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Corey-osity UnleashedS1E9 Corey-osity Unleashed with Claude SilverIn a world where workplace culture can make or break performance, Claude Silver is proving that heart-led leadership drives results. As the first-ever Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia – and a sought-after speaker on modern leadership – Claude has transformed traditional HR into a people-first experience. She’s now channeling her insights into an upcoming book, Be Yourself at Work, to help leaders build more authentic cultures. In this emotionally charged yet practical episode, Claude shares how infusing empathy, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection into business can ignite engagement and boost the bottom line.Claude’s Journe...2025-07-1148 min
We Are Human LeadersBrain Snack: How to Reframe Toxic Positivity to Emotional Optimism with Claude SilverWelcome to Brain Snacks, bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders. In today's Brain Snack, Claude Silver shares how to ensure we don't get trapped in Toxic Positivity but instead can bring Emotional Optimism to our lives and our leadership. For more, check out the full conversation with Claude at the link below.For now, enjoy.Find the full episode of We Are Human Leaders with Claude Silver here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/emotionaloptimism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0706 min
HR SuperstarsAmplifying Positivity in the Workplace with Claude SilverIn a world filled with cynicism, one force stands stronger: optimism. In this episode, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, offers a refreshing perspective on amplifying positivity while steering clear of toxic positivity. She shares how an unexpected meeting with Gary Vaynerchuk led her to New York and to a role tasked with building "the single greatest human organization." Drawing from her past in hospitality and advertising, Claude shares insights on transforming traditional HR, managing a large organization with empathy, and leading by example. Join us as we discuss: 2024-11-2631 min
The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast - The #1 podcast for Learning and Development (L&D), HR, Career Development, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development professionalsUsing Emotional Optimism to Increase Engagement with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMediaToday, we are sharing the never before shared keynote from Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia from 2023's Talent Development Think Tank Conference. In this episode, Claude will share:Her groundbreaking approach to leadership, focusing on the power of empathy, human connection, and making people feel truly valued in the workplace. The importance of creating psychological safety and spaces of belonging, navigating the challenges of remote work, and fostering emotional intelligence.Her personal journey, from joining VaynerMedia eight and a half years ago to becoming the company's first Chief Heart Officer. Claude...2024-10-0836 min
imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership PodcastFlashback Fridays: Episode 101: Emotional Optimism with Claude SilverWant to become more heart-centered? There’s a new playbook in town! Deb has released her first book The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook: How to Master the Art of Heart in Life & Leadership. Available in ebook 📱 , paperback📚, and audiobook🎧.Get now your official copy at www.amazon.com and www.audible.com💜Welcome to the first edition of Flashback Fridays, where we revisit some of the most impactful episodes of our show. Today, we're diving back into a powerful conversation from season two with Claude Silver, the first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. Claude's approach to leadership is...2024-08-0230 min
Evoke Greatness PodcastClaude Silver, VaynerMedia: Optimistic Rebel & Certifiable Bad Ass (replay)Send us a text🎧 Episode 118: Claude Silver: Optimistic Rebel & Certifiable Bad AssJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, as she shares expert insights on compassionate leadership, personal growth, and creating a culture of belonging.🌟 In this episode, you'll discover:* How to lead with vulnerability and authenticity* The importance of self-awareness in leadership development* Strategies for cultivating empathy and kindness in the workplace* Techniques for addressing disagreements and differing perspectives* Methods for building resilience and overcoming challenges🔑 Key Leadership Topics:1. Em...2024-07-1236 min
THE FLIP SIDE with Andy MaiTFS#175 - Claude Silver, Garyvee's VaynerMedia's Chief Heart Officer, Giving Empathy, Value, KindnessClaude Silver is the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, responsible for fostering a positive company culture and supporting the emotional well-being and professional growth of employees.
Handpicked by CEO Gary Vaynerchuk, she works to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. She sees her role as not just a job but as her life's work, and she approaches it with empathy, dedication, and a focus on making people feel valued and supported.
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Fringe by PeopleForward NetworkLeading with Heart at Vayner Media with Maria Ross and Claude SilverClaude Silver believes showing up with heart and humanity is the key to unlocking greatness in people. She recently talked to Maria Ross on the Empathy Edge Podcast about her journey to working with Gary Vaynerchuk at Vayner Media, what she does as a Chief Heart Officer, and how it differs from HR. Claude and Maria debunk many leaders' myths and fears about empathy at work and share many examples of how Vayner Media walks its talk in being a people-first organization while still holding everyone accountable and achieving success. Additional Resources:Connect with Maria on...2024-01-3150 min
The Inner Edge: Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New EraE61: Building a Workplace Culture around Humanity And Heart with Claude SilverIf you're a leader trying to create a more engaged culture, where there's a sense of belonging and purpose, then you're not going to want to miss this episode. My guest today is Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. You may recognize VaynerMedia by the name of its owner, Gary Vaynerchuk, known as Gary Vee, a wildly popular entrepreneur and social media influencer regarding topics related to career advice, entrepreneurship, and marketing.So many of you are constantly creating initiatives to improve company cultures. The common ones are initiatives for diversity, engagement, or leadership. After l...2024-01-2438 min
Career Blast in a HalfHeart at Work - Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer, VaynerMediaClaude Silver, Vayner Media’s Chief Heart Officer works with nearly 2000 hearts
per day that’s more than the most in-demand Cardiologists.
As Gary Vaynerchuk’s #2, she describes her role in the business as the
exquisite dirty work of being human.
Granted, most organizations aren’t looking for more human dirty work
That’s why we had to get real.
In this episode we get busy exploring:
How to suss out lip service vs. real caring?
How values on the wa...2023-11-1537 min
Press 1 For NickStruggles of Navigating Corporate Culture: A Conversation with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMediaIn this captivating podcast episode, we embark on a journey of leadership, empathy, and building extraordinary company culture with none other than Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. Discover the art of leading with heart, as Claude shares her unique insights and experiences.Claude's fascinating stories, from her heartwarming connection with her Nana to the creation of VaynerMedia's "Honey Empire," will leave you inspired and enlightened. Explore the significance of emotional optimism, the power of empathy, and the people-first philosophy that fuels her leadership.If you're a leader or aspiring to be one...2023-11-0831 min
Voices of HRCreating Culture Champions In Your Organization with VaynerMedia’s Chief Heart Officer, Claude Silver (#35)Consciously building a culture of kindness and empathy may be the key to attracting and retaining high-performing talent for the long haul.
Berta Aldrich: “So tell us about what these culture champions look like and who are they and what is their charge in your organization.”
Claude Silver: “I will say they are global. They are in all of our offices. They have their own jobs. They have day jobs. They have been, you know, anointed is not the right word, but they are culture champions. They call them that, meaning someone's having a bad day, s...2023-10-1846 min
Punk Rock HRPunk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Corporate Culture and Drinking with Claude SilverEver wondered how to transform workplace dynamics with a heart-centered approach and a dash of courage? Join us as we reveal these secrets with Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at Vayner X. Claude takes us on a compelling journey, sharing stories from her early days in advertising, where she defied the norms and chose not to participate in strip club-related client meetings. Her reminiscences underscore the essence of authenticity and the richness each of us contributes to our professional spaces. Focusing on the complex landscape of the corporate world, we grapple with striking the r...2023-08-1423 min
Punk Rock HRPunk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Corporate Culture and Drinking with Claude SilverEver wondered how to transform workplace dynamics with a heart-centered approach and a dash of courage? Join us as we reveal these secrets with Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at Vayner X. Claude takes us on a compelling journey, sharing stories from her early days in advertising, where she defied the norms and chose not to participate in strip club-related client meetings. Her reminiscences underscore the essence of authenticity and the richness each of us contributes to our professional spaces.Focusing on the complex landscape of the corporate world, we grapple with striking the r...2023-08-1426 min
The Empathy EdgeClaude Silver: Leading with Heart at Vayner MediaLeading with your heart might be a scary phrase to some old-school leaders out there. But my guest today knows a thing or two about leading a fast-paced, successful company - without sacrificing human connection.Claude Silver believes showing up with heart and humanity is the key to unlocking greatness in people. Today, she shares her incredible personal story, what a Chief Heart Officer does, how it differs from HR, how empathy has fueled Vayner Media's growth, and their value of kind candor, as opposed to radical candor. We debunk myths and fears many leaders have about...2023-07-1854 min
Am I on Mute?Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerX on Empathy as a Growth DriverClaude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerX joins Katrina and Annelise to talk about leading with empathy. Through her work, Claude is transforming how to scale culture and lead from the heart.Follow us on LinkedIn:Katrina CraigwellAnnelise CampbellClaude Silver2023-03-2838 min
Change WiredClaude Silver CHO at Vayner Media - leading from the ❤️ in practice. Building people-centric culture that drives performance on-site, hybrid and remote, across cultures, time zones, united by our common humanity.“Your candle can light a thousand candles” - never forget that, we are all leaders.~ Claude SilverTUNE IN TO LEARN:- It’s OK to be a late bloomer - there’s nothing wrong with you. Claude’s personal journey through years, continents to the present moment; - From feeling like you miss a “chip” to finding your calling later in life - it’s OK to take time to figure yourself out; - Negative, self-doubting self-talk - how Claude defeated it - a simple writing...2023-02-0652 min
Jewish Philanthropy PodcastWhat is a Chief Heart Officer? Guest: Claude Silver Topic: What is a Chief Heart Officer? Guest: Claude Silver Claude Silver’s life’s purpose is to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all. Cultivating Emotional Optimism is the most effective tool in revealing the greatness that resides within people. The key lies in the heart. Claude is the first-ever Chief Heart Officer. She takes her calling seriously and it has led her down a path of working with and working for close to 1,000 employees at VaynerMedia to integrate heart into their p...2023-02-0259 min
Live GreatlyA Look Into Optimal Leadership, Empathy and Creating a Vibrant Company Culture with Claude Silver, VaynerMedia’s Global Chief Heart OfficerWant a look into leading with heart and creating a workplace where people can happily show up as their authentic selves? On this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Claude Silver, VaynerMedia’s first-ever Global Chief Heart Officer. VaynerMedia is a global creative and media agency with Gary Vaynerchuk as CEO. Claude and Kristel talk about some of the keys that contribute to employee happiness and employee retention, a look into optimal leadership, why having empathy and vulnerability in leadership is so important for creating a thriving company culture and the importance of having an em...2023-01-3131 min
The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast - The #1 podcast for Learning and Development (L&D), HR, Career Development, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development professionalsCreating a Culture of Belonging and Bravery with Claude SilverToday, Andy welcomes Claude Silver to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Claude is the Chief Heart Officer of Vayner Media and is on a mission to build the best human empire in history. Her purpose is to be of joyful service in everything she does and create spaces where people can thrive. Claude is on a mission to spread what she calls “emotional optimism,” which is simply an awareness that we have the capacity to influence how we think and how we feel.In this episode, you’ll hear:The m...2023-01-0333 min
We Are Human LeadersUnlocking Emotional Optimism for Joyful Service with Claude SilverWelcome to We Are Human Leaders. In this incredibly heart-centered conversation we speak with Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer at global company VaynerMedia. Claude proudly states her personal life's purpose is 'to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all.' This conversation delves into Claude's story, how she lives her purpose, what it means to be Emotionally Optimistic and how this impacts our ability to be heart-centered in business.Claude and the entire VaynerMedia company are doing business very, very differently from the norm. A company built on values like...2022-11-3031 min
Apogee StrongClaude Silver - Passionate Heart LeaderToday's guest is Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer for VaynerMedia. The heart of all companies are the people within it, and that's today's guests forte. This wonderful individual has such a love for human beings, it shows in how passionately she speaks about her own journey of turning her love of people into a career. We get back to the Essential 11 questions with this episode and we dive deep into the people who Claude considers to be a mentor, the value of introspection, how knowing yourself and avoiding a comparison mindset leads to true happiness and self-confidence, how...2022-11-0948 min
Brand StoryCultivating Emotional Optimism featuring Claude SilverClaude Silver could write a book on emotional optimism, but not a lot of people are familiar with the term itself. As the first-ever Chief Heart Officer for Vaynermedia, Claude teaches others how to integrate heart into their professional lives, and in this episode of Brand Story, she’s breaking down the process and discussing the importance of leading with kindness.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their ow...2022-09-1335 min
Real Business ConnectionsMama Earth Talk w/ Mariska Nell, Featuring Claude Silver (Hit #31)Real Hit #31: Mama Earth Talk w/ Mariska Nell. How to build a socially sustainable organisation and scale with Claude Silver
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In this episode, Mariska talks to Claude Silver. She is the Chief Heart Officer at Gary Vaynerchuck’s Vayner Media.
During this episode, she takes a look at social sustainability in the workplace and the effects it has on productivity as well as the moral of the team. She also talked about why people need people that listen, and then DO something.
Where...2022-09-1126 min
The Bold LoungeClaude Silver: Create a Culture of Optimism & EmpathySend us a textAbout the EpisodeAs Chief Heart Officer of VaynerX, Claude Silver leads with trust and empathy. Her people-first approach prioritizes psychological safety and human connection in order to foster a sense of belonging. Throughout the conversation, Claude describes several bold moves, including the 93-day outward bound Wilderness Leadership Program she completed as a teenager, moving to London as a 40-year-old and starting over completely, and now leading with heart and emotional optimism with Gary Vaynerchuk. During her journey, she emphasizes that being bold is taking a risk knowing that...2022-08-1837 min
Emotional Optimism: Living in The Silver Lining PodcastE70: Claude’s thoughts on Leading with a HeartIn this episode, I’m switching chairs with my good friend, Andrea Wetherald, as she interviews me. We go in-depth about starting life over again at 40, leading people, and walking together on this journey.
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
Claude’s dream at 9yr old to be a movie director
Finding your creative outlets
Starting life again at 40
Everyone’s responsibility to cultivate the culture in your workplace
Making people seen and heard
Dealing with burnout
Episode Highlights:
[16:32] Building a Healthy Work Culture
Develop a mindset in your wor...2022-08-1640 min
Centered in the CityEpisode 114: Heart in the Workplace with Claude SilverIn today's episode, I talk to Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia about how to create a compassionate and connected company culture. Claude shares various programming that has worked to keep the global media company connected as well as discusses the importance of investing in the "we." Claude shares how in order to focus on speed as an important ROI, culture needs to be emphasized. There needs to be connection and psychological safety. We discuss the importance of words and intention mattering so that company culture can truly "walk their talk" instead of checking a box. Take a...2022-07-2134 min
Who Ya Know ShowChief Heart Officer w/ Claude Silver | Part 2In this episode, we invite Claude Silver. Claude’s life’s purpose is to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all. The key lies in the heart. ❤️ Claude is the first-ever Chief Heart Officer working with and for close to 1,000 employees at VaynerMedia to integrate heart into their professional lives and become the best version of themselves and the best leaders they can be. As a motivational speaker, thought leader, and industry trendsetter, Claude focuses on teaching people and organizations how to disrupt the traditional HR model with the use of emotional optimism and heart-centered leadership.Wha...2022-06-0424 min
Who Ya Know ShowChief Heart Officer w/ Claude SilverIn this episode, we invite Claude Silver. Claude’s life’s purpose is to be of joyful service and unlock emotional optimism in all. The key lies in the heart. ❤️ Claude is the first-ever Chief Heart Officer working with and for close to 1,000 employees at VaynerMedia to integrate heart into their professional lives and become the best version of themselves and the best leaders they can be. As a motivational speaker, thought leader, and industry trendsetter, Claude focuses on teaching people and organizations how to disrupt the traditional HR model with the use of emotional optimism and heart-centered leadership.Wha...2022-06-0424 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)YAPClassic: Claude Silver on Leading with LoveThe average American spends one third of their life at work. Beyond finances and benefits, jobs have an incredible impact on our lives, and the way we feel about our jobs has a huge impact on our work performance. So, Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, sees the need for humanity, emotional intelligence, equity, and diversity in the workplace. That means that company culture, communication, and connection must be priorities in the office. If employees feel like they belong and have support, the entire company, along with the individual, benefits. In this #YAPClassic, Hala and...2022-06-0355 min
Business Transformation Pitch with The CX GoalkeeperEmotional Optimism & Employee Experience with Claude Silver - Chief Heart OfficerThe CX Goalkeeper had the great opportunity to interview Claude Silver LinkedIn Headline: Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia (CHRO)/Chief People Officer) Highlights: 0:00 Game Start 00:45 Claude's Introduction 01:55 Claude's values 04:09 Claude ingredients for success 6:20 The Role of Human Being in Business 7:43 Claude's definition of her own success 10:00 Where to start with employee experience 14:04 Definition of Employee experience ("you are moving the ball down the field") 15:49 Scoring a goal alone it's not so funny as scoring them together 2022-05-1625 min
Insights To Live ByEPISODE 77 [guest] Embracing Emotional Optimism with Claude SilverTIME CODES1:02 Introduction1:50 Becoming Gary V 4:35 London Days7:37 Emotional Optimism 11:13 Being a One-Stop Shop12:40 Hybrid Cohesion15:09 Cultural Resilience17:50 Rose-Bud-Thorn (Employee Engagement)22:15 Advice to HR Colleagues25:25 Endeavors Beyond Vayner 27:15 Breaking Down Hierarchy30:30 Insights About Claude 33:35 Claude’s Insights to Live By39:00 Final Thoughts41:40 Where in the World?SOURCES Websites:https://www.claudesilver.com/https://vaynermedia.com/Social Media: https://w...2022-03-0242 min
How I Got Hired70. Claude Silver: A Heart-to-Heart with the Chief Heart OfficerSend us a textMy guest today is like no other. Claude Silver heads the People function at Vayner Media, and there are two things that make her very different.Firstly, Claude is not a career HR person, no! In fact she has had a very varied career in Outdoor Education, Public Relations and Advertising at firms like Publicis and J Walter Thompson in London.Second, she is not a Chief HR Officer. She’s likely the only CHO (Chief Heart Officer) in the world! I googled the term, the first page results ar...2022-01-3150 min