Leveling Up

In today’s episode, I talk to Brian Elliott and Helen Kupp, who both work at the popular workspace and team communication app, Slack. They share how the pandemic allowed them to see an opportunity for growth and reimagine and transform how people work together with their latest project - Future Forum. Future Forum is a consortium that will help companies make the transformations necessary to thrive in the new economy. During our discussion, the trio share their thoughts on tracking employee...

In today’s episode, I talk to Sailpoint’s Chief People Officer Abby Payne. Abby has been with Sailpoint since 2011, having created the company's original people team, including driving a differentiated employee experience and a globally recognized organizational culture. Abby's strong drive to attract and retain the best talent in the industry has not only helped to make Sailpoint a leader but the company is regularly recognized by Glassdoor fortune and Austin Business Journal for its...

In today’s episode, I talk to a chief people officer expert with over twenty years of experience in human resource leadership. Traunza Adams has made the transition from HR and people management to working for herself in her family’s philanthropic pursuits. In her current role, she's overseeing the distribution of scholarships for individuals who have talent and ambition but lack the resources to do so. With her extensive experience in HR, Traunza shares why she believes HR combines the...

In today’s episode, I talk to a talent acquisition expert who talks about employee wellness, moving from global enterprises to smaller startups, and what the future of the workplace looks like. Jeanine Boyle is the Chief People Officer at Zelis. Jeanine has more than 20 years of leadership experience in human resources and has worked in companies like Johnson & Johnson, Siemens Healthcare, Pfizer, and Zelis. In her current role, she's overseeing the entire people and culture effort at...

Being able to show up as your authentic self is something that lots of organizations talk about, but few have made possible. Enter Outreach - a company that enables people to accelerate their revenue strategy with a CMS platform powered by AI-driven insights. Pamela Mattsson, VP of People and Organizational Development at Outreach. Pamela shares how she made the transition from Amazon to Outreach, and she explains what life at Outreach looks like. In this episode, Pamela discusses how...

In today’s episode, we are doing things a little differently by hosting a panel with industry experts who are Marlow coaches and have a lot to say on the super popular subject of time management. Marlow coaches are certified coaching experts in manager and leadership development who focus on combining traditional ICF coaching techniques with best practices in management and leadership. Dawn DeFrancesco is an HR specialist with over 20 years of experience and learning in development across a...

Performance excellence in many organizations looks like a continuous process where people understand that coaching, feedback, and checking in through conversations are one of the ways that continuous performance management occurs. Tim Russell is the head of learning and development at Magic Leap, an augmented reality company with the goal to influence and win the metaverse. They are trying to figure out the best tool to offer solutions that will change the world. This HR pro has extensive...

Every organization thrives on systems and leadership that encourage a thriving workplace. Unfortunately, the challenges that senior leaders are having when it comes to organizational shifts can be difficult, resulting in poorly executed ways of shifting direction or vision. As a result, you get pitfalls in leadership, an unsteady workforce and by extension, a decrease in productivity. Enter Richard Rierson, the host of Dose of Leadership, a podcast dedicated to providing leadership...

This subject of how to create a great candidate experience is something that is relevant to every hiring manager today. As shifting work environments change, the introduction of EDI becomes standard across companies and more employees seek benefits outside traditional compensation, hiring managers need to know what it takes to create a great candidate experience. Kevin Grossman, the President of Talent Board knows a lot about talent acquisition. First started in 2011, the nonprofit company...

Multinationals are great organizations to be involved in when it comes to learning the SOPs of your field, however startups offer a unique approach to work culture, SOPs and learning opportunities. Regardless of the level, when it comes to managing people it takes a lot of work, experience and trial and error. Meet Badia Rebolledo, Chief People Officer at Krispy Kreme Mexico. She has three decades of experience in high level HR roles across a multitude of multinationals including...

Coaching has become this really popular, super interesting, ubiquitous term that, because it's used so commonly, almost means nothing. Coaching in a leadership and lifestyle sense is really a partnership where two equals discuss challenges and come up with solutions to these problems. Coaches are there to serve as a guide and create structures for leaders or any clients, to flourish and achieve success in defining and reaching their goals. No one knows this better than Chelsea Seid,...

Is it possible to learn what it's really like to work with people when you have employees in the US, France and Portugal? Enter Dashlane - a company focused on providing a simple solution for protecting passwords, personal info and all your data. What makes the company unique is their approach to remote work. Ciara Lakhani, Chief People Officer at Dashlane, shares how her own experience as a customer with Dashlane landed her the opportunity to work with the organization in their talent...

Many companies are now recognizing that the future of return to work and the culture of organizations are changing in light of the pandemic. Superhuman, a company focused on creating an optimized and tailored email experience, has approached the return to work and inner office culture differently since the pandemic. Kristen Dean-Hayward, head of people at Superhuman, shares why her experience as an assistant store manager at Home Depot during college opened her eyes to a field where the...

Traditional models of scaling businesses focus on quick and rapid growth that overlooks the importance of talent acquisition and retention. Chris Tobin, Senior Vice President of People at Intercom, shares his philosophy on talent development, the role leadership plays in company growth, and why companies need to adopt a people perspective. In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of having a vision for growth with a plan to constantly test, progress, and learn. The key to company...

Talent development and HR is facing a new era a year and a half after the global pandemic started. What do experts believe is the future of the working world? With over 25 years of experience covering a breadth of industries and human resources, Mark Gundacker, current Chief of People Officer at MetroMile shares his thoughts on employee satisfaction and corporate transparency in a post-covid world. In this episode, Mark discusses the importance of transparency, communication, employee...

The labor market is changing, especially in the field of venture-backed startups. There are more well-funded companies than there ever were before. While the capital exists, it’s harder for companies to seek qualified individuals to fill the roles especially and these companies begin to scale up and many are hesitant about compensating fairly. Enter Nolan Church, former CEO, and current cofounder and CEO of Continuum, a company that connects executives with roles in venture-backed startups...

The COVID 19 pandemic has been the catalyst for considerable changes and upheaval in how businesses are run. As a result, many of us have had to adapt to the world of remote work practically overnight, with hardly any preparation. This is not the case for GitLab, which has been a remote company for over a decade. In fact, they were so advanced in their structuring of remote work, that countless companies were able to base the remote working protocol off of explicit documents provided by...

Return to work policies are continually in flux in the face of continued uncertainty. No matter what industry you work in, you are likely to look at how big tech is approaching these decisions to see what you can do in your business. Today, Allison Levitsky, Protocol journalist, joins us. Allison covers workplace issues in big tech and has been at the forefront of reporting on the post-pandemic tech workplace. In this episode, Allison shares insights into how some big tech companies are...

Today’s guest is Marc Cenedella, the Founder and CEO of Leet Resumes, as well as the Founder and CEO of Ladders Inc., the community for $100,000+ careers. Marc is a nationally renowned thought leader on careers, career management, and recruiting. He is frequently sought out by national media organizations for his expert commentary on employment and entrepreneurialism, featuring in publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Wired, among others. Previously, Marc was a...

Grassroots change requires a lot of trust, and it takes a lot more effort around communication, engagement, and ‘buy-in’ than simply barking out orders! Today’s guest is Jackie Shyman Holt, the Head of Human Resources at 7 For All Mankind. Jackie has more than 20-years’ experience in all aspects of HR, including transformational leadership and change management, organizational design, talent acquisition and retention, diversity and inclusion, and internal and external branding and...