Built By People

Integrating IT into HR: Building a People-centric Culture with Doug Owen from Washington County School District. In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo speaks with Doug, the Chief HR Officer at Washington County School District. Doug shares his career transition from IT to HR, emphasizing the importance of developing a people-centric culture alig...

Unveiling HR Leadership: Insights and Career Journey of Teresa Roche. In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Teresa, an accomplished HR executive. Teresa shares her extensive career journey, highlighting significant roles at Hewlett Packard, Agilent, and her experience as a public servant. She emphasizes the importance of self-insight for HR leaders a...

Navigating HR Leadership with Andrea Cooper: Insights into Team Management, Virtual Work, and Leadership Evolution. In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Andrea, an HR executive with over 25 years of experience. Andrea shares her non-traditional career journey and insights on evolving her leadership approach, especially in managing distr...

Balancing Analytics and Human Centricity in HR Leadership with Renee Kaspar In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Renee, an experienced HR executive with a diverse career spanning law, sales, healthcare, and tech. Renee discusses her winding career journey, transitioning from being a lawyer to playing pivotal HR roles at companies like P...

Navigating Culture and Technology in HR with Debbie. In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Debbie, a chief people officer with extensive experience in HR, including mergers and acquisitions. Debbie shares insights into building a thriving company culture through leadership, values, and daily practices. She discusses the evolution of lear...

Curiosity and Business Savvy: HR Leadership Insights with Diana Blancone In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, the host welcomes Diana, an accomplished HR leader with a background in fashion retail and media. Diana shares her career journey from fashion production to HR, emphasizing the importance of understanding core business operations, fostering curiosity, and bein...

Reinventing HR at Powder Mountain with Jill Bruneau In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Jill, an HR executive with a diverse background, to discuss her career journey from vet tech to HR professional. Jill shares insights on transforming Powder Mountain into a '50-year-old startup,' leveraging tech skills in the hospitality ind...

The Power of Servant Leadership and Constructive Feedback in HR In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Tenia, an accomplished HR executive. Tenia shares her career journey from tech to HR and discusses the evolution of HR into a strategic business role. She elaborates on her inspiration for writing about servant leadership and constructive fe...

Unlocking HR Potential and Embracing AI with Jolen In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo speaks with Jolen Anderson, an HR executive who transitioned from antitrust litigation to HR leadership. Jolen discusses the importance of optimism and agency in adopting AI, strategies for maintaining workplace civility amidst social and political polarizat...

Navigating HR Leadership and Organizational Change with Chloe In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Chloe Drew, an experienced HR leader, to discuss her unique career path and the transformation at her current company Redox. Chloe shares insights on transitioning from a founder-led to an executive-led company, tackling economic challenge...

Navigating HR and Business Metrics with Paul: Insights from a Veteran HR Leader In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Paul, a seasoned HR executive with a diverse career journey. From starting in finance at an oil and gas company to becoming the head of HR at Karl Stortz, Paul shares insights into the intersection of finance and HR, the...

Navigating a Non-Traditional HR Career Path with PriyankaIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Priyanka, an HR executive who shares her unique career journey from journalism to HR leadership at companies like Bridgewater and Braze. Priyanka discusses the importance of selecting the right people, fostering a culture of innovation, and alignin...

Navigating HR Leadership with Courtney: Value Creation and Employee Empowerment In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave welcomes Courtney, a seasoned HR executive, who shares her career journey from managing a specialty chocolate store to her current role as a CHRO. Courtney discusses her strategic transition into HR, balancing people-centric initiatives with v...

Scaling HR for Rapid Growth: Insights from Joy at AVI Systems In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host David welcomes Joy, an HR executive at AVI Systems. Joy shares her diverse career journey from marketing to HR, and discusses her transition into her current role at AVI Systems. She talks about the challenges of stepping into a role previously held for 15 years, he...

Navigating HR Leadership with Hope – The Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Hope, an HR executive with a diverse background in hospitality and construction. Hope shares her career journey, the importance of cross-functional experience in HR leadership, and strategies for supporting emerging leaders in male-dom...

Engaging Employees and Effective Recruitment Strategies with Matt Bazen - Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes HR executive Matt. Matt shares insights from his extensive career in human resources, detailing his transition from hospitality and tourism to HR, his various roles in employee relations and recruitment,...

Dr. Kaleen Love on Navigating Change and Fostering Psychological Safety In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Dr. Kaleen Love, a distinguished HR executive with a diverse career journey spanning social sciences, McKinsey, Capital One, and Philip Morris International. Dr. Love delves into her career transitions, the challenges of driving syst...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Toby interviews Silvia, an experienced HR executive, about the unique challenges and strategies in HR, especially within private equity-backed companies. Silvia shares her journey from payroll to HR leadership, highlighting the agility and business focus required in a PE setting. She delves into preparing a workforce for poten...

Navigating Federal HR: From Entry-Level to Executive with La' Toya In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes La' Toya, an HR executive with over 20 years of experience in federal HR. La' Toya shares her inspirational career journey from a college student searching for part-time work to becoming an executive in federal HR. She di...

Navigating Financial Vulnerability in the Workplace with Aflac’s Jeri Hawthorne In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Jeri Hawthorne, CHRO at Aflac. Jeri shares insights into his career journey, the impact of financial vulnerability on employees post-pandemic, and Aflac’s strategies to address these challenges. Key topics include implementing financial re...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Bob Lockett, a seasoned HR executive with diverse experiences in various organizations. Bob shares his career journey, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking, continuous learning, and loving where you work. He discusses using the scientific method to solve HR challenges and gives an example of imp...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Irene Hendricks, an HR executive with diverse experience in the field and currently at Vimeo. Irene shares her career journey across various industries and explains the evolution of Vimeo's people-first strategy, emphasizing the importance of a resonant culture across global markets. She discusse...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host welcomes Lizzie Garner, an HR leader with a unique background in sales and business. Lizzie shares her career journey from Chase Retail Bank and Guaranteed Rate to her current role at ClearChoice, explaining how her business-first mindset has shaped her HR approach. She discusses the challenges and benefits of aligning HR prio...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Nabeel Ahmed, an HR leader with an impressive 21-year career spanning multiple countries and top companies like Halliburton and Endlink Midstream. Nabeel shares his journey into HR, the importance of moving beyond 'having a seat at the table' to 'setting the table,' and the key comp...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Ruchita Sharma, a seasoned HR executive. Ruchita delves into her unplanned yet fulfilling journey into HR, emphasizing how her financial background has informed her HR strategies. She discusses leading HR transformation projects across diverse cultures, stressing the importance of listening, alignment, a...