People Strategy Leaders Podcast

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Matt Poepsel. Matt was a struggling manager turned capable leader and talent optimization expert. Matt studied the psychology of leadership and performance while earning his PhD in the process. He continued to rise through the corporate ranks and steadily expanded his influence as a leader. Leadership is a capability that can be studied, applie...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Ronan Finnegan, Co-Founder of SpaceBands. SpaceBands is a wearable technology that keeps your staff safe at work. SpaceBands detect multiple hazards effortlessly and collate data so that you can make informed decisions about your workplace safety whilst prompting staff to action wellness at work.

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Ascent Management Consulting, Kevin Herring. Ascent Management Consulting believes that engagement is the single biggest reason behind stellar team performance. This is why they host a 90-Day Turnaround Workgroup to boost teamwork and performance from employees and see dramatic performance breakthroughs as a result. That's not al...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Tony Scida, who discusses the evolution of HR leadership, and the impact of AI on job displacement. He believes that HR is now in the 4.0 era, where HR leaders can collaborate with executives to create a new organizational architecture utilizing machine learning and AI. However, HR leaders must also prioritize improving culture, and employee exp...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Amy Madden, the Senior Vice President at Roshal Imaging. Roshal Imaging brings you the staffing and operational support you need to deliver outstanding person-centered care while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Their shared services model offers a hybrid of scheduled and on-demand services that can be custom-tailored to meet your...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Blue Swift Consulting, Alyssa Cox. Alyssa specializes in organizational effectiveness and works with organizations and individuals to successfully execute change and thrive in moments of transition. Alyssa has over 14 years of consulting and coaching experience with Fortune 100 companies across a wide range of industries, includi...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Chief Learning Officer at Qlik, Kevin Hanegan. Kevin’s passion is the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on topics including data literacy, data-informed decision-making, decision intelligence, and essential skills for today's workforce. Qlik is a data and analytics company...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Kalpashree Gupta, the CEO of Knekxt Group. Knekxt Group is a consulting company that helps clients build trust, mitigate risk, and grow in profitability and equitability, while also creating internal awareness to help heal childhood or prior workplace trauma. Knekxt helps free your inner child by breaking out of a box that's meant to shrink you...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Michael Graber, one of the Managing Partners at Epic Pivot. At Epic Pivot you can incubate a business or carve out a path based on your innate proclivities and interests, while surrounded by talented peers who inspire you to do your best. They have been the Mid-South’s premiere Innovation, Insights, and Strategy firm for over 15 years. They hav...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Your Brand Marketing, Ben Baker. Ben's goal is to enable them to be the best they can be, help them find their light, and then enable them to tell their story to the world. Ben is a marketing and branding consultant, focused on internal communication and producing internal podcasts for large to enterprise-level companies.

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with author and corporate executive, Victoria Pelletier. Victoria is a prolific speaker and was COO of a multinational corporation by the time she was 24 years old. Now with 20+ years in corporate leadership, Victoria has held senior roles in companies such as Accenture, IBM, and American Express. As a member of the LGBTQ community, Victoria knows a...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Best-Selling Author, Bev Kaye. Dr. Beverly Kaye's name is recognized internationally as a professional dedicated to helping others understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement, and retention. Since her entrepreneurial debut as CEO of Career Systems International, Bev has used her incisive and inventive thinki...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of E. L. Goldberg and Associates, Edie Goldberg. E. L. Goldberg helps design HR systems to improve business results. They have experience across various industries, allowing them to draw upon the most appropriate and innovative solutions to meet your needs. They offer a flexible approach in how they work with clients to best meet th...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Jen Kirkwood. Jen Kirkwood has over 27 years of reputed project and board-level executive experience in the Human Capital industry and data strategy. She has been named consistently amongst the top thought leaders in Data and HR Technologies globally including one of the “Top 65 Global Thought Leaders* and “Top Women in Data Analytics To Watch”...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with globally recognized DEI thought leader, award-winning entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is trying to create inclusive organizations where everyone can thrive. She has experienced both the advantages of privilege and the sting of stigma and is aiming to redefine what it means to truly belong. Jennifer currently sits...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Rod McDermott, the CEO and Co-Founder of McDermott and Bull. With experienced principals in the United States, Canada, and Europe, McDermott + Bull has become the trusted retained search advisor for empowering change on behalf of private and public companies, private equity firms, and their operating companies.

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Executive Coach and Change Consultant, Sara Sheehan. Sara works with people in corporate leadership roles who have been impacted by the Great Resignation to improve their performance and succeed in a new role. They will help set goals, improve performance, resolve conflict, and establish an advisory team, to create a tangible action plan custom...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of Aspect43, Sarah White. Aspect43 is a boutique research and advisory firm working to change the future of work through market education and supporting solution providers. Their research and strategic service teams support companies from pre-launch start-ups to global enterprises looking to learn & grow in the market.

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of The People Person, Lori-Ann Duguay. The People Person: HR Growth Solutions helps organizations with a growth mindset ignite organizational transformation by helping them assess and optimize their end-to-end employee journey and talent management strategy. The People Person assures they are offering the culture and experie...

In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with CEO and Founder of Lever Talent, Drew Fortin. Drew is a people-first, values-driven leader with nearly 20 years of growth strategy and team-building experience across retail, marketing technology, local media, and HR tech. He spent 7 years at The Predictive Index, where he was Chief Growth Officer responsible for the company's strategy to build...

On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast we talk to people leaders, business strategists and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where Sri Chellappa, talks with Chief of HR at Appzone, Omonuwa Olulano. Appzone launched Zone as Africa’s first decentralized payment network. Zone allows participating institutions to connect directly with each other and pe...

On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg's 30+ year career on all sides of HR process & technology, includes HR exec roles on 3 continents, serving as HCM product strategy leader and spokes...

On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the founder of Dolce VITA Leadership and Lifestyle Consulting, Angela Santi. Italian by birth and cosmopolitan by vocation, Angela is one-of-a-kind and fiercely protective of her craf...

On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Bryan Gillette, the Principal Consultant and Founder of Summiting Group. Bryan Gillette is a professional athlete looking to give you time to prepare and compete with great informatio...

On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Karthik Ganesh, CEO of EmpiRx Health. EmpiRx Health is a Pharmacy Benefit Management company that takes a patient-centered approach to healthcare.