People Strategy Forum

The hiring process may be about finding the right people to fill your vacancies, but it must never be treated as some selection tool. Instead of making it about scrutinizing a person’s competencies, it must be handled like a journey focused on talent management. This is exactly how Pily Martinez Marban does talent acquisition in the company she co-founded, Arancione . She explains how hiring manag...

As a leader, coaching can actually help improve business. Some people think coaching doesn't work, but it only doesn't work if you don't follow the feedback. Coaching can help you emotionally and mentally. It will allow you to be more vulnerable and humble. As a leader, you need those two traits. Your employees would be more willing to talk to you and ask questions if you show that...

In-person conferences are coming back, so it's that time again to start networking. However, many people go to these conferences unprepared. They don't know what to do and who to talk to. That is the importance of a goal even before registering for a conference. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla as they talk to Greg Roche  about creating a networking strategy for your in-pers...

Culture is one of the critical building blocks of any business. The question is, how do you build a high-performance culture post-merger? Today’s guest is Sumit Singla , who is among the Top 25 Organizational Design & Effectiveness consultants on Upwork. Sumit explains that communication is the most critical aspect. People look to leaders for the right answers, so leaders have to ensure they e...

Leadership and communication are two skills that are in great demand in today’s post-pandemic business world. What can you do to ensure that both skills are leveraged fairly and equitably for both your business and your employees? In this episode, Sam Reeve & Char Miller discuss the mechanics of both with Linda Rad , Executive and Team Coach, Human Resource and Organizational Development Consu...

When it comes to equity, there is no one-size-fits-all. It is something that is customized to a company's situation. Today's guest co-founded a company dedicated to helping others in this area.  Jon Burg  of  Infinite Equity  joins the forum to take us into the world of equity and how he got into it doing what he does. He talks about equity plans, expanding the concept of using equity as...

Healthcare is essential and every workforce in every workplace should have sufficient access to it. Elaine O'Bleness helps employers take care of their employees through healthcare advocacy. With over 30 years of healthcare management experience, few people are as qualified as Elaine to speak about this topic. Taking care of employees’ health benefits doesn’t just benefit the employees. It al...

With everyone going remotely and video becoming the new normal. Presenting yourself in front of the camera is even more important now. If you're going to give a speech or enter an online conference, learn how to present yourself. Feel your energy because that is everything! Join your hosts Sam Reeve & Char Miller as they talk to Julie Ann Dokowicz on how to show up as your best self in sp...

Being aligned with not just the C-suite but with all employees, across all levels, is important. Did you know that a millennial will stay at a company for an average of between six and 12 months? People these days want to do something that has a purpose. They want to work for someone who cares about them and has great leadership. Join your hosts Sam Reeve & Char Miller as they talk to Kimberly...

The past couple of years have sparked a digital disruption in the HR realm. One of the key areas impacted by this is leadership development. In today’s episode,  Meredith Masse of Innovate. Coach. Consult. (ICC)  dives deep and shares valuable insight on the topic. She joins the panel with Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Jules to give strategies you can implement to help drive the growth of your leade...

It is not enough to hire people who can fill in the job you need in this day and age. You also have to find the right competency and behavior to go with the skills they offer. In this episode, Char Miller and Sam Reeve sit down with an expert in the hiring space. They talk to  Monte George , the Owner and Founder of  The Recruiting Network , about hiring for the right competencies and behaviors. H...

Most companies are adopting a remote workforce to increase their talent reach and adapt to employees' demands. But how do you structure compensation for a global team? Char Miller, Sumit Singla, and Jules turn the mic over to  Sam Reeve  in this episode. Sam is the CEO and Founder of  CompTeam . His core focus is leading companies through transformational change by optimizing talent initiativ...

Business has changed ever since the pandemic. In this environment, people have to be agile. Agile teams can only be created if there is a culture driven by leadership that’s aligned with your talent management system. To learn more about agile talent management, join your hosts Sam Reeve and Char Miller as they talk to André Blom , the CEO of TMA International . André believes in sustainable adapt...

Being a leader at the C-suite is no easy task. And that is why executive leaders shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Peter Tuybens of TICkA is here to share unconventional methods to boost energy at the C-suite. With Jules as moderator, join Char Miller & Sam Reeve as they get into a fun and informative discussion on leadership. Peter shares anecdotes from his experience coaching companies an...

Organizations used to fear work-from-home back in the day. But it has been 15 months since people have started working from home and productivity is at an all-time high. With vaccines being rolled out, the time to transition back into the office is near. What can business owners do to help ease that transition and still have that flexibility? Char Miller and Sam Reeve talk to Erin Greilick on the...

A high performer equipped with the appropriate skills can still encounter failure by being ignorant of emotional intelligence. Not knowing how to approach sales deals with the right attitude and feelings, you may find yourself simply resorting to a flight-or-fight response. Colleen Stanley , President and Co-Founder of Sales Leadership, Inc. , joins the conversation to discuss how to avoid this an...

No one can remain in a business position forever, as they will eventually look for other opportunities or finally retire. Despite this inevitable truth, most companies and organizations still don't give much attention to the succession plans they are implementing. Sumit Singla leads the conversation about making this process more about individual skills and workplace cultures to secure busine...

The true asset of an organization is talent. To succeed, nailing talent management is essential. Sam Reeve's guests in this episode are:   ●    André Blom , the CEO of TMA International ●    Jorge Martínez , the CEO of Arancione ●    Maria del Pilar Martinez , the Co-Owner of Arancione ●    Peter Tuybens , the Senior Coach at TICkA, Tick Your Talent  ●    Andreas Fritsch , a Managing Director...

After 2020, everyone has gotten used to the flexibility of their work-life balance. So now that people are going back to their offices, they want a great workplace where they can just be their very best and stay motivated. In this episode, Sumit Singla and Sam Reeve talk about creating the right workplace environment. They share their thoughts on what motivates people to work, whether it's th...

The pandemic forced all of us to adapt to a work environment that we never imagined—working remotely. How do leaders effectively adapt to such a change and still manage a high-performing team? Today, we will be turning over the mic to one of our panelists Char Miller  to speak with some of her team members at Rocky Mountain Health Advocates . Joining her are Director Susan Venters  and Executive A...

What are you doing in your business that’s keeping it sailing smoothly? Do you have core values that could drive change and elevate your leadership for success? Restore confidence and be the best leader you can be. If you’re looking for ways to provide more value in your organization, then you have to listen to  Lisa Jackson , the President of  Corporate Culture Pros . In this episode, she shares...

Be a shaper. Be someone who has the ability to craft their own career. Don't just be stuck in doing one thing. Find your purpose, wear many hats, and enjoy your job. If you want to be an influencer or a coach on the side, go for it! Find your meaning with your hosts Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla, and their guest Jonas Altman . Jonas is a coach, author, speaker, and is the founder o...

How do you increase employee performance? By using career architecture. Sam Reeve’s guest today is Wendy Graham Settle , a Dynamic Learning and Development Professional with a passion for Marketing Communications. Wendy talks with Sam about how you need to create a vision of how your new talent can contribute to your company. The only way to do that is to look at your organizational structure to d...

The success or failure of a business often hinges on whether or not you choose and hire good people. You need to have a process in place that lets you identify these people and get them hired. In this episode, Sam Reeve, Char Miller and Jules talk to the founder of  A-List Interviews  and creator of the Response Analysis System,  Beth Smith . Beth talks about the process of identifying the right p...

Networking might sound like a dirty word for many of us. It sounds transactional, salesy, even sleazy, but it isn’t. Professional networking is a vital skill if you want to keep business relationships whole and viable. So what does it look like? Sam, Jules and Char discuss this with career transition coach, Greg Roche . Greg talks about losing his job and starting from scratch, and how he rebuilt...