In this episode of the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, host Sri Chellappa interviews Morag Barrett, CEO of Skye Team and author of "You, Me, We! Why We All Need Friends at Work". They discuss the importance of professional relationships for success in the workplace. Barrett emphasizes the need for trust, support, and understanding in these relationships, and the potential pitfalls of bias and political silos. She also highlights the need for strong relationships at all levels of an...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Laura Begg. Laura is a senior-level HR talent leader and coach who discusses the importance of having a talent philosophy and strategy in organizations. Talent strategy is the practical implementation of the talent philosophy. Laura explained that the strategy encompasses various aspects of talent management, such as hiring, onboarding, training, development, and compensation. The strategy should address gaps in workforce performance, behaviors, and...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Laura Begg. Laura is a senior-level HR talent leader and coach who discusses the importance of having a talent philosophy and strategy in organizations. Laura, with her 20 years of experience in healthcare technology and a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology, brought a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. Laura began by distinguishing between talent philosophy and talent strategy. She explained that a talent philosophy is a...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, Rebecca Weaver. HRuprise is an employee advocacy organization that provides flexible independent HR for the new future of work. Rebecca, with over 20 years of leadership experience, has been instrumental in advising small businesses on building equitable HR practices and providing thought leadership on HR disruption. Rebecca started HRuprise as an Instagram account in response to the #MeToo movement, calling for HR...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan, Neha Naik. AI has become increasingly accessible and is now impacting workplaces daily. Neha delves into how AI is revolutionizing HR functions, particularly recruitment and talent identification. AI is here to stay, while it may replace some jobs, it also provides an opportunity for upskilling. Neha believes that AI can take over the grunt work and administrative tasks, allowing HR professionals to focus on more...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Managing Director of Loftis Partners, Sally Loftis. Loftis Partners is a 100% woman-owned human resources consulting firm based in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Loftis Partners specializes in human resources, organization development, and social justice. They work to co-create workplaces where humans feel valued through living wages and healthy human connections. Pay equity, as Sally explained, refers to ensuring fair and equal pay for...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Managing Partner and Fractional CMO of Ethereal Innovations, Kurt Uhlir. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker on marketing and innovation, Kurt’s speaking experience includes speeches across the United States and Europe in addition to presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He advises leaders, from startup founders to private-equity-backed CEOs to the President of the United...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Best-Selling Author, Futurist, and Keynote Speaker On Leadership, Employee Experience, and the Future Of Work, Jacob Morgan. Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. He speaks in front of tens of thousands of people each year and his content is seen over a million times a year. Jacob is the best-selling author of five books and he speaks at over 50...

your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Human Capital Business Strategist, SVP of Talent and People, Mark Coscarello. Mark believes in the significance of the three P's: potential, purpose, and play, and their role in enhancing talent management within organizations. Mark believes in the significance of purpose, highlighting the importance of employees understanding and connecting with the company's mission and vision from leaders across all departments is a crucial element in achieving this...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Christal Maxwell. Christal Maxwell, an Executive Human Resources Officer with extensive experience in enhancing workplace functionality. Christal presses the issue of burnout and the significance of mental health in the workplace, with a specific focus on the role of career development in fostering well-being at work. Organizations and individuals can prioritize career development as a solution to burnout. Crystal highlights the connection between career...

Your host, Sri Chellpa, talks with the CAS Controller of KWC CPAs, Kira Wissman. KWC is a team of accountants and advisors all dedicated to the founding principle of providing quality personal service. They are committed to helping you reach your financial goals by providing innovative accounting solutions to today’s complex problems. KWC CPAs' strong client relationships are built on the knowledge and responsiveness of their service teams. They take the time to understand you and your...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Owner of Pula, Mercy Karuga. Pula is an agricultural insurance and technology company that designs and delivers innovative agricultural insurance and digital products to help smallholder farmers endure yield risks, improve their farming practices, and bolster their incomes over time. Pula is reimagining agricultural insurance to protect smallholders worldwide. At Pula, they are radically restructuring insurance, using technology and parametric...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Dr. Stephen Barden. Dr. Stephen Barden (DProf) is a coach-mentor and author specializing in identifying, assessing, and developing top-level leaders and organizational cultures. He turned to coach-mentoring after 15 years in senior management, including ten years as CEO in the media and technology sectors. Dr. Stephen Barden, DProf, is a specialist in organizational leadership and strategy. He works with board-level leaders to help them and their...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Vice President of Walker Advertising, Kimberly Williams. With more than 35 years of expertise, Walker Advertising remains the nation’s leader in connecting Hispanic injury victims to attorneys looking to grow their practice. Their team of expert media buyers and planners ensure that their advertising strikes a balance between branding and direct response. Walker Advertising's mission is to bridge the gap between a law firm's need to grow and an...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CMO of JMMB Group Jamaica , Kerry-Ann Stimpson. JMMB Group is a financial institution with a core of love, that honors each person and provides opportunities for individuals to fulfil their financial goals and dreams. JMMB Group believes that there is greatness in every human being; and in the power of unconditional love to release that greatness in people. It is what still motivates them to this day to honor each person and to have the best interest...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the of Titan Management, Katherine McCord. Catherine McCord is a multi-talented individual, known for her love of animals, philanthropy, and as the founder of Titan Management, a company established in 2014 with the aim of promoting inclusion. She also hosts two shows, Career Launch Live and Super Mania Show, and has been a speaker at various events and organizations. For Catherine, inclusion means creating a healthy and natural work environment where...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with leadership strategist, culture change expert, keynote speaker, and award-winning author, Dan Pontefract. For 20 years, Dan held senior roles at SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects leading corporate culture change, leadership development, employee experience, and overall performance improvement. He has the on-the-ground experience to improve your leadership and corporate culture. Indeed, the future of work is now. A renowned leadership keynote speaker, Dan has...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Compliance Podcast Network, Tom Fox. Over the past 15 years, Tom has been a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He is now an Independent Consultant, assisting companies with anti-corruption, anti-bribery compliance, and international transaction issues. He specializes in bringing business solutions to compliance problems. In addition to his blog and podcast, he is a columnist for Corporate Compliance Insights and a Contributing...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Administrator of Center for Bioethics and Research, Chinonso Adolphus Ugwu. The Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR) which now includes the West African Bioethics Training Program (WAB) was established in 2004 through a grant from the Fogarty International Center(FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the overarching goal of building bioethics capacity in West Africa. It does this by combining modern bioethics with the exploration of...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Matt Peopsel. Matt was a struggling manager turned capable leader and talent optimization expert. Matt studied the psychology of leadership and performance while earning his PhD in the process. He continued to rise through the corporate ranks and steadily expanded his influence as a leader. Leadership is a capability that can be studied, applied, and cultivated. As leaders, we each progress through the stages at our own pace based on our intention,...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Ronan Finnegan, Co-Founder of SpaceBands. SpaceBands are wearable technology that keeps your staff safe. SpaceBands detect multiple hazards effortlessly and collate data so that you can make informed decisions about your workplace safety whilst prompting staff to action wellness at work. To learn more about Ronan's work, click HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE. Want to learn more about Sri and his work at Engagedly? Check out his...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Ascent Management Consulting, Kevin Herring. Ascent Management Consulting believes that engagement is the single biggest reason behind stellar team performance. This is why they host a 90-Day Turnaround Workgroup to boost teamwork and performance from employees and see dramatic performance breakthroughs as a result. That's not all: they also offer courses in Turnaround HR Skills and a Workshop to turn excellent HR into a high-impact...

Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Principal and CPO at RE:Focus HR Solutions, Tony Scida. RE:Focus helps leaders and HR teams build the optimal workplace and employee experience. They use decades of experience in human capital strategy, culture change, and business transformation to help redesign your people practices and refine your vision and culture to support great experiences for your team and customers. They apply a performance coaching model to help leaders and HR professionals...

Your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Coach Ram, a LinkedIn Top Voices for Careers for 2023. Coach Ram is an executive in learning and organizational development. He emphasizes the importance of building a learning organization that adapts to changing needs, challenges the status quo, and constantly innovates. He stresses the need for a shared vision and engages employees emotionally invested in the organization's purpose, rather than individual goals. Coach Ram encourages a culture of...

Your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Amy Madden, the Senior Vice President at Roshal Imaging. Roshal Imaging brings you the staffing and operational support you need to deliver outstanding person-centered care while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Their shared services model offers a hybrid of scheduled and on-demand services that can be custom-tailored to meet your specific needs. To learn more about Amy's work, click HERE. If you think you’d be a great guest on our show,...