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David A. McKnight is an image consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker. He is the President of McKnight Image Lab, a coaching and consulting firm based in New York City. David has two decades of experience as a management consultant and financial services executive, and he is the author of The Zen of Executive Presence. In this episode, David will be sharing great insights on the role of e...

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Susana Correia, Head of Search & Staffing & SMB MENA at LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Susana Correia has over 17 years of experience, predominately in Europe and the Middle East. Having worked across numerous fields and industries, she has gained invaluable knowledge of the human resources industry and has strong experiences in managing and working wi...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! Our guest this Friday is Steve Schloss, an accomplished Chief People Officer, forward-thinking leader, coach, advisor, mentor, and teacher. For over three decades, he has built, scaled, evolved, and transformed capability and culture at the premier, established, and high-growth organizations across non-profit services and sport (United States Golf Association...

Minda is a Professor at New York University Wagner and hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat. In 2020, Minda was named the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the workplace by LinkedIn . She is an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and has been featured on MSNBC ’s Morning Joe, Fast Company , The New York Times , and TIME Magazine. In this episode, Minda shared great insights on what women of color...

You cannot have unity without diversity - Dave Ulrich What a great discussion between Dave Ulrich and Ron Thomas on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). Did you miss the live session? We've got you covered. Listen and Learn

Lars Schmidt (He/Him) is the Founder of Amplify, an HR executive search and consulting firm that helps companies build progressive people teams and capabilities. Lars spent over 20 years in the industry working in and alongside a range of leading global companies. He is a writer for Fast Company, co-author of Employer Branding for Dummies, and Host of the Redefining HR podcast. In this episode, La...

Our first guest for the year 2021 is Laurie Ruettimann, former HR Executive turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur.   Laurie Ruettimann is the author of the best seller 'Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career'.  She is dedicated to the revolutionary and long-overdue mission of fixing work by telling stories and teaching leaders how to create...

The CEO Series with Hessa Al Ghurair is out! In this episode, Hessa Al Ghurair, Human Capital & CEO of Happiness & Wellbeing at General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) discussed the topic "From the C-Suite to the Boardroom". Hessa is an accomplished Human Resource executive, strategic advisor, and business development leader with over 18 years of experience. Listen and Learn! You can...

In this episode, Jaya Maru, Co-Founder & CEO of Rewardz will be discussing the topic 'The Role of Technology in Wellness and Engagement'.   Jaya Maru, co-founder, and CEO of Rewardz in the Middle East champions the company’s vision to empower organizations to reward and engage individuals digitally and drives overall business portfolio and strategic partnerships in the region.

In this episode, Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder Mom's Hierarchy of Needs, LLC shares great insights with Ron Thomas on 'Parenting, Motherhood, and Equity - The Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs Framework'. Leslie, who has used research to inform growth and innovation strategy for over 20 years tells us about her research that enabled her to come up with the framework of “Moms Hierarchy of Needs” Listen and...

In this episode, Johnny Taylor, President, and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM shares great insights with Ron Thomas on the topic 'HR in the Driver Seat, Post-COVID 19'.   Johnny Taylor is the former chair of the SHRM Board of Directors, and he currently serves on the corporate board of Gallup and on the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami.   Listen and Learn!   You can also...

In this episode, Louis Carter , Founder, and CEO of Best Practices Institute will be sharing great insights with Ron Thomas on the topic "Getting your organizations back on track: “Building a Great Company” Carter is an author of 11 books in leadership and management. He created the Emotional Connectedness Index (ECI) and Emotionally Connected Leader 360 (ECL360) and has conducted extensive resear...

In this episode of The CEO Series, Hussein M. Dajani, General Manager – Digital and Customer Experience Transformation, Nissan Motor Corporation shared great insights on what organization can do to ensure that employees are getting the necessary support to tackle problems. Listen and Learn!

In this episode of The CEO Series, Dennis Kight, a Board Member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), UAE Chapter, and Executive Coach with it works! LLC shared great insight on ‘coaching’ as the new must-have skill in crisis management. Listen and Learn!

In this episode, Torin Ellis, a Diversity Strategist, Host of Career Mix on SiriusXM, and Author of Rip The Resume discussed the topic 'Diversity and Inclusion - The New Strategic Competitive Advantage'. Torin walk us through his journey of being recognized at one of the top D&I Strategist globally and also share great insights on roles that organization can play to be aware and drive D&I...

Listen as Ron Thomas engages Evelyn Lee , Career Coach, International Coaching Federation on the topic 'Navigating Career Change: How to adapt to changes in your life Post Pandemic' Evelyn shared great insights on key takeaways for the audience in managing their career post-COVID-19. She also shared powerful insights on dos and don'ts to finding a job and managing individual brands via CVs. Listen...

In this episode, Ashirvad Lobo, Author, Learning & Development Specialist shares great insights on the topic “Full of Life”: Surviving during the COVID Period. Ashirvad also provides key advice to people that their careers have been disrupted. Listen and Learn!

In this episode, Gautam, Author of Breaking Break & CEO (Chief Energizing Officer), Right Selection Speakers Mumbai and Dubai shared great insights on the topic "Breaking Bread: Build Meaningful Relationships and Finding Positive Solutions to Life Challenges". Listen and Learn

In this episode, Orlando Ashford, Former CEO Holland American Cruise, Author, Consultant shared great insights on the topic “Careers: Tools and Rules to help Maximize their Career Journey”. He also shared some insights on what he sees as the major challenges popping up on the horizon today with business leaders. Listen and Learn

Listen as Ron Thomas engages Jermaine Daw on the topic 'Managing your brand during disruptive times'. Jermaine, Associate Vice President, Human Resources – EMEA, Latin American & Canada National Basketball Association (NBA) is a dynamic HR practitioner, with over 15 years of experience working across multiple industries including Technology, Healthcare, CPG, Media, and Sports In this episode,...

In this episode, Paul, the co-founder, and CEO of The Talent Games , a Singapore-based HR Tech company that pioneers in AI-driven gamified virtual hiring solutions shared great insights on the topic "Managing your brand during disruptive times". Paul also shared insights on how gamification and AI are playing a huge role in the 21st Century organization. Listen and enjoy!

In this episode, Garvin Reid Associate Director, Employer Relation at New York University Abu Dhabi shared great insights on internships during disruptive times and how COVID-19 has changed, and affect summer internships. He offers advice to people managing their careers and how they can develop a self-check to consistently review where they are in their career journey. Listen and Enjoy! Don't for...

In this episode, Vietek, a Certified LinkedIn Smart Coach and Founder of Square Motion, a digital video marketing agency, Dubai shared great insights on the topic "Managing your brand during disruptive times". Listen and Learn!

Skill gaps or shortages. Turnover. An aging workforce. Changing business models. Managing talent risks and expenses. The complexity and urgency of these issues make it feel impossible to plan more than a few months out. You need a way to develop and implement a workforce plan that is agile and dynamic enough to help your organization thrive in today’s environment. Listen to this PODCAST and establ...

Prof Steyn Heckroodt, Harvard Business School Publishing Moderator, Strategy, and Leadership Expert shared great insights on the topic "Leadership During Disruptive Times: The New Framework". Hope you enjoy it.