People Strategy Leaders Podcast

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich Horwath. One of the key takeaways from the conversation with Rich Horwath was the importance of focusing on expertise rather than solely on experience during succession planning. Rich, a strategic strategy facilitator, coach to executive leadership teams, bestselling author, and expert commentator on bus...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Speaker and Adviser to Business, and  Future of Workforce and Leadership, Niki Avraam. Nikki is not just a legal entrepreneur; she is a trailblazer in leadership and workplace evolution. Her background in employment and discrimination law has seen her litigate high-profile cases and establish her law firm, Harvard Avraam Solicitors. Nikki's philosophy...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Executive Coach of Corporate Punk, Claire Croft. Clare Croft, the dynamic founder of Corporate Punk, is on a mission to revolutionize business performance through strategic conversations. With over two decades of experience, Claire empowers leaders to build high-performing teams and eliminate barriers that hinder organizational potential. During the discuss...

In this episode of the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, host Sri Chellappa interviews Morag Barrett, CEO of Skye Team and author of "You, Me, We! Why We All Need Friends at Work" . They discuss the importance of professional relationships for success in the workplace. Barrett emphasizes the need for trust, support, and understanding in these relationships, and the potential pitfalls of bias and po...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Laura Begg. Laura is a senior-level HR talent leader and coach who discusses the importance of having a talent philosophy and strategy in organizations. Talent strategy is the practical implementation of the talent philosophy. Laura explained that the strategy encompasses various aspects of talent management, such as hiring, onboarding, training, development, a...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Laura Begg. Laura is a senior-level HR talent leader and coach who discusses the importance of having a talent philosophy and strategy in organizations. Laura, with her 20 years of experience in healthcare technology and a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology, brought a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. Laura began by distinguishing be...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, Rebecca Weaver. HRuprise is an employee advocacy organization that provides flexible independent HR for the new future of work. Rebecca, with over 20 years of leadership experience, has been instrumental in advising small businesses on building equitable HR practices and providing thought leadership on HR disruption. Rebecca sta...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan, Neha Naik. AI has become increasingly accessible and is now impacting workplaces daily. Neha delves into how AI is revolutionizing HR functions, particularly recruitment and talent identification. AI is here to stay, while it may replace some jobs, it also provides an opportunity for upskilling. Neha believes that AI can take...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Managing Director of Loftis Partners, Sally Loftis. Loftis Partners is a 100% woman-owned human resources consulting firm based in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Loftis Partners specializes in human resources, organization development, and social justice. They work to co-create workplaces where humans feel valued through living wages and health...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Managing Partner and Fractional CMO of Ethereal Innovations, Kurt Uhlir. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker on marketing and innovation, Kurt’s speaking experience includes speeches across the United States and Europe in addition to presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He advises l...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Best-Selling Author, Futurist, and Keynote Speaker On Leadership, Employee Experience, and the Future Of Work, Jacob Morgan. Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. He speaks in front of tens of thousands of people each year and his content is seen over a milli...

your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Human Capital Business Strategist, SVP of Talent and People, Mark Coscarello. Mark believes in the significance of the three P's: potential, purpose, and play, and their role in enhancing talent management within organizations. Mark believes in the significance of purpose, highlighting the importance of employees understanding and connecting with the compan...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Christal Maxwell. Christal Maxwell, an Executive Human Resources Officer with extensive experience in enhancing workplace functionality. Christal presses the issue of burnout and the significance of mental health in the workplace, with a specific focus on the role of career development in fostering well-being at work. Organizations and individuals can prioritiz...

Your host, Sri Chellpa, talks with the CAS Controller of KWC CPAs, Kira Wissman. KWC is a team of accountants and advisors all dedicated to the founding principle of providing quality personal service. They are committed to helping you reach your financial goals by providing innovative accounting solutions to today’s complex problems. KWC CPAs' strong client relationships are built on the knowledg...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Owner of Pula, Mercy Karuga. Pula is an agricultural insurance and technology company that designs and delivers innovative agricultural insurance and digital products to help smallholder farmers endure yield risks, improve their farming practices, and bolster their incomes over time. Pula is reimagining agricultural insurance to protect smallholders worldwi...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Dr. Stephen Barden. Dr. Stephen Barden (DProf) is a coach-mentor and author specializing in identifying, assessing, and developing top-level leaders and organizational cultures. He turned to coach-mentoring after 15 years in senior management, including ten years as CEO in the media and technology sectors. Dr. Stephen Barden, DProf, is a specialist in organizat...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Vice President of Walker Advertising, Kimberly Williams. With more than 35 years of expertise, Walker Advertising remains the nation’s leader in connecting Hispanic injury victims to attorneys looking to grow their practice. Their team of expert media buyers and planners ensure that their advertising strikes a balance between branding and direct response. W...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CMO of JMMB Group Jamaica , Kerry-Ann Stimpson. JMMB Group is a financial institution with a core of love, that honors each person and provides opportunities for individuals to fulfil their financial goals and dreams. JMMB Group believes that there is greatness in every human being; and in the power of unconditional love to release that greatness in pe...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the of Titan Management, Katherine McCord. Catherine McCord is a multi-talented individual, known for her love of animals, philanthropy, and as the founder of Titan Management, a company established in 2014 with the aim of promoting inclusion. She also hosts two shows, Career Launch Live and Super Mania Show, and has been a speaker at various events and organiz...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with leadership strategist, culture change expert, keynote speaker, and award-winning author, Dan Pontefract. For 20 years, Dan held senior roles at SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects leading corporate culture change, leadership development, employee experience, and overall performance improvement. He has the on-the-ground experience to improve your leadership and cor...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Compliance Podcast Network, Tom Fox. Over the past 15 years, Tom has been a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He is now an Independent Consultant, assisting companies with anti-corruption, anti-bribery compliance, and international transaction issues. He specializes in bringing business solutions to compliance problems. In addition to...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Administrator of Center for Bioethics and Research, Chinonso Adolphus Ugwu. The Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR) which now includes the West African Bioethics Training Program (WAB) was established in 2004 through a grant from the Fogarty International Center(FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the overarching goal of building bioet...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Matt Peopsel. Matt was a struggling manager turned capable leader and talent optimization expert. Matt studied the psychology of leadership and performance while earning his PhD in the process. He continued to rise through the corporate ranks and steadily expanded his influence as a leader. Leadership is a capability that can be studied, applied, and cultivated...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Ronan Finnegan, Co-Founder of SpaceBands. SpaceBands are wearable technology that keeps your staff safe. SpaceBands detect multiple hazards effortlessly and collate data so that you can make informed decisions about your workplace safety whilst prompting staff to action wellness at work. To learn more about Ronan's work, click HERE . Think you'd be a great gues...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Ascent Management Consulting, Kevin Herring. Ascent Management Consulting believes that engagement is the single biggest reason behind stellar team performance. This is why they host a 90-Day Turnaround Workgroup to boost teamwork and performance from employees and see dramatic performance breakthroughs as a result. That's not all: they also offe...