Built By People

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, HR veteran David Hawthorne shares his insightful career journey, discussing his transition from college restaurant work to his current role as Chief People Officer at Anchor Point Management Group, LLC. David explores key aspects of HR's role in strategic leadership, skill acquisition, and succession planning within the fast-paced restaurant industry...

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, host Dave interviews Angela Cheng-Cimini, an experienced HR executive with over 30 years in the field. Angela discusses her journey in HR, the importance of creating organizational courage, and practical steps to establish psychological safety. She touches on specific challenges faced by women in business, offering strategies for confidence and eff...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo chats with Fred Skinner, the Chief HR Officer at Eversana. Fred shares his initial hesitance but eventual passion for HR leadership, detailing his career progression through various industries. Fred discusses Eversana's unique approach to merging cultures during company acquisitions and emphasizes the importance...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we welcome Shawnee Irmen at Thriveworks, a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Shawnee shares her career journey and discusses the importance of prioritizing employee well-being for achieving organizational success. She emphasizes the need for a balance between mental, physical, and spiritual health and...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Lindsay Raduka, a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience. Lindsay shares her career journey, including stints in manufacturing and service-based businesses. She emphasizes the importance of organizational and personal resilience, offering strategies such as setting a vision, adopting a growth mindset, practicing i...

This Built by People podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with HR leader Beth King at Paytronix, discussing her career journey from a recruiting coordinator to working in high-growth tech environments. The episode dives into key HR challenges and strategies during mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of HR's involvement early in the process. The discussion covers integ...

The podcast episode explores the experiences, challenges, and insights of Christy Harris, an HR executive at CCC Solutions, who shares her career journey from finance and a 21-year tenure at Allstate to her current role. The discussion delves into the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in the workplace, strategies for establishing credibility among executive peers, and aligning HR with b...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Sakita Douglas, a seasoned HR executive with nearly 30 years of experience. Sakita shares her career journey from the private to the public sector, where she became the inaugural Chief HR Executive for Harris County in 2021. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of adapting to a large and diverse government organization...

The 'Built By People' podcast episode features an extensive interview with Scott Leuchter, the Chief People Officer at Empower. Scott shares his non-linear career journey, which includes a decade in the military, transitioning into recruiting, and eventually moving into various HR roles. He later delved deeply into HR through advanced education and consulting roles, eventually landing his current...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave interviews Jon Caldwell, Chief People Officer at Valvoline. Jon shares his extensive 25-year career journey in human resources, starting from a role as an HR generalist at a manufacturing facility to his current executive position. He discusses the challenges and key learning experiences along the way, including the balance between relation...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host [Name] welcomes Jennifer Padlan, a seasoned HR professional, to discuss her extensive career journey across various industries, including talent acquisition and nonprofit sectors. Jennifer shares insights on designing effective total reward and benefit systems, which align with employee value propositions and address the diverse needs of differe...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Ritesh Daryani, an HR leader with over 20 years of experience. Ritesh shares his career journey, transitioning from large enterprises to smaller organizations like Expedia and Edifecs, where he currently leads the people function. The conversation touches on strategic planning, wellness strategies, and the benefits of be...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Predige, we welcome Sarika Lamont, Vice President of People and Culture at Vidyard. Sarika shares her extensive career journey starting from her early days at Philip Morris to her current role in the tech industry. She discusses the importance of a well-defined compensation strategy, the role of pay transparency in building trust and eng...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host David interviews HR leader Phil Monaghan to uncover his extensive journey in HR, starting from his transition from financial services to HR roles in various organizations including NTT Data and the American Cancer Society. Phil shares key experiences and lessons learned, including the importance of standing your ground, building strong relations...

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host dives into the career journey of HR executive Pamela Brown. With over two decades of experience, Pamela shares insights from her roles at CIFG and a top global insurance firm to her current position at Crunch Fitness. She discusses effective strategies for analyzing engagement surveys, building trust within organizations, and implementing both q...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Una Raghavan shares her extensive experience in HR leadership, discussing key strategies in harmonizing benefits and compensation across organizations. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business relationships, creating a wellness strategy, and inspiring teams through meaningful change. Una also provides insights on overcoming challenges,...

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, Armi Noorata shares her unconventional career journey, transitioning from a beauty therapist to a backend web developer, and eventually into HR and analytics roles at Deloitte. She discusses key lessons learned, such as the importance of being open to new opportunities and enthusiasm for new challenges. The conversation delves into family forming b...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Brian Davenport shares his extensive career journey from healthcare underwriting to HR leadership. He discusses the evolution of employee benefits programs, the critical importance of executive buy-in, and the challenges associated with proving ROI on benefits. Brian emphasizes the need for strategic relationships with C-suite leaders and the use of...

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host Dave D'Angelo interviews DJ Campbell, Chief HR Officer for Sanford Health, about his 15-year journey in HR. DJ shares key lessons and experiences, including the importance of adaptability, empathy, and effective communication with employees. The discussion also covers Sanford Health's structured approach to employee engagement through surveys, t...

In this episode of the 'Built by People' podcast, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Nancy Vitale, CHRO at Omada Health, and explores her career journey, insights, and experiences in HR. Nancy discusses her career background, having worked at major corporations such as Deloitte Consulting, Cigna, and Procter & Gamble before joining Omada Health. The conversation delves into the concept of Employee...

Embracing AI in HR: Insights from Jose Cong In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host welcomes Jose Cong, Chief People Officer at Humane, to discuss his 25-year career in HR, the evolution of HR roles, and how technology, especially AI, is reshaping the function. Jose shares his experiences from working with industry giants like NVIDIA, Apple, and Nest Labs, highlighting pivotal moments...

Maximizing Job Engagement through Managerial Coaching and Job Crafting with Jennifer DuPlessis In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Jennifer DuPlessis, Chief of Human Resources at Collin College, shares her unique career journey and insights on human resource strategies. Jennifer discusses the importance of job engagement, the impact of managerial coaching, and the role of job crafting...

Exploring HR Leadership, Servant Leadership, and the Future of Work with AI In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, we talk with Shannon Teixeira, People Solutions Leader at Waste Management, a seasoned HR leader. Shannons talks about her non-traditional career path, insights into servant leadership, and the transformative impact of AI on workplaces. The conversation covers essential strat...

Navigating HR with Lindsay Garito: Strategies, Innovations, and Total Rewards In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Lindsey Garito shares her career journey in Human Resources, from her early days in a photo finishing company to her current role at a prominent academic health system. Lindsey discusses her experiences in various HR roles, emphasizing her passion for talent acquisition and...

Scaling HR Operations: Insights from Allison King's Career Journey In this episode of the Built by People podcast, Allison King, VP of People Operations at Sound Physicians, shares her unique career journey from applied mathematics to HR leadership. She discusses her passion for improving HR practices, particularly in scaling HR operations from small startups to large organizations. Topics include...