Kyle Lagunas

Transformation Realness

Business EN ↓ 35 episodes

Welcome to Transformation Realness—the only show all about people who are doing their best to make the world of work less shitty and have the guts to share their story: the good, the bad, and most of all... the real. Hosted by Kyle Lagunas, Founder of KyleAndCo. Produced in partnership with Purple Acorn Network.

Author

Kyle Lagunas

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.purpleacorn.io

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Approaching AI With Clarity and Intent 11.03.2024

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m talking with Splunk’s Allie Wehling, IO psychologist and head of talent assessment, and Dustin Cann, senior director of people process, compliance and operations. We discuss the nuances of AI in HR, best practices for exploring the delicate balance between innovation and compliance and strategies for implementing AI in HR safely, ethically and intent...

Preparing for Compliance Chaos in 2024 26.02.2024

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m talking with HR veterans John Baldino and Robin Schooling. We discuss navigating the complex intersection of compliance and culture, including the importance of staying informed, taking care of yourself, and maintaining a steady presence despite challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Heck Happened to Recruitment During COVID-19? 14.02.2024

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m talking with Hung Lee, editor of leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. We’re taking a look at the chaotic era of COVID-19 and the ripple effect the pandemic had on recruitment practices. Hung and I compare notes on where we could have done things differently, where we had absolutely no control, and where things landed. Learn more about yo...

What Do (Global) Workers Want? ADP Research Institute Has the Answers 02.08.2023

Welcome to the season one finale of Transformation Realness! I’m talking with Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist and co-head of the ADP Research Institute. We discuss ADP’s latest research findings, why they focused on a global audience and how HR can help workers even if they can’t give them an 8% raise. We also remind employers that employees saw how they stepped up during the pandemic — and t...

Speaking Truth to Power: Sustaining Meaningful Change in DEIB 26.06.2023

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m talking to Star Carter, an attorney, startup founder, and a leadership advisor and consultant at Egon Zehnder. I’m also talking with Zach Nunn, who has deep HR and people experience and is CEO and host of Living Corporate. We get into the state of DEIB in the workplace, the backsliding of gains from the pandemic and whether we can actually have susta...

Layoff Realness: A Conversation About Evolving HR Beyond Survival Mode 14.06.2023

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m talking to IA founder Mark Stelzner and podcaster, speaker and “Betting on You” author Laurie Ruettimann about the latest rounds of layoffs and why the market always overcorrects on hiring and firing. We also get deep about HR’s purpose: What does it mean to have a seat at the table anymore, and can you be all-in on HR and capitalism and still be tru...

A New Era for Talent Brand: The Impact of TA's Leading COE 28.04.2023

In this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m speaking with Shaunda Zilich of Marriott International and Rian Finnegan of Snap. Here’s the truth: Talent brand is more important than ever before, whether you’re B2B or B2C. Shaunda and Rian talk about how they’re advancing talent brand in their current roles and what they learned at places like GE, Pandora and Peloton. We also answer two big quest...

Hot Take: Why Talent Acquisition Leads the Way in Transformation 24.04.2023

On this episode of Transformational Realness, I’m talking with Jane Curran and Megan Kleinick, who are JLL’s global head of talent acquisition and director of global HR technology, respectively. We discuss how TA is driving transformation in HR, why technology isn’t an “easy button” you can press, and how Jane and Megan are partnering to solve big challenges in workforce planning, internal mobilit...

Reality Check: The Commissioner of the EEOC Thinks We Should Embrace AI in HR 17.04.2023

On this episode of Transformational Realness, I’m talking with Keith Sonderling, who serves as a commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He discusses the promise of artificial intelligence to remove biases from hiring decisions, how the private sector is taking the lead on AI’s use, and why regulators need to be careful about overregulating. We also discuss why, if companies w...

Introducing Transformation Realness With Kyle Lagunas 17.04.2023

Are you trying to transform the world of work but are tired of half-baked thought leadership and overhyped solutions? Well, this podcast is for you. In just a few weeks, I'll be launching Transformational Realness, the only podcast highlighting people who are making a difference in talent management and HR — and have the guts to share their stories. Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to get not...

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