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People Strategy ForumPiers Fallowfield-Cooper - In The Age Of AI... Are You Still The Future?Wondering if you are still the future in the age of AI? This conversation challenges founders and executives to stay human, relevant, and true to what great leadership requires: curiosity, courage, and connection. Join us as Sam Reeve welcomes Piers Fallowfield-Cooper, an executive coach and mentor with decades of experience guiding top executives through reinventions, reckonings, and revolutions, and author of Are You Still the Future? Learn how to lead with heart and persevere to stay on the leading edge in our fast-changing world.2025-06-2736 min
People Strategy ForumJulie Miller Davis - Results Unleashed: Achieving Goals And DreamsUnlock your full potential and achieve your goals as a leader! Join us on the People Strategy Forum as we welcome Julie Miller Davis, productivity expert and founder of JMD Productivity Training. Julie shares powerful strategies to: Set clear goals and prioritize effectively.Break down large tasks and manage your time efficiently.Recharge and avoid burnout for sustained success.Discover practical tips and actionable insights to boost your productivity and unlock your leadership potential. Don't miss this inspiring episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, re...2024-06-0240 min
People Strategy ForumChar Miller - The Executive Oversight: Substance DependencySeveral studies show that C-suite leaders are adversely impacted by substance dependency. Whether it is drugs, alcohol, or medication, this often-overlooked aspect of leadership leads to poorly performing and highly discriminative teams. In this episode, Char Miller of HR With A Heart discusses some effective strategies to address substance dependency at the C-suite level. She explains how to get rid of the allocentric culture and stereotyping individuals who struggle with addiction. Char also talks about the potential improvements teams could experience by upscaling their skills in dealing with the negative impact of substance dependency.2024-06-0236 min
People Strategy ForumCari Jacobs-Crovetto - Building A Culture Of Clear Communications And FeedbackFeeling like your boss speaks a different language? Is your team communication stuck on mute? This episode dives into the importance of clear communication and constructive feedback in the workplace. Communication expert Cari Jacobs-Crovetto emphasizes the need for mindful listening and authenticity from leaders. She explains the concept of “intuitive listening,” which involves letting go of self-interest and focusing on the other person’s message. Cari also discusses the challenges of communication in a global and virtual work environment, and offers suggestions for leaders to improve communication and feedback with their teams. Tune in to learn how cultivating a culture...2024-04-2645 min
People Strategy ForumRich Bruno - Being A Well-Balanced LeaderMany leaders are stuck in their drive, unclear with their commitment, and pressured to deliver the best results at all times. What does it take to become a well-balanced leader who knows how to handle all aspects of a business, both positive and negative? In this conversation with the People Strategy Forum, Rich Bruno discusses the art of becoming a leader who masterfully deals with work delegation, team building, talent acquisition, and self-development. Rich also explains how leaders can get rid of their self-destructive habits, breaks down the five important components of good leadership, and offers valuable advice when transi...2024-04-2646 min
People Strategy ForumTerry M. Isner - How Being A People First Organization Leads To Greater Profit And SuccessDo you believe people are the heart of successful organizations? This episode dives into the transformative power of putting people first with Terry M. Isner, a visionary executive coach and brand consultant. Terry discusses how he shifted his leadership style to embrace a people-centric approach, the benefits of trusting remote workers, and the importance of vulnerability in leaders. Discover how his forward-thinking approach reshaped brands and corporate cultures while prioritizing well-being and trust. Join us as we explore how prioritizing your people can elevate your brand and your bottom line.Love the show? Subscribe...2024-04-2647 min
People Strategy ForumPurpose-Driven Leadership: Cultivating Inclusion & Opportunity For Organizational Brilliance With Dr. Kumar Ramlall And Amit RamlallThis episode brings you an insightful conversation on purpose-driven leadership, featuring exceptional thinkers Dr. Kumar Ramlall and Amit Ramlall, co-founders of the Chintan Project. Navigating their own unique journeys, Dr. Ramlall and Amit show how challenges become opportunities especially when aligned with purpose. Together, they discuss the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership in shaping a positive and opportunistic environment for all team members. The episode also tackles the importance of recognizing individual strengths and authentic gifts, with Amit and Dr. Ramlall highlighting the value of helping employees see the intrinsic worth they bring to the organization. What is more...2024-03-0945 min
People Strategy ForumThe People-Centric Pay Practices At Greenhouse Software With Tisha Petty-WilsonPeople-centric is a term that has been thrown around a lot recently, but what does it actually boil down to? Among other factors, pay has to be considered. After all, it remains to be one of the biggest motivators for employees, no matter what thought leaders might say. In this episode, we get to see what people-centric pay practices really look like in real life. Tisha Petty-Wilson shares some of their exemplary policies and programs at Greenhouse Software, including their national pay policy and their partiality towards remote work. Join in and learn how to truly make your talent...2024-03-0934 min
People Strategy ForumShawn Lesser - Mental Health In The WorkplaceLeaders are often left behind when it comes to discussions about mental health in the workplace. But there is no shortage of stories and anecdotes of leaders simply breaking down and crumbling because of internal and external pressures. We hear one such story in this episode with Shawn Lesser, who shares how his personal mental health journey led him to become a trailblazer in mental health advocacy. Shawn is the founder of The Real Mental Health Foundation, an initiative that uses the power of conversation and community to promote mental health and wellness. Join in and learn more about...2024-02-2940 min
People Strategy ForumTom Marino and Adam Hurd - Transitioning From A Practitioner To LeaderThe best practitioner is not always a great leader because some simply don't have what it takes. That's what we will dive into this episode today! Tom Marino, a distinguished executive, and Adam Hurd, the Vice Chairman of the New York Advisory Group, share their insights about transitioning from a practitioner to a leader. They discussed the different aspects a great leader should have and the job of a leader to be successful in that position. Adam explains how women's empowerment diversified ideas, which allowed everyone to be innovative. They also introduce their book, The Atomic Game Changer: Unlock...2024-01-2243 min
People Strategy ForumClaire Chandler - Growth On Purpose: How To Expand Your Business Without Losing Your Best TalentTrue growth isn't about expanding numbers; it's nurturing a culture that values and retains its top talent. In this episode, talent expert Claire Chandler talks about real business growth that involves retaining your best talent. She discusses the often-overlooked yet critical link between organizational growth and talent retention. Claire explains the four main pillars necessary for a successful corporate culture: hiring the right people, keeping top performers, building trust, and sharing core values. Tune in now and learn how to foster business growth without sacrificing your most valuable asset—your talented workforce....2024-01-1345 min
People Strategy ForumWhy Purpose-Driven Leadership Is Essential In An Uncertain Future With Holly WoodsAs the future of business continues to evolve due to various digital innovations, leaders must know how to cope with such rapid changes to keep their teams efficient and intact. In this episode, the People Strategy Forum welcomes the CEO and Founder of Emergence Institute, Holly Woods, who talks about the power of purpose-driven leadership. She explains how to navigate your team toward an uncertain future by teaching them to appreciate their strengths, embrace their authentic selves, and find out the best way to collaborate for every possible scenario. Holly also discusses how to be a champion for change...2024-01-1144 min
People Strategy ForumUnderstanding Answer Intelligence (AQ) With Dr. Brian GlibkowskiBusiness meetings are often spent on asking questions but not coming up with the right answers, leading to an endless spiral of problems and wasted time. Dr. Brian Glibkowski aims to address this through a concept he calls Answer Intelligence. Joining the People Strategy Forum hosts, he breaks down how AQ can give you greater influence, start intentional conversations, and improve a team’s brainstorming process. Brian also presents the software they have developed that goes along with the AQ philosophy, combining communication and technology into one efficient tool.2023-12-2139 min
People Strategy ForumPhilipp Schuch - Job Descriptions, Competencies, And Technical Skills: How Generative AI Is Transforming The Gradar SolutionArtificial intelligence has the potential to change the way we create job descriptions and manage talent. gradar, an innovative AI platform, takes center stage as it dynamically adapts job responsibilities based on user responses to evaluation questions. The conversation explores the critical link between well-crafted job descriptions and motivating work environments, emphasizing the impact on employee satisfaction, performance, and retention. From navigating the complexities of job evolution to streamlining the integration of competencies with the Team Management Profile, this conversation with founder Philipp Schuch sheds light on how gradar is not just a tool but a catalyst for creating...2023-12-1046 min
People Strategy ForumGive & Get: Standing Out in Your Industry "and not" Who to make an employer stand out with Bryan.Creating a distinctive workplace where everyone can thrive professionally and discover their purpose is what every employer brand must strive to achieve. The roadmap on doing such a noble goal is presented by the Founder and CEO of PH.Creative, Bryan Adams. Speaking to the People Strategy Forum, he talks about his Give and Get Approach, which could help employer brands go beyond traditional methods and bring out the best in everyone. He explains the three aspects of building a healthy workplace culture and the three layers of an effective employer brand strategy. Bryan also reveals why environmental responsibility...2023-11-2741 min
People Strategy ForumResilient At Every Age: Beating Ageism And Promoting Resilience In A Multigenerational Workforce With Mary Jane RoyOne of the most uncomfortable realities in today’s world of work is that ageism and age discrimination in the workplace still exist. We are deep into the 21st century and companies are still hesitant to hire older individuals and quick to lay them off in disproportionate rates. Today’s guest argues that these companies are missing out on the research-backed benefits of having a multigenerational workforce. Mary Jane Roy is an expert on personal resilience and an advocate for workplace inclusion. In this episode, she debunks the popular image of older individuals in the workplace that portrays them as s...2023-11-1742 min
People Strategy ForumTransitioning From Wellness Programs To A Full-Blown Well-being Culture With Andreea PapWhen you can show up as your best self to work, everything else becomes so much better. You become happier, more engaged, and more productive. But this is only the case if you have the work environment that allows you this in the first place. In this episode, we say goodbye to those mere wellness programs and transition to a full-blown culture of well-being with our amazing guest. Andreea Pap is a positive psychology practitioner and Founder of the Happiness Digger, where she empowers teams to create and spread happiness at work and at home. Today, she shows us...2023-11-0447 min
People Strategy ForumThe Future Of Employee Listening Strategies With Crystal Robertson And Lee Stroud Of NewmeasuresEmployee listening used to be your annual, maybe every other year, satisfaction survey. It was a check-the-box initiative. Are people happy? Do they like their compenben? It was an antiquated process that took a lot of effort and time, and that went mostly unused. But a lot of that is starting to change. In this episode, we are joined by Crystal Robertson and Lee Stroud of Newmeasures, who are knee-deep in developing a new framework for employee listening that may shape the way we do it moving forward. Tune in and get to know what’s in store for em...2023-11-0347 min
People Strategy ForumWhat's The Point (WTP): Strategies For Delivering Maximum Value To Your Team With Katie BurkhartIf a business team knows the point of everything they do, they are securing huge wins along the way. This is why leaders must focus on delivering value to their people and align it to their set purpose. In this episode, the People Strategy Forum welcomes Katie Burkhart, Founder and CEO of MatterLogic™, who discusses the importance of understanding the target audience you are serving and the best way to deliver the right level of value at all times. She presents the steps on drawing alignment between value and purpose, as well as the power of helping people experience in...2023-11-0244 min
People Strategy ForumThe Beauty Of Leadership Coaching With Adrian KoehlerWith the right motivation, guidance, and skill set, anyone can become an effective leader in the entrepreneurship scene. In this episode, we hear from Adrian Koehler who shares how he discovered and started on his leadership coaching journey. He talks about his time in prison outreach programs, the best way to deal with the destructive victim mindset, and how to create workplace cultures where everyone can freely embrace failures without fear. Adrian also discusses how to keep a team strong and connected, as well as maintaining alignment between your personal and professional interests.Love...2023-10-2145 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Retain Your Key Employees With Eddie DiazWhen you only have a few employees, losing your top talent can be devastating and can set you back for years. In this episode, the People Strategy Forum welcomes Eddie Diaz, who breaks down the art of retaining key employees. He explores the biggest factors that impact an employee’s decision to stay or leave, and why it is not always about the compensation. Eddie shares different bespoke strategies that could help increase people retention, from deferred compensation plans to retirement plans. He also discusses the right way to provide company bonuses and create an effective contingency plan....2023-10-1344 min
People Strategy ForumCaitlin Donovan On Embracing Burnout Recovery And Understanding Resentment Most companies ignore their employees who experience burnout, and it only leads to further disconnect and resentment among the team. Caitlin Donovan joins the People Strategy Forum to discuss what it takes to achieve burnout recovery. She talks about how it starts by facilitating safety and stopping resentment from getting out of control. Caitlin explains why burnout cannot be addressed in a linear fashion, how traumatic childhood experiences can affect a person’s current situation, and the right way to review emotions. They also underline the dangers of not setting the proper boundaries within the workplace, assigning extreme workload to...2023-10-0651 min
People Strategy ForumHow Reverse Mentoring Helps Shape Better Leaders With Julie NoonanLeadership approaches must constantly be changed and innovated to achieve better results and stay relevant to the ever-evolving landscape. Julie Noonan is here to introduce the concept of reverse mentoring, which promises better leadership development. She shares how this method can help different generations do value assessment, find common ground, and come together in effective collaboration. She discusses how this approach is important now more than ever after COVID-19 accelerated the conversation about generational gap, work-life balance, and hybrid workplaces. Julie also explains why reverse mentoring is not all about the number of meetings and why it is not a...2023-10-0138 min
People Strategy ForumEmpowered Leadership: Navigating Success Through Self-Discovery With Marta SpirkPersonal development, empowerment, and work-life balance are three things we all long for, but how can they be realistically achieved? Our guest, Marta Spirk, a seasoned entrepreneur, podcaster and author, shares her incredible journey and insights into empowered leadership. Marta reveals her personal transformation from feeling overwhelmed and questioning her own path to discovering her unique strengths and purpose. Through her experiences, she developed a powerful framework for helping others tap into their hidden potential and regain control over their lives. Discover the significance of self-awareness and the profound impact it can have on our lives, both personally and...2023-09-2441 min
People Strategy ForumThe Six Strategies Top Companies Are Using To Develop Their Leaders With Elizabeth WeingartenBehavioral scientists believe in the power of our environments to shape our behaviors. The systems and structures in place influence us in one way or another; this is especially true in the workplace. As such, the kind of workplace environment we have determines the kind of leaders and success we produce. The Head of Behavioral Science Insights for Torch, Elizabeth Weingarten, joins us in this episode to dive deep into the science of workplace behavior, revealing along the way the six strategies that top companies are using to develop leaders. Leadership development is evolving, and we can learn from or...2023-09-2340 min
People Strategy ForumEmotional Intelligence: The Key To A Thriving And Inclusive Business With Rachelle CarriéOften, the skills that matter are what many consider soft. But if there is anything more pronounced in this podcast, it is that nothing is soft about making your organization people-centric. One of those skills is emotional intelligence. In today’s conversation, we dive deep into its role in building a thriving and inclusive business. Joining us is the Founder of SEQ Consulting, Rachelle Carrié, who shares her experiences and strategies for helping build human-centric businesses through the power of emotional intelligence. She also talks about how to build this muscle and what actions leaders should take to create psy...2023-07-1636 min
People Strategy ForumThe Power Of Empathy In Building A People-First Culture With Donald KnightThe people are at the heart of every successful organization. Leaders know that just as crucial as its systems and operations is cultivating a people-first culture. And empathy holds a transformative power to that. In this episode, we are joined by a trailblazer in HR, Donald Knight, the Chief People Officer of Greenhouse Software. His people-centric strategies lie at the center of his impressive track record of driving organizations to growth and increased value. He tells us in this conversation the crucial role of empathy in building a people-first culture. From his background and influences that shaped his empathetic...2023-07-1644 min
People Strategy ForumFrom Stress To Success: Preventing Burnout And Elevating Wellbeing In High-Performing Leaders With Jessica LueckPreventing burnout and achieving success as a high-performing leader requires the conscious integration of self-care, boundary-setting, and sustainable practices. It's time to unlock the secrets to resilience, balance, and long-term fulfillment in both your personal and professional life. In this episode, Jessica Lueck, PhD, partner of Lueck Group, discusses how to prevent burnout, especially among high-performing leaders. She discusses the impact of psychological consulting and the innovative practice of tapping (EFT). She shares how these help clients and companies uncover the root causes of burnout, effectively manage stress, and cultivate a healthier approach to life. Jessica emphasizes the significance...2023-06-0953 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Unlock High Performance In Your Team Without Causing Burnout With Vanessa BennettWe all want to ourselves and our teams to be at their most productive. A lot of times, that pursuit of high performance takes a toll on individuals in the form of burnout. There must be a fine balance between getting the best performance from everyone and making sure that they’re thriving while they’re at it. This is what high-performance coach Vanessa Bennett has been studying her whole career. Vanessa is the CEO of Next Evolution Performance, a company that uses neuroscience to help driven leaders and teams optimize their profitability, productivity and energy, and decrease their effo...2023-06-0140 min
People Strategy ForumCultivating Your Leadership Presence: How To Lean Into Your Brilliance And Walk Into The Room With Confidence With Natalie JobityWhen a great leader walks into a room, chances are you can feel it instantly. There is something intangible that they exude that compels everyone to pay attention, give respect, and listen to what they have to say. That is what leadership presence is. It’s the way you carry yourself, command the attention of everyone, and make an impact with everything you say and even with what you don’t say. How do you cultivate that as part of your personal brand as a leader? Joining us on this forum is Natalie Jobity, an author, speaker, and Personal Bran...2023-05-0747 min
People Strategy ForumHarnessing The Power Of Trust In Building Productive Teams With Paddy MoranProductive teams are nothing without the power of trust. It binds people together and creates harmony at all levels, which leads to incredible results. Joining the People Strategy Forum is Paddy Moran, Founder of Neuro Coach. He discusses how to measure trust in an organization and how its power can mend a fragmented leadership. Paddy presents the four keys to trust, its numerous facets, and the right way to cultivate a trust-centered culture. He also talks about the role of trust in bringing people together in a hybrid setup and how the neuro mindset paves the way toward a...2023-05-0642 min
People Strategy ForumMaking Teams Comfortable In Running Experiments With Pattie MoneyIf a team sticks to their original strategies and refuses to evolve, they will be left behind and fail to grow. That’s why running experiments must be part of team building if they want to achieve success. Joining the People Strategy Forum panel is Pattie Money who explores the importance of testing and playing in the sandbox to assure quality results. She talks about how assumptions and theories are effective elements in shaping a learning culture that promote open-mindedness, healthy competition, and inclusivity. Pattie also explains how leaders can improve velocity and how technological advancements like AI impact ex...2023-04-3050 min
People Strategy ForumKey Interpersonal Skills For Leaders To Facilitate A Psychological Safety Culture With Stephan WiednerA mark of a great leader is having good interpersonal skills. They know how to communicate effectively with their teams, moving them in the right direction. However, not many have mastered this necessary tool and it’s costing them more than they are aware of. If you’re looking to improve your interpersonal skills, this episode is for you. Joining the panel is Stephan Wiedner. He co-founded Noomii in 2007, which is the global leader in delivering psychological safety-based coaching. Bringing to the table a mixed set of skills and experience, including business, technology, and coaching, Stephan provides us with great i...2023-04-1746 min
People Strategy ForumCross-Cultural Coaching: How The TMA Method Appreciates Cultural Diversity With Mardi Huiting-BijleveldNo two humans are alike. When you add culture to that, we get to appreciate our diversity even more. This is especially true for coaches who had to move around the world. And in today’s People’s Strategy Forum, we have a guest who is well-familiar with this and has employed cross-cultural coaching using the TMA Method. Mardi Huiting-Bijleveld is an experienced and inspiring life, career & leadership coach, specializing in early grads, young professionals, managers, and executives. She founded Valenti to help people reach their full potential. Mardi moved from the Netherlands to the US, where she found hers...2023-04-0941 min
People Strategy ForumCreating A Legend In Your Leadership Instead Of A Unicorn With Patrick SuttonWhen taking a leadership role, you want to do something you will be remembered for, not only by your current team but even future generations. But you cannot achieve this just by becoming a unicorn – you have to go to the next level and start creating a legend. The People Strategy Forum panel chats with Patrick Sutton, who presents five tips on shaping yourself as an effective leader who would go down in history as a legendary individual who did monumental feats in team building. He explains why every leader should be vulnerable, relatable, and always willing to learn. Pa...2023-04-0348 min
People Strategy ForumCreating A Fulfilling Workforce Experience With Sam ReeveGetting paid competitively is not enough for many people nowadays. Most of them are looking for a workforce experience that will give them fulfillment. Sam Reeve leads the conversation about how leaders can create a workplace culture that attracts the best people, retains top performers, and motivates every single person within the team. They talk about building trust in leadership, the importance of one-on-one employee conversation, and the power of collaborative teamwork. They also touch on the best approach to accommodating individuals at different stages in their lives, how to provide employee benefits equally, and why you must align...2023-04-0346 min
People Strategy ForumUsing Competencies For Success: A People-Centric Approach To Business Growth With Jeff GriffithsWouldn’t it make for a great business and business environment if we have the right people with the right skills in the right roles? For Jeff Griffiths, this is where the value of competencies show up as we move our business towards success. He is a performance and growth consultant who specializes in diagnosing the human side of mid-sized industrial companies' businesses. In this episode, he discusses how a people-centric approach with the use of competencies makes companies more agile, capable, and future-proof. He talks about talent management strategies in the workforce and walks us through getting the ex...2023-03-2141 min
People Strategy ForumThe Whole-Person Workplace: Building Supportive Workplaces Where People Thrive With Scott BehsonA truly supportive workplace doesn’t stop outside the walls of the office. It takes care of its people not just at the workplace but also in the other parts of their lives. This is what the concept of the whole-person workplace means, and there is no better person to discuss this than Scott Behson. He is a Management Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is also a speaker, consultant, and author of three books. His new book, The Whole-Person Workplace, is the reason why we’re all tuned in. Tune in as he joins the People Strategy Forum and...2023-03-2042 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Use PAUSE Journaling In A DEI Conversation With Wade Forbes And Angela ChirazaThe DEI conversation is being pushed in every organization and industry today to promote fairness at all levels. But this concept is deeply rooted in systemic historical patterns, and real change cannot happen in just a blink of an eye. Wade Forbes and Angela Chiraza partner up to come up with a different approach to DEI to make it deeply inspirational and meaningful. Speaking to the People Strategy Forum panel, they present PAUSE journaling to help people be quiet with their thoughts and discover positive ways to deal with DEI. Wade and Angela also break down the most common...2023-03-0553 min
People Strategy ForumFrom Acquisition To Development: The Value Of Alignment In Talent Management With Maria del Pilar MartinezJust like with anything, you can only achieve the best results when all parts of the process work together in alignment. This very much applies to talent acquisition and development. In this episode, Maria del Pilar Martinez joins us to discuss the importance of having a cohesive talent process and ensuring that those very important candidates come in and have a positive experience in the workplace as they start out. Maria is passionate about talent management with 20 years of experience as a leader working with the development of people in different positions. With her hard-earned wisdom, she equips us...2023-03-0445 min
People Strategy ForumSecuring Talent Planning Success In 2023 With Steve Van RemortelHaving the best strategy in the entire world won’t matter if you don’t have the right people to execute them. Steve Van Remortel guides business leaders on doing talent planning the right way through his eight-step program and his SaaS software company MyTalentPlanner. He speaks to the People Strategy Forum community to share winning strategies on this business aspect this 2023. He delves into the best ways to showcase the strengths of your team, fill in the gaps among your people, and solve internal failures rapidly. Steve also discusses the impact of delivering consistent one-on-one feedback on lowering turnove...2023-02-1948 min
People Strategy ForumMaking A Point Through Positive Confrontations With Michele StewartNo team is exempted from disagreements, challenges, and roadblocks. But if a leader knows how to handle such problems through positive confrontations, they can yield good outcomes instead. Joining the People Strategy Forum community is HR Consultant and Certified Life Coach, Michele Stewart. She explains how to inspire team members to open up in the face of adversities. Michele discusses the importance of being an authentic leader to heal wounds between employees, offer personal yet constructive feedback, and provide genuine support to those who need it. She also explains how to lay-off people and inspire others to step up...2023-02-1240 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Lead Inspiring Meetings With Appreciative Inquiry (Ai) With Heather MartinezAre you struggling to get your team to be more engaged in your meetings? If you have tried anything and nothing still works, maybe it’s time to try Appreciative Inquiry! In this episode, Heather Martinez shares how she leads inspired meetings using this very concept. She explains how it can help your team get unstuck from the negative cycle of meetings and encourage healthy discussions where all questions are entertained. Learn how Appreciate Inquiry can help in determining problems before they worsen and discover the best approaches in solving them. Time to get your team moving and gain the mos...2023-02-0550 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Become A Better Me This 2023 With Tina BrandauThe world has been drowned in uncertainty in the past few years due to a down economy and the devastating pandemic. Tina Brandau challenges herself to discover a “better me” in 2023 by doing massive shifts in her life, dispelling the dangerous traps of stagnation. In this conversation with Sam Reeve, Char Miller, Sumit Singla and the entire PSF community, she invites everyone to embark on this life-changing journey. Tina explains how to unlock your best version by not stressing yourself with things out of your control, take small but necessary pauses, and be proactive to build a resilience self. She...2023-01-3149 min
People Strategy ForumApproaching Leadership Through Neuroscience With Keshawn HughesEvery human being has a brain, and its powers are almost limitless – if utilized the right way. Those who want to become an effective leader must tap deep within the organ between the ears and embrace neuroscience-based leadership. With this approach, you can connect with your team on a greater level. This will allow you to sense when your people are burnt out without them even telling you. But before you can reach this level of intuition, you have to be clear on yourself first. You have to appear trustworthy and empathetic as a leader. Joi...2023-01-2744 min
People Strategy ForumDr. Donte Vaughn - The “Great Resignation” Myth: Bridging Gaps In Leadership Effectiveness Impacting Talent Attraction And RetentionLeaders need to start bridging the gaps between them and their employees. In today’s market, people just don’t feel the need to work for someone anymore. There are more ways of getting money so they quit. This is why business leaders thing there is a great resignation happening because they don’t engage with their employees. They are not creating a workplace culture that aligns with everyone. So if you want to attract and retain talent, you need to start bridging those gaps. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to the CEO and Managi...2023-01-2148 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Create A Consistent Company Culture In The Remote Setup Era With Sumit SinglaDistance changes things, there’s no denying that. But when it comes to running a business, being apart from each other must not negatively impact your company culture. In this episode, Sumit Singla showcases his more than 16 years of experience across multiple HR roles to discuss how to maintain strong bonds within your team despite the lack of face-to-face interactions. He discusses the strategies for implementing a consistent company culture in the age of remote setup and keeping business goals aligned with this model. Tune in now and learn how to cultivate trust and connections throughout your team across yo...2023-01-1441 min
People Strategy ForumMoving Through The Chaos In Sustained Movements To Create Impact With Michael HunterWe are now at the beginning of the new year, where we all get that metaphorical clean slate to start anew and make this year our best one yet. Although life as we know it, we will continue to face change and chaos, but it doesn’t mean we have to drown along with them. We can still thrive despite them all. Greeting 2023 with us, Michael Hunter, the founder of Uncommon Change, LLC, joins this episode to offer his wisdom and insights on how leaders and their teams can move through the fog and chaos with confidence and clarity. What...2023-01-0343 min
People Strategy ForumElevating Time Away: How To Make The Best Out Of Your Sabbatical With Renee BrunsFor today’s episode, we’ll be having an extra special guest with an extra special story. Renee Bruns is a leader in the insurance industry and is in the World Guinness Record for being the first female wheelchair traveler to travel the most countries in the world! She’ll be sharing her experience during her sabbatical and how it opened her eyes to see what it means to truly live life. Full of fun stories, unique experiences, valuable eye-openers, and more, this episode is sure to motivate you to a whole new level!Love t...2022-12-2645 min
People Strategy ForumHiring Better: How To Attract And Retain The Best People For The Job With Beth SmithThe way you interview and hire can make or break your business. So if you're looking to be more successful in the modern workplace, you need to start by hiring better. In this episode, Executive Hiring Consultant Beth Smith shares the way to attract and retain the best talent for your company despite the difficulty in finding the right people these days. Tune in and learn the breakdown on how to hire better, have the best employees, and gain greater business success!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!2022-12-1949 min
People Strategy ForumDeveloping Cross-Cultural Leadership Skills To Manage Global Teams With Dr. Rajesh KumarWe live in a very global world where borders no longer hinder how far you can reach. Today, companies are expanding across the oceans, making it a task for leaders in this global landscape to learn how to manage a diverse environment. In this People Strategy Forum episode, we are joined by Dr. Rajesh Kumar—an international business consultant who, having lived in many parts of the globe, has developed a deep appreciation and awareness of the importance of the cross-cultural dimension and how it impacts strategy implementation. He shares with us how to do business globally, work through cul...2022-12-1246 min
People Strategy ForumTransitioning Into Your First Leadership Role: Top Tips For Brand New Leaders With Michelle HarrisTransitioning into your first leadership role can be daunting, especially as a woman. There are many times when people are promoted to a leadership position and they are just not yet ready. As a leader, you have a lot of responsibility on top of taking care of your team. So what should you do as a brand new leader? Listen to this episode to find out. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to the founder of Bosstrack, Michelle Harris. Learn how you can build trust with your team as a new leader. Understand why leadership...2022-12-0944 min
People Strategy ForumRaising Emotional Wellbeing For HR Professionals With Cathy NorrisHuman resource professionals are the ones who take care of the people in the company. But who takes care of them? Cathy Norris joins this episode to talk about HR wellbeing. If there’s anyone who needs it more, it would be the HR professionals. Cathy is a Leadership & Wellbeing Coach and Corporate Trainer & Facilitator. She shares her seventeen years of experience to talk about the struggles of those in HR and helping them overcome those with emotional wellbeing. How can HR professionals balance the ability to be accessible and get things done at the same time? How can th...2022-11-2939 min
People Strategy ForumChange Champions: Navigating Changes By Enhancing Employee Wellbeing With Sophie JankeChange may be constant, but the pace of these changes in today's market is moving even more rapidly than ever. We see this in how recent events take a toll on the people in our organization. And they are either not thriving at their work or leaving altogether. Sophie Janke, the Implementation Consultant for Gradar, believes we need to enhance employee wellbeing. That way, we become the kind of change champions that can support our people through the different challenges in our environment and the world. Sophie dives deep into having an individualized change model, the factors why people re...2022-11-2145 min
People Strategy ForumJournaling: An Effective Practice For Intuitive Leaders With Karin LubinAs leaders, we can sometimes get so much in our heads that we become overwhelmed and stressed. What we need is to unleash these thoughts in our heads. And what better way to do that than journaling? Our guest in this episode attests to the power of journaling, seeing as how it helped her succeed. Karin Lubin is back to tell us all about it and how leaders can effectively journal. She is the co-founder of Quantum Leap Coaching and Consulting—a consultancy specialized in helping individuals and business leaders to take ‘quantum leaps’ into living and leading from mindful...2022-11-1549 min
People Strategy ForumMindstone: Learn Faster, Remember More, And Get Things Done With Joshua WöhleWe are living in a thriving and rapid age of information. Day in and out, new trends and data come out, making business owners and leaders alike drowning to keep up to date. This episode’s guest has created a solution. Joshua Wöhle is the CEO of Mindstone, a software that allows people to go through self-directed learning online and help them stay on top of practices to lead more effectively and keep up to date on everything that’s out there. He joins the forum to share with us all about Mindstone, along with great insights on utilizin...2022-11-0845 min
People Strategy ForumHow Communication Skills Impact Your Executive Presence With John VautierIf there is one thing executives do more than present, it is communicating. Beyond being in front of the screen delivering ideas and reports, they interact and speak to the people in front of them. Vautier Communications saw this shift and dedicated themselves to the 'Business Communication Skills' space. In this episode, its Vice President, John Vautier, graces us with his knowledge and experience to impart the importance of this particular skill to creating your executive presence. Helping you finetune it even more, he shares how they empower leaders to find their voice and unleash their ideas and perspectives. Joh...2022-11-0652 min
People Strategy ForumUnleashing A Confident You Through Simple Habits With Julie DeLuccaBringing a business to another level does not always require overcomplicated strategies. Sometimes, all you have to do is tweak your daily routine and start building simple habits. Sam Reeve and the PSF team talks with Julie DeLucca about creating healthy habits that lead to better behavior and a much better business. She shares some productivity hacks about water consumption, email management, calendar management, and people management. Julie also explains how women can build confidence in a market full of economic pressures by embracing core values, being clear with sales goals, and nurturing relationships with others.2022-11-0443 min
People Strategy ForumDiverse, Authentic Leadership: Breaking Through The Biases And Creating Your Own Path With Katja KolmetzThere is so much bias in the workplace that it is hard for up-and-coming leaders to show up authentically. Whether you come from another country, have a different accent, or are a woman, being in a leadership position can be difficult. That is why these leaders need to have the courage to create their own path and break through the biases. These biases aren't personal. It's only human to have them. Once you know that, you can show up as who you truly are. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla as they talk to Katja Kolmetz, the...2022-10-1745 min
People Strategy ForumErin Hyder - Creating Communities Of ConnectionWorkplace culture is doomed to fail if it cannot convey a genuine sense of belongingness. When creating communities of connection, leaders must know how to lead with a heart. Erin Hyder, Assistant City Manager at the City of Durango, talks about building people-centric communities where each person can showcase their authentic self and feel accepted. She explains how to motivate different departments to work together efficiently and solve the biggest workplace culture issues. Erin also breaks down the benefits of using even the silliest icebreakers to nurture relationships among team members....2022-10-1144 min
People Strategy ForumLeading Self: Mindfulness And Meditation For Better Business Leadership With Chance EatonIf you can’t lead yourself, how can you manage to lead a group of people, let alone a business? Joining our esteemed panel to discuss the value of leading self is Chance Eaton. Chance is the CEO of Big Sky Way, providing organizational health solutions to progressive and purpose-driven organizations across the globe. Leadership is a much bigger topic than we realize. In this episode, Chance uncovers the psychophysiological roots that impact how we lead ourselves in our everyday lives. What goes on inside manifests in the work we do outside. Amid the chaos, how do leaders stay gr...2022-10-1048 min
People Strategy ForumTranslating Data Through Storytelling With Karin RexUnderstanding data can be a complicated task, especially as you get deeper into it. But this should not deter you from learning about it, given how the world is slowly transformed by the connections these data make in technology. This episode’s guest speaker has the solution: storytelling. Karin Rex joins the panel to share with us how she incorporates storytelling with data. She is an instructional designer, writer, eLearning developer, and virtual facilitator. She talks about the importance of storytelling when translating those data and letting your customers understand. As the saying goes, “data can’t speak; it needs...2022-10-0343 min
People Strategy ForumBe An Intuitive Leader With These 5 Attributes With Karin LubinAn intuitive leader is someone who is emotionally resilient and connected to their feelings. They are in their body. They are not afraid to be authentic, respectful, resilient, responsive, and reflective. These are the signs of a leader that truly cares about his/her people and is willing to build those relationships. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to Karin Lubin, co-founder of Quantum Leap Coaching and Consulting. Karin helps people who are feeling burnt out and lost. She helps them reconnect with themselves and find enthusiasm back in their lives. Listen in as Karin...2022-09-2751 min
People Strategy ForumFighting The Dinosaurs: Breaking Away From Old Ways Of Thinking And Effecting Workplace Transformation With Angelique SlobMuch this drama between retaining remote/hybrid work and going back to the office is driven by a dinosaur mentality that many managers and business leaders have when it comes to the workplace. What we need in this new age of work is workplace transformation, and the way or that to happen is to fight off these dinosaurs. Future of work strategist and Hello Monday Club founder Angelique Slob argues that it starts with self-awareness. As a leader, we need to ask ourselves, “How am I being a dinosaur myself and how am I holding people back from being ef...2022-09-2547 min
People Strategy ForumDraw For Hope: An Impactful Way To Spread The Message With Wade ForbesThere are many ways you can spread positivity to everyone. Artistically spreading your message creates a considerable impact and instills it in everyone. In today’s episode, Wade Forbes, the co-founder of Red Tale Communications, shares his approach for business and individuals by turning hope into an action word. He stresses that hope is not an emotion but an action, and although we cannot solve all the problems, we can always do something about it that will make us feel good. For a more profound, inspiring talk with Wade, hit that play button now and tune in to this ep...2022-09-2550 min
People Strategy ForumThe Future Of Work: Work Without Jobs With Ravin JesuthasanWhat does the future of work look like? How do we integrate technology and human job skills to create a successful work operating process? Today’s guest has the answers you need. Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognized global thought leader, futurist, and author of the future of work, automation, and human capital. In this episode, he shares helpful insights for businesses industries over. With key concepts from his book Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization’s Work Operating System, Ravin enlightens on helpful strategies that facilitate optimal outcomes for your business. He dives into topics such as the d...2022-09-1347 min
People Strategy ForumDream Coach: Why Companies Should Support Their Employees’ Dreams With Brad JeffressEmployers tend to forget that their employees have their own aspirations and dreams in life. Often, these people are working for us to fulfill them. However, companies do not have the environment to nurture and support them, leading to an unhappy workplace and unfulfilled employees. Brad Jeffress believes that if people are happier and more fulfilled, personally, they are going to do better at work. That is why he became a Dream Coach at IMA Financial Group. In this episode, he tells us all about what being a Dream Coach is and how it impacts your employees and your b...2022-08-2649 min
People Strategy ForumInspiring Your People And Finding Your Passion With A Purposeful Business With Beth LeFevreA purposeful business needs to have a team of people who are passionate. One passionate person isn't enough, no matter how what your business is. When everyone in the company or organization finds their passion, that can enhance the company culture and elevate the business. Join us as we talk to Beth LeFevre about reigniting your passion and how you can spread that to your team. Beth is the Founder of Master Life Inc, where she helps build team-building strategies and employer-employee engagement. Learn how to help others find what they love. Start creating a purposeful business today!2022-08-1449 min
People Strategy ForumThe 7 Pillars Of Building A Strong Team Culture With Stoyan YankovAs entrepreneurs and leaders, we want to make a difference in our organizations and the world. But, how can we create an environment where people can grow and thrive? What are ways we can pay attention to our team consistently? Let’s listen to this episode as we sit down for a conversation with Stoyan Yankov to talk about the seven pillars of building a strong team culture. Stoyan is a productivity coach on a mission to help business leaders accelerate team performance and shape strong culture while enjoying happy lives. Today, he shares valuable insights on the importance of t...2022-07-2150 min
People Strategy ForumLeading With Care: How To Attract The Best People Through The Way You Lead With Marian TemelkovA company only finds success through its leader. Companies that are leading with care are going to attract the best people. Leaders that focus on diversity are going to get the most out of their employees. People who lead through the four categories of prosperity are going to find true success. These are the leaders you want to have running the company. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to Marian Temelkov about why leaders should lead with care. Marian is the founder and CEO of Dynamis Group, a global executive search company specializing in strategic...2022-06-2750 min
People Strategy ForumThe New Normal: Engaging With Remote And Hybrid Teams With Eric HermelingIt's been almost two years since the start of the pandemic, and people have gotten used to working from home. So now the big question for companies is, how do you engage with them? How do you bring that company culture into remote or hybrid teams? The world is changing now, and people want more time for themselves. With the increase in gas prices, people don't want to be going to work every day. This is the new normal that companies need to adjust to. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk t...2022-06-1749 min
People Strategy ForumHow Emotional Intelligence Impacts Culture And Retention Throughout The Great Resignation With Colleen StanleyThe Great Resignation is still a buzzword for organizations to this day, but not all businesses have suffered this phenomenon. What are the factors that allow companies to survive and adapt? Joining the panel today is Colleen Stanley, President and Founder of SalesLeadership. She has also been named one of the Top 50 Sales & Marketing Influencers, Salesforce Top Influencers of the 21st Century, and Top 30 Global Sales Gurus. In this episode, Colleen highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and culture as the driving force behind retention. Tune in as she dives deep into leadership, accountability, and the value of practicing de...2022-05-3050 min
People Strategy ForumWhy The Hiring Process Should Focus More On Talent Management With Pily Martínez MarbánThe hiring process may be about finding the right people to fill your vacancies, but it must never be treated as some selection tool. Instead of making it about scrutinizing a person’s competencies, it must be handled like a journey focused on talent management. This is exactly how Pily Martinez Marban does talent acquisition in the company she co-founded, Arancione. She explains how hiring managers should switch from traditional methods of attracting job hopefuls by focusing more on value proposition. Pily discusses why companies must be transparent with the opportunities they can deliver to potential talents, highlighting professional de...2022-05-1349 min
People Strategy ForumGillian Faith On Why Coaching Can Enhance Your Team’s PerformanceAs a leader, coaching can actually help improve business. Some people think coaching doesn't work, but it only doesn't work if you don't follow the feedback. Coaching can help you emotionally and mentally. It will allow you to be more vulnerable and humble. As a leader, you need those two traits. Your employees would be more willing to talk to you and ask questions if you show that side of you. To learn more about the value of coaching, join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, Sumit Singla, and their guest Gillian Faith. Gillian is the founder of Next Level HR...2022-05-0648 min
People Strategy ForumIn-Person Conferences: Creating A Networking Strategy And Navigating The Space With Greg RocheIn-person conferences are coming back, so it's that time again to start networking. However, many people go to these conferences unprepared. They don't know what to do and who to talk to. That is the importance of a goal even before registering for a conference. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla as they talk to Greg Roche about creating a networking strategy for your in-person conferences. Greg is the Vice President of Compensation of United Health Group. He is also the author of The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking For Introverts. Registering for a conference? Learn w...2022-04-2952 min
People Strategy ForumHow To Build A High-Performance Culture Post-Merger With Sumit SinglaCulture is one of the critical building blocks of any business. The question is, how do you build a high-performance culture post-merger? Today’s guest is Sumit Singla, who is among the Top 25 Organizational Design & Effectiveness consultants on Upwork. Sumit explains that communication is the most critical aspect. People look to leaders for the right answers, so leaders have to ensure they engage in two-way communication. With communication, you can ease your team’s fears and concerns and give them the confidence they need to perform. If you’re looking to build a high-performance culture, you’d want to listen t...2022-04-2235 min
People Strategy ForumLinda Rad: Leadership And Communication In The Post-Pandemic Business WorldLeadership and communication are two skills that are in great demand in today’s post-pandemic business world. What can you do to ensure that both skills are leveraged fairly and equitably for both your business and your employees? In this episode, Sam Reeve & Char Miller discuss the mechanics of both with Linda Rad, Executive and Team Coach, Human Resource and Organizational Development Consultant and Facilitator at Envision Leadership Consulting. Linda talks about the changing role of leaders in today’s fast-paced business world and what needs to be done to address the gap between leaders and the people. Tune in a...2022-04-1549 min
People Strategy ForumUsing Equity As Compensation To Employees With Jon BurgWhen it comes to equity, there is no one-size-fits-all. It is something that is customized to a company's situation. Today's guest co-founded a company dedicated to helping others in this area. Jon Burg of Infinite Equity joins the forum to take us into the world of equity and how he got into it doing what he does. He talks about equity plans, expanding the concept of using equity as compensation to employees, sharing ownership, and attracting quality talent through it. Jon also shares his insights on how to lower voluntary turnover and helps you understand the many tax implications invo...2022-04-0846 min
People Strategy ForumWhy Everyone Should Be Concerned About Employees’ Health: The Benefits Of Healthcare Advocacy For Employees With Elaine O'BlenessHealthcare is essential and every workforce in every workplace should have sufficient access to it. Elaine O'Bleness helps employers take care of their employees through healthcare advocacy. With over 30 years of healthcare management experience, few people are as qualified as Elaine to speak about this topic. Taking care of employees’ health benefits doesn’t just benefit the employees. It also has benefits for the employer and the whole company. Just what does every stakeholder get from healthcare advocacy? Join in and learn from Elaine’s insights!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review...2022-04-0144 minPeople Strategy ForumPresenting Yourself On Camera: Let Your Passion Become Your Energy With Julie Ann DokowiczWith everyone going remotely and video becoming the new normal. Presenting yourself in front of the camera is even more important now. If you're going to give a speech or enter an online conference, learn how to present yourself. Feel your energy because that is everything! Join your hosts Sam Reeve & Char Miller as they talk to Julie Ann Dokowicz on how to show up as your best self in special events. Julie is the founder and Creative Director of Girl in Heels Travels. She is also an on-camera host and coach who helps entrepreneurs amplify their brands and...2022-03-2549 minPeople Strategy ForumHow To Keep Your Talented Employees From Leaving: The Importance Of Alignment With Kimberly ArnoldBeing aligned with not just the C-suite but with all employees, across all levels, is important. Did you know that a millennial will stay at a company for an average of between six and 12 months? People these days want to do something that has a purpose. They want to work for someone who cares about them and has great leadership. Join your hosts Sam Reeve & Char Miller as they talk to Kimberly Arnold on what it takes to achieve alignment in an organization. Kimberly is the CEO of Escalate Solutions. She is also an advisor/consultant to Waypoint Ventures...2022-03-1851 minPeople Strategy ForumMeredith Masse: The Impacts of Digital Disruption in Leadership DevelopmentThe past couple of years have sparked a digital disruption in the HR realm. One of the key areas impacted by this is leadership development. In today’s episode, Meredith Masse of Innovate. Coach. Consult. (ICC) dives deep and shares valuable insight on the topic. She joins the panel with Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Jules to give strategies you can implement to help drive the growth of your leaders and employees while adapting to new technologies in the space. In addition, Meredith shares new methods and tactics for the new wave of modern learners in the workforce. Learn more...2022-03-1148 minPeople Strategy ForumMonte George - Hiring For The Right Competencies And BehaviorsIt is not enough to hire people who can fill in the job you need in this day and age. You also have to find the right competency and behavior to go with the skills they offer. In this episode, Char Miller and Sam Reeve sit down with an expert in the hiring space. They talk to Monte George, the Owner and Founder of The Recruiting Network, about hiring for the right competencies and behaviors. How has recruiting changed over time? Where do we start in aligning expectations and goals within the organization and the people in it? What do...2022-03-0452 minPeople Strategy ForumSam Reeve On Compensation Strategies For The Remote WorkforceMost companies are adopting a remote workforce to increase their talent reach and adapt to employees' demands. But how do you structure compensation for a global team? Char Miller, Sumit Singla, and Jules turn the mic over to Sam Reeve in this episode. Sam is the CEO and Founder of CompTeam. His core focus is leading companies through transformational change by optimizing talent initiatives with reward programs to achieve long-term strategic objectives. Today, he shares the different compensation strategies used by companies as we advance to a future where working anywhere will be the inevitable norm. Join in on the...2022-02-2547 minPeople Strategy ForumAgile Talent Management In An Ever-Changing World With Andre BlomBusiness has changed ever since the pandemic. In this environment, people have to be agile. Agile teams can only be created if there is a culture driven by leadership that’s aligned with your talent management system. To learn more about agile talent management, join your hosts Sam Reeve and Char Miller as they talk to André Blom, the CEO of TMA International. André believes in sustainable adaptability by utilizing talent potential. Everyone has natural talent. They just need the right environment and culture to sustain it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shar...2022-02-1846 minPeople Strategy ForumCreative Strategies In Building Executive Leaders With Peter TuybensBeing a leader at the C-suite is no easy task. And that is why executive leaders shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. Peter Tuybens of TICkA is here to share unconventional methods to boost energy at the C-suite. With Jules as moderator, join Char Miller & Sam Reeve as they get into a fun and informative discussion on leadership. Peter shares anecdotes from his experience coaching companies and shares the strategies that worked. If your executive leaders need some revitalizing, this episode is a must! Tune in to learn creative new ways to build trust and foster transparency wi...2022-02-1151 minPeople Strategy ForumThe Future Of Work: Why People Would Rather Work From Anywhere Than At The Office With Erin GreilickOrganizations used to fear work-from-home back in the day. But it has been 15 months since people have started working from home and productivity is at an all-time high. With vaccines being rolled out, the time to transition back into the office is near. What can business owners do to help ease that transition and still have that flexibility? Char Miller and Sam Reeve talk to Erin Greilick on the future of working from anywhere. Erin is an organizational effectiveness consultant. She is the Senior Consultant of CMA Global. Listen in and learn how to still create those in-person connections...2022-02-0453 minPeople Strategy ForumTapping Into Emotional Intelligence Towards Sales Leadership With Colleen StanleyA high performer equipped with the appropriate skills can still encounter failure by being ignorant of emotional intelligence. Not knowing how to approach sales deals with the right attitude and feelings, you may find yourself simply resorting to a flight-or-fight response. Colleen Stanley, President and Co-Founder of Sales Leadership, Inc., joins the conversation to discuss how to avoid this and hone effective sales leadership skills. She explains the power of delayed gratification and focusing on the actual things that matter to achieve success in this regard. Colleen also explains how to hire team members who pursue consistent growth, handle...2022-01-2848 minPeople Strategy ForumImplementing Effective And Proactive Succession Plans With Sumit SinglaNo one can remain in a business position forever, as they will eventually look for other opportunities or finally retire. Despite this inevitable truth, most companies and organizations still don't give much attention to the succession plans they are implementing. Sumit Singla leads the conversation about making this process more about individual skills and workplace cultures to secure business continuity and pursue actual professional development. He discusses why companies should be proactive in promoting people within the team than venturing outside in search of new talents. Sumit also explains how to utilize the TMA Talent Assessment to develop better...2022-01-2150 minPeople Strategy ForumTalent Management: The True Asset In An Organization With André Blom, Jorge Martínez, Maria del Pilar Martinez, Peter Tuybens, And Andreas FritschThe true asset of an organization is talent. To succeed, nailing talent management is essential. Sam Reeve's guests in this episode are: ● André Blom, the CEO of TMA International● Jorge Martínez, the CEO of Arancione● Maria del Pilar Martinez, the Co-Owner of Arancione● Peter Tuybens, the Senior Coach at TICkA, Tick Your Talent ● Andreas Fritsch, a Managing Director and Partner of Fritsch Consulting. Join in the International Talent Management Workshop to discover how to manage and develop talent in your organization. There is no organizational developmen...2022-01-141h 47People Strategy ForumCreating A Workplace That Attracts And Motivates The Best People With Sam Reeve And Sumit SinglaAfter 2020, everyone has gotten used to the flexibility of their work-life balance. So now that people are going back to their offices, they want a great workplace where they can just be their very best and stay motivated. In this episode, Sumit Singla and Sam Reeve talk about creating the right workplace environment. They share their thoughts on what motivates people to work, whether it's the vision, personal value, or both. Learn why the hiring process is important for any business because having a mismatch of ideologies will cause chaos. Find out what it takes to make a great...2022-01-0749 minPeople Strategy ForumManaging From Anywhere: How To Lead And Empower A Remote Team With Char Miller, Susan Venters, And Melissa TaylorThe pandemic forced all of us to adapt to a work environment that we never imagined—working remotely. How do leaders effectively adapt to such a change and still manage a high-performing team? Today, we will be turning over the mic to one of our panelists Char Miller to speak with some of her team members at Rocky Mountain Health Advocates. Joining her are Director Susan Venters and Executive Assistant Melissa Taylor. They discuss what strategies and tools, such as the TMA method, allowed them to manage and develop their current employees and expand their team while adapting to remo...2021-12-3154 minPeople Strategy ForumElevated Leadership: Building A Strong Culture With Strong Core Values With Lisa JacksonWhat are you doing in your business that’s keeping it sailing smoothly? Do you have core values that could drive change and elevate your leadership for success? Restore confidence and be the best leader you can be. If you’re looking for ways to provide more value in your organization, then you have to listen to Lisa Jackson, the President of Corporate Culture Pros. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on how you could bring a strong culture to your business. She discusses the core values she has that benefit everyone. Tune in to learn how to improv...2021-12-2448 minPeople Strategy ForumBe A Shaper: Craft Your Career And Your Life With Jonas AltmanBe a shaper. Be someone who has the ability to craft their own career. Don't just be stuck in doing one thing. Find your purpose, wear many hats, and enjoy your job. If you want to be an influencer or a coach on the side, go for it! Find your meaning with your hosts Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla, and their guest Jonas Altman. Jonas is a coach, author, speaker, and is the founder of Social Fabric. Join in today's episode to learn more about his newest book, Shapers. Learn how to discover your passions so that...2021-12-1752 minPeople Strategy ForumHow Offering Meaningful Career Paths Increase Employee Performance With Wendy Graham SettleHow do you increase employee performance? By using career architecture. Sam Reeve’s guest today is Wendy Graham Settle, a Dynamic Learning and Development Professional with a passion for Marketing Communications. Wendy talks with Sam about how you need to create a vision of how your new talent can contribute to your company. The only way to do that is to look at your organizational structure to determine what positions you need to fill. Then use assessment tools to understand your employee’s talents and interests to match them with the fitting job description. If you’re passionate about increa...2021-12-1048 minPeople Strategy ForumHow To Hire Good People: Discussing The Hiring Process With Beth SmithThe success or failure of a business often hinges on whether or not you choose and hire good people. You need to have a process in place that lets you identify these people and get them hired. In this episode, Sam Reeve, Char Miller and Jules talk to the founder of A-List Interviews and creator of the Response Analysis System, Beth Smith. Beth talks about the process of identifying the right people and how to get these people on board. Learn more about HR and hiring secrets by tuning in.Love the show? Subscribe, rat...2021-12-0349 minPeople Strategy ForumA Few Tips To Successful Professional Networking With Greg RocheNetworking might sound like a dirty word for many of us. It sounds transactional, salesy, even sleazy, but it isn’t. Professional networking is a vital skill if you want to keep business relationships whole and viable. So what does it look like? Sam, Jules and Char discuss this with career transition coach, Greg Roche. Greg talks about losing his job and starting from scratch, and how he rebuilt his career using his professional network. Tune in for more networking strategies in this special episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!2021-11-2653 minPeople Strategy ForumRace In The Workplace: Bringing Diversity And Inclusion To Work With Dr. Dena SamuelsIn order to maximize performance in the workplace, people need to thrive in it first. They can't thrive if there is no diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diversity in the workplace doesn't only mean race. It can mean gender, sexuality, or anything that is a non-dominant social identity. Learn how to diversify your workplace as a leader with your hosts Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla. Join them as they talk to Dr. Dena Samuels about diversity, implicit bias, microaggressions, and more. Dena is a mindfulness-based diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant that helps companies with workplace diversity. L...2021-11-1955 minPeople Strategy ForumThe Onboarding Process: Why First Impressions Matter With Wendy GrahamWhen you get hired for a new position, first impressions matter. This is why the onboarding process is so important to any business. You want to make that person feel like they made the right decision to choose your company. Wendy Graham is here to talk more about onboarding, whether it be in-person or virtual. Wendy is a dynamic learning and development professional with a passion for marketing. She helps small and large companies implement, manage, and train HR systems. Listen in as she talks to Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla about the importance of onboarding and what t...2021-11-1244 minPeople Strategy ForumTalent Management In Today’s Post Pandemic WorldThe post-pandemic world demands a new normal and a new way of talent management. With the massive changes in how we do business unfolding, we need decisive leadership to pave the way for our employees. In this episode, Char Miller and Sam Reeve discuss the rapid changes the new normal is bringing to the world of business and talent management. We learn about the TMA method and how this will revolutionize talent management and HR practices. Tune in for more on how HR is disrupting the business world with new concepts for managing talent....2021-11-051h 29