Built By People

Dr. Kaleen Love on Navigating Change and Fostering Psychological Safety In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Dr. Kaleen Love, a distinguished HR executive with a diverse career journey spanning social sciences, McKinsey, Capital One, and Philip Morris International. Dr. Love delves into her career transitions, the challenges of driving syst...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Toby interviews Silvia, an experienced HR executive, about the unique challenges and strategies in HR, especially within private equity-backed companies. Silvia shares her journey from payroll to HR leadership, highlighting the agility and business focus required in a PE setting. She delves into preparing a workforce for poten...

Navigating Federal HR: From Entry-Level to Executive with La' Toya In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes La' Toya, an HR executive with over 20 years of experience in federal HR. La' Toya shares her inspirational career journey from a college student searching for part-time work to becoming an executive in federal HR. She di...

Navigating Financial Vulnerability in the Workplace with Aflac’s Jeri Hawthorne In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Jeri Hawthorne, CHRO at Aflac. Jeri shares insights into his career journey, the impact of financial vulnerability on employees post-pandemic, and Aflac’s strategies to address these challenges. Key topics include implementing financial re...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Bob Lockett, a seasoned HR executive with diverse experiences in various organizations. Bob shares his career journey, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking, continuous learning, and loving where you work. He discusses using the scientific method to solve HR challenges and gives an example of imp...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Irene Hendricks, an HR executive with diverse experience in the field and currently at Vimeo. Irene shares her career journey across various industries and explains the evolution of Vimeo's people-first strategy, emphasizing the importance of a resonant culture across global markets. She discusse...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Lizzie Garner, an HR leader with a unique background in sales and business. Lizzie shares her career journey from Chase Retail Bank and Guaranteed Rate to her current role at ClearChoice, explaining how her business-first mindset has shaped her HR approach. She discusses the challenges and benefits of aligning HR prio...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Nabeel Ahmed, an HR leader with an impressive 21-year career spanning multiple countries and top companies like Halliburton and Endlink Midstream. Nabeel shares his journey into HR, the importance of moving beyond 'having a seat at the table' to 'setting the table,' and the key comp...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Ruchita Sharma, a seasoned HR executive. Ruchita delves into her unplanned yet fulfilling journey into HR, emphasizing how her financial background has informed her HR strategies. She discusses leading HR transformation projects across diverse cultures, stressing the importance of listening, alignment, a...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Jodi Armit, an HR executive with over 30 years of experience across various industries. Jodi shares her extensive career journey, highlighting crucial lessons learned from diverse roles in compensation, talent acquisition, and development. Jody emphasizes the importance of HR professionals understand...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Lisa Hammond, the people leader at Veridigm. Lisa shares her unconventional career journey from a paralegal to a prominent HR executive, emphasizing the importance of taking career risks and the impact of crises on her leadership approach. She discusses her varied experience in both small businesses and large cor...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Livia, a seasoned HR executive, to discuss her dynamic career journey from investment banking to management consulting, and eventually to her current role in the people function at WellHub. Livia highlights the growing importance of workplace wellness, the necessity for personalized wellness programs acr...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Patrick Simmons, an HR executive with over 30 years of experience in compensation and benefits, currently at Ecobat. Patrick shares his career journey, emphasizing the importance of market pricing in developing pay programs while acknowledging its limitations. He also discusses the challenges and opp...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave speaks with Erin Ogunsanya about her unique journey into HR and her current role as Head of Global Benefits and Wellness at Matterport. Erin shares her unconventional path from hairstylist to HR leader and discusses the impact of the hybrid work environment on employee wellness. She highlights effective wellness programs...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Laura Bartus, the head of learning for Humana's pharmacy division and volunteer chief learning officer for the Human Health Project. Laura discusses her transition from a high school English teacher to a leader in corporate learning and development. She highlights the importance of managing emotions d...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo engages with Rodrigo, an HR leader at Boston Globe Media. Rodrigo shares his career journey from working in various HR roles at DuPont and Axalta Coating Systems in Mexico to transitioning to the U.S. and ultimately joining the media industry. The discussion delves into strategies for effectively integrating...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host welcomes Paul, an experienced HR executive, to share insights from his unconventional career journey. Starting in call centers, Paul transitioned from customer service roles to becoming a successful CHRO. He discusses the importance of empathetic leadership, vulnerability, and human-first practices. Paul reflects on his life's work, includin...

Join us on the Built by People podcast as we converse with Brian Power at Nextdoor, an esteemed HR leader with extensive experience in top technology companies like Google and Square. Brian shares his impressive career journey from the dot-com boom to his current role as Chief People Officer at Nextdoor. In this episode, Brian discusses the evolving CHRO role, particularly in the wake of the COVID...

This episode of the Built by People podcast features Dr. Charm, an HR leader with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Charm shares her unique career journey and delves into her four stages of change—modification, manipulation, maintenance, and management—to ensure successful organizational transformation. She highlights the role of gamification in engaging employees and driving change, and discusses...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, HR leader Michael Sloan shares his unconventional career journey from law to human resources, emphasizing the importance of intangible qualities in leadership. Through his book 'Unlocking Talent' and personal anecdotes, Sloan highlights how focusing on soft skills, street smarts, and team collaboration contributes to organizationa...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we explore the career journey of Renu Chhabra, an HR executive at Tyson Foods, who shares her extensive experience in Total Rewards . Renu discusses her background in actuarial mathematics, beginning at UT Austin, and her subsequent roles at companies like CVS, Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson), CBRE, and McKesson. She delves into the challeng...

Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Natalie: Insights from a Former Chief Diversity Officer In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Natalie Holder, a former Chief Diversity Officer at Slack National Accelerator Laboratory, shares her career journey from employment attorney to DEI leader. She discusses the critical role of Diversity Officers in organizational effectiveness, off...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, HR leader Josh Greenwald shares his extensive career journey spanning over 25 years with roles at Macy's, Liberty Mutual, Bank of America, TIA, and Elevance Health. Sponsored by Previ, the episode delves into pressing HR topics, including the need for durable talent strategies in the face of rapid change, the importance of building a sustainable...

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, host Dave interviews Cassandra Pratt, an HR executive with a rich career journey from finance to HR leadership roles in various firms. They discuss Cass's nonlinear career path, including her experiences in recruitment, finance, tech firms, and finally Progyny, where she significantly influenced company culture and benefits programs. Ca...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we hear from Jamal Salim, a seasoned HR executive with a unique career trajectory that began in the military. Jamal shares his journey from serving in the Army to becoming a union shop steward and ultimately an HR leader. He discusses the importance of approachability, addressing conflict tactfully, and balancing policy enforcement with employee advo...