Built By People

Strategic HR Leadership in Times of Transition and Innovation: Insights from Jill Larsen This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠here . In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, Dave D'Angelo interviews Jill Larsen, a seasoned HR executive, currently serving as the C...

Navigating CEO Transitions and Organizational Stability with Hannah Yardley. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Hannah to discuss her unconventional HR career journey and her role at Achievers. Hannah provides valuable insights on critical steps HR should take to ensure a successful CEO transition, emphasizing the balance between listening and sharing...

Navigating AI and Leadership: Insights from Naveen on the Built by People Podcast This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠here In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Naveen, an HR veteran with nearly three decades of experience across various industries such as high t...

Holistic Workplace Wellness and Spirituality with Nathan Brisby In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Nathan, an HR leader with a diverse career journey from an actor to an HR executive. Nathan discusses the importance of holistic workplace wellness, spirituality, and integrative approaches for supporting employee mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing...

The Evolving Landscape of HR and Organizational Change with Sam Simmons This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠here In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave welcomes Sam to discuss her diverse career journey from broadcast journalism to various leadership roles in higher educat...

Transforming Workplace Culture with Christen Cole: From ROWE to Employee Empowerment. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Christen, an acclaimed HR leader with 27 years of experience. Christen shares her insightful career journey, moving from a chief Human Resources officer to leading leadership development at a growing family-owned company. She d...

Leveraging AI and Automation in People Management with Brandon Sammut from Zapier. This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠here. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Brandon, Chief People Officer at Zapier. Brandon shares his unique career journey from...

Empowering HR Leadership with Clarissa O'Connell. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Clarissa, an experienced HR leader. Clarissa shares her career journey from starting as a receptionist to becoming a senior HR executive. She discusses how a negative early experience in HR inspired her leadership approach and offers insights on...

Antoinette Chukudebelu: Bridging Education and HR for Strategic Impact This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out ⁠here In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host welcomes Antoinette Chukudebelu, Chief People and Equity Officer at Murmuration, who shares her career journey from being a kin...

Experiential Learning and Centralized L&D: A Conversation with Phil Rhodes In this episode of the Built by People podcast, hosted by Dave, we dive into the career journey and insights of Phil, a seasoned HR leader with a background in the Peace Corps. Phil shares his experiences from working in Lesotho, and how those years laid the foundation for his passion in experiential learning and learni...

Empowering Women and Navigating HR Challenges with DeRetta Rhodes This episode is in partnership with Transform, we are very grateful and excited to be working with this wonderful community. Go check them out here In this episode of the Build by People podcast, host welcomes DeRetta Rhodes, Chief Culture Officer of the Atlanta Braves, to discuss her diverse career in HR. From her beginnings at Pep...

Early Career Insights and Diverse HR Experiences with Jenna Eichberg. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host interviews Jenna, an HR executive, who shares her unique career journey and passion for HR. Jenna discusses how her upbringing and early experiences in different organizations and internships shaped her career path. She emphasizes the importance of understa...

Exploring Total Rewards and Employee Experience with James Selig on the Built by People Podcast. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, the host welcomes James, the Director of Total Rewards at Crunch Fitness. James shares his career journey influenced by his family background and how it led him to the field of total rewards. He elaborates on the importance of getting...

Bridging Generational Gaps in the Workforce: Insights from George Garcia on the Built by People Podcast. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, sponsored by Previ, the host welcomes George, an HR executive, to discuss his unique career journey from higher education to becoming a versatile HR leader across various industries. George explores the dynamics of a multi-generational workforce,...

Exploring Behavioral Science and Employee Trust with Minh Hua In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Minh Hua, who shares insights on her career journey from psychology to HR. Minh Hua discusses the importance of empirical data in HR, the application of behavioral economics, and recent changes implemented by Elon Musk in the federal governme...

Building Business Acumen and Trust in HR Leadership with Maggie Ruvoldt. In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, presented by Previ and in partnership with Transform , host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Maggie, a seasoned HR leader with over 30 years of diverse business experience. Maggie shares her unconventional career journey and emphasizes the importance of understanding various business func...

Building a High-Performance Culture at LVMH: Insights from Gena. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave welcomes Gena, an HR leader from LVMH, who shares her career journey from Texas to international business, leading to her current role. Gena delves into LVMH's values and strategies, focusing on fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and belonging. She highlights the impor...

From Operations Trainee to HR Professor: A Deep Dive into Global HR Leadership with Julian Dalzell. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Julian, a seasoned HR leader with 43 years at Shell and 14 years as a university professor. Julian shares his extensive career journey, beginning as an operations trainee in the UK and advancing to global...

Navigating HR Strategies and Employee Alignment with Louie Lugo. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Louie, the CHRO at North Range Behavioral Health. Louie shares his unique career journey from a professional musician to an HR executive and discusses how CHROs can create internal success stories. He also explores aligning employee work w...

Unveiling HR: Madison McCord's Journey from Psychology to Strategic HR PartnerIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Madison, an HR executive, to share her career journey. Madison discusses her transition from a psychology background to HR, emphasizing the importance of understanding people and their motivations. She elaborates on the concept of t...

HR Leadership Journey and Strategies with Deane Ilukowicz. In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Deane, the Chief People Officer at TPI Composites. Deane shares her unique career journey from operations to HR, the significance of integrating business strategy with people strategy, and the concept of the 'career energy triangle.'...

Navigating HR Challenges from Startup to Growth: Insights from Jody Tracey In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Jody, an experienced HR executive currently at Insurance Quantified. The discussion covers Jody's unconventional career journey into HR, the critical HR challenges at different business stages, and strategies for building...

Emotional Intelligence and Compensation Strategies with Katie Manning from RGP. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Katie from RGP joins the show to discuss her extensive career in compensation and benefits and the critical role of emotional intelligence in enhancing employee experience and organizational culture. Katie provides insights into how leaders can cultivate emotional intelli...

Unpacking Hyper Growth: HR Insights from Heather Cassar In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Heather, a distinguished HR leader, to share her career journey and insights from working with high-growth companies like Uber and Cash App. Heather discusses her accidental start in HR, managing hyper growth, transitioning to a continuous feedb...

Navigating HR Leadership with Andrea Alexander: From Education to Energy In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Andrea, the Chief HR Officer of Coterra Energy, to discuss her unique career journey from teaching high school math to leading HR in a major energy company. Andrea shares insights on the importance of learning and development over compensation fo...