Built By People

Jessica Mitory's Impactful HR Journey and Strategic Transformations In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jessica, who shares her insightful career journey in HR. Jessica discusses her background growing up in a blue-collar family, her start in consulting focusing on compensation, and pivotal roles at PepsiCo and Advance Auto Parts. She highlights significant change...

Jacob Little's Journey: Transforming HR to Foster Inclusion and Cultural Change In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Dave welcomes Jacob, who delves into his unique career journey that spans across organizations like Walmart and leading tech companies. Jacob highlights pivotal moments in his career, such as finding his first community at Walmart's Pride Employee Resource Group a...

Creating Authentic Company Cultures: Insights from Donovan Mattole In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Donovan, who shares his non-linear career journey from studying Middle Eastern studies in Jerusalem to leading HR roles in various global companies. Donovan highlights the importance of aligning company culture with core values and offers strategies to ensure these v...

Transforming HR: Jeanette Winters Journey and Strategic Insights In this episode of the Build by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jeanette, who shares her multifaceted career journey in HR. Jeanette discusses the transformation of shadow HR organizations into integrated HR functions, emphasizing the importance of aligning business and HR strategies. She highlights the challenges of change managem...

Navigating Career Transitions and Combating Ageism: Insights from Jason Lerner In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jason, who shares his unique career journey from sales and family business to human resources leadership. Jason discusses his non-traditional HR background and his experience in implementing HR systems. He also addresses ageism in the workplace, providing...

Navigating Non-Linear Career Paths and Leading with Empathy: Insights from John Kral In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes John, the Chief People Officer of Green Garden Child Development Centers, who shares his unique, non-linear career journey from ministry to corporate leadership. John discusses key experiences that shaped his leadership style, emphasizing the impor...

Valerie Capers Workman's Insights on Talent Engagement and Gen Z Recruitment In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Valerie, who discusses her unique career journey from compliance attorney to Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake. Valerie emphasizes the importance of early talent hiring strategies and shares how Handshake helps organizations connect with Gen...

AI-Driven HR Innovations: Taylor Bradley's Journey and Success at Turing In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Taylor shares his inspiring career journey from a firefighter paramedic to a seasoned HR professional. Now the VP of Talent and Strategy Success at Turing, Taylor delves into his role leading a team of HR professionals and experimenting with AI use cases. He highlights key initi...

Driving Strategic HR with Behavioral Data: Insights from Jackie DubeIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Jackie, an HR expert with extensive experience in multiple industries, including startup technology. Jackie shares her career journey, the importance of behavioral data in hiring and leadership decisions, and the transition from traditional hiring to skills-based mo...

Transforming HR for Organizational Success: Insights from Nickolas Nyhus In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host Dave welcomes Nickolas, who shares his extensive career journey across various industries and regions. Nickolas discusses transforming HR from a transactional role to an essential business partner, emphasizing the importance of tailoring strategies to local realities an...

The Power of Relationships: Insights from HR Leader Courtney Martinez In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host interviews Courtney Martinez, an HR leader with a career rooted in the principles of relationship-building and mentorship. Courtney shares her unique journey from retail to the restaurant industry and discusses the importance of networking, emotional awareness, and cultural pr...

Transforming Corporate Culture and Talent Management: Chris Harry's Insights from Allegis GroupIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Chris from Allegis Group. Chris shares his extensive 35-year career journey, starting from academia to various corporate roles in HCM and PeopleSoft companies before joining Allegis Group. He highlights a major transformation project...

Strategic HR Leadership and Growth with Samantha Howland In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Samantha who shares her unorthodox career journey in HR and technology-based businesses. Samantha discusses her experience in aligning HR culture with company goals, scaling HR operations, and strategic HR management. She highlights examples from her career, such as implementi...

Transforming HR and Organizational Culture: Lessons from Katy Conway's Career Journey In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Katy, who shares her 30-year career journey in HR, including her 'accidental' entry into the field and her extensive experience in talent management and acquisition. Katy discusses a significant cultural transformation she led at RGP, focusing on...

Connecting HR and Business Success: Martha Groulx's Career Insights In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Martha, who shares her extensive career journey from working at British American Tobacco in Colombia to leading HR functions at Microsoft and Acumatica. Martha discusses her experiences in helping organizations grow and adapt, highlighting the importance of HR i...

Global Insights and DEIB Strategies with Severine Riviere-Gerstner on the Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Severine to discuss her extensive career journey and experiences as an HR leader. Severine highlights the importance of adapting leadership styles to different cultural environments and shares a case study on DEIB initiatives at Sportr...

Navigating Change: Insights from Lisseth Zouhbi on Organizational HR Transformation In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Lisseth, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Childcare Resource Center. Lisseth shares her extensive career journey in human resources, which spans almost 25 years, including her transition from hospitality to the nonprofit sector. She discusses m...

Revolutionizing HR with AI: Mandy Monk's Unique Journey and InsightsIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, Mandy shares her unique career journey from IT to HR, discussing her extensive experience in technical training, entrepreneurship, and hospitality. She delves into the integration of AI in talent strategy, highlighting its potential to transform HR processes while maintaining a human...

Leadership and HR Development with Shannon Ross on the Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host welcomes Shannon, a 20-year HR veteran, to discuss her career journey and insights on leadership development and employee retention. Shannon shares her transition from a college athlete to an HR professional, with experiences ranging from hospitality and inside sales...

Maximizing Workforce Performance through Strategic Learning: Insights from Eileen Cooke In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave interviews Eileen, a seasoned expert in corporate training and development. Eileen shares her career journey, emphasizing her consistent focus on using education for workforce development. She discusses the crucial role of aligning learning with performa...

Insights with Tomekia Williams: Navigating Benefits Administration and Mental Health Support in HR In this Built by People Podcast episode, we welcome Tomekia, Senior Benefits Manager, who shares her career journey from benefits administration to HR leadership. Tomekia discusses the importance of benefits education and the innovative use of AI tools to enhance benefits communication. She highlight...

Unveiling HR Leadership and Healthcare Transformation with Jim O'Gorman In this Built by People Podcast episode, host Dave interviews Jim, an HR executive with a diverse career spanning geographic mapping, entertainment, and healthcare. Jim shares his journey and the impact of a negative leadership experience on his leadership style. The discussion highlights the evolving complexities and cost...

Building HR Credibility and Influence with Dee Brown In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Dee, an experienced HR leader, to share her career journey and valuable insights. With over 20 years in the industry, Dee discusses her diverse experiences from insurance to senior living, and her current role at West Bend Insurance. They explore how HR can build credibility and i...

Insights with Douglas Parks: Three-Act Career Journey and Strategic HR Transformation In this Built by People Podcast episode, we welcome Doug, who shares his unique career journey defined by three acts: business development, consulting, and HR leadership. Doug discusses a successful HR initiative that connected business strategy with performance, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing e...

Navigating HR Challenges and Union Relations with Meredith Gatzke In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, we welcome Meredith, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Montclair State University, as she discusses her career journey from teaching to HR leadership. Meredith shares her experiences working in heavily unionized environments, emphasizing the importance of communicatio...