Nick Avery
Chief People Officer
Carta
Episode 354
Beyond rigid plans: Culture and AI radically transform HR for successful change.
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December 16, 2025/16:09
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Andrew Bartlow
CHRO & PE Operating Partner
Altamont Capital Partners
Episode 321
Beyond HR Basics: Cultivating the Strategic Mindset of Tomorrow's Leaders
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September 9, 2025/11:30
Erin McAuley
Chief People Officer
Springline Advisory
Episode 314
Scale with Soul: Why Culture Is Your Ultimate M&A Differentiator
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August 29, 2025/15:18
Stephanie Manzelli
Chief People Officer
Employ
Episode 307
HR's Strategic Pivot: Speak the Language of Business, Decentralize Impact
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August 20, 2025/9:22
Colleen McCreary
Chief People Officer
Confluent
Episode 297
Hard Times Reveal True Values: How Prioritizing People Builds Resilient Companies
change managementemployee engagementretention
July 30, 2025/15:47
Serena Filson
VP Human Resources
Certara
Episode 296
Organizational Transitions: Why 'good enough' HR leadership wins.
compensation benefitschange managementmergers acquisitions
July 29, 2025/15:36
Malvika Jhangiani
CHRO at Faro
FARO Technologies
Episode 288
Future of HR: Embrace Discomfort, Become Business Bilingual for Growth.
change managementexecutive leadershipleadership development
July 23, 2025/13:10
Amanda Sedars
Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer
Mindr
Episode 254
HR's Secret Weapon in Fast-Paced Private Equity: Law, Logic & Human Connection
remote hybrid workcompliance governanceemployee engagement
June 25, 2025/16:42
Heather Oxley
Chief People Officer
GlobalLogic
Episode 251
Strategic HR Redefined: How Continuous Learning Empowers Global Teams in the AI Era
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June 23, 2025/14:39
Jessica Carroll
VP of Human Resources
Dynatron Software
Episode 249
Unlock HR's Strategic Value: It Starts with Deep Business Understanding
executive leadershipchange managementtalent acquisition
June 20, 2025/17:21
Candice Chafey
Chief People Officer
Zeta Global
Episode 245
Your HR team isn't support, it's a strategic accelerator for trust and growth.
employee engagementculture scalingleadership development
June 18, 2025/12:54
Jomana Elwenni
VP, People & Culture
Momentic Studios
Episode 240
HR Credibility Isn't Handed Out: Deliver Solutions, Show Founders Your Impact
executive leadershipchange managementtalent acquisition
June 16, 2025/15:47
Thomas Lokar
Chief Human Resources Officer
National Car Wash Solutions
Episode 235
Transforming HR: From Transactional to Strategic Value Creator
talent acquisitionai in hrchange management
June 11, 2025/15:47
Luc Stefani
CHRO and Global HR Consultant
LS HR Consulting
Episode 221
Your HR Strategy is Broken: Why 'Go Local' Wins the Talent War
retentiontalent acquisitionremote hybrid work
June 2, 2025/16:57
Erica Koenig
Chief Human Resource Officer
SPS Commerce
Episode 217
Culture is the differentiator: Why strategic HR builds people first, then tech.
performance managementmergers acquisitionsexecutive leadership
May 28, 2025/11:46
Nicholas Nyhus
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Aspirus Health
Episode 188
Elevate HR: Drive organizational effectiveness, not just transactions
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May 8, 2025/10:48
Karen Greene
Vice President Global Human Resources
Escalon Services
Episode 163
Mastering Rapid Change: HR's Proactive Guide to Private Equity Success
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April 17, 2025/19:32
Matthew Rieck
Chief Human Resources Officer
Inszone Insurance
Episode 162
Beyond paychecks: Simple HR moves that retain your top talent.
retentioncareer pathwaysemployee engagement
April 17, 2025/11:20
Logan Sutherland
VP, People and Culture
Stampin' Up!
Episode 157
HR's true influence: Shaping lives, building managers, changing the world.
employee engagementleadership developmentinternal communications
April 14, 2025/17:36
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
Nathan Peirson
Chief People Officer
Onit
Episode 148
Ruthlessly Simplify HR: Make Strategic Trade-offs for Business Impact
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April 3, 2025/20:01
Jamie Durling
Vice President of Human Resources, Luxury Goods & Retail
Luxury Goods & Retail (various organizations)
Episode 144
Beyond HR Costs: How to Quantify People's Impact on Revenue and Profit
mergers acquisitionsperformance managementexecutive leadership
March 28, 2025/10:07
Jill Larsen
Chief People Officer
Synopsys Inc
Episode 131
HR's New Era: Strategic Operators Drive Outcomes with AI Pragmatism
change managementmergers acquisitionsai in hr
March 24, 2025/17:51
Liz Ahmed
EVP, People, Communications and CSR
Unum
Episode 130
Unlock Growth: HR Leaders Embrace Constant Change as Strategic Generalists
compensation benefitschange managementemployee engagement
March 24, 2025/16:17
Brian Little
Chief People Officer
Altera
Episode 129
From HR to Business Partner: Authentic Leadership Transforms Workforce Strategy
change managementworkforce planningexecutive leadership
March 24, 2025/19:29
Katie Manning
Global Total Rewards Team Lead
RGP
Episode 107
Transforming HR: Why Emotional Intelligence is Your Blueprint for Engagement
compensation benefitsemployee engagementculture scaling
February 27, 2025/15:45
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
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
Joy Todd
VP, Human Resources
AVI Systems
Episode 91
Ignite Impact: HR's Imperative to Embody Values for Organizational Growth
culture scalingemployee engagementtalent acquisition
February 12, 2025/13:35
Silvia Van Dusen
Executive VP, CHRO
LinQuest
Episode 87
Private Equity's HR Challenge: Agile value creation and constant M&A readiness.
mergers acquisitionschange managementworkforce planning
February 10, 2025/14:21
Lizzie Garner
Chief People Officer
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
Episode 82
HR's New Blueprint: Reverse-Engineering People Strategy for Business Impact
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February 6, 2025/9:21
Ruchita Sharma
Former VP of HR
Guardian Life
Episode 80
Unlock HR's Power: Strategic Transformation for Unmatched Business Outcomes
ai in hrchange managementhr tech stack
February 5, 2025/13:45
Lisa Hammond
CHRO
Veradigm
Episode 78
Beyond the Caretaker: Build Strategic HR with Business Acumen & Crisis Leadership
career pathwaysleadership developmentexecutive leadership
February 4, 2025/19:43
Amrita Bhaumik
Former Vice President, CHRO
Valvoline Global Operations
Episode 63
Architecting Opportunity: Intentional HR Transforms Women's Leadership Journey
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January 27, 2025/10:53
Jed Milstein
CHRO
Asbury Automotive Group
Episode 53
Unlocking Automotive Excellence: Employee Well-being as the Ultimate Differentiator.
mergers acquisitionscustomer experience linkemployee engagement
January 20, 2025/12:33
Lynnette Heath
CHRO
nVent
Episode 49
The Future of Work: Why Employee Value is Your Ultimate Competitive Edge
employee engagementdei inclusionculture scaling
January 15, 2025/21:38
Janice Deskus
CHRO
Staples
Episode 46
The Real Secret to Big Change: Understand Your Org's Soul & Develop the Whole Self
change managementleadership developmentinternal communications
January 14, 2025/15:57
Shelley Okeefe
Chief People Officer
Platinum Dermatology Partners
Episode 32
Beyond perks: Crafting employee experience with a marketing mindset
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December 31, 2024/11:32
Fred Skinner
Chief Human Resources Officer
Eversana
Episode 29
The Real M&A Due Diligence: Valuing Culture Over the Numbers
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December 24, 2024/15:12
Beth King
Chief People Officer
Paytronix
Episode 26
The Strategic HR Edge in M&A: Culture & Data Make or Break Deals
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December 20, 2024/17:00
Cory Rose
SVP of People
TAG (The Aspen Group)
Episode 1
Generic HR advice is failing. Master your unique business context to win.
performance managementcompensation benefitsemployee engagement
October 23, 2024/18:26