Kristy McCann
Founder and CEO
Currently unnamed (formerly SkillCycle)
Episode 370
AI Demands a Communication Redo: Human-Centered Leadership in a Changing World
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January 26, 2026/20:45
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Melissa Leneis
Chief Human Resources Officer
Quaker Houghton
Episode 347
Unlock Peak Performance: Inclusion & Belonging Are Your Business Growth Engines
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October 9, 2025/7:35
Maxim Williams
Vice President of Global Culture and Belonging
Autodesk
Episode 333
Unlock Peak Performance: Culture's Strategic Edge in an AI-Driven World
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September 25, 2025/18:41
Brian Baker
Chief People Officer
Teneo
Episode 316
Unlock Growth: Leaders Need a Lifeguard Mindset to Master AI & Culture
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September 2, 2025/12:25
Donna Flynn
Chief People Officer
Steelcase
Episode 311
The Untapped HR Advantage: Designing Environments That Earn the Commute
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August 25, 2025/19:50
Kenneth Quidgley
Chief People Officer
Symphonic Distribution
Episode 309
HR's Secret Weapon: Treating Employees with Dignity Drives Loyalty and Profit.
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August 22, 2025/8:55
Paul Phillips
Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, and Business HR
Avanade
Episode 302
Unlocking Talent: How Proactive HR & AI Drive Impact in a Fast Market
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August 4, 2025/19:07
Quentin Misenheimer
Chief People Officer
Garlock Flexibles
Episode 301
Veterans: The Overlooked Talent Pool Your Company Needs Now
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August 4, 2025/13:57
Vineet Gambhir
CHRO
Datalink
Episode 292
Stop Chasing Talent, Start Building Your Brand: The Strategic Imperative of Recruiting
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July 25, 2025/22:19
Kalaida Holmes
Former Chief Human Capital Officer at AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
Episode 283
Beyond HR: Why Financial Acumen is Your Strategic Superpower
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July 19, 2025/15:14
Dr. Waajida L. Small
CHRO
Trinity Wall Street
Episode 282
Unlock authentic culture: Focus on 'ways of being,' not just static values.
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July 18, 2025/13:49
Suzan Morno
former CHRO
Latham
Episode 281
People Over Process: The human element is your ultimate business advantage.
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July 18, 2025/10:02
Connie White
Chief People Officer
Altos Labs
Episode 261
Beyond HR policy: how daily commitment builds a thriving, curious organization.
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June 30, 2025/8:19
Elizabeth Schmidt
CHRO
Jewish Family Service of Colorado
Episode 259
Beyond Buzzwords: How People-First Leadership Thrives Amidst Rapid Organizational Change
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June 27, 2025/8:16
Christie (Cimring) Hall
VP, People & Development
Taylor Morrison Home Funding
Episode 258
Future of Talent: Why Ditching College Degrees Unlocks Your Next Great Hire
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June 27, 2025/11:53
Rodney Bolden
Head of Industry Engagement and Learning
Morgan Stanley
Episode 225
Solving the Great Detachment: Financial Wellness and Ownership Drive Loyalty
employee engagementretentioncompensation benefits
June 3, 2025/15:04
Luc Stefani
CHRO and Global HR Consultant
LS HR Consulting
Episode 221
Your HR Strategy is Broken: Why 'Go Local' Wins the Talent War
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June 2, 2025/16:57
Carol MacKinlay
Chief Human Resources Officer
Velocity Global
Episode 216
Beyond Traditional HR: A Business-First Mindset Drives Global Culture & Success
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May 28, 2025/9:20
Ren Akinci
Chief People Officer
Emerald
Episode 214
Degree-blind hiring: Unlocking 60% of America's untapped talent.
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May 27, 2025/7:53
Amy Stengel
Chief People Officer
Best Egg Personal Loans
Episode 212
Unlock Hybrid Work Success: Foster Inclusive Culture with Empathetic Leaders
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May 26, 2025/15:14
Alex Moore
Chief People Officer
Asset Living
Episode 201
Transform Your Workforce: Master Expectation Setting from Hire to Retire
employee engagementtalent acquisitionperformance management
May 16, 2025/16:17
Jacob Little
AVP HR
Cornerstone OnDemand
Episode 197
Unlock True Culture Change: HR Leaders Must Become Changemakers
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May 14, 2025/10:52
Jason Lerner
VP Human Resources
VDA Elevator and Escalator Consulting
Episode 195
Don't Just Apply: Interview the Company for True Cultural Fit
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May 13, 2025/7:09
Jeanette Winters
Chief Human Resources Officer
8x8
Episode 194
Beyond Compliance: HR's Path to Business Impact & Engaged Culture
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May 13, 2025/14:26
Severine Riviere-Gerstner
Chief People Officer
Sportradar
Episode 182
Beyond the Org Chart: Empowering People Redefines Modern HR Leadership
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May 5, 2025/14:08
Jemar Ward
Chief People Officer
Public Health Solutions
Episode 167
From Policy Police to People-First: HR's Strategy for Engaging Gen Z.
performance managementemployee engagementleadership development
April 21, 2025/10:02
D'Mar Phillips
VP, People & Culture
RS Americas
Episode 166
Transcending Tradition: The New Playbook for Resilient, Inclusive People Leadership
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April 21, 2025/16:40
Kate Kemp
Chief People Officer
Restaurant365
Episode 149
Beyond Compliance: HR's Strategic Shift to Empowering Your People & Amplifying Impact
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April 4, 2025/10:48
Tanya Moore
Chief People Officer and Partner
West Monroe
Episode 146
HR Leaders: Master Rapid Change with a People-Centric Strategy
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April 1, 2025/17:22
Luani Alvarado
Chief People Officer
Kenvue
Episode 145
Why Employees 'Re-Recruit' Themselves Daily: Inside People-First Cultures.
culture scalingemployee engagementperformance management
March 31, 2025/11:02
Natasha Valani
SVP, Human Resources
Tubi
Episode 140
Unlocking Gen Z: HR's Bold New Strategy for Long-Term Talent Development
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March 27, 2025/11:40
Natalie Breece
Chief People + Diversity Officer
thredUP
Episode 137
AI's Challenge: Elevating HR to a Strategic Business Driver
executive leadershipculture scalingperformance management
March 26, 2025/11:03
Brian Little
Chief People Officer
Altera
Episode 129
From HR to Business Partner: Authentic Leadership Transforms Workforce Strategy
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March 24, 2025/19:29
Naveen Bhateja
Center of Board Excellence
Nasdaq
Episode 127
AI is a people transformation: Human-centric leadership is now paramount
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March 21, 2025/16:03
Nathan Brisby
Chief People Officer
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Episode 126
Why Your Company's Wellness Strategy Is Missing Its Soul: The Spiritual Imperative
wellness mental healthemployee engagementdei inclusion
March 20, 2025/17:08
Antoinette Chukudebelu
Chief People and Equity Officer
Murmuration
Episode 121
The Future of HR: Strategic Impact Through People, Growth, and AI
culture scalingai in hrdei inclusion
March 18, 2025/11:53
Phil Rhodes
Chief Learning Officer
Phillips 66
Episode 120
Unlock Growth: Democratizing Skills & Proving L&D's Strategic Business Impact
career pathwaysemployee engagementdei inclusion
March 17, 2025/19:01
DeRetta Rhodes
EVP/Chief Culture Officer
Atlanta Braves
Episode 119
Beyond Imposter Syndrome: Forge Your Unbreakable Path Through Adversity
leadership developmentexecutive leadershipdei inclusion
March 17, 2025/15:21
Gena Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer
LVMH North America
Episode 113
Beyond Burnout: Building High-Performance Cultures That Truly Care for People.
dei inclusionwellness mental healthcareer pathways
March 7, 2025/16:29
Julian Dalzell
Former VP HR, Shell Oil Company, and University Professor
Shell Oil Company, University of South Carolina
Episode 112
Stop Being Driven By Business: How Global HR Wins With Humanity.
culture scalingexecutive leadershipchange management
March 6, 2025/22:53
Deanie Ilukowicz
Chief People Officer
TPI Composites, Inc.
Episode 109
Beyond Policy: HR's New Role in Driving Strategic Business Growth
internal communicationschange managementemployee engagement
March 3, 2025/18:52
Debbie Shotwell
Chief People and Culture Officer
Stack Overflow
Episode 100
Navigating AI & Culture: The Essential Role of Transparent Leadership
culture scalingchange managementmergers acquisitions
February 20, 2025/14:30
Chloe Drew
Chief People Officer
Redox
Episode 95
Beyond the Org Chart: Intentional Culture Transforms HR Leadership Through Change
executive leadershipchange managementculture scaling
February 14, 2025/11:14
Paul Brubaker
VP Human Resources - US
KARL STORZ
Episode 94
Strategic HR: Driving ROI and Building Resilience Through Human Connections
talent acquisitionexecutive leadershipchange management
February 14, 2025/17:31
Hope Harris
VP Human Resources
Real Floors
Episode 90
Transforming HR: From Compliance Checklists to Strategic Business Impact
employee engagementleadership developmentremote hybrid work
February 12, 2025/15:51
Kaleen Love
Chief People & Culture Officer, U.S.
Philip Morris International
Episode 88
Beyond Strategy: How Leaders Unleash Discretionary Energy by Mastering Human Connection
change managementemployee engagementexecutive leadership
February 11, 2025/22:26
Irene Hendricks
Chief People Officer
Vimeo
Episode 83
Your Culture is Everyone's Job: Building Cohesion in a Global Workforce
employee engagementculture scalinginternal communications
February 7, 2025/10:03
Paul Wolfe
Author, Advisor, Former CHRO at Indeed
N/A (multiple advisory roles)
Episode 72
Unlock success: Treat your employees as human beings first.
leadership developmentexecutive leadershipemployee engagement
January 30, 2025/26:12
Natalie Holder
Chief DEI Officer at the National Lab Operated by Stanford University
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (managed by Stanford University)
Episode 67
The Glass Cliff Threat to DEI: How to Empower CDOs for Strategic Growth.
dei inclusionexecutive leadershipemployer brand
January 28, 2025/16:14
Cassandra Pratt
CHRO
Progyny, Inc.
Episode 65
Unlocking Loyalty: Tailored Benefits Reveal True Company Values, Far Beyond Salary
compensation benefitsemployee engagementdei inclusion
January 27, 2025/17:23
Amrita Bhaumik
Former Vice President, CHRO
Valvoline Global Operations
Episode 63
Architecting Opportunity: Intentional HR Transforms Women's Leadership Journey
dei inclusioncareer pathwaysleadership development
January 27, 2025/10:53
Chad Thompson
Chief People Officer
LanzaTech
Episode 59
Why Discomfort is Your Secret Weapon for Global Career Potential
executive leadershipcareer pathwaysdei inclusion
January 23, 2025/14:36
Sandy Cross
Chief People Officer
PGA of America
Episode 56
Beyond HR: How a 360-degree People Strategy Builds Purpose-Led Culture
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January 21, 2025/14:24
Lynnette Heath
CHRO
nVent
Episode 49
The Future of Work: Why Employee Value is Your Ultimate Competitive Edge
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January 15, 2025/21:38
Karishma Patel Buford
Chief People Officer
Spring Health
Episode 42
Beyond Empathy: Mental Health as Your Organization's Strategic Imperative
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January 13, 2025/10:49
Jeannie Virden
Enterprise CHRO
Central Health
Episode 41
Beyond Skills: Cultivating a Culture of Trust with Visible, Empathetic HR
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January 10, 2025/11:44
Paige Lisk
Chief People Officer
Kyruus Health
Episode 40
Opportunity, not aptitude, unlocks talent: A CPO's guide to impact
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January 9, 2025/13:04
Todd Cunningham
Chief People Officer
AvidXchange, Inc.
Episode 38
Care and Candor: The Unexpected Equation for High-Performance Culture in HR
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January 7, 2025/13:28
Megan Nail
VP, Total Rewards Practice
NFP
Episode 34
The Compensation Conundrum: Building Trust Through Pay Transparency
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January 2, 2025/10:14
Jennifer Padlan
Chief People Officer
Breakthrough Public Schools
Episode 20
Employee-Centric HR: Adapt Your Strategy To Evolve With Your Workforce
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December 17, 2024/16:39
Sarika Lamont
Vice President of People and Culture
Vidyard
Episode 19
Building Trust and Equity: The Imperative of Pay Transparency
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December 16, 2024/19:43
José Rodríguez
Global Senior HR Director
Mobileum
Episode 7
The Global HR Paradox: Why Cultural Respect Trumps Uniformity
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November 11, 2024/18:10