HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Dina Yorke , VP Learning Excellence at Schneider Electric , about how AI is transforming workforce learning through personalization at scale. Dina shares how Schneider Electric is building a skills-based organization where employees drive their own development, supported by AI-powered learning pathways that adapt to individual needs. She exp...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Alexander Nicolaus , Chief People Officer at Paysend and author of Startup Culture , about how to intentionally design company culture as you scale. Alex shares how his global career shaped his approach to building high-performing teams, why behavior-based hiring beats resumes, and how Paysend is scaling to a billion-dollar business with a l...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Jelena Djordjevic , Chief People Officer at Thumbtack , about building true business partnerships as a People leader in today’s unpredictable world. Jelena shares how HR leaders can balance empathy with business rigor, navigate rapid change, and create real accountability at the leadership table. She also reveals how Thumbtack is approaching...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Brandon Roberts , Group VP, People Analytics and AI at ServiceNow , about how AI is transforming talent management as we know it. Brandon shares ServiceNow’s Four Point Plan for building AI-first organizations, highlighting how real-time skills data, agile workforce allocation, and reskilling are changing how companies attract, develop, and...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Hannah Awonuga , Founder & CEO of Illume Executive Consulting , about how to unlock executive potential through inclusive leadership and authentic executive coaching. Hannah shares the biggest challenges HR leaders face when developing senior leaders, and why inclusion must be more than a program, it must be a mindset shift. This episode...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Quilco Hasemann , Chief People & Culture Officer at OUTFITTERY , to explore how HR can build better leaders by focusing on strengths, not weaknesses. Quilco shares what most companies still get wrong about people development, why culture is the true performance lever, and how experimenting with AI is reshaping HR operations. The conver...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Keith Ferrazzi , Author of Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship and Founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight , to unpack the 10 powerful shifts every leader must make to thrive in the age of teamship. Keith shares the core idea behind his book, why traditional leadership is broken, and makes a bold case for moving from command-and...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Lancaster AIECL , Founder & Chief Learning Officer at Alkemy, to unpack what it really takes to build effective leaders in high-growth, high-change environments. Adam shares powerful lessons from his time at Meta and Coupang, reveals the hidden struggles of first-time managers, and explains why L&D must shift from programs to...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Liam Reese , Head of People at ClickOut Media , about how HR leaders can navigate the complexities of remote, hybrid, and in-office work. Liam shares practical insights on balancing performance with flexibility, building strong cultures in remote-first companies, and aligning executive vision with employee expectations. He also busts common...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Ben Frost , Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry , and Zoë Cannings FCIPD , Strategic HR Transformation Director at Oracle . Together, they explore how organizations must evolve their reward strategies to meet the needs of a changing workforce, balancing personalization, equity, and performance. From skills-based pay models to the strategic u...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Juan Pablo Velasquez , CHRO at Fyffes and author of the book Respectful Rebels , to explore the power of respectful rebellion in leadership, navigating polarities in organizational culture, and his insights from leading HR across global markets. Juan Pablo shares personal stories illustrating the value of curiosity, taking risks, and effe...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Alim A. Dhanji , CHRO at TD SYNNEX to explore how companies can protect their most valuable asset: culture. As AI reshapes work, Alim explains why empathy, values, and leadership vulnerability are the ultimate differentiators. Drawing from his experience as CHRO and President at Adidas Canada, Alim shares a candid perspective on leading w...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Sarnjit Kaur , Chief People Officer International at Cox Automotive Inc. , to explore how HR leaders can transform data into board-level ROI. Sarnjit shares how HR teams can elevate people analytics from operational metrics to strategic insights, and how combining empathy with business acumen can unlock real impact. 🎓 In this episode, Sa...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Andy Biladeau , Chief Transformation Officer at SHRM , about how structured agility is redefining transformation in today’s AI-driven workplace. Andy shares how SHRM is building future-proof systems, why the silos between HR, IT, and business are breaking down, and what it takes to lead through constant change without burning people out. 🎓...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Mike James Ross , author of the book Intention: The Surprising Psychology of High Performers , about why intention-driven leadership is the secret to creating high-performing teams and meaningful employee engagement. Mike reveals how organizations often misunderstand high performance, how AI will transform HR, and why leaders must empower pe...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Werner-Dietz , Executive Vice President, Human Resources of ArcelorMittal , to explore how HR leaders can deeply connect with the business and drive people strategies that truly make an impact. Stephanie shares her experience moving from the tech sector into manufacturing, the power of immersing yourself in the frontline, and ho...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Ciprian Arhire , Global Head of People Programmes and Analytics at Entain , to explore how HR leaders can balance AI, data, and human connection in the age of digital transformation. Ciprian shares insights on simplifying HR tech stacks, building trust in AI adoption, and creating agile strategies that future-proof HR. He also shares why...

In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we bring you a powerful panel discussion hosted by Lynne Oldham , Chief People Officer at Dataiku , featuring talent leaders from Databricks , Omnicom Media Group , Eaton and Zapier . Together, they explore how AI is transforming talent acquisition and talent management, from predictive hiring and internal mobility to bias reduction and personaliz...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Michael Fraccaro , Former Chief People Officer at Mastercard , to discuss the future of HR leadership, succession planning, and the balance between formal and moral leadership. Michael shares lessons from his nine-year tenure, including CEO succession, scaling culture globally, and building high-performing teams by empowering others. 🎓 I...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Stephan Meier , Professor at Columbia Business School and author of The Employee Advantage, to explore how employee-centric strategies are reshaping the workplace. Stephan shares how behavioral economics, employee experience, and business strategy intersect, and why treating employees like customers creates competitive advantage. 🎓 In th...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Joel Podolny , CEO of Honor Education and former Dean of Apple University, to explore how learning, collaboration, and organizational culture intersect. Joel shares insights from building Apple University, why collaboration is a contact sport, and how to design learning experiences that foster trust, feedback, and innovation. 🎓 In this e...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Carmen Barboza, PHR, CPCC , Chief Human Resources Officer at Crowell & Moring , to explore how clarity, curiosity, and courage are shaping the future of HR leadership. Carmen shares how her coaching background influences her leadership style, how she builds trust during uncertainty, and why direct conversations can transform workplace...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jenni Kovach , Chief People Officer, and Adam Luck, CISM CISSP , Senior Director at IGS Energy , to explore how HR and IT can co-create AI strategies that drive real employee value. They reveal how a human-first approach to AI governance, internal AI tools like ChatGPT, and cross-functional trust helped build engagement, not fear, around...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Helene Hasselskog , Chief Human Resources Officer at Sweco , to explore how leadership alignment, cultural awareness, and talent scarcity are shaping the future of engineering organizations. Helene shares Sweco's journey toward a joint leadership philosophy, the challenges of balancing performance with care, and how the company is navigat...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Emilee F. DeMartino , International Chief People Officer for International Markets at McDonald's , about building a culture of care, leveraging technology to transform HR, and leading with empathy across a global workforce. Emilee highlights the importance of meaningful recognition, the role of predictive analytics in workforce planning, and...