for HR professionals on supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, including the importance of recognising hidden disabilities and avoiding unintended exclusion through performance or engagement practices. Syreeta also explores what courageous leadership looks like in action, how to enable brave conversations, build inclusive cultures and plan for lasting, sustainable change. This episode is a must listen for HR Leaders looking to lead with empathy, resilience and impact. This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market experience with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the enviroments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility but as a compelling element of an orgnaisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainably with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadeship that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find our more. Join our free HR Changemakers community You'll be the first to hear about each podcast episode, about our events, and receive free bonus resources that enhance your influence and impact. Join us here: https://www.upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world And join us on LinkedIn: Uplifting People LinkedIn Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work? Each month, we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to speark meaningful conversations and personal growth. Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate ta;ent - showing that success is less about natural ability abd more about how well you can learn and who you become. We chose it because its and inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed. Head to Uplifting People to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book! Referenced Resources: Aubilities
In Episode 97 of The Product and Growth Show, I spoke with Geoff Stead, former CPO at Babbel and MyTutor. We discussed consumer apps, the impact of GenAI, and what it takes to find a new role as a CPO. Tune in! What did we talk about? - Balancing product promises and growth in a consumer app - Building a product organization in a marketing-led consumer business - Most exciting product challenges at Babbel and MyTutor - Engagement ladders for consumer apps - Advice for CPOs looking for a new role Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffstead/
Who coaches PMs if Directors or CPOs don't understand how features get built? ...or don't understand how to build a strategy?Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel as we analyze Ravi Mehta's PM competency framework and debate which skills actually matter at each level of product management!#ProductManagement #Leadership #ProductStrategyREFERENCES"How to Become a Peak Product Manager" by Ravi Mehta: https://www.ravi-mehta.com/product-manager-skills/= = = = = = = = = = = =LINKS Arguing Agile: http://arguingagile.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/d9byEWuGbBoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)
Combining perspectives and reflecting from their market-wide viewpoint, Naomi and Kate discuss the role of HR leaders in sustainability, exploring the connections and the gaps between the two professions. Reflecting on how people and sustainability roles are evolving, they discuss how AI will influence in the future and how HR professionals can use their commercial understanding to drive positive impact for people and planet. Naomi and Kate encourage you to take an active role in shaping and delivering your company's sustainability strategy, providing practical ideas on how, and highlight the exciting career opportunities ahead in leadership for a sustainable future. References – Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) | This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.
Reflecting on his journey in healthcare, Magnus explains how GSK's Purpose shapes HR strategy, ensuring talent, leadership, and culture decisions are grounded in patient impact. Magnus explores the future of work, highlighting the growing importance of skills as the new currency of the workforce. He discusses HR's role in helping people build and apply future-ready capabilities, particularly in fast-changing scientific environments. He also stresses the need to protect entry-level roles and ensure inclusive career development, linking this to broader societal responsibilities. Magnus urges HR leaders to embrace the global skills challenge and extend their influence beyond the workplace - unlocking the full potential of HR to shape a more inclusive, future-ready world. This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.
Teresa Caro is the founder and CEO of Liminist, where she helps CEOs, CMOs, CPOs, and leadership teams navigate pivotal moments of growth and transformation. Drawing on over two decades of experience in digital strategy, acquisitions, and team leadership across industries like CPG, Retail, Fintech, and B2B SaaS, Teresa blends strategic insight with grounded, empathetic […] The post Teresa Caro With Liminist appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Er war im Silicon Valley, hat mit CPOs von Apple, Google und Uber gesprochen und ist mit einer klaren Mission zurückgekommen: Einkauf neu zu denken. Stephan de Bourdey war zehn Jahre Head of Procurement und heute berät er als selbstständiger „Procurement Punk“ Unternehmen. Im Interview erklärt er, warum der Preis nicht wirklich relevant ist, was Softwareanbieter oft übersehen und wie echtes Buyer Enablement funktioniert. Du erfährst, was beim Einkauf wirklich Eindruck macht, smarte Ausschreibungen und warum Differenzierung mehr mit Haltung zu tun hat als mit Features. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanbourdeille/ ----------
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Sara Simeone, an award-winning entrepreneur behind NoCodeLab.ai, the First Vibe Coding Launchpad that helps non-technical dreamers ship AI-powered products in just five weeks—no keyboard sorcery required. Whether you’re a Gen Z founder sketching ideas on a dorm whiteboard, an investor scouting the next scalable platform, or a corporate leader hunting for fresh growth engines, Sara’s story is your front-row seat to how Vibe Coding is about to change the way we build. KEY TAKEAWAYS Vibe coding is defined as creating something using your natural language and vibe with the code to try to understand how the product in front of you is changing as you add more prompts/features. It’s an evolution of the drag-and-drop of no-code platforms but allows you to express yourself in a clear, specific and tangible way to translate visions into products. When I stepped into the startup founder world, I realised that there was a very big problem: There are a lot of subject matter experts who had a lot of dreams, but they couldn’t make these into tangible products. A lot of accelerator programmes only teach you how to launch a product rather than create one because they take for granted that you have a technical co-founder or you can create it yourself, this excludes non-technical founders from a big portion of the entrepreneurial world. Founders don’t need to become techies, but they need a new process to make tch work for them. That’s when I realised AI can help. My goal is to give non-technical founders the creative freedom to move fast but with the discipline of the corporate world. We guide them to develop something new, that wouldn’t have been able to have been developed before. It’s now possible to create, realise and build that idea, it’s a mindset shift where we can become our own CPOs, CEOs, CMO, COOs, etc, we just need the right community around us. I want founders to be aware that they can solve their own problems and they can build something in plain English. When you’re building something, ask yourself who are the customers? What do they need? How much am I going to charge for this? Once there you can start generating technical foundations and product requirements – front/back end, database, APIs, etc in order to create that product. BEST MOMENTS ‘Vibe coding was coined in 2025, so it’s brand new, but I’d been doing it before the term was created.’ ‘AI gives us a lot of tools but we need to know how to use them.’ ‘The beauty of AI platforms is that if you see that something is going wrong you can question the code, understand what’s wrong and ask the AI to fix it for you.’ ‘With vibe coding and NoCodeLab you can build your ideas in days, weeks, or months depending on your technical expertise or background.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Sara Simeone is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and product strategist who has spent the past two decades turning frontier technologies into real-world growth engines. Today she wears several cutting-edge hats: Founder of NoCodeLab.ai, the first vibe-driven coding accelerator for non-technical founders; CEO & Co-founder of Niftyz.io, the Web3 token-factory that lets brands transform data and IP into tradable digital assets; and lecturer in Blockchain For Business at the MedieInstitutet in Sweden. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website
Laura explores the power of taking risks on talent, especially those early in their careers, sharing her thoughts on hiring for mindset and potential over experience, and how being brave enough to back someone others might overlook has led to some of her proudest moments. Sharing her passion for inclusion Laura calls out the need for courage in challenging poor behaviour, regardless of seniority, and emphasises that inclusion means holding everyone to account. Reflecting on societal changes and decades of experience across sectors, Laura highlights the importance of staying the course, reminding us that we're still a long way from achieving true equity and must keep pushing forward with determination and heart. Laura's wish for HR leaders is simple: be brave. Be brave in taking a stand, making bold decisions, and leading with conviction. Laura reminds us, don't forget to bring joy to the workplace - because even in serious times, joy is what keeps us all going. This episode is sponsored by Redgrave Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim, and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors, and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members, or functional leadership roles. They combine deep market expertise with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact. And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the environments where businesses, and people, thrive. Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility, but as a compelling element of an organisation's employee value proposition and operations. Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainability with performance. Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadership that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search to find out more.
In this electrifying episode of Turn Down for Watt, we sit down with Mariano Rigotti from Amphenol to talk all things EV charging adapters—what's safe, what's risky, and why the right connection can mean the difference between smooth charging and serious hazards. Mariano breaks down the critical role adapters play in the future of interoperability and what consumers, installers, and CPOs need to know to avoid costly (and dangerous) mistakes.⚠️ If you're in the EV space, this is a must-listen. Your vehicle—and your wallet—will thank you.
“HR Heretics†| How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies
Kelli and Nolan recap their experience at the recent Sapphire People Leader Retreat focused on the evolving role of CPOs in 2025, covering executive alignment, moral boundaries, burnout prevention, and peer networks. They also share a case of corporate identity theft targeting job candidates, highlighting emerging recruitment security challenges.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. Metaview completely removes the need for recruiters and hiring managers to take notes during interviews—because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. Team builders at companies like Brex, Hellofresh, and Quora say Metaview has changed the game—see the magic for yourself: https://www.metaview.ai/hereticsKEEP UP WITH NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:10) The Role of CPO in 2025(02:20) Corporate Deep Fake Fraud Story(03:30) How the Deep Fake Was Discovered(04:00) FBI Involvement & Next Wave of Fraud(05:10) Pelion VC Domain Fraud Case(05:50) Value of Raw Conversations at Retreat(06:10) No One-Size-Fits-All CPO Role(07:00) Executive Alignment Importance(08:30) Sussing Out Cultural Fit(10:10) Moral Boundaries vs. Running Experiments(12:00) Learning from Radical Ideas at Carta(12:30) "Care a Little Less" Philosophy(14:14) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(17:14) Avoiding People Leader Burnout(19:20) Building Your Peer Network(21:10) Tactical Work vs. Strategic Leadership(22:20) 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
Are you curious how AI and innovation are reshaping the role of Chief Product Officers? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Capgemini Executive Vice President Jean-Claude Viollier shares groundbreaking insights on transforming product leadership in the AI era. Learn how top CPOs are elevating their strategies, driving innovation, and becoming key business orchestrators in an era of rapid technological change.
“Procurement isn't just a cost center; it's a true value driver. So when they're recruiting, CPOs and heads of procurement are looking for someone who's current and who is bringing ideas to the table. They're not just hiring buyers anymore.” - Derek Lutz, Founder and CEO, Lean Six Search As economic and geopolitical instability sends ripples of doubt across global supply chains, the question of which procurement skills will remain valuable, as well as which ones are becoming obsolete, has never been more relevant. In this episode, host Philip Ideson talks about the evolving challenges of procurement talent acquisition and retention with Deerek Lutz, Founder and CEO of Lean Six Search. Derek has filled roles in over 50 countries (and has himself travelled to 173), and he offers a truly global perspective on procurement talent trends. Derek shares his perspective on the shifting nature of procurement leadership, as well as what makes candidates stand out in today's job market. His insights include commentary on: The most resilient (and recession-proof) procurement jobs that remain in high demand, even in uncertain markets The ways CPOs are looking beyond traditional backgrounds to level-up their teams, including recruiting from adjacent functions like finance, sales, or operations The evolution of procurement's most valuable skills, and storytelling and commercial innovation have eclipsed technical experience Links: Derek Lutz on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
What is the practical case for combining CMPs and DSAR automation under a single technical solution or software provider? What do DPOs and CPOs struggle the most with when implementing effective privacy programs? Which Privacy Tech features are overvalued or undervalued? Max Anderson is a seasoned product executive with a proven track record of bringing successful technology products to market in the consumer privacy, data management, and marketing space. Prior to Ketch, Max was the Director of Product Management at Krux. After joining Salesforce as part of the Krux acquisition, he ran data privacy and consumer identity products at Salesforce, including the rollout of their industry-leading GDPR solution set. Prior to Krux, Max was a Product Manager at IPG Mediabrands, where he was responsible for multiple successful advertising measurement products. Max holds a BS in Chinese Literature from the University of Colorado. References: Maxwell Anderson on LinkedIn Max Anderson, The liability in your privacy program: incomplete opt-out compliance (Ketch) GPC: Global Privacy Control Max Anderson, Dirty Data, Broken AI—The hidden threat derailing your competitive edge (Ketch) Andy Dale: DPO vs. CPO, present and future value of Privacy Tech, and the new US administration's impact on the regulatory landscape (Masters of Privacy) Monica Meiterman-Rodriguez: automation, data minimization and comparative law in DSRs (Masters of Privacy) Sergio Maldonado, Some takeaways from PEPR'24 (USENIX Conference on Privacy Engineering Practice and Respect 2024)
You may have noticed a brief pause in our HR Insights: Podcast episodes. This break was part of our broader initiative to elevate the Elliott Scott brand. We're excited to return with enhanced content and a renewed focus on delivering insightful, topical discussions that support and inspire your career growth.We recently partnered with Cappfinity on a whitepaper focused on gathering the trends in the UK HR world at the beginning of 2025. Cappfinity is the world leader in measuring and developing potential in talent acquisition & talent management. Today we are joined by their Chief Skills Officer, Celine Floyd, to discuss our findings. Our CEO and host, Stuart Elliott, sat down with Celine to examine emerging trends, unexpected insights, the rise of skills-based hiring, change management, the integration of AI in HR, essential HR leadership capabilities and what the HR community is most excited about in the year ahead. To download the full report please visit: UK HR trends 2025Who is our guest?Celine is the Chief Skills Officer at Cappfinity. She is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and a featured author in Wired, Readers Digest, HR.com, Work Magazine and the Institute of Leadership and Management. Celine is a regular advisor to CEOs, CPOs and CHROs, typically of international corporations. She is passionate about authenticity, agility, inclusion, technology, social mobility and modernity. At Cappfinity Celine is responsible for their skills agenda and its global go-to-market strategy.Key Timestamps00:45 – Where have we been?02:01 – Intro to Celine Floyd and Cappfinity05:49 – Celine's key takeaways from the whitepaper07:20 – The trends that came to light14:38 – The skills-based movement19:39 – Change management22:02 – How we use AI29:34 – The shift in EDI35:21 – HR leadership skills40:42 – What HR is excited about in 2025You can listen to and download HR Insights from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps. Please subscribe so the latest episodes are directly available! You can also join our HR Community by following us on LinkedIn.Thank you for listening and please do review and rate us wherever you listen!
It's been a long, winding road that has brought procurement to its current state of flawed incentive structures and measurement challenges. Rob Hills, CEO of Hills Advisory Services and former Deloitte partner, has seen it all unfold firsthand. But recognizing problems and how they were created is only half of the battle. With over three decades of procurement experience that stretches back all the way to the formative days of strategic sourcing at A.T. Kearney in the mid-1990s, Rob has seen the classic procurement dilemma play out more times than he would have liked. CPOs “plant a victory flag” on savings while CFOs fail to see procurement's win materialize on the P&L. In the sixth episode of “Buy: The Way…To Purposeful Procurement,” co-hosts Rich Ham and Philip Ideson speak with Rob about this measurement gap, how it has evolved over time, and why procurement's measurement and incentive systems have remained largely unchanged over the years, despite their obvious flaws. Rob also offers a unique historical perspective of the disconnect between negotiation and execution, especially as procurement grapples with balancing increasing workloads and larger portfolios of spend with shrinking resources. Rob, Phil, and Rich also explore potential innovative thinking about incentives, metrics, and process design that could finally address the longstanding challenges in demonstrating procurement's full purpose, value, and impact for the business. Links: Rob Hills on LinkedIn Rich Ham on LinkedIn Learn more at FineTuneUs.com
“We're seeing data around the acceleration of procurement having to ‘do more with less' and this is compounding year over year, so at some point, procurement's operating model is going to break.” – Philip Ideson, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Art of Procurement Procurement teams are facing unprecedented and compounding pressure to “do more with less,” and, because of that, it's more important than ever for procurement's operating model to evolve and mature to meet these growing demands. In this episode, co-hosts Kelly Barner and Philip Ideson explore why procurement operating models have become such a top-of-mind topic in 2025 and what this reveals about process change, talent needs, and digital transformation. They examine how procurement's organizational approach has changed over the years and the pendulum swings we've seen – from decentralized buying to centralized control, then from center-led and now to a kind of “invisible” procurement model. In this episode, Phil and Kelly also discuss: The major trends and changes in procurement operating models and how, at each stage, this has affected procurement's reputation and role in the business How to create more capacity by maturing your operating model and the different stages of operational maturity The CPOs role in establishing a strong operating model, including how and when to leverage orchestration platforms and AI Links: Positioning Procurement for Strategic Success in 2025 w/ Samir Khushalani Mastering the First 100 Days as a CPO w/ Darshan Deshmukh The Hackett Group's 2025 Key Issues Study: Insights on Procurement Priorities, Technology, and Operating Models w/ Chris Sawchuk Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
How do CPOs balance keep teams engaged in meaningful work while building a product strategy from scratch? Stephanie Leue, Chief Product Officer at Doodle at the time of this recording, shares how she integrates customer feedback, collaboration with internal teams, and data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, underscoring the value of communication and using various artifacts to convey the product strategy effectively across the organization. By engaging in discovery while leveraging foundational work, teams can build trust and demonstrate progress to stakeholders. Stephanie's experience as a seasoned product leader in B2B SaaS, along with her focus on leadership coaching and diversity and inclusion, underscores the critical role of experienced product leaders in making the craft of product management appear seamless. Overall, her approach emphasizes the iterative nature of product strategy development, de-risking bets with data and discovery, and fostering collaboration and trust within teams to drive meaningful progress and innovation in product development. Resource Links Visit Stephanie's webpage Follow Stephanie Leue's Substack Follow Stephanie Leue on LinkedIn Visit the Doodle website Follow Holly on LinkedIn Visit the Product Science Group website Explore Product Science Workshops and Courses Quotes from Stephanie Leue:"We just don't want to build one feature after another. We want to have kind of a bigger picture in mind and we want to achieve that bigger version of what we are today, right?" “If you show them 1 minute 20 about the future of a product, they immediately have 20,000 things that will never work out. And they have 20,000 questions and like tons of ideas why things will take way longer than expected. But to be honest, that's exactly the discussion you want to have, right?” “We needed to train ourselves to ask the right questions. We needed to get answers to these questions. We needed to understand the data we got. We needed to compose a picture out of that data. So that takes a while because that's like a team effort.” Lab Notes Lab Note 604.1: Experienced product leaders make the craft of product management look easy Lab Note 604.2: Strategy is a series of bets that can make even the CPO uncomfortable Lab Note 604.3: Use different communication approaches for different audiences of your product strategyLab Note 604.4: Find foundational alignment and begin executing while you are developing your bigger product strategy Ready to elevate your product leadership game? Dive deep into practical solutions for real-world product challenges. Register now: https://www.productsciencegroup.com/services View the transcript and the full episode description on the Product Science Podcast website here.
“We are seeing a labor-for-technology swap as organizations become much more dependent and scalable, and what's driving that scale and that productivity is technology.” – Christopher Sawchuk, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader at The Hackett Group Procurement is no stranger to change. Over the last decade or more, procurement has seen significant shifts in priorities, in their role in the business, in how they are measured, and even in their daily processes and workflows. This change has brought countless new opportunities for impact, but it has also brought disruption, uncertainty, and challenges. In this episode, Philip Ideson speaks with long-time procurement colleague and regular AOP guest Christopher Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader at The Hackett Group. Chris shares key findings from The Hackett Group's 2025 Key Issues Report, which reveals how procurement leaders are responding to today's most pressing challenges, like balancing increased workloads with lean teams and a growing demand for technology investment. In this episode, Phil and Chris discuss: The evolution of procurement in the 21st Century, from basic supply assurance to cost management and now to broader value value creation and the demands this puts on CPOs to redesign their operating models The critical gap between increasing workload and decrease in staffing and how procurement is leveraging technology to keep their heads above water The ways AI and automation will transform procurement within the next 3-5 years, driving both efficiency and effectiveness gains Links: Christopher Sawchuk on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
This episode of EV Musings explores the reasons why some electric vehicle owners switch back to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. Gary discusses misconceptions about EVs, challenges with charging infrastructure, and external factors that may force a return to petrol or diesel vehicles. He emphasizes the importance of education in helping new EV owners adapt to the differences between EVs and ICE cars. The episode also highlights research showing that 97% of EV owners remain satisfied with their choice, despite some challenges.This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:41 EVs Did A 620-Mile Winter Trip. Here's How Much Time They Took - Cool ThingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premiumMentioned in this episode:The T and E WebinarAs the public charging infrastructure matures, access to accurate, comprehensive data is critical to helping the industry achieve profitability. Zapmap Insights, alongside GRIDSERVE and InstaVolt, will be joining Transport + Energy at 11am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 to discuss critical issues around utilisation at ultra-rapid charging sites, and how CPOs manage, plan for and respond to the changes in utilisation across their network. How can CPOs use data to optimise the customer experience and maximise retention? How can industry players best identify partner and funding opportunities? Which sites offer the best long-term routes to ROI? How can we begin to plan for differentiated pricing strategies? Are operational functions as efficient as they could be? The first in a new Transport + Energy 'Explains' series, find out more and reserve your place here:Zapmap T and E Webinar
“For anybody getting into the CPO role, whether internal or external, you ultimately have to start with your own assessment of the organization and quickly come up with what your priorities are.” – Darshan Deshmukh, President at ProcureAbility The role of Chief Procurement Officer has changed significantly over the last decade, with the focus shifting primarily from cost savings to value generation. In this Art of Procurement podcast episode, Philip Ideson talks with Darshan Deshmukh, President at ProcureAbility, about why CPOs need to strike the right balance between their ability to influence and their technical expertise. Darshan has extensive experience working with procurement leaders across multiple industries, and in this episode, he lays out a structured approach newly-minted CPOs can take in their first 100 days to set themselves and their teams up for success. Understanding business priorities, creating strong stakeholder relationships, and aligning procurement's initiatives and processes with organizational goals should all be top priorities. Philip and Darshan explore: How the CPO role has evolved over time, including strategic priorities and reporting and incentive structures How CPOs can drive positive change by balancing speed with purpose-driven change management, all while preserving critical stakeholder relationships The features of a practical process and organizational framework that CPOs can establish in their first 100 days Links: Darshan Deshmukh on LinkedIn Overcoming Procurement's Fear of AI Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
Linda Aiello (CPO, DraftKings), Carmel Galvin (CPO, Klaviyo), and Stacey Richey (Global VP, People, Smartcat), joined us for MPL Live in Boston, Massachusetts.We talked about the current state of HR, how roles are shifting with AI, and how they're moving beyond traditional engagement metrics.----
“HR Heretics†| How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies
Kelli and Nolan are joined by Roxanne Petraeus, CEO of Ethena, to talk about her journey from the US army to founding an HR tech company. She shares her views on leadership, the distinction between training and learning, and building a culture of intellectual meritocracy in a remote-first environment. The conversation explores how compliance training evolved from her military experiences, covers the role of Chief People Officers, and reveals how military discipline shaped her approach to building high-performance tech cultures without superficial perks.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.—
"We are 100% convinced that IT sustainability matters but we can't add more non business requirements, we have agile teams." This often heard sentence from product managers or CPOs, led to this dedicated episode on agility and sustainability where host Gaël Duez welcomes 2 seasoned agile coaches: Joanne Stone, the founder of Agilist 4 planet and the We Hope Magazine, and Joanna Masraff, co-organiser of the the Agilists4Sustainability meetup group, and the Agilists4Planet conference. In this interview, filled with positive energy, they covered:
Vollwissen eMobilität! Warum is die Shice so teuer? Wer zockt uns ab? Warum nicht und was is mit DIEDAOBEN!? Fachjournalist Christoph und CleanElectric Julien erklären uns CPOs und EMPs und Ladepreise, Europagesetzgebung, welches Auto ihr kaufen sollt und wann der Sprit teurer wird. Außerdem: kauft den Aufkleber im Ladefuchs-Shop! Alle anderen Themen: Next time!
Rich Mironov provides product management leadership and coaching to large and small tech companies, with more than 150 clients since 2001. His focus includes: Coaching VPs of Product and CPOs, Organizing the product organization, and Stepping in (occasionally) as a 'smokejumper' VP of Product Management. In this episode, Rich shares that product managers must define economic value before development. He believes sales teams should communicate, not calculate, value using simple tools. And he advises focusing on broad market data instead of over-relying on top accounts. Why you have to check out today's podcast: Learn how to define and communicate economic value effectively. Understand how sales teams and product managers can align for better pricing decisions. Gain actionable tips on framing value in sales conversations without overwhelming buyers. “You want to look for an aggregate set of data about what's happening in your marketplace as opposed to attaching a lot of overweight to your two largest accounts.” - Rich Mironov Topics Covered: 01:22 - Describing his journey into product management and an overview of his role here 03:40 - Differentiating B2C pricing versus B2B pricing as it relates to product management 09:33 - Discussing the balance between standardized pricing for most customers and the reality of frequent one-off deals in B2B 11:28 - How to systematize B2B pricing to reduce one-off deals and encourage standardization 16:59 - Aligning sales compensation with margin to protect long-term profitability 18:39 - Highlighting how enterprise sales teams generalize individual client demands as market-wide needs 20:26 - Why product teams must define economic value before development 25:00 - Agreeing that product teams must define value early but debates how to present it, with Mark favoring customer-driven insights and Rich emphasizing the need for quantifiable justification to close deals 26:25 - Acknowledging that while ROI calculators aren't inherently trusted, they're valuable as a conversational tool 28:37 - Rich's best pricing advice Key Takeaways: "I believe a fundamental obligation of product management if we're building something that needs this kind of discussion [communicate economic value], is to do the economic math before we start the development. Not after." - Rich Mironov "Expecting my sales team to be economists is unrealistic. And so, on the product side, I feel like I owe my sales team some narrative that they can read off the page, yes, fill in the numbers, fill in the values, or fill in the quantities. But the value story has to be baked into the product." - Rich Mironov "We lead with benefits, we lead with stories, we lead with vignettes, we lead with problems. But the last two paragraphs of that have to justify somebody actually signing a contract." - Rich Mironov People/Resources Mentioned: JPMorganChase: https://www.jpmorganchase.com New York Stock Exchange: https://www.nyse.com/index Connect with Rich Mironov: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmironov/ Website: mironov.com Email: rich@mironov.com Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com
AI isn't just a technology revolution—it's a people and talent revolution. AI could transform businesses at every level, but many HR and TA teams are still on the sidelines. The reality is that AI adoption, workforce transformation, and enterprise strategy aren't just IT or executive priorities—they're fundamentally people challenges. So, how are CPOs and CHROs currently thinking, and what should they do to shape the future? Keep listening to find out. AI is already reshaping how businesses operate, creating new opportunities and new risks. However, many HR & TA leaders are still treating AI as an operational tool rather than what it truly is: a strategic driver of workforce transformation. AI is redefining jobs, skills, and ways of working at an unprecedented pace, and organizations that fail to integrate HR into their AI strategy risk falling behind. At the same time, the talent market remains unpredictable, employee movement is slowing, and retention is more critical than ever. While some companies are racing to adapt, others are taking a wait-and-see approach. But as we've seen before, hesitation in times of change comes with consequences. HR and talent leaders have a rare opportunity to step up not just to improve hiring but also to influence enterprise-wide strategy. My guest this week is Laura Coccaro, Chief People Officer at iCIMS. With access to one of the world's most comprehensive hiring data sets, Laura has a unique perspective on the intersection of AI, talent, and business strategy. In our conversation, we discuss why HR must take ownership of AI's impact on the workforce, how businesses can future-proof their talent strategies, and what talent leaders need to do now to stay ahead of the curve. In the interview, we discuss: How CPOs are thinking about 2025 Managing risk around talent availability, attrition, and retention Balancing technology and humans to optimize the employee and candidate experience HR's role in enterprise AI strategy Why AI equals people transformation How skills are shifting Thinking differently about how the work gets done How much will things change in the next 18 to 24 months? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.
In between ongoing technological developments, new expectations from leaders, and lurking challenges, 2025 is promising to be a big year for HR teams. But how will the average HR leadership role change in the year ahead?For this episode, we grab the crystal ball and share our top predictions on how roles like Chief People Officer and more are changing as expectations broaden and tech makes new things possible. Vanessa Brulotte speaks with Brandon Welch, Head of Talent Acquisition at BambooHR, and Brad Warga, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, to hear their takes on the top challenges facing HR professionals this year.We look at what CEOs want from CPOs today, the current state of AI implementation in HR, how HR teams can plan out a training roadmap for leaders, and much more. Key moments:Why shortage of HR talent remains a top challenge How the average role of Chief People Officer has changed Why a good balance of hard and soft skills are needed more than ever The current state of AI implementation in HRHow HR teams of one can get ahead in 2025The biggest challenge facing HR leaders today Attributes that companies need from HR professionalsAdvice for HR professionals in 2025Why training remains the biggest asset to a team like HRWhy employee wellness initiatives are still a major focus for companies in 2025Key links:Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community:https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Wie viel Gehalt sollten Gründer verdienen? Wir analysieren die Ergebnisse einer groß angelegten Studie von Creandum, die Gehälter von über 680 Gründern ausgewertet hat und lernen, welche Korrelationen verschiedene Faktoren wie Finanzierungsphase, Branche und Standort auf das Gehalt haben. Außerdem geht es darum, welche Rolle Equity und Secondaries bei der langfristigen finanziellen Absicherung spielen. Wenn du wissen willst, wie du dein Gehalt als Gründer einordnen kannst und was wirklich zählt, ist diese Episode genau richtig. Eine Überraschung vorweg: Der CEO hat nicht zwingend immer das höchste Gehalt!Was du lernst:Wie sich Gründergehälter je nach Finanzierungsphase (Pre-Seed bis Series B) entwickeln.Warum Bootstrap-Founder oft ähnlich viel verdienen wie Seed-Founder.Wie sich die Höhe des Gehalts nach Funding-Summen und Teamgröße unterscheidet.Warum Equity und Secondaries langfristig wichtiger sind als das monatliche Gehalt.Welche Branchen und Regionen die höchsten Gründergehälter zahlen.Warum der Chief Product Officer (CPO) mittlerweile oft mehr verdient als der CEO.ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Den Report von Creandum gibt's hier: https://links.unicornbakery.de/creandum-gruender-gehalt Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter:2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach:https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ Kapitel:(00:00:00) Details zum Creandum-Report(00:02:14) Grundsätzliche Situation der Gehälter bei Gründern: Der Median(00:05:59) Compensation & Gehalt: Gründer vs. Gründerinnen(00:07:02) Größter Einnahmepunkt eines erfolgreichen Unternehmens: Equity(00:08:57) Wer verdient geografisch & thematisch gesehen am meisten?(00:10:48) Hat wirklich der CEO das größte Gehalt?(00:13:57) Zusammenfassung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you ever wondered how Chief Product Officers are transforming their organizations with artificial intelligence? In this Super Episode of Products That Count's CPO Rising Series, host Renee Niemi, the Resident CPO at Products That Count, invites five distinguished CPOs to discuss the pivotal role AI plays in product innovation and efficiency. Join us as we hear from: - Prat Vemana, CPO of Target, who emphasizes leveraging generative AI to accelerate product roadmaps and manage risks responsibly. - David Wong, CPO of Thomson Reuters, who explores AI's dual capabilities in legal tech, enhancing information retrieval and automating workflows. - Ritu Bhargava, President and CPO of SAP, who discusses the importance of building trust with customers while navigating AI's rapid advancements. - Alex Hardiman, CPO of The New York Times, who shares insights on responsibly integrating AI into journalism to enhance storytelling and accessibility. - Smita Hashim, CPO of Zoom, who highlights the need for every product team to define their AI strategy to deliver customer value. Together, these thought leaders share their unique insights on how CPOs are leveraging AI to accelerate product roadmaps, enhance customer experience, and navigate the challenges of this rapidly evolving technology landscape. From generative AI applications in legal tech to its ethical implications in journalism, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge for product leaders everywhere. Tune in to discover how AI is not just a tool but a strategic accelerant for innovation, and learn how these CPOs are shaping the future of their industries!
How can product leaders navigate the evolving landscape and harness the power of emerging technologies? In this episode, Products That Count Resident CPO Renée Niemi, one of the first in the world, sits down with Capgemini Engineering Chief Digital Officer and Intelligent Products & Services Leader Nicholas Rousseau. Nicholas shares his unique perspective as the "CPO for the CPOs," providing insights into the rapid acceleration of innovation, technology, and customer expectations across industries. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging the broader ecosystem, including partners, startups, and universities, to stay ahead of the curve and identify the next big opportunities. He also delves into specific examples of how Capgemini is helping clients transform their products and services by integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, edge computing, and distributed smart systems.
In this "Super Episode" of Product Talk, dive into the minds of the world's top product leaders as they reveal the secrets to building game-changing products. Join host Renee Niemi, Resident CPO of Products That Count, for a master class in product leadership. The episode takes you on a journey through the evolving role of product leadership. Hear from industry luminaries as they share their unique perspectives honed from decades of experience. Tune in for insights from: - Siddharth Mantri, former Disney Plus CPO, on generating "power moments" for customers by blending Silicon Valley innovation with local product development expertise. - Jim Denney, NBC Universal CPO, on balancing customer needs and business goals through a mix of art and science in product management. - Olivier Houpert, Altria CPO, on fostering a culture of curiosity and leveraging the transformative potential of AI and Gen AI. - Sabrina Ellis, Pinterest CPO, on the ethical considerations behind AI-powered accessible products and the importance of human oversight. - Irana Wasti, Bill's CPO, on aligning product strategy with broader business priorities to navigate post-pandemic challenges for SMBs. Get ready to elevate your product career and make your mark on the industry. This is a master class you won't want to miss.
Dive into a master class in product leadership with this special "super episode" of the Product Talk podcast. Hosted by one of the first Chief Product Officers in the world and Products That Count's Resident CPO Renée Niemi, this curated discussion features defining career moments from some of the top CPOs across diverse industries. Get ready for a playbook on becoming a world-class Chief Product Officer, as Renée guides you through the unique journeys of leaders from Disney, NBC Universal, Altria, and Extreme Networks. Uncover the invaluable insights that have shaped their approaches to product management, innovation, and leadership. Hear from: - Siddharth Mantri, former CPO of Disney Plus for emerging markets, who reveals how he customized the streaming giant's product for international markets. - James Denney from NBC Universal, who reflects on his path from TiVo to leading the Olympic streaming innovations. - Olivier Houpert, who transitioned from Procter & Gamble to become the CPO at Altria, and shares how a clear company purpose has driven his work. - David Feuer from Galileo Financial Technologies, who recounts his pivotal move from engineering to product management. - Nabil Bukhari from Extreme Networks, who highlights a transformative moment that underscored the impact of human-centered product development. This special "super episode" is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to become a top Chief Product Officer. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with a playbook for your own product leadership journey.
This week, the co-founders of Disruptive HR (and ex-CPOs themselves), Lucy Adams and Karen Moran, tackle the unique challenges faced by Chief People Officers (CPOs). They explore the scepticism often directed at CPOs and the pressure to conform to a metrics-heavy approach. They talk about the benefits of embracing a human-centric design for HR strategies and how shifting from rigid, traditional processes to adaptable, employee-centred practices, can enhance the CPO's impact and credibility. They discuss the challenges for CPOs of balancing operational tasks with strategic thinking amidst constant meetings and compliance demands. They share strategies to alleviate these pressures, such as empowering managers with self-management tools and adopting a product management approach for HR teams. Above all, the episode aims to equip CPOs with practical solutions to streamline their focus and enhance their influence within their organizations. Chapters (00:03) - Challenges and Solutions for HR Leaders (14:01) - The Loneliness of HR Leaders Disruptive HR Website: www.disruptivehr.com Join the Disruptive HR Club https://disruptivehr.com/welcome-to-the-future-of-hr/ Email: hello@disruptivehr.com
GTM Disrupted host Mike Smart is joined by Marlon Davis, a Fractional Chief Product Officer with over 25 years of product management and product executive experience in healthcare, Insurtech, edtech and environmental sustainability. Marlon breaks down the unique demands of product leadership in private equity- owned companies. He shares why understanding the type of PE firm is crucial for role alignment. Marlon offers his perspective on how CPOs succeed by balancing customer-centricity with financial outcomes. He also shares his insights on how to support critical business impact metrics, maintain agility and work with an investor minded approach. Key Take Aways from this episode include: Value Creation Time Constraints Strategic Business Planning Focus on Profitable Growth Adapting to PE Firms for a better fit Marlon's Bio Marlon Davis is a product management executive with over 25 years of experience across various industries, including healthcare, insurtech, edtech, and environmental sustainability. In the last 15 years, he has focused on private equity-owned companies and startups, driving transformative product strategies, and introducing cloud-based and mobile-first solutions at Zywave, BenchPrep, MHC, and Brady. Notable launches include MHC NorthStar, BenchPrep Engage, and Brady LINK360, an innovative cloud-based EHS&S platform. His expertise in customer discovery, team leadership, and portfolio optimization has consistently improved product-market fit and operational efficiency. To Learn more about Marlon to go - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlondavis/
In this episode I talk to Tami Reiss about the three simple questions that help leaders make decisions that make people want to follow them. Introduction Tami Reiss, also known as the Product Leader Coach, helps product people be awesome. After almost 20 years experience helping startups, established enterprise companies, and community organizations define their product strategy and set up product organizations for scale, she now helps others do the same. CEOs, CPOs, VPs of Product work with her to develop cohesive product strategies, transform product organizations, and improve board relations. Tami is known for simplifying the complex, communicating directly, and believing that everything is a product. Right now, Tami is focusing on coaching product leaders, speaking around the world about management and strategy, and writing a children's book called "What do Product Managers Do?". Tami lives with her husband Nadav and two kids in Florida, but has spent half her life in LA and NYC. She loves to travel and considers herself a citizen of the world. Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Tami below: LinkedIn: HERE Instagram: HERE Website: HERE FREE: 30 min 1:1 coaching session or professional development discussion HERE Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch! Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab. It is greatly appreciated!
How can product leaders leverage generative AI to enhance product efficiency and customer value? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Thomson Reuters CPO David Wong discusses how his team is harnessing the power of generative AI to transform their products and better serve their customers. David shares insights on Thomson Reuters' unique position to capitalize on the AI revolution, the significant efficiency gains they've achieved in areas like legal research and document analysis, and his strategic approach to balancing build, partner, and acquisition strategies for growth. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the evolving role of product management in the age of AI and how leading CPOs are adapting to this technological shift.
How are today's Chief Product Officers adapting to the rapid changes in their role, from the pandemic's digital transformation to the AI revolution? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Euromonitor International CPO Michael Jozwik uncovers the strategies and challenges of leading product innovation in a data-driven, AI-powered world. He shares his unique journey to the CPO role, the growing strategic importance of the position, and Euromonitor's transformation from a consulting services model to a more product-led approach. Through personal stories of success and failure, Michael reveals the critical skills of product leadership, offering invaluable insights for aspiring and seasoned CPOs navigating the AI-powered future of their industry.
In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the future of public charging pricing for electric vehicles. He explores the current state of public charging costs, the factors influencing pricing, and potential future trends. The episode includes insights from Rich Wilcox of Kalibrate, who compares the evolution of fuel pricing to what might happen with EV charging. Gary also delves into the challenges charge point operators (CPOs) face, such as high installation and maintenance costs, and the importance of increasing charger utilization to reduce prices. The episode concludes with a discussion on potential pricing models, including bulk discounts, subscriptions, and government taxation.This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:Demystifying Charger Utilisation 2024 UpdateHeart Aerospace's full scale demonstrator - Cool EV thingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premiumMentioned in this episode:Zap MapThe EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"
On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & KeynoteSpeaker) and Q Hamirani (Chief People Officer at HighLevel and Founder of PeopleGPT) as they discuss insights on building transparency, trust, and dealing with stakeholders. Learn how CPOs work tirelessly for employee well-being and how helping others can empower personal growth in this inspiring episode!Guest BIO:Q is a trusted advisor to founders, boards, C-Suites, people executives, VCs and reputed global accelerator programs like Techstars and PeopleTech Partners. He is a mission driven business-minded leader, public speaker and executive coach with a focus on people strategy and business operations. He provides valuable insights and drives sustainable change from his extensive first hand experience across his own startups, venture growth, private equity, management consulting, and Fortune 100 companies across 25+ countries.
People leaders are moving beyond traditional HR to shape the future of work and employee experience, and this community provides the resources and connections to do that effectively. Existing communities fall short: they're expensive, focus on superficial discussions, and constantly upsell products. Future of Work Leaders fixes that. As a member, you shape the community, decide on topics, provide feedback, and interact directly with me, (Jacob Morgan) for insights... and it's budget friendly! Join CHROs and CPOs from Northrop Grumman, Johnson & Johnson, Lego, and Tractor Supply who are already part of this elite group. If you're CHRO or CPOI you can request an invite at FutureOfWorkLeaders.com and lead your organization into the future. ________________ 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/
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