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Everyone comes through the same door. You don't walk on the grass, and you don't get handouts. You earn it. Wayne Martindale is back to break down the playbook. Wayne returns for an encore, and this time we go inside Emory's MBV program, elite, top-tier academics with zero shortcuts. This conversation pulls back the curtain on why he chose Emory and what it actually takes to translate military exc...

Before the credentials and the career, Wayne Martindale is a father. Everything else, the service, the strategy, the grit, is built on that. It's easy to see top-tier credentials and assume the path was smooth. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, ten-plus years serving America, elite training, Vanderbilt, Emory, and a hard transition from service to strategy that Wayne na...

Some people lead teams. Others lead generations. Daniel Clarke went from bank teller to Global Head of Emerging Talent by chasing potential instead of numbers. It's easy to see someone at the top and assume they started there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, 17 years inside one of the world's largest financial institutions, from his early days as a teller to shaping g...

She turned her own struggle with debt into a mission. Now Lexx McKinley helps people flip financial setbacks into major comebacks. It's easy to see someone running their own business and assume they just made it. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from Racine to Dallas, from her own battle with debt to building a mission out of it. Lexx is real about the hustle, honest a...

“You’re not broken. You’re still becoming.” Victorious Ndidi Eche has been on a mission—lifting others, shaping systems, and declaring with every step that resilience is louder than doubt. In this episode of 15 Minutes With, we dive into her journey: navigating childhood challenges, breaking barriers in finance and project management, and stepping boldly into her vision of becoming a global world...

He's Not Configuring Technology, He's Architecting It. From multimillion-dollar client partnerships to pioneering AI-driven deployment models, Ravi has been on the frontlines of Workday transformation and enterprise disruption, showing organizations that AI is here to empower, not replace. Who he is: Ravi is an innovator, executive, and technologist on the frontlines of Workday transformation. He...

Most people try to survive disruption. Cameron Larkin built a career turning it into measurable growth. It's easy to assume people just land in roles like Cameron's. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, a 13-year climb through the Workday ecosystem that runs from Wall Street to Six Sigma transformations to global integrations. Cameron takes us inside how he learned to lead...

Are you the spare tire? Invisible until the crisis hits, but the lifeline everyone counts on when it does? In this bonus episode, Lee Cage Jr. takes the DisruptHR Nashville stage to ask the uncomfortable questions that make us rethink who we are, how we show up, and how we assess value. This one's for the disruptors, the audacious architects of change who know that "business as usual" is officiall...

Everyone's talking about the future of work. AI. Automation. Disruption. But none of it matters without the people who architect it and the culture that sustains it. It's easy to look at a leader like Tia Smith and assume she just arrived here. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey it takes to become a Culture Carrier, a thought leader, and a Forbes HR Council member. Tia un...

Broken processes. Misaligned teams. Bad data. Most organizations keep circling the same symptoms forever. Damien Benson is done with that. It's easy to assume people just arrive at this kind of clarity. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, years in the trenches of systems improvement and human-centered leadership that taught Damien why surface fixes never stick. From corpo...

Technology didn't just find Kimberly Consevage. It shaped her. And her path there started somewhere almost nobody expects: a classroom. It's easy to assume people just land in roles like Kimberly's. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from Teach For America to leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, a story of reinvention, resilience, and purpose. Live from Charl...

When most people hear "transformation," they picture chaos, disruption, and endless slide decks. Traci Cuthbertson flips that script. It's easy to look at someone leading at Traci's level and assume they just arrived there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey: the reps, the messy projects, and the lessons that turned her into one of Workday's sharpest minds in HR transform...

Everyone says they put people first. Nicole Fleischmann is one of the few who can prove it's the smarter strategy. She went from auditing risk at KPMG to building a Workday transformation practice from nothing to leading a powerhouse team at BDO. Nicole Fleischmann's path was anything but linear, and that's exactly why her take on leading change is worth hearing. Who she is: Nicole is BDO's Workda...

Most companies say they care about culture. Almost none of them build it on purpose. Ciera Parks does. What does it actually take to create a workplace people don't want to leave? Ciera Parks has made a career out of answering that question, and in this fast-paced conversation she breaks down how culture really gets built and why most leaders get it wrong. Who she is: Ciera is a culture architect...

Why does digital transformation fail so often—and what do the people who get it right do differently? In this episode of 15 Minutes With, Lee Cage Jr. sits down with Kasra Mojtahedi for a fast-paced conversation on what it actually takes to drive enterprise transformation that sticks. Who he is: Kasra is a Partner at BDO USA and a CPA with 15+ years working at the intersection of innovation, leade...

Send us a text Darius Brown is a results-driven Account Sales Executive, recognized for his ability to build strong client relationships and drive revenue growth. With a deep understanding of customer needs, Darius excels in consultative selling, strategic account management, and business development. Passionate about delivering value, Darius thrives on helping organizations navigate complex chall...

Kenton Yaklin is an accomplished Attorney turned Workday Program & Project Manager, with a specialization in deployment strategy. Drawing on his background in law, Kenton brings a unique perspective to complex project management, offering a blend of analytical thinking, strategic vision, and meticulous attention to detail. Kenton’s career transitioned from practicing law to becoming a leading expe...

Shelly Smith is the Global Alliance Director for OneSource Virtual, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships and driving collaborative success. With a keen ability to align business objectives with innovative solutions, Shelly cultivates relationships that enhance value for both partners and customers. With an extensive background in alliance management, business developm...

In this episode of 15 Minutes With, we meet Christopher Ford — a strategist, veteran, and human-first leader redefining what it means to show up in complex systems with clarity and compassion. From his roots in service to his current work in public sector consulting, Christopher brings a powerful blend of tactical expertise and emotional intelligence to every conversation. Christopher doesn’t beli...

Darcy Reagan is a seasoned Workday Change & Transformation Expert and Deployment Strategist with a passion for driving organizational change through seamless technology adoption. With a deep expertise in change management, process transformation, and Workday deployments, Darcy excels in guiding organizations through the complexities of large-scale HR and financial system implementations. Darcy's c...

Sara Radford is a dedicated Timekeeping Implementation Specialist at CBIZ, where she expertly guides small to medium-sized enterprises through seamless transitions to Kronos/UKG Ready Time and Labor Management systems. With a strong focus on end-to-end support during HCM implementations, she ensures clients navigate every stage of the process with confidence and clarity. Before rejoining CBIZ, Sar...

Damiem Benson is a purpose-driven HR transformation leader with deep expertise in system configuration, leadership, and project and change management. As a Workday Pro Certified professional in Core HCM, Payroll for the US, Time Tracking, and Security, he brings a strategic and innovative approach to optimizing HR systems and processes. With a strong track record of driving HR digital transformati...

What happens when leadership becomes less about control—and more about connection? In this inspiring episode of 15 Minutes With, Leslie Jones, a seasoned HR and Operations leader with over two decades of experience, shares how she’s redefining what it means to lead from the heart while delivering measurable business impact. With clarity and compassion, Leslie unpacks the art of balancing operation...

What does it take to lead change across borders, industries, and mindsets? In this episode of 15 Minutes With, Liz Immel—a global project management executive and consulting powerhouse—shares how strategy, empathy, and execution come together to transform organizations. From process improvement to change management, Liz breaks down how great leaders don’t just manage projects—they inspire progress...