Built By People

Transforming Talent and Culture at Wendy’s with Maura Stevenson In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host warmly welcomes Maura, who shares her unique career journey from organizational psychology to HR leadership. She delves into her pivotal role in implementing a talent transformation strategy at Wendy’s, which led to an 87% increase in EBITDA per director. Maura discusses the con...

Navigating HR Challenges in the Construction Industry with Brett Dolan In this episode of the Build by People Podcast, the host welcomes Brett, an HR leader whose career transitioned from finance to HR over 25 years ago. Brett shares his journey and delves into the specifics of implementing a compensation philosophy and pay transparency at O'Neill, a construction company known for its late adoptio...

Navigating a Dynamic HR Career with Heather Oxley from Global Logic In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Heather, the Chief People Officer at Global Logic. Heather shares her diverse career journey, transitioning from a background in chemistry and zoology, to consulting, and eventually HR leadership. She discusses how her curiosity and willingness to take on new challe...

Innovative Benefits Solutions and Onsite Medical Centers with Kristine Karnath from Moog In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Kristine, who shares her unique career journey into benefits, starting from a finance degree to leading the benefits department at Moog for over 20 years. Kristine delves into the implementation of onsite medical centers at Moog, detailing the s...

Building HR Excellence with Jessica: Lessons from Diverse Industries In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Jessica, a seasoned HR professional with nearly 25 years of experience. Jessica shares her expansive career journey, starting from an HR coordinator role at a limousine company in Los Angeles to her current position as VP of HR at Donna Cron Software. She discusse...

Lifelong Learning and Strategic HR Leadership with Jennifer In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jennifer, a seasoned HR leader. Jennifer shares her career journey, highlighting the significance of lifelong learning and her educational background in education and instructional design. She describes her roles at a Wall Street firm and the Federal Reserve Bank of New Yor...

Navigating Career Transitions and Effective HR Strategies with Nichole Upshaw. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Nichole, who shares her dynamic career journey from an entry-level recruiting role at Racetrac Petroleum to leading HR and retail operations at a cannabis startup, and now her role at Cirkul. Nichole discusses the challenges and learnings from managing th...

Revolutionizing Talent Management with Sadia Ayaz on the Built by People PodcastIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Sadia, an experienced HR professional. Sadia shares her extensive journey in HR, working with tech giants like Amazon and nonprofits alike. She discusses her book 'Talent Mavericks' which offers actionable strategies for building effective talent...

Transforming HR into a Business Accelerator with Jodi Weintraub In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jody, a seasoned HR veteran, to discuss her unique career journey and transformative approach to HR. With over 30 years of experience, Jody shares her insights on transitioning HR from a support function to a driver of business strategy. She explains how understanding b...

From Humble Beginnings to HR Leadership: Insights from Dan Thompson In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Dan Thompson, Chief Benefits Officer and Division President at Thompson Risk, to share his career journey. Dan discusses his rise from a modest background, working varied roles in healthcare, sales, payroll, and ultimately insurance, where he found significant succ...

Creating Positive Workplace Cultures with Diane Sanford from Unleashed BrandsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Diane, the Chief People Officer of Unleashed Brands. Diane shares her career journey from employee relations and legal compliance to her passion for enhancing workplace experiences. She highlights trust and clarity as crucial elements for creating a positiv...

From Bartending to HR Leadership: Candice Chafey's Journey and Insights In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Candice shares her unique career journey from studying biology and bartending to becoming a leader in HR. She discusses the non-linear path she took, highlighting her pivotal moments and decisions that led her to HR. Candice elaborates on tackling employee engagement issues, part...

Balancing Employee Health and Cost Management with Gillian Plummer, from Quest Diagnostics In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Gillian from Quest Diagnostics. Gillian shares her unique career journey from marketing to HR and discusses her current role overseeing employee health and wellbeing for 50,000 employees. She elaborates on strategies for balancing better healt...

Navigating Complex Business Challenges through Effective HR Leadership with Melanie Naranjo In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Melanie, who shares her diverse career journey from the fashion industry to her current role at Officer Athena, a compliance training company. Melanie discusses significant business challenges, including miscommunication between sales and pro...

Navigating HR Leadership and Scaling with Jomana Elwenni In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jomana Elwenni, VP of People and Culture at Momentic Studios. Jomana shares her diverse career journey within HR, detailing her evolution from traditional HR roles to leading people operations across various industries and organizational growth stages. She discusses the challe...

Rebranding HR and Empowering Management with Matt from Life Ray In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host Dave welcomes Matt, the global HR head at Life Ray. Matt shares his unconventional career journey from marketing strategy to HR leadership and details how his background has influenced his approach to rebranding HR within the company. He discusses the importance of transitioning...

Navigating HR's Diverse Landscape with Allison Hamel from Hudl In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Allison, a seasoned HR professional with experience across retail, education, government, and tech sectors. Allison shares her unique career journey, starting with Target Corporation, followed by roles at Denver Public Schools and the City of Denver, before joining H...

Navigating Legal and HR Management with Angela Galindo from Linklaters In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Angela, who shares her extensive career journey, starting from her days as a lawyer to her current role at Linklaters. Angela discusses her transition from practicing law to handling HR, professional development, and talent management roles in various law firms....

Leveraging Technology and Human-Centered Design in Learning & Development with Sean Bengry on Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Sean, who shares his journey through four career phases: build, manage, consult, and lead, deeply rooted in a love for learning. Sean discusses leveraging technology in talent development, including a customized...

Journey and Impact of an HR Leader: Insights from Thomas LokarIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, join host Dave as he welcomes Thomas, an accomplished HR leader, who shares his diverse career journey. From obtaining a PhD in organizational behavior to leading significant HR transformations across various organizations, Thomas offers valuable insights into leadership development, techn...

Navigating the Intersection of People, Tech, and Policy with Bernard Coleman III from Swing Education In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Bernard, who shares his multifaceted career journey from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to his current role at Swing Education. Bernard discusses his roles in political campaigns, including working for the Democrati...

Navigating an IPO with Linda Chapin, CHRO of UL Solutions In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Linda, the Executive Vice President and CHRO at UL Solutions. Linda shares her career journey and her experiences in transitioning UL Solutions from a private to a public company. She discusses the importance of change management, leadership, communication, and employee engag...

Innovative HR Strategies with Serena Ziskroit from the Build by People Podcast In this episode of the Build by People Podcast, the host welcomes Serena, who shares her dynamic career journey from public service to law, and eventually to tech and HR. Serena discusses her experience with restructuring HR teams using AI tools, providing a specific case of implementing an AI-driven performance review...

Navigating HR Transformation with Denise Grode from Centene In this episode of the Built By People Podcast, host Tanner steps in for the usual host Dave, welcoming Denise as the guest. Denise shares her unplanned but successful career journey in HR, starting from an executive admin role to becoming a Chief HR Officer. She emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and not letting job title...

Unlocking Human Potential with Melanie Steinbach from MasterclassIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Tanner hosts Melanie, the Chief People Officer and Chief Business Officer at Masterclass. Melanie shares insights on her career journey, key HR strategies, and the dual role she plays at Masterclass. The conversation explores the integration of HR and business development, the importanc...