Hire Learning with Oz Rashid

On this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Mitchell , Senior Vice President of InnovAge and a seasoned healthcare operator with a passion for building teams that lead with empathy, adaptability, and purpose. Catherine shares how her early personal experiences shaped her leadership style, and why hiring for story and transferable skills often leads to better outcomes.  Catherine and Oz discuss h...

On this episode, Oz Rashid talks with Jose Siade , Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of TechWisp , and former SVP of Product at LPL Financial. Jose unpacks what it really means to build product-market fit, shares battle-tested lessons from running product in traditional and emerging markets, and explains why hiring for motivation, not just qualifications, leads to lasting team impact. From stru...

On this episode, host Oz Rashid talks to Ari Murray , Chief Growth Officer of Sharma Brands and Creator of Go-to-Millions and Workweek . Ari shares how an unconventional journey shaped her unique lens on hiring, growth, and personal branding. She explains what makes a candidate stand out (hint: it’s not the résumé), why energy and curiosity matter more than polish, and how one cold email changed e...

On this episode, we’re joined by Victoria Pelletier , Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Kyndryl , who stepped into a COO role at 24 and never looked back. A former child actor, TEDx speaker, and branding expert, Victoria shares how her journey from “Iron Maiden” to “whole-human leader” reshaped how she hires, leads, and shows up authentically. From building resilient teams to embracin...

As Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of ADT , Tim Rains brings a blend of urgency, discipline, and mission-driven leadership to the table. He and Oz discuss how a strong culture of accountability drives better hires, why structured interviews uncover top candidates, and how mentorship programs and cross-functional experience shape long-term success. Tim also shares lessons from...

In this episode of Hire Learning, Oz sits down with Chris Knight—founder of Chris Knight Coaching and a former nonprofit executive turned executive coach—to talk about building better teams, smarter hiring, and how to lead with curiosity. Chris brings 15+ years of leadership experience to the conversation and shares why mental fitness is the key to unlocking high-performance leadership. From his n...

In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with Judith Kaltschmitt, Chief Marketing Officer for Moët Hennessy (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), to explore what it takes to build world-class teams inside one of the most iconic luxury brand portfolios in the world. With over a decade of experience at Procter & Gamble and a passion for brand transformation, Judith shares how she...

In this episode of Hire Learning , Oz sits down with Ira Birns, Executive Vice President and CFO at World Fuel Services—a Fortune 100 company and one of South Florida’s most respected global brands. With nearly 40 years of financial and leadership experience, Ira unpacks what most hiring managers get wrong when building teams—and why ignoring your “must-haves” in favor of “giving someone a chance”...

AI is changing everything—and no one understands that better than Jyot Singh, founder and CEO of RTS Labs. In this episode of Hire Learning, Jyot joins Oz Rashid to share how he pivoted his entire business to lead the AI revolution—and why he believes artificial intelligence will disrupt industries faster than electricity or the internet ever did. Jyot also opens up about his unlikely entrepreneur...

In this episode of Hire Learning, Oz welcomes Dr. Rob Bogosian — faculty at George Washington University, founder of RvB Associates, and expert in executive development, culture transformation, and CEO succession planning. Dr. Bogosian has spent decades helping major organizations develop the next generation of leadership. In this episode, he unpacks what truly sets high-performing CEOs apart, how...

In this episode of Hire Learning , host Oz Rashid sits down with Lin Cherry , a powerhouse executive with experience as Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer in fast-growing tech and media companies. From her early days at MySpace to building high-impact legal and HR teams at Wiseline, Lin shares a career filled with bold transitions, leadership insights, and instinct-led decision-making....

In this episode of  Hire Learning , host Oz Rashid sits down with  Andrew Tidwell , Chief Human Resources Officer at  Wineshipping , to discuss what it takes to build high-performing teams.  Andrew shares his unique hiring philosophy — prioritizing  culture fit  over experience — and why that approach is crucial for long-term success. From unforgettable interview mome...

In this episode of  Hire Learning , host Oz Rashid sits down with  Skyler Mattson , CEO of  Wongdoody , to discuss her incredible 20+ year journey from assistant account executive to global CEO.  Skyler shares how Wongdoody transformed from a traditional ad agency into a cutting-edge digital experience company, and what it took to successfully integrate with tech giant Infosys....

In this episode of  Hire Learning , host  Oz Rashid  sits down with  Michael Fowler , former CIO of  Florida Power & Light  (FPL), to discuss his incredible career journey, lessons in leadership, and what retirement really looks like for a lifelong innovator. Michael shares insights from his time leading large-scale tech transformations, his approach to building h...

AI is changing the game—but most companies are playing by the wrong rules.  In this episode of  Hire Learning , host Oz Rashid sits down with  Sol Rashidi , one of the world’s leading AI and data experts, to break down why businesses aren’t ready for AI—and how they can fix it. Sol has done it all—she’s been a  Chief Data & AI Officer at Fortune 100 companies, an Amazon tec...

🚀 How do you scale a company from startup to $40M+ by putting employees first? Sherry Deutschmann, Founder & CEO of BrainTrust, did exactly that. She turned her people-first philosophy into an unstoppable business model—one that led to a massive exit and a $14M investor payout . Now, she's on a mission to help female founders break barriers and scale their businesses. In this episode, Sherry...

Is AI making  better hiring decisions than humans ? Or is  human judgment still king ? In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with  Martin Robatti , a top HR and engineering leader at  BNY Mellon , to break down how  AI is transforming talent acquisition , why  data-driven hiring beats gut instinct , and the  hidden cost of bad hiring decisi...

Most companies get HR completely wrong—and it’s costing them millions. In this episode of  Hire Learning , Lorna Hagen (Chief People Officer & Executive Coach) reveals how to align people strategy with business objectives to drive profitability, productivity, and engagement. Lorna has transformed HR at major brands like Namely, Ann Taylor, and iHeartMedia, and now she’s helping CEOs and e...

In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with Lily Benjamin, an expert in organizational optimization, talent strategy, and leadership development, to uncover the hidden flaws in hiring processes that drive top candidates away. Lily shares her fascinating career journey—from Cardiothoracic ICU nurse to HR executive in Fortune 500 companies—and the lessons she’s learned about le...

 In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with Meghan Wilkinson, Oracle's former VP of Strategic Client Groups (now at PwC), to explore the leadership qualities that drive success in high-stakes industries. Meghan shares her unconventional journey from event planning to telecom leadership, insights on managing multimillion-dollar client accounts, and her take on what it me...

In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with Lori Marcus, a marketing visionary and boardroom powerhouse. From her immigrant roots to leading iconic brands like PepsiCo, Keurig, and Peloton, Lori shares how channelling strengths—not fixing every weakness—was her game-changer. As a Band of Sisters co-founder, she dives into dismantling gender bias, fostering inclusive workplace...

What happens when a seasoned CEO decides to go head-to-head with a tech giant? Meet  Derek Steer , the founder of Superframe and former CEO of Mode Analytics, who is taking on Salesforce in the CRM space with a bold vision for a simpler, smarter future. In this episode, Derek shares his fascinating journey through tech leadership, the lessons he’s learned from building and scaling startups, a...

In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with  Chris Boever , CEO of  Stryve Foods  and one of the most accomplished leaders in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. With a track record of creating over  $5 billion in market cap growth , Chris shares the leadership philosophy that’s powered his success:  Be an ACE  — a mindset built on ...

At  15 years old , Lee Bushell was selling Calvin Klein shirts out of his brother's car. Now, he’s the founder and CEO of  Bushell Investment Group , a company that thrives on buying “ugly businesses”—the unsexy, overlooked small businesses that still hold immense potential. In this episode of  Hire Learning , Oz Rashid sits down with Lee to explore his philosophy of turning underap...

In this episode of  Hire Learning , host Oz Rashid sits down with Duncan Kreeger, the founder and CEO of TAB, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, innovations in real estate investment, and lessons in leadership. Duncan’s career spans building and selling a £120M business, managing over £400M of private capital, and founding TAB to revolutionize property finance through technology and acce...