In this episode, Mary connects with Ian Ziskin, president of EXec EXcel Group – A human capital coaching and consulting firm he founded following a highly successful 28 year career as a corporate business executive. Mary and Ian discuss the latest thinking on the future of work,  the secret sauce for leading transformational change, characteristics and practices of great leaders, and tips for navigating a successful career. Ian is a board advisor, coach, consultant, teacher,...

In this episode, Mary connects with Dr. Judi Kosterman, Co-Founder of the Brain Health Leadership Foundation whose mission is to promote science education and treatment leveraging breakthrough innovations in brain health and wellness. Mary and Judi discuss how brain health is a critical piece of our overall health and underlies our ability to communicate, make decisions, problem solve and live a productive life. Because the brain controls so much of our daily function, it is said to be the...

In this episode, Mary connects with Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer of UKG.  Mary and Pat discuss how the challenges we all have can lead to new strengths, the importance of never letting people define you, and Pat’s version of the Goldilocks principle as it relates to navigating your career and so much more. Pat oversees the critical HR functions for UKG that bring the employee experience to life. Her personal mission is to ensure that all employees around the world are better...

In this episode, Mary connects with Jon Younger. Jon is the author of Forbes’ #Freelancerevolution blog and is a prolific and well-respected writer about the freelance economy. Mary and Jon discuss the freelance future- how the freelance economy will impact the world of work and careers, the evolving landscape of work available to freelancers and why many new startups and platforms are tapping into this booming market and much more. Jon’s 2016 book Agile Talent written with Norm...

In this episode, Mary connects with Mark Green, a Chief People Officer based in San Francisco with 30 years of global HR experience in Technology.  He is currently CPO at Nextiva, a high growth private SaaS company providing communications and customer management solutions. Mary and Mark discuss the larger forces that play a role in the trajectory of your career path, why character traits are just as important as what you deliver, insight into successfully living and working cross-culturally...

In this episode, Mary connects with Chip Conley. Chip is a New York Times best-selling author and hospitality executive who renewed himself in midlife by collaborating with the Millennial co-founders of Airbnb to create the world’s largest global hospitality brand. Throughout the episode, Mary and Chip discuss Chips’ experience as Airbnb’s ‘Modern Elder’, the transformational cure to midlife malaise, how to be an effective and accepted leader regardless of your age and much...

In this episode, Mary connects with George S. Davis who recently retired from Intel where he served as CFO. George oversaw Intel’s global finance, M & A and information technology organizations. Prior to Intel, George was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Qualcomm, a global provider of wireless technologies, where he led the finance, information technology, and investor relations. Before that, George was the Chief Financial Officer of Applied...

In this episode, Mary connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge heads Talent, Capability and Culture at Sage, in what he sees as a fantastic opportunity to support their exciting transformation into a great Digital Network company. Jorge started his career at Citibank with the Asset Management Business, and Global Banking and Corporate Centers in London and New York where he discovered his passion for Learning & Development.  Jorge then led Learning and Development for Europe...

In this episode, Mary connects with Everett Harper, a CEO, entrepreneur, strategist and author of the new book, Move to the Edge, Declare it Center, which offers a pragmatic take on solving complex problems and making decisions through uncertainty and offers leaders a new framework for success in an increasingly uncertain, and unpredictable world. Everett is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Truss, a human-centered software development company, recently named as an Inc 5000 fastest-growing...

In our Chief People Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CPOs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is InaMarie Johnson, former Chief People and Diversity Officer of Zendesk where she led the people strategy for the award winning customer service software company founded in Copenhagen and currently Headquartered in San Francisco.  InaMarie was also the CPO for Plantronics and UTi Worldwide and prior was an...

In this episode, Mary connects with Ken Coleman who is known as America’s Career Coach, the nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show and No. 1 bestselling author. During the episode, Mary and Ken discuss Ken’s new book; From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love. Ken highlights the relationship between struggle and purpose, the secret to persistence, how the people you surround yourself with impact your success, the criticality of clarity of purpose and...

What kind of impact do you want to have throughout your life and career? In this episode, Mary talks with Dr. Jann Freed, a leadership development consultant, speaker and a professor of business management, about her concept of The Breadcrumb Legacy. They discuss how to reflect on and leave a meaningful legacy along the way throughout your daily life and career.  Dr. Jann Freed is the author or co-author of five books and is particularly focused on helping employees...

In this episode, Mary connects with sport and performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais, one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and elite performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow athletes to thrive in pressure-packed environments. During the episode, Mary and Dr. Gervais discussed the science and art of...

In this episode, Mary connects with John Goldberg, Global Director, Executive Talent Acquisition at The Coca-Cola Company.  Mary and John discuss how individuals can determine if a company is a good fit for their capabilities and aspirations as well as culturally. They also discuss the many considerations impacting the future of work, qualities of a great interviewer, why empathy is a necessity when leading a team and the value of smart risks.   John leads the executive talent...

In our Leadership Profile series, Mary connects with Eva Sage-Gavin. Eva is a former CHRO and has served in top HR and C-suite leadership roles at many of the world’s well-known Fortune 500 companies, including PepsiCo, The Walt Disney Company, and Gap Inc. Eva most recently was the Senior Managing Director, Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture helping companies evolve their workforces to innovate, unlock human potential, and drive transformation. In this episode, Mary and...

In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Lynn Minella. Lynn was the executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Johnson Controls retiring at the end of this year.  In this episode, Mary and Lynn discuss the importance of continuously developing yourself towards your personal aspirations, why you should stretch beyond...

In this episode, Mary connects with Jim Kouzes, the coauthor with Barry Posner of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, now in its sixth edition, with over 2.8 million copies sold. He also currently serves as a Fellow with the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, and previously was the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. During the episode, Mary and Jim discuss practices to help leaders at every...

In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Patrick Nicollier, CHRO of The Global Fund. In this episode, Mary and Patrick discuss leadership during times of crisis, the importance of staying true to your beliefs when making career decisions, and how change takes time and requires patience.  Patrick is a highly respected...

In this episode, Mary connects with Marc Effron, founder and President of The Talent Strategy Group. He helps the world’s largest and most successful companies improve the quality and depth of their talent. During the episode, Mary and Marc discuss what it means and what it  takes to be a high performer and navigate a career today to reach your aspirations and be most successful. As the founder and President of the Talent Strategy Group, Marc leads the...

In this episode, Mary connects with Dan Kaplan, Senior Client Partner for HR Private Equity for Korn Ferry, one of the world’s top global search and talent consulting firms. During the episode, Mary and Dan discuss what it takes to navigate a career and make it to the top of an organization, into the C-suite.  Leading at this level is different than it used to be and will continue to change and evolve, so knowing what it takes is key.  Dan shares new insights for what it takes to be most...

In this episode, Mary connects with Admiral Sandra Stosz, author of Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass- Leading in Uncharted Waters. During the episode, Sandra shares her many leadership lessons that are so relevant to the times that we are in.  Admiral Sandy Stosz started out in the US Coast Guard as an ensign serving aboard polar icebreakers, conducting national security missions from the Arctic to the Antarctic. She served over forty-years in the US Coast...

In this episode, Mary connects with Shilpa Shah, Director of Global Talent Acquisition & Candidate Experience at GE Healthcare. During the episode, Mary and Shilpa discuss a variety of approaches to stand-out and thrive in career moves, transitions and pivots. Shilpa is Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Candidate Experience at GE Healthcare in London. She has over 18 years international talent leadership and expertise, both in Executive Search Consultancy and in...

In this episode, Mary connects with Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. They discuss some of the top skills and approaches necessary for navigating a career in a new and changing landscape.  Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. He spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s and in academia. At MIT, where he teaches...

Listen to other episodes in the Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series In our Chief Human Resources Officer Perspective series, Mary sits down with CHROs from around the world to uncover insider knowledge about navigating a modern career. The next guest in the series is Lisa Mulrooney Gross, CHRO of Fitbit at Google. In this episode, she discusses her inspiration for her career journey including balancing life and career, insider insights on growing as a modern leader,...