PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros

How do you align your team with the company’s bigger goals?  What skills should you hire for in a Mobility team, both technical and soft?  When is the right time to hire in Mobility - and how do you justify it to the business?  How do you decide where to hire your Mobility team globally?  Why should mobility leaders invest in networking and community?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Khadeeja Is...

How can a strong internal brand be built intentionally?  What leadership skills matter most for modern Mobility roles?  How can Mobility leaders communicate their value and take ownership of the narrative?  How can Mobility leaders move from being mentored to being sponsored?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Executive Coach at The C-Coach, about what it truly takes...

What did WERC reveal about where Mobility conversations are really happening?  How do you turn conference inspiration into meaningful action?  Why is ‘equitable, not equal’ becoming the mindset every mobility leader needs to master?  How can lean Mobility teams scale their impact across global brands without losing consistency or care?  Every conference season gives us new ideas - but the real que...

Why do settling-in and cross-cultural benefits deliver more impact than their price tag suggests?  How can leaders push back when pressured to make short-sighted cost cuts?  What role does empathy play in relocation ROI?  How can data and stories help reframe “small” benefits as strategic investments?  When budgets tighten, the first things to go are often the most human.   In this episode, Paul s...

What’s the first thing you should do when you inherit a messy or non-existent mobility program? How do you uncover critical compliance and immigration risks-without setting off alarm bells? What’s the smartest way to build trust with Finance, Legal, and HR when fixing past mistakes? How do you future-proof your mobility program while handling urgent, high-pressure projects? In Episode 76, Paul sit...

How do you get the right people in the room during your first 90 to 120 days?  What’s the best way to talk to generalist teams like Finance or RevOps when the conversation feels daunting?  How can Mobility stop being seen as the ‘gatekeeper’ and become a true partner to the business?  How do you balance purpose, people, & technology in Mobility today?  In Episode 75, Paul sits down with Chris...

How does living through relocation change the way leaders design it for others?  What does effective Mobility look like in smaller, fast-moving companies?  Why do the simplest Mobility programs often deliver the biggest impact?  What does good judgment look like in Mobility?  In Episode 74, Paul sits down with Katy Goldwater, CHRO at Remedica. Katy is a senior HR leader with 25 years of experience...

How should Mobility leaders communicate in a demerger?  How do you keep assignees steady through a demerger?  How do you shield employees from payroll and visa risks?  Which relationships matter most during a demerger, and why?  How do you help the business understand costs & the value of reinvesting them?  In Episode 73, Paul sits down with Diogo Matos, Head of Global Mobility at Solvay.   Di...

What immigration changes in the past year mean for Mobility strategy?  How can moving ILR from 5 to 10 years reshape sponsorship costs and budgets?  What’s changed in compliance and audit rules & how can companies keep up?  Despite the costs & complexity, why is the UK still attractive for global talent?  In Episode 72, Paul sits down with Supinder Sian, Immigration & Global Mobility P...

How do you staff and forecast effectively when you’re operating lean in hypergrowth?  How can Mobility offer 90-day work-abroad flexibility while staying compliant?  How can Mobility leaders build trust and credibility across the business while being a small team?  What can you learn from Shopify’s approach to embedding Mobility into talent, workforce planning, & global operations?  In Episode...

How should Mobility rethink talent strategy in the AI era? What role should Mobility play in preparing talent for the skills AI can’t replace? What can Mobility leaders learn about workforce change from startup speed versus corporate pace? How can Mobility leaders use data on trust and sentiment - not just cost - to influence strategy In Episode 70, Paul sits down with Jess Larsen is the founder o...

In Episode 69, we change format with our first-ever Mobility Summer Mailbag Special. Paul answers the questions we’ve been hearing most from the community this summer -  from technology to scope to long-term careers.   This special covers:  1. The reality of AI in mobility - where it’s already being used, and where the hype still outpaces the practice 2. The organizational debate - which functions...

What drives assignment success in Africa -and what still gets overlooked?   What are some mistakes companies make when sending talent to Africa?   How is assignment length and structure changing across Africa?  Why are more companies hiring returning diaspora talent- and how is it changing policy?  In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Rene Webster, Global Mobility Leader.   Rene is a global mobility...

How do you maintain mobility awareness in corporations during geopolitical changes? How can Mobility effectively mediate between different company stakeholders during strategic and reactive transitions? What methods are there for staying informed of latest developments in the Mobility word when on a tight company budget?  How do you bridge the gap between Mobility and compensation?  In the latest...

How can cities attract remote workers without relying solely on cash incentives?  What does a successful community onboarding strategy actually look like?  What role does social proof play in attracting and retaining remote workers?  How can relocation strategies shift to reflect freedom, flexibility, and purpose?  In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Darcy Marie Mayfield, Culture Architecture &...

How can global companies align their people strategy without erasing culture?  What does localised HR actually look like in action?  How do you measure global talent programs that truly work?   How will AI reshape global talent matching and employee engagement?  In Episode 65, Paul sits down with  Lisa Rodriguez, People Leader.   Lisa is a seasoned Chief People Officer with 15 years of experience...

How can systems like Workday help take the stress out of visa tracking and reminders? How is AI helping simplify green card filings and service fees in immigration processes? How can a simple dashboard show the retention rate and long-term value of sponsoring employees? What does “keep it simple” mean when sharing mobility updates with leadership? In Episode 64, Paul sits down with Pawan Zenda, a...

How do you build a high-performing internal mobility system?  How do you get buy-in from teams who fear losing talent through internal Mobility?  How do you show the ROI of short-term assignments?  What do crisis moments reveal about mobility’s role?  In Episode 63, Paul sits down with Gemma Bailey, Global Mobility Leader at PwC UK. With over 20 years of experience in the GM industry, Gemma loves...

Where can a mobility consultant add the most value day to day?  Where can a consultant influence succession planning?   How can organisations transition from a reactive to a proactive mobility program?  How can a consultant prevent costly repatriation failures?  In Episode 62, Paul sits down with Michelle Durkin, a Strategic and Operations Global Mobility Advisor & Consultant. Michelle is a se...

What is a Global Employment Organization and what is the long-term value of building it?  What teams are involved in launching the GEO, and what role does GM play?  How do you identify and support non-sponsored employees?  What does tangible support look like in the current immigration crisis?  In Episode 61, Paul sits down with Carolyn Volovsek, Director, Global Mobility & Immigration at Cox...

How do you scale mobility without adding more headcount?  What's the ideal partner ecosystem for mobility?  What’s the ROI of replacing relocation stipends with platform-led support?  What can an executive move tell you about your mobility program’s limits?   In Episode 60, Paul sits down with Don Jurries, Global Benefits & Mobility Lead at SumUp. Don brings over 35 years of international expe...

How can systems-based thinking help GM leaders make better decisions? How can behavioral psychology and negotiation theory be applied to GM programs? How can mobility leaders turn the ship around on policy escalation and constant exceptions? What role will Agentic AI play in the future of mobility and in-house roles?  In Episode 59, Paul sits down with Simon Mason, Global Mobility Executive. Simon...

How do you lead an inbound-first global mobility strategy in a company of 90,000?  How do you build influence and buy-in for mobility inside a company as large as Cisco?  Which internal teams quietly power mobility success?  How do you forecast mobility headcount across continents- before the business even moves there?  In Episode 58, Paul sits down with Kyle D'Souza , Global Mobility & Immigr...

How can you get internal buy-in for a remote work strategy and budget approvals?   How can companies manage the compliance challenges of international remote work?   How did ResMed structure its remote work policy into clear 30-60-90 day buckets?  Why should remote work fall under the Global Mobility function?  In Episode 57, Paul sits down with Jovina Rasiah, Global Head of Mobility at ResMed. Jo...

What are the biggest mobility challenges in emerging markets like Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan?  What actually moves the needle when convincing people to go to challenging locations?  How can mobility play a bigger role in advancing women’s careers?  In Episode 56, Paul sits down with Kelly Blackaby, HR Director - Europe & Middle East at Mavenir. Kelly Blackaby is a seasoned Senior...