Career Club Live with Bob Goodwin

As we sit down for a heart-to-heart, John Ferguson, the Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR, generously shares his wisdom and passion for creating a people-centric culture in HR. John, originally from Greenville, South Carolina, carries with him a unique perspective on balancing family values with corporate success. Armed with his Stanley Cup championship ring from the Washington Capitals, a W...

Join us as we embark on a captivating exchange with industry leader, David Taylor, former CEO of Proctor and Gamble. Taylor shares profound insights into the challenges and rewards of building diverse teams, likening the process to crafting a beautiful quilt – it may take longer, but the outcome is well worth the effort. As we navigate this conversation, you'll glean wisdom on how to nurture top t...

Get ready to revolutionize your understanding of the CHRO role, as we bring you an enlightening conversation with Brad Warga, a managing partner at one of the world's largest executive search firms. Offering a unique view forged by his extensive experience in HR, Brad sheds light on the transformation of the CHRO's position within the executive team over the past decade. We'll delve into the empow...

Can we imagine a world where challenging conversations are handled with profound respect and empathy? Join us on Career Club Live for an inspiring discourse with Matt Burns, the innovative founder of Bento HR, and the voice behind the popular Thinking Inside the Box podcast. We get an intriguing look into Matt's journey, from his humble beginnings in retail to becoming the CHRO of Yisk IKEA, and h...

Have you ever wondered how crucial HR's role is when navigating the rough terrains of layoffs and employee departures? Brace yourself for an enlightening discussion filled with real-world scenarios, revealing the consequences of poorly handled layoffs and the undeniable benefits of treating departing employees with dignity. Our guest, Matt, joins us as we delve into the dynamics between HR and fin...

What happens when you bring a tech enthusiast and a business transformation expert together? We had an invigorating discussion with Christopher Lend, VP and Chief Learning Officer at Chen Med, who's not just a tech geek, but a passionate advocate for digital advancement in business. Christopher shares his journey from being intrigued by technology to helping businesses navigate digital transformat...

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) optimizes our time, energy, and even provides emotional intelligence coaching. That's the riveting scenario Christopher Lind invites us to explore in this enlightening discussion. However, he quickly reminds us to remain cautiously optimistic, pointing out the potential risks lurking behind the glittering promise of AI. From over-hyped expectation...

What if the secret to a thriving organization was to champion the wellbeing of its people first? We're not just talking about physical health, but also the emotional, financial, and career wellbeing of its employees. Join us as we talk with Tim Massa, the Chief People Officer for Kroger, who reveals the innovative measures they have taken to ensure their associates remain a priority even as they l...

Tim Massa is the CHRO for the nation’s largest grocer, Kroger. With over 420,000 employees, Kroger is the sixth largest employer in the US. With more than 30 years of corporate HR experience in roles at both Kroger and Procter & Gamble, he has developed a passion for creating a world class HR organization. He is a trusted advisor and coach, driver of culture and purpose, change leader, and talent...

If you are in Sales or Marketing, you probably already know who David Wiser is. As the Founder and Managing Director of the eponymous Wiser Partners, David is well known to lead many high profile searches. Join David and Bob as they discuss how to best work with executive search firms, trends he’s seeing in the current job market, and advice for anyone looking to advance their career.

If you are in Sales or Marketing, you probably already know who David Wiser is. As the Founder and Managing Director of the eponymous Wiser Partners, David is well known to lead many high profile searches. Join David and Bob as they discuss how to best work with executive search firms, trends he’s seeing in the current job market, and advice for anyone looking to advance their career.

Raja Rajamannar is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Mastercard. Raja is consistently recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader in his field. Some of this recent accolades include: Global Marketer of the Year award by the World Federation of Advertisers, top 5 “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes, top 10 “World’s Most Innovative CMOs” by Business...

Raja Rajamannar is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Mastercard. Raja is consistently recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader in his field. Some of this recent accolades include: Global Marketer of the Year award by the World Federation of Advertisers, top 5 “World’s Most Influential CMOs” by Forbes, top 10 “World’s Most Innovative CMOs” by Business...

Kyle Schlegel is the VP of Marketing, Americas for Weber Inc.. Kyle will be sharing strategies and lessons learned from shepherding brands that consumers have a strong personal connection with. We'll also be looking at major forces driving marketing in the next 3-5 years, as well as the importance of a fully empowered and integrated marketing team.

Kyle Schlegel is the VP of Marketing, Americas for Weber Inc.. Kyle will be sharing strategies and lessons learned from shepherding brands that consumers have a strong personal connection with. We'll also be looking at major forces driving marketing in the next 3-5 years, as well as the importance of a fully empowered and integrated marketing team.

Michael Foley knows how to tell a story. In 1996, Michael founded Clarity Central, a consulting firm specializing in communications skills training and interpersonal effectiveness. In addition to his consulting duties, Michael serves as an Adjunct Lecturer of Leadership at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. He is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and in 2014 he was...

Michael Foley knows how to tell a story. In 1996, Michael founded Clarity Central, a consulting firm specializing in communications skills training and interpersonal effectiveness. In addition to his consulting duties, Michael serves as an Adjunct Lecturer of Leadership at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. He is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and in 2014 he was...

Kevin McDonald is VP, People Services & Insights for The E.W. Scripps Company. Kevin is a frequent conference speaker and industry resource on HR transformation. He will be sharing his expertise on managing through change, the role of analytics in HR, along with a healthy dose of career advice

Kevin McDonald is VP, People Services & Insights for The E.W. Scripps Company. Kevin is a frequent conference speaker and industry resource on HR transformation. He will be sharing his expertise on managing through change, the role of analytics in HR, along with a healthy dose of career advice.

Ana Maria Sencovici (AMS for short) is the Chief Talent Officer for Royal Caribbean Group. AMS will talk about why clarity and simplicity have become critical to the HR value prop in our rapidly evolving human landscape. Also, neuroscience is not JUST the domain of Marketing. See how AMS and Royal Caribbean are bringing a deeper understanding of how people receive and process information to lead t...

Ana Maria Sencovici (AMS for short) is the Chief Talent Officer for Royal Caribbean Group. AMS will talk about why clarity and simplicity have become critical to the HR value prop in our rapidly evolving human landscape. Also, neuroscience is not JUST the domain of Marketing. See how AMS and Royal Caribbean are bringing a deeper understanding of how people receive and process information to lead t...

Jody Thompson is the co-creator of the Results-Only Work Environment™ (ROWE™), a proven management innovation system that has revolutionized the way work gets done in organizations around the world. Jody has been leading the effort to permanently change the traditional approach to work since 2003, both in location-specific and knowledge-based roles, across multiple industries. Jody is a pioneer in...

Jody Thompson is the co-creator of the Results-Only Work Environment™ (ROWE™), a proven management innovation system that has revolutionized the way work gets done in organizations around the world. Jody has been leading the effort to permanently change the traditional approach to work since 2003, both in location-specific and knowledge-based roles, across multiple industries. Jody is a pioneer in...

Anthony Onesto is Chief People Officer (CPO) of Suzy, a cloud-based consumer insights platform focused on culture, talent, and human resources. Previously, he served in executive and HR leadership roles at FreshDirect and Razorfish. He’s the author of The New Employee Contract: How To Find, Keep, and Elevate Gen Z Talent. Anthony is a founding member of CPOHQ, a network of more than 2,000 CPOs, an...

Anthony Onesto is Chief People Officer (CPO) of Suzy, a cloud-based consumer insights platform focused on culture, talent, and human resources. Previously, he served in executive and HR leadership roles at FreshDirect and Razorfish. He’s the author of The New Employee Contract: How To Find, Keep, and Elevate Gen Z Talent. Anthony is a founding member of CPOHQ, a network of more than 2,000 CPOs, an...