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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest on the show is Dr. Russell J. Ledet, MD & Ph. D. Molecular Oncology, President and Co-Founder of 15 Whites Coats In this episode, Dr. Russell will share with us his journey from Security Guard to a Medical Doctor. You shouldn't miss this! To know more about Dr. Russell, visit http://www.strategyfocusedhr.com/.../ceo-series-dr.../ Don'...

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Heidi Diamond! Heidi Diamond leads Content, Partnerships, Distribution, Syndication, Licensing, Growth for HealthiNation, a leading digital media publisher and production company (now a GoodRx company) focused on health video content. In this episode, Diamond will be sharing great insights on the C-Suite Journey and her leadership Philosophy. To know more...

It is another episode of The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Elizabeth Talerman , CEO and Managing Partner of The Nucleus Group. With over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and market research, leaders call upon Elizabeth to identify patterns and develop insights that support organizational development and transformation and accelerate influence, impact, and growth. In this episode, Eli...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is John Hollon, Managing Editor & Podcast Host at Fuel50.   John Hollon is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized expert on leadership, talent management, and smart workforce practices.  Currently, he is the Managing Editor at Fuel50, the New Zealand-based HR technology company, where he writes, edits, and co-...

It is another episode of The CEO Series!   Our guest for this week is John Ryan, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Place to Work.   Is your workplace a HEALTHY WORKPLACE?  Do you know what is different about a healthy place to work?   Join our guest this week as he explains how to build a healthy workplace and why it is important to build a healthy workplace. &nbsp...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!   Our 1st guest speaker for the 3rd Quarter of the year is Sean Koppelman.   Sean Koppelman is President of The Talent Magnet, an Executive recruitment Firm in NYC that he launched in 2004. He is a veteran of the Recruitment industry with over 20 years of experience connecting exceptional candidates to the most prestigious companies, brands, and age...

It is another episode of The CEO Series! Our guest this week is Jenna Filipkowski, Ph. D.! Jenna Filipkowski is a Senior Engagement Strategist. People Experience Researcher, I-O Psychology Consultant She has authored over 6​5 original research papers on a variety of topics such as strategic workplace planning, employee experience, coaching, leadership development, talent acquisition, and employee...

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Rina Sarif ! Rina Sarif is the Chief Human Capital Officer, Lembaga Tabung Haji since August 2020, and she is currently serving as a Board of Directors for TH Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre, KLIA. Her talent, visible performance, credentials in Human Capital, as well as social space, are evident amongst the industry leaders. She was listed as the TO...

Our guest on the show this week is Ben Whitter! Ben Whitter, an author of Human Experience at Work (2021) and Employee Experience (2019), is the CEO of HEX Organization and the Founder of the World Employee Experience Institute (WEEI). Ben is best known for pioneering and popularizing the concept of employee experience worldwide. His work has reached 18 million people, inspired the first EX confer...

Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of CareersDoneWrite , a marketing and personal branding company providing comprehensive services to job seekers and professionals who are proactive about managing their professional development and career planning efforts In this episode, Debra shared great insights on how to manage careers & personal branding in a period of uncertainty. To know more...

David A. McKnight is an image consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker. He is the President of McKnight Image Lab, a coaching and consulting firm based in New York City. David has two decades of experience as a management consultant and financial services executive, and he is the author of The Zen of Executive Presence. In this episode, David will be sharing great insights on the role of e...

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Susana Correia, Head of Search & Staffing & SMB MENA at LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Susana Correia has over 17 years of experience, predominately in Europe and the Middle East. Having worked across numerous fields and industries, she has gained invaluable knowledge of the human resources industry and has strong experiences in managing and working wi...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! Our guest this Friday is Steve Schloss, an accomplished Chief People Officer, forward-thinking leader, coach, advisor, mentor, and teacher. For over three decades, he has built, scaled, evolved, and transformed capability and culture at the premier, established, and high-growth organizations across non-profit services and sport (United States Golf Association...

Minda is a Professor at New York University Wagner and hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat. In 2020, Minda was named the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the workplace by LinkedIn . She is an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and has been featured on MSNBC ’s Morning Joe, Fast Company , The New York Times , and TIME Magazine. In this episode, Minda shared great insights on what women of color...

You cannot have unity without diversity - Dave Ulrich What a great discussion between Dave Ulrich and Ron Thomas on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). Did you miss the live session? We've got you covered. Listen and Learn

Lars Schmidt (He/Him) is the Founder of Amplify, an HR executive search and consulting firm that helps companies build progressive people teams and capabilities. Lars spent over 20 years in the industry working in and alongside a range of leading global companies. He is a writer for Fast Company, co-author of Employer Branding for Dummies, and Host of the Redefining HR podcast. In this episode, La...

Our first guest for the year 2021 is Laurie Ruettimann, former HR Executive turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur.   Laurie Ruettimann is the author of the best seller 'Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career'.  She is dedicated to the revolutionary and long-overdue mission of fixing work by telling stories and teaching leaders how to create...

The CEO Series with Hessa Al Ghurair is out! In this episode, Hessa Al Ghurair, Human Capital & CEO of Happiness & Wellbeing at General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) discussed the topic "From the C-Suite to the Boardroom". Hessa is an accomplished Human Resource executive, strategic advisor, and business development leader with over 18 years of experience. Listen and Learn! You can...

In this episode, Jaya Maru, Co-Founder & CEO of Rewardz will be discussing the topic 'The Role of Technology in Wellness and Engagement'.   Jaya Maru, co-founder, and CEO of Rewardz in the Middle East champions the company’s vision to empower organizations to reward and engage individuals digitally and drives overall business portfolio and strategic partnerships in the region.

In this episode, Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder Mom's Hierarchy of Needs, LLC shares great insights with Ron Thomas on 'Parenting, Motherhood, and Equity - The Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs Framework'. Leslie, who has used research to inform growth and innovation strategy for over 20 years tells us about her research that enabled her to come up with the framework of “Moms Hierarchy of Needs” Listen and...

In this episode, Johnny Taylor, President, and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM shares great insights with Ron Thomas on the topic 'HR in the Driver Seat, Post-COVID 19'.   Johnny Taylor is the former chair of the SHRM Board of Directors, and he currently serves on the corporate board of Gallup and on the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami.   Listen and Learn!   You can also...

In this episode, Louis Carter , Founder, and CEO of Best Practices Institute will be sharing great insights with Ron Thomas on the topic "Getting your organizations back on track: “Building a Great Company” Carter is an author of 11 books in leadership and management. He created the Emotional Connectedness Index (ECI) and Emotionally Connected Leader 360 (ECL360) and has conducted extensive resear...

In this episode of The CEO Series, Hussein M. Dajani, General Manager – Digital and Customer Experience Transformation, Nissan Motor Corporation shared great insights on what organization can do to ensure that employees are getting the necessary support to tackle problems. Listen and Learn!

In this episode of The CEO Series, Dennis Kight, a Board Member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), UAE Chapter, and Executive Coach with it works! LLC shared great insight on ‘coaching’ as the new must-have skill in crisis management. Listen and Learn!

In this episode, Torin Ellis, a Diversity Strategist, Host of Career Mix on SiriusXM, and Author of Rip The Resume discussed the topic 'Diversity and Inclusion - The New Strategic Competitive Advantage'. Torin walk us through his journey of being recognized at one of the top D&I Strategist globally and also share great insights on roles that organization can play to be aware and drive D&I...