Boston HR Council

WHY People

Business EN ↓ 41 episodes

A quick, easy, and fun conversation with the top HR & People Executives from around the planet. Follow along on each journey, and learn WHY these leaders got into the profession, and what they see for the future. A Boston HR Council production, hosted by BHRC Co-Founder Sean Glavin.

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Boston HR Council

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Business

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Latest episode

Dec 19, 2025

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Episodes

Episode #16 - Christina Luconi (Chief People Officer at Rapid7) 19.02.2024

In Episode #16 of WHY People, Christina Luconi of Rapid7 chats with Sean & Paul about how a uniquely "fast start" in the HR Executive function grew into an amazing career as one of the highest thought of Chief People Officers in the world.

Episode #15 - Skip Maloney (EVP, Chief Human Resource Officer at InterDigital) 02.02.2024

In Episode #15 of WHY People, Skip Maloney of InterDigital chats with Sean & Paul about how a background in professional sports and an obsession with building teams led him to the C-Suite, and a reputation as one of the top public company CHROs in the area.

Episode #14 - Kelley Morse (Chief People Officer, Bullhorn) 16.01.2024

In Episode #14 of WHY People, Kelley Morse of Bullhorn chats with Sean & Paul about how an untraditional role (Executive Assistant) and a burning curiosity about People, Business, and where they intersect - led her to the top HR executive role at one of Boston's fastest growing technology companies.

Episode #13 - Jennifer Hanson (Chief Human Resources Officer, Accolade) 15.12.2023

In Episode #13 of WHY People, Jennifer Hanson of Accolade chats with Sean & Paul about how someone from entirely outside of the corporate HR function became the leading HR & People strategist at a leading public healthcare technology company.

Episode #12 - Lisa Amaya Price (SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals) 20.11.2023

In Episode #12 of WHY People, Lisa Amaya Price of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals chats with Sean & Paul about how international assignments, business curiosity, and a passion for understanding how people work & grow best together - led her to the top HR & People executive role.

Episode #11 - Andrew Suchoff (Chief People Officer, Foundation Medicine) 06.11.2023

In Episode #11 of WHY People, Andrew Suchoff of Foundation Medicine chats with Sean & Paul about how a "finance guy" who has always been super curious about the overall business of whichever organization he was apart of - ascended the ranks to become the top HR Executive at some of Boston's top Life Sciences companies.

Episode #10 - Jess Elmquist (Chief Evangelist & CHRO, Phenom) 23.10.2023

In Episode #10 of WHY People, Jess Elmquist of Phenom chats with Sean & Paul about how a close family member instilled a relentless passion for positivity and advancement in him, eventually leading Jess to leading HR/People at some amazing (and different!) organizations.

Episode #9 - Sherri Kottmann (Chief People Officer, Quickbase) 04.10.2023

In Episode #9 of WHY People, Sherri Kottmann of Quickbase chats with Sean & Paul about how a great business sense, curiosity, and an Executive Search position - ultimately led her to the C-Suite.

Episode #8 - Sam Howland (Chief People Officer, Gannett) 15.09.2023

In Episode #8 of WHY People, Sam Howland of Gannett chats with Sean & Paul about how always having a focus on the business has fueled an amazing executive career.

Episode #7 – Ann Lazarus-Barnes (Chief People Officer, Lionbridge) 01.09.2023

In Episode #7 of WHY People, Ann Lazarus-Barnes of Lionbridge chats with Sean & Paul about how unique experiences at a young age helped shape the type of world class leader she is today.

Episode #6 - Angela Justice (Healthcare & Life Sciences Chief People Officer) 16.08.2023

In Episode #6 of WHY People, Dr. Angela Justice (Healthcare & Life Sciences Chief People Officer) chats with Sean & Paul about her unique background & journey into the Life Sciences and Healthcare C-Suite. Please navigate to www.justicegroupadvisors.com to learn more about the amazing consulting work Angela & her team are doing.

Episode #5 - Stefanie Russo (Chief People Officer, VPNE Parking & Aloha Solutions) 01.08.2023

In Episode #5 of WHY People, Stefanie Russo of VPNE Parking & Aloha Solutions chats with Sean & Paul about her path to the top People & HR position and the person & program that (very early on) guided her with confidence in that direction.

Episode #4 - Dr. Alfred Enagbare (Chief People Officer, Commonwealth Care Alliance) 17.07.2023

In Episode #4 of WHY People, Dr. Alfred Enagbare of Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) chats with Sean & Paul about his exciting journey into the HR & People Executive space, and some professional (and life) lessons for folks aspiring in that direction.

Episode #3 - Alex Lawrence (Chief People Officer, City of Boston) 01.07.2023

In Episode #3 of WHY People, Alex Lawrence (Chief People Officer, City of Boston) chats with Sean & Paul about her amazingly unique journey into the top HR & People role in the greatest City in the world.

Episode #2 - Dan Meyers (Chief Human Resources Officer, Acronis) 14.06.2023

In Episode #2 of WHY People, Dan Meyers (Chief Human Resources Officer, Acronis) chats with Sean & Paul about what got him started in People & HR, a global perspective on the function, and some advice for future executives.

Episode #1 - Jay Schaufeld (Chief People Officer, Acoustic) 01.06.2023

In the first ever WHY People podcast, Jay Schaufeld (Chief People Officer, Acoustic) chats with Sean & Paul about what got him into People & HR, some cool opportunities he had OUTSIDE of the function, and some thoughts for the future, and future executives.

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