Texas HR

From computers and moving into HR to AI overkill, to rethinking how businesses engage with candidates, to being the human brand for your business. A lively conversation with Rebecca Nutt, President of Agency 8 Recruiting and DisruptHR Houston 5.0 speaker. Watch Rebecca’s Thought-Provoking DisruptHR Houston 5.0 Talk: https://vimeo.com/1200621138 Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

A wonderful conversation with Sherri Osterlund about thoughtfully leading survivors after layoffs to empathy in communication through layoffs, the importance of being more strategic and mindful on how to deal with the emotional conversations that happen in hard times with a focus on trust, stability and compassion.   Watch Sherri’s Thougt-Provoking DisruptHR Houston 5.0 Talk:  https://vimeo.com/12...

Ingrid Urman is currently working on the leading edge of the HR field. Her track record includes leading award-winning practices and shaping the future of learning. She is particularly passionate about contributing to establish corporate universities or innovative learning initiatives that drive organizational growth by cultivating leadership capabilities, aligned to a company’s strategy and missi...

Hernan Rein is a Global CHRO with more than 25 years of experience across Private Equity, Fortune 500, and public multinationals, leading people strategies that accelerate enterprise value. He is a global citizen who has lived and worked across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, bringing deep cultural intelligence and globally informed decision-making.   In this episode of the TexasHR Podcast 5....

Deidre Bradley is a strategic Human Resources Executive with more than 25 years of experience partnering with executive leadership teams to align workforce strategy with organizational goals and business performance.   In this engaging conversation with host Alberto Garcia-Jurado, Deidre shares on her path from health care to fulfilling her mission of working in HR,  how HR was brought to the fore...

Brad de Comarmond is the Founder of Empower, with the Mission of Helping Companies Increase Men’s Engagement in Workplace Wellness Programs.   In this engaging conversation with host Alberto Garcia-Jurado, Brad builds on his eye-opening DisruptHR Talk to explore the importance for HR leaders to acknowledge the current men’s health crisis. Brad also shares on the need for different approaches for e...

Throughout her extensive career in HR, Davi Garza has focused on how people, leadership, and business results are connected, and how intentional talent strategies can drive all three.   In this episode, Davi and Alberto Garcia-Jurado dive deeper and expand on her thought-provoking DisruptHR Houston 5.0 talk on ensuring that HR and all of leadership is equipped for connecting facts with purpose whe...

HR wisdom from an HR outsider!   Akin Oni is CEO of the Eftex Group and a megaproject consultant on a mission to stop megaproject failures. He has over 30 years of global leadership across LNG, oil & gas, mining, refining, and infrastructure megaprojects. In this episode, Akin and Alberto Garcia-Jurado from DisruptHR Houston have a conversation about the importance of building trust, how in hi...

In this episode, Bud Clark and Matt Nelson share about the almost too good to be true benefits of the EHP/Revive employee medical services plan. If you are an HR Leader or a CFO you can't miss listening to this conversation! Learn more about EHA: https://essentialhealthadvisory.com Bud Clark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budclarktx

In this lively and inspiring episode, Suzy Turner the "Chief of Beats" Of Soulshine Rhythm Experience shares about her path and her passion for helping groups break down barriers, reignite alignment and inspire stronger connections through the universal language of rhythm. Learn more about Soulshine Rhythm Experience: https://soulshinerhythm.com Connect with Suzy on LinkedIn: https://www...

Trey Smith is the Texas Area President at HUB International, with over 26 years of experience in the field of Employee Benefits. In this episode, Trey has an illuminating conversation with DHRHTX's Alberto Garcia-Jurado ranging from the impact that social change and technology are having on managing employee benefits, to the importance of having the right partner so that HR professional can fo...

There's always been change, but today things are really getting messy! Julie Develin is a Top 100 HR influencer and an HR Superstar who believes that great companies are built where humanity and technology meet.   In this TexasHR Podcast episode, Julie takes us further into the insights she delivered at her DisruptHR Houston 4.0 talk, from the importance of an HR data mindset to reconciling pe...

There's a big difference between Showing and Telling. Cesar Cervantes elaborates on his great DHRHTX 4.0 talk on how "there's too much telling in the workplace" and it's getting in the way of effective communication and engagement. Cesar then provides valuable insights on how HR leaders can help their organization lean more into "showing" and making it more personal and achieve ownership, even whe...

Using Best Practices re not really a best practice the way many organizations do it! In this episode Stephanie Van Lue expands on her DisruptHR Houston talk and provides wonderful insights on how to rediscover the true value of Best Practices as a tool for improvement and growth. Check out Stephanie's Talk: https://vimeo.com/1147417436?fl=pl&fe=sh Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...

What's the connection between Rudyard Kipling poetry and workplace evolution? What can an operations Project Manager teach those in HR about moving forward? All this and more as Jim Benvie expands on his DisruptHR Houston 4.0 talk "Deliberate Disruption". Watch his DHRHTX 4.0 talk: https://vimeo.com/1147417327?fl=tl&fe=ec Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-benvie Special mention...

From cosmic signals, to finding flow, to honoring the true essence of coworkers to foster thriving teams that get the job done. Dawnaa Stone expands on her DHRHTX 4.0 talk "Wake Up or Step Aside!". Listen to Dawnaa's talk: https://vimeo.com/1147417311?fl=tl&fe=ec Dawnaa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnaastone AND a sincere acknowledgement to our wonderful sponsor HUB...

We worry about creating safe spaces for our employees but great leaders and organizations go beyond traditional understanding of psychological safety. Dr. Amber Gunner expands on her thought-provoking DHRHRX 4.0 talk and shares insights and recommendations on how to reach this new understanding of safety, and leverage it to enhance team performance. Listen to Amber's DHRHTX 4.0 Talk: https://v...

Nader Safinya The Culture Branding Guy shares how being ghosted lead to the DisruptHR stage, and provides wonderful insights on how HR has the opportunity to be an internal steward of company branding, with a major social impact. Watch his DHRHTX 4.0 talk here: https://vimeo.com/1147417416?fl=tl&fe=ec Nader at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadersafinya Nader's Website: https://blac...

From working as a techie and ending up advising HR, to attraction and retention to leadership, team, and culture. In this 4.0 Speakers Series episode Chad Miller expands on his engaging talk about creating and sustaining amazing workplaces for excellent performance. Watch his DHRHTX 4.0 talk here: https://vimeo.com/1147417282?fl=tl&fe=ec Chad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-miller...

We like to say "culture is everyone's job", but the fact is that most people don't really understand what culture is. We give vague advice and then wonder why people keep missing the mark. It's like yelling "offsides!" at kids in soccer who have never been taught the rules. In this illuminating conversation, cultural anthropologist Dr. Krsitine Gentry tells us why c...

An insightful and lively conversation with Joseph Cope "The Empathy Guy" about work sometimes feeling like middle school, how empathy helps, and what we can do to promote it every day in our workplace. Joseph is a National Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator working to dismantle the "Soft Skill" misnomer of Empathy. You can watch his DisruptHR Houston talk here: https://vi...

A lively conversation with DHRHTX 4.0 Speaker Breia Foston on how Gen Z is challenging the rules on employee engagement and how HR should evolve with them. WATCH her wonderful DistuprHR talk here: https://vimeo.com/1147417247?fl=tl&fe=ec Breia is the CEO of Worldview Benefits Advisors and has over 15 yers of experience helping businesses design and deliver innovative and strategic employee ben...

In this episode Alberto Garcia-Jurado has an insightful conversation with author and coach Jay Sternberg . They explore the three things that help leaders cut through complexity and show up with impact when it matters most. You can learn more about Jay, and contact him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysternberg3things You can also get jay's new book on Three Things HERE

In this episode, Roger Jorns chats with James Reidinger about his talk at Disrupt HR Austin 2025.  James, with over 20 years of experience in market research and HR, shares insights on his career journey, the importance of branding in HR, and his unique concept of 'The Hairy Sandwich.' They discuss the challenges of managing employee expectations, the importance of transparent communicatio...

From Ikigai to quitting your job to follow a vision, to intercultural impact in AI implementation, you can't miss this lively conversation between Paola Carranco, Founder and CEO of TalentLab and Alberto Garcia-Jurado, Lead Organizer of DisruptHR Houston. Connect with Paola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolacarranco