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People Strategy Leaders Podcast
Penny De Villiers: A Leadership approach to protecting people and performance
In this episode of the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, host Srikant Chellappa sits down with Penny de Villiers, founder of Rebalance Life and author of From Leadership to Strategic Pioneering, to explore how leaders can prevent burnout and design work cultures that protect both performance and people.Penny shares her personal journey of burnout, how it transformed her approach to leadership, and why burnout is not a failure of resilience but a system malfunction. Drawing from her work with organizations like Uber Freight, she reveals how companies can scale without exhausting their people.
2025-08-18
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
Avoiding Leadership Burnout with Authenticity
Website Link: https://engagedly.com/podcast/authentic-leadership-with-dominic-george-episode-85/Dominic George is a leadership coach and the founder of Vision Leadership for Life, a coaching practice dedicated to helping Black men and mid-level professionals step into senior leadership roles with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. With a master’s degree from Columbia University, Dominic blends academic rigor with practical coaching expertise to guide his clients through imposter syndrome, burnout, and identity erosion in the workplace. He is the author of The Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself and host of the Vision Leadership for Life podcast. Dominic’s work centers arou...
2025-08-12
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
Truth about Equity with Celeste Warren, ex Chief Diversity Officer of Merck
https://engagedly.com/podcast/rebuilding-trust-in-equity-and-inclusion-with-celeste-warren-episode-84/Celeste Warren is a globally recognized DEI strategist, author, and former Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Merck. With nearly 40 years of experience in global HR, Celeste is a leading voice on how equity transforms organizations from the inside out. Her journey began as a journalist uncovering pay inequities—and evolved into a powerful career in DEI leadership, helping companies dismantle systemic barriers and build more inclusive cultures. She is the author of The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, and Why Everyone Wins When...
2025-08-01
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
Peer Mentoring with Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence™
Lisa Z. Fain is the CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence™, a global speaker, and an expert in the intersection of cultural competency and mentoring. Her passion for diversity and inclusion work fuels her strong conviction that leveraging differences creates a better workplace and drives better business results. Lisa is a certified mediator, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Policy from Northwestern University, and holds a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Lisa lives in Seattle, where she loves to hike and explore the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters. Lisa is th...
2025-05-07
30 min
Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta
Leadership Journeys [213] - Srikant Chellappa - " Every CEO has a boss"
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.In...
2025-02-17
31 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
Leading with Empathy: Redefining Narratives, Purpose, and Performance with Graham Abbey
Graham Abbey is a dynamic leader and organizational development expert, currently serving as Chief Executive at Farleigh Performance and a Professor in Practice at the University of Bristol. With over two decades of experience spanning corporate HR, consulting, and academia, Graham has helped numerous organizations, from global corporations to mid-sized businesses, address complex leadership and performance challenges. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of how organizations function as complex ecosystems, where success depends on navigating interconnected systems rather than following linear processes.Graham’s expertise lies in transforming organizational culture, improving leadership capabilities, and fostering te...
2024-11-16
33 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
A New Employee-Employer Contract with Keri Higgins-Bigelow of LivingHR
Introduction:Meet Keri Higgins Bigelow, Founder and CEO of Living HR. Since 2009, she has been dedicated to humanizing workplaces by aligning business strategies with talent and culture. Keri is also an advocate for advancing women in corporate roles through her co-founded group, Fair League, and she frequently speaks at HR and business events.Key Achievements:Co-founded Fair League to promote women in leadership.Hosts "Work Now Plus in the Future" series and Disrupt HR events.Member of Forbes Human Resources Council, recognized by various business journals and HR accolades.Main Discussion Points:
2024-09-26
30 min
Growth Think Tank
Creating a Meaningful Workplaces with Srikant Chellappa at Engagedly
In this episode, we explore the importance of Creating Meaningful Workplaces with Srikant Chellappa, the President and Co-founder of Engagedly, a leading performance management platform. Srikant shares his insights on how to foster environments where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to contribute their best work. Learn practical strategies for building Meaningful Workplaces that drive productivity and employee satisfaction. Srikant also discusses how Engagedly helps companies design workplace cultures that inspire purpose and growth. Tune in to discover the key to Creating Meaningful Workplaces that attract and retain top talent. Get the show notes for C...
2024-09-16
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
80 - Empathy in Action: Understanding Employee Needs for a Healthier Work Environment with livingHR's Keri Higgins-Bigelow
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of livingHR, Keri Higgins-Bigelow. Keri explores the evolving employer-employee relationship, particularly post-COVID-19. Keri emphasizes the need for a new contract that prioritizes autonomy, flexibility, and outcomes-based work over traditional time-based metrics. They discuss the challenges of maintaining community in remote work settings and the role of technology in tracking employee engagement. Keri underscores the importance of trust, clear expectations, and empathy in fostering a productive and satisfying workplace culture.To learn more about Keri's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest...
2024-08-28
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
79 - Investing in People: The Key to Sustainable Growth and Innovation with Happy Companies' James Lawrence
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of Happy Companies, James Lawrence. James Lawrence has over 25 years of leadership experience, James discusses the creation of Happy Companies, an AI-enhanced coaching platform aimed at improving manager effectiveness and workplace culture, especially in hybrid and remote settings. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people and culture over short-term profits, the challenges of managing remote teams, and the need for continuous leadership development. James also highlights the role of data in driving organizational change and fostering a supportive work environment.To learn more about James' work, click...
2024-07-31
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
78 - The Shift Towards Prioritizing Employee Happiness in Organizational Success with Griffin Resources' Michelle Griffin
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of Griffin Resources, Michelle Griffin. Michelle underscores the strong correlation between employee happiness and their performance at work. She asserts that when employees are fulfilled and engaged in their roles, they tend to perform better, work more efficiently, and go above and beyond their job descriptions. This fulfillment often stems from working for organizations aligning with their values and career aspirations. Michelle references the adage, "If you do something you enjoy, you never work a day in your life," to illustrate the importance of passion in the workplace.To...
2024-07-24
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
77 - Uniting Brand and Culture: The Key to Creating a Human-Centered Business Approach with Ben Afia
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Author, Speaker, and Advisor, Ben Afia. Ben emphasizes that a strong alignment between brand and culture is essential for delivering a consistent and authentic customer experience. When employees understand and embody the brand values, it translates into every interaction they have with customers, creating a cohesive and trustworthy brand image. Your brand is a promise to your customers, setting expectations about the experience they will have with your company. Your organizational culture is how you deliver on that promise, encompassing the behaviors, attitudes, and values of your employees.Aligning brand...
2024-06-12
31 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
76 - Project-Based Employment: A New Frontier in Workforce Management with the Association for Project Management's Adam Boddison
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of the Association for Project Management, Adam Boddison. Adam discussed how project management extends beyond its technical roots to play a crucial role in strategic execution. Adam emphasized that project management should not be viewed as a niche specialty but rather as a set of tools and techniques that can significantly enhance a leader's ability to implement strategy effectively. He pointed out that the misconception of project management as overly technical often prevents leaders from fully appreciating its value in driving major change.Adam delved into the reasons why...
2024-06-05
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
75 - Unleashing the Power of Middle Management: Strategies for Success with Tina Greer
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Human Resources Director, Tina Greer. Middle management often finds itself in the corporate shadow, outshone by the allure of top leadership and the frontline hustle. Yet, as Tina explored, these managers are the linchpin of any organization, directly influencing frontline teams and shaping the customer experience. It's high time we spotlight their pivotal role and prioritize their development.The crux of the conversation centered on strategies for cultivating a strong middle management cadre. Tina underscored the critical need for senior management to support this endeavor actively. She highlighted essential skills...
2024-05-29
32 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
74 - Empowering Employees Through Hyper-Personalization with Harvard Business Publishing's Angela Cheng-Cimini
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the SVP, Talent, and CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing, Angela Cheng-Cimini. Angela shared her extensive knowledge gained from 30 years across various industries, including consumer product goods, professional services, and nonprofits. With her strong background in HR venture advising, Angela brought a wealth of information on the transformative power of personalizing the employee experience to the table.Angela underscored the significance of understanding and catering to the individual needs of employees. She drew parallels between the personalized experiences offered by giants like Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify, and how such personalization can be...
2024-05-22
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
73 - Navigating the Challenges of Effective Mentoring with The Connected Leadership Podcast's Andy Lopata
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Author, Speaker, Mentor, Trainer, and Podcast Host of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata. Drawing parallels between professional athletes and their coaches, Andy explained the critical role of mentors in guiding and training professionals. Andy emphasized that mentorship is not exclusive to the early stages of a career; even seasoned professionals can benefit from the fresh perspectives and wisdom a mentor brings. The concept of a "team of mentors" particularly resonates, as it suggests a more dynamic and multifaceted approach to mentorship, where different mentors address various aspects of one's professional journey.
2024-05-15
32 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
72 - The Power of Rest: Transforming Leadership and Well-being with Sand & Salt Escapes' Max Schneider
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Sand & Salt Escapes, Max Schneider. Burnout is a term we hear often, but what does it truly look like? For Max, it was a harrowing experience marked by anxiety attacks and physical manifestations like shingles. The root cause? There is a misalignment between his personal values and his work. This internal conflict, coupled with a disregard for the importance of rest, led him down a path of mental and physical exhaustion.As a consultant with over a decade of experience, Max has witnessed the unique pressures that leaders...
2024-05-08
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
71 - Understanding the Four Key Mindsets of High Achievers with Dr. Ruth Gotian
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Speaker, Author, Coach, and Educator, Dr. Ruth Gotian. Ruth is not only the Chief Learning Officer and an Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine but also a former Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy. Her contributions to Forbes and Psychology Today, along with her weekly show and podcast, have made her a central figure in conversations about success and achievement.Ruth's accolades are numerous, including her recognition on the Thinkers 50 Radar List, which names 30 influential thinkers globally, and as a semifinalist...
2024-05-01
27 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
70 - Understanding the Shift in Corporate Leadership: Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Success with Two Rivers Partners' Barbara Spitzer
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of Two Rivers Partners, Barbara Spitzer. One of the most significant shifts Barbara discussed is the transformation occurring within the corporate sphere. The younger generations are exerting unprecedented pressure on corporate governance and leadership, demanding a level of transparency and authenticity previously unheard of. Companies are now expected to make public statements and take action on social issues that align with their values, and this expectation extends beyond mere words to genuine, impactful deeds.Barbara underscored the importance of considering the ramifications of corporate decisions on a...
2024-04-24
22 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
69 - Revolutionizing HR: The Future of Technology in Employee Experience with Naviant's Tricia Shields
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Chief Human Resources Officer of Naviant, Tricia Shields. Trisha's passion for HR technology is rooted in its potential to revolutionize the employee experience. She advocates for the strategic use of technology to handle tasks that machines excel at, such as data processing and workflow automation. This approach allows HR professionals to dedicate more time to what truly matters: providing a human touch in their interactions with employees and managers.At Naviant, Trisha has been instrumental in digitizing documents and implementing workflow processing to deliver real-time information to the workforce. She...
2024-04-10
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
68 - The Importance of Personal Branding: Aligning Brand with Career Aspirations with Gray + Miller Agency's Scott Miller
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Founding Partner of Gray + Miller Agency, Scott Miller Scott explored the intricate process of building a career that's not left to chance but is instead carefully crafted and steered by intention. He delved into the core principles that are outlined in his book, principles that are essential for anyone looking to navigate their professional path with purpose and clarity.Scott emphasized that understanding what you stand for is the bedrock of a deliberate career. It's about aligning your work with your core beliefs and...
2024-04-03
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
67 - Understanding Intentionality in Shaping Organizational Culture with Christian Care Ministry's Casey Sanders
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Director of Total Rewards of Christian Care Ministry, Casey Sanders. Christian Care Ministry, a non-profit financial services organization with a workforce of 730 employees, has been under Casey's strategic leadership for six years. During the conversation, Casey illuminated the critical role of core values in shaping the culture of an organization. He described these values as the organization's heartbeat, influencing every interaction and decision within the workplace.Casey's tenure at Christian Care Ministry, including his experience as interim head of HR and as the owner of an HR and benefits consulting...
2024-03-27
22 min
Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show
Future Proof Your People Strategy with Vivian Blade & Srikant Chellappa
Whether you're a business or HR leader looking to solve pressing turnover, burnout, and workplace culture challenges, this episode of "Better Leaders, Better Workplaces" is a must-listen. Srikant Chellappa, cofounder and CEO of Engagedly, and host Vivian Blade share the latest trends and strategies for creating resilient workplaces. Tune in to discover the key takeaways of treating employees as humans, the importance of transparency and recognition, and the impact of the generational talent shortage. Don't miss out on valuable takeaways such as these: 1. Today's talent game is changing faster than ever, and the old rulebook just won't cu...
2024-03-18
20 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
66 - Transforming Workplace Dynamics and Meeting Efficiency with Stefanie Krievins
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the President of Stefanie Krievins & Co, Stefanie Krievins. Stefanie tackled a topic that resonates with many of us: the challenges and inefficiencies of meetings. Stefanie pointed out a critical issue—meetings have become the go-to for decision-making, information gathering, and connecting, yet they often lack a clear purpose. Stefanie brilliantly addressed the shift in communication dynamics, noting how the simple, spontaneous interactions we once had in person are now scheduled meetings. She didn't shy away from discussing the limitations of virtual meetings, especially when it comes to brainstorming and innovation, underscoring th...
2024-03-13
31 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
65 - The Power of Company Culture: Navigating the Modern Workplace with Chris Dyer
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Remote and Hybrid Work Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Chris Dyer. During the economic downturn of 2008-2009, Chris faced a pivotal moment in his career. With a significant portion of his business evaporating, he was on the brink of giving up. Instead, he chose to persevere and, through this challenge, identified seven key pillars that are essential for a thriving company culture: transparency, positivity, listening, uniqueness, recognition, measurement, and mistakes.Two pillars that stand out immediately are transparency and positivity. The interplay between maintaining a positive outlook and being transparent, especially...
2024-03-06
38 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
64 - Employee Communications for Engaging Healthcare Professionals with Holzer Health System's Melissa Davis
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Director of Business Development and Marketing of Holzer Health System, Melissa Davis. With over 17 years of experience under her belt, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge from various healthcare settings, including acute hospital care, outpatient clinics, long-term care, and pharmaceutical marketing. At Holzer Health System, she's not just the marketing maestro; she's also the architect behind their employee communications programs.Melissa shed light on the monumental task of reaching a workforce of over 2300 employees across seven counties in southeastern Ohio and West Virginia. The diversity of this workforce presents unique...
2024-02-28
13 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
63 - Employee Communications Strategy for Driving Employee Recognition with Hannah Vincent
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Corporate Communications Professional at Nashville-based Ryman Hospitality Properties, Hannah Vincent. Ryman Hospitality Properties, a titan in the lodging and hospitality realm, is where Hannah has honed her expertise. Starting at the Grand Ole Opry, she climbed the ranks to the human resources department, where she discovered her zeal for fostering an exceptional employee experience. Now, as a corporate communications professional, Hannah champions employee engagement through a meticulously designed four-pronged internal communication strategy, with a spotlight on employee recognition.Hannah underscored the growing necessity for transparent and candid employer-employee dialogue. "In...
2024-02-21
21 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
62 - Employee Engagement Programs are Broken and How to Make it Personal with WorkJoy's Tina Robinson
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder, Coach, Facilitator, Consultant, and Speaker of WorkJoy, Tina Robinson. Tina has a stellar background in corporate operations, technology consulting, and people leadership, Tina has carved out a niche in creating innovative coaching solutions tailored for organizations. Her partnerships with leading-edge companies like Fabletics, Fox Sports, National Wildlife Foundation, SAP, and Spotify speak volumes about her expertise. As a leadership coach for the UCLA Anderson Executive MBA program and a national speaker, Tina's credentials are further solidified by her academic achievements as an honors graduate from the University of Virginia and an...
2024-02-14
41 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
61 - Succession Planning is Broken and How to Fix It with Rich Horwath with Strategic Thinking Institute's Rich Horwath
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich Horwath. One of the key takeaways from the conversation with Rich Horwath was the importance of focusing on expertise rather than solely on experience during succession planning. Rich, a strategic strategy facilitator, coach to executive leadership teams, bestselling author, and expert commentator on business strategy, emphasized the need to identify the 2 or 3 key skills and behaviors that drive expertise in a particular role. This approach ensures that the right competencies are being developed and recognized, setting the stage for a more effective succession process.
2024-02-07
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
60 - The Greatest Shift in Leadership: Embracing an Ownership Culture with Niki Avraam
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Speaker and Adviser to Business, and Future of Workforce and Leadership, Niki Avraam. Nikki is not just a legal entrepreneur; she is a trailblazer in leadership and workplace evolution. Her background in employment and discrimination law has seen her litigate high-profile cases and establish her law firm, Harvard Avraam Solicitors. Nikki's philosophy is rooted in challenging established norms across industries and instilling a sense of ownership in roles. She believes that by doing so, individuals can become architects of their careers and steer their organizations toward unprecedented success.Nikki delved i...
2023-12-20
31 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
59 - The Power of Conversations in Unlocking Human Potential for Business Success with Corporate Punk's Claire Croft
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Executive Coach of Corporate Punk, Claire Croft. Clare Croft, the dynamic founder of Corporate Punk, is on a mission to revolutionize business performance through strategic conversations. With over two decades of experience, Claire empowers leaders to build high-performing teams and eliminate barriers that hinder organizational potential.During the discussion, Clare emphasized the importance of conversation in unlocking human potential for business success. She believes that leaders often overlook their own experiences and feelings when leading change, which can hinder their ability to effectively lead their teams. By starting with understanding...
2023-12-13
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
58 - Balancing Friendships at Work with Trust and Boundaries with Skye Team's Morag Barrett
In this episode of the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, host Sri Chellappa interviews Morag Barrett, CEO of Skye Team and author of "You, Me, We! Why We All Need Friends at Work". They discuss the importance of professional relationships for success in the workplace. Barrett emphasizes the need for trust, support, and understanding in these relationships, and the potential pitfalls of bias and political silos. She also highlights the need for strong relationships at all levels of an organization, including top executives. The discussion also covers the four key aspects of every relationship: reliability, dependability, caring, and...
2023-12-06
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
57 - The Art of Attracting Top Talent and Driving Business Success with Laura Begg
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Laura Begg. Laura is a senior-level HR talent leader and coach who discusses the importance of having a talent philosophy and strategy in organizations. Talent strategy is the practical implementation of the talent philosophy. Laura explained that the strategy encompasses various aspects of talent management, such as hiring, onboarding, training, development, and compensation. The strategy should address gaps in workforce performance, behaviors, and communication, as well as prioritize specific talent needs based on the organization's business imperatives.Laura outlined the steps to creating a talent strategy. First, she suggests...
2023-11-29
33 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
56 - The Most Effective Approach to Developing a Talent Philosophy and Strategy with Laura Begg
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Laura Begg. Laura is a senior-level HR talent leader and coach who discusses the importance of having a talent philosophy and strategy in organizations. Laura, with her 20 years of experience in healthcare technology and a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology, brought a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.Laura began by distinguishing between talent philosophy and talent strategy. She explained that a talent philosophy is a high-level statement of an organization's core beliefs, principles, and values related to talent management. It serves as a guiding principle for decision-making and actions regarding...
2023-11-22
37 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
55 - Unleashing Post-Traumatic Growth: A New Perspective on Work and Life with HRuprise's Rebecca Weaver
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, Rebecca Weaver. HRuprise is an employee advocacy organization that provides flexible independent HR for the new future of work. Rebecca, with over 20 years of leadership experience, has been instrumental in advising small businesses on building equitable HR practices and providing thought leadership on HR disruption.Rebecca started HRuprise as an Instagram account in response to the #MeToo movement, calling for HR professionals to reflect on their role in creating unsafe workplaces. This initiative has since grown into a full-fledged organization that supports employees and companies...
2023-11-01
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
54 - Crafting Your Path to Success: Lessons in Business and Leadership with RecruitGyan's Neha Naik
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan, Neha Naik. AI has become increasingly accessible and is now impacting workplaces daily. Neha delves into how AI is revolutionizing HR functions, particularly recruitment and talent identification. AI is here to stay, while it may replace some jobs, it also provides an opportunity for upskilling. Neha believes that AI can take over the grunt work and administrative tasks, allowing HR professionals to focus on more meaningful interactions with candidates.Neha shares that AI has been particularly useful in improving the candidate experience, optimizing recruitment data...
2023-10-25
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
53 - Closing the Pay Gap: Strategies for Fair Wages and Inclusive Workplaces with Loftis Partners' Sally Loftis
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Managing Director of Loftis Partners, Sally Loftis. Loftis Partners is a 100% woman-owned human resources consulting firm based in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Loftis Partners specializes in human resources, organization development, and social justice. They work to co-create workplaces where humans feel valued through living wages and healthy human connections. Pay equity, as Sally explained, refers to ensuring fair and equal pay for employees within an organization, both at the individual and organizational levels. It involves examining whether employees in similar roles are being paid equally, regardless of...
2023-10-18
31 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
52 - Cultivating Growth Through Servant Leadership with Ethereal Innovations' Kurt Uhlir
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Managing Partner and Fractional CMO of Ethereal Innovations, Kurt Uhlir. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker on marketing and innovation, Kurt’s speaking experience includes speeches across the United States and Europe in addition to presenting at prominent industry events such as PPAI, GDC, the White House, and private company/team workshops. He advises leaders, from startup founders to private-equity-backed CEOs to the President of the United States.Kurt is a leading expert in disruptive technology and deliberate innovation. He is a hardworking and high-energy individual fueled by his passion fo...
2023-10-11
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
51 - Why Leaders Should Not Be Vulnerable at Work with Jacob Morgan
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Best-Selling Author, Futurist, and Keynote Speaker On Leadership, Employee Experience, and the Future Of Work, Jacob Morgan. Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. He speaks in front of tens of thousands of people each year and his content is seen over a million times a year. Jacob is the best-selling author of five books and he speaks at over 50 conferences a year.Jacob is the best-selling author of 5 books including his most recent, Le...
2023-10-04
22 min
Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta
Leadership Journeys [130] - Srikant Chellappa - "You have to train your brain to do hard things."
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.Join...
2023-09-28
33 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
50 - The Three P’s in Building Better Talent Management with Mark Coscarello
your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Human Capital Business Strategist, SVP of Talent and People, Mark Coscarello. Mark believes in the significance of the three P's: potential, purpose, and play, and their role in enhancing talent management within organizations. Mark believes in the significance of purpose, highlighting the importance of employees understanding and connecting with the company's mission and vision from leaders across all departments is a crucial element in achieving this alignment.Work should be enjoyable and employees should have a positive and vibrant experience. When purpose, potential, and play are combined, employees are motivated...
2023-09-27
29 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
49 - Career Development and Its Impact on Employee Mental Health with Christal Maxwell
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Christal Maxwell. Christal Maxwell, an Executive Human Resources Officer with extensive experience in enhancing workplace functionality. Christal presses the issue of burnout and the significance of mental health in the workplace, with a specific focus on the role of career development in fostering well-being at work.Organizations and individuals can prioritize career development as a solution to burnout. Crystal highlights the connection between career development and personal growth, encouraging individuals to be adaptable and acquire transferable skills to expand their career opportunities. Think you'd be a great guest on...
2023-09-20
27 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
48 - Strategies for Building Strong Teams and Honing Future Leaders with KWC CPAs' Kira Wissman
Your host, Sri Chellpa, talks with the CAS Controller of KWC CPAs, Kira Wissman. KWC is a team of accountants and advisors all dedicated to the founding principle of providing quality personal service. They are committed to helping you reach your financial goals by providing innovative accounting solutions to today’s complex problems. KWC CPAs' strong client relationships are built on the knowledge and responsiveness of their service teams. They take the time to understand you and your organization. KWC principals are active members of each service team, combining the personal attention of a small firm with th...
2023-09-13
27 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
47 - How to Enhance Performance in Hybrid Team Set-ups with Pula's Mercy Karuga
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Owner of Pula, Mercy Karuga. Pula is an agricultural insurance and technology company that designs and delivers innovative agricultural insurance and digital products to help smallholder farmers endure yield risks, improve their farming practices, and bolster their incomes over time.Pula is reimagining agricultural insurance to protect smallholders worldwide. At Pula, they are radically restructuring insurance, using technology and parametric insurance to insure the previously unbanked, uninsured, untapped market of 1.5 billion smallholders worldwide.Pula partners with organizations across multiple value chains, from agriculture to renewable energy including Fortune 500...
2023-09-06
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
46 - Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strategies for Creating an Innovative Culture with Dr. Stephen Barden
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Dr. Stephen Barden. Dr. Stephen Barden (DProf) is a coach-mentor and author specializing in identifying, assessing, and developing top-level leaders and organizational cultures. He turned to coach-mentoring after 15 years in senior management, including ten years as CEO in the media and technology sectors.Dr. Stephen Barden, DProf, is a specialist in organizational leadership and strategy. He works with board-level leaders to help them and their successors develop and initiate strategies that benefit and sustain the entire organization. His practice has worked with clients in Europe, the USA, the UK, and Africa.
2023-08-30
32 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
45 - Creating Balance in the Workplace and Keeping People Accountable with Kimberly Williams
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Vice President of Walker Advertising, Kimberly Williams. With more than 35 years of expertise, Walker Advertising remains the nation’s leader in connecting Hispanic injury victims to attorneys looking to grow their practice. Their team of expert media buyers and planners ensure that their advertising strikes a balance between branding and direct response.Walker Advertising's mission is to bridge the gap between a law firm's need to grow and an underserved community's need for trustworthy legal services.To learn more about Kimberly's work, click HERE and HERE.Th...
2023-08-23
27 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
44 - The Power of Internal Marketing and Personal Branding with Kerry-Ann Stimpson
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CMO of JMMB Group Jamaica , Kerry-Ann Stimpson. JMMB Group is a financial institution with a core of love, that honors each person and provides opportunities for individuals to fulfil their financial goals and dreams. JMMB Group believes that there is greatness in every human being; and in the power of unconditional love to release that greatness in people. It is what still motivates them to this day to honor each person and to have the best interest of all at heart.Kerry-Ann Stimpson as the CMO has lots t...
2023-08-16
27 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
43 - Improving Employee Performance by Embracing Inclusivity with Titan Management's Katherine McCord
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the of Titan Management, Katherine McCord. Catherine McCord is a multi-talented individual, known for her love of animals, philanthropy, and as the founder of Titan Management, a company established in 2014 with the aim of promoting inclusion. She also hosts two shows, Career Launch Live and Super Mania Show, and has been a speaker at various events and organizations. For Catherine, inclusion means creating a healthy and natural work environment where everyone has equal opportunities and psychological safety. To ensure inclusivity, involve diverse voices in the design process of procedures, products, and...
2023-08-09
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
42 - Empowering Employees for a Thriving Workplace with Dan Pontefract
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with leadership strategist, culture change expert, keynote speaker, and award-winning author, Dan Pontefract. For 20 years, Dan held senior roles at SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects leading corporate culture change, leadership development, employee experience, and overall performance improvement. He has the on-the-ground experience to improve your leadership and corporate culture. Indeed, the future of work is now. A renowned leadership keynote speaker, Dan has presented at four different TED events and delivers roughly 50 keynotes per year.To learn more about Dan's work, click HERE and HERE.Check out Dan's books HERE.
2023-08-02
33 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
41 - Igniting Efficiency Through a Speak Up Culture with Compliance Podcast Network's Tom Fox
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Compliance Podcast Network, Tom Fox. Over the past 15 years, Tom has been a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He is now an Independent Consultant, assisting companies with anti-corruption, anti-bribery compliance, and international transaction issues. He specializes in bringing business solutions to compliance problems.In addition to his blog and podcast, he is a columnist for Corporate Compliance Insights and a Contributing Editor to the FCPA Blog. He is a well-known and frequent speaker on compliance and ethics issues, social media use, and corporate leadership. Tom is both...
2023-07-26
29 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
40 -Creating Future Leaders through Transformational Leadership with Center for Bioethics and Research's Chinonso Adolphus Ugwu
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Administrator of Center for Bioethics and Research, Chinonso Adolphus Ugwu. The Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR) which now includes the West African Bioethics Training Program (WAB) was established in 2004 through a grant from the Fogarty International Center(FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the overarching goal of building bioethics capacity in West Africa. It does this by combining modern bioethics with the exploration of the religious, socio-cultural, and colonial heritage of West Africa and uses the result to engage in bioethical inquiry and contribute to the global discourse...
2023-07-19
17 min
Tech People
Is AI Coming For My Job & Even My Life(Style)?
We delve into an enlightening conversation about the possibilities and potential risks tied to AI. This week’s guest is Srikant Chellappa, the CEO, and co-founder of Engagedly, a company dedicated to aligning people strategies with organizational goals. With a diverse background in engineering, business, and a passion for the arts, Srikant also runs a production company that creates movies and music. During our discussion, we explore the undeniable impact AI will have on the job market. While acknowledging that AI will indeed replace many jobs, Sri believes that it will also create new roles and opportunities, ba...
2023-07-05
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
39 - Expand the Circle with Matt Poepsel
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Matt Peopsel. Matt was a struggling manager turned capable leader and talent optimization expert. Matt studied the psychology of leadership and performance while earning his PhD in the process. He continued to rise through the corporate ranks and steadily expanded his influence as a leader. Leadership is a capability that can be studied, applied, and cultivated. As leaders, we each progress through the stages at our own pace based on our intention, practice, and experience.To learn more about Matt and his work, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.Think y...
2023-06-21
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
38 - Wearable Safety Technology with SpaceBands' Ronan Finnegan
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Ronan Finnegan, Co-Founder of SpaceBands. SpaceBands are wearable technology that keeps your staff safe. SpaceBands detect multiple hazards effortlessly and collate data so that you can make informed decisions about your workplace safety whilst prompting staff to action wellness at work.To learn more about Ronan's work, click HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more about Sri and his work at Engagedly? Check out his website at https://engagedly.com/.
2023-06-14
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
37 - Keeping The Team Together with Ascent Management Consulting's Kevin Herring
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Ascent Management Consulting, Kevin Herring. Ascent Management Consulting believes that engagement is the single biggest reason behind stellar team performance. This is why they host a 90-Day Turnaround Workgroup to boost teamwork and performance from employees and see dramatic performance breakthroughs as a result. That's not all: they also offer courses in Turnaround HR Skills and a Workshop to turn excellent HR into a high-impact business solution.To learn more about Kevin's work, click HERE.If you think you’d be a great guest on...
2023-06-07
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
36 - HR Leadership 4.0 - Designing the Organizational Architecture of the Future with Tony Scida
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Principal and CPO at RE:Focus HR Solutions, Tony Scida. RE:Focus helps leaders and HR teams build the optimal workplace and employee experience. They use decades of experience in human capital strategy, culture change, and business transformation to help redesign your people practices and refine your vision and culture to support great experiences for your team and customers. They apply a performance coaching model to help leaders and HR professionals effectively partner in building the context and culture for a better employment experience at all touch points.To learn...
2023-05-31
32 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
35 - Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning with Page Industries’ Coach Ram
Your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Coach Ram, a LinkedIn Top Voices for Careers for 2023. Coach Ram is an executive in learning and organizational development. He emphasizes the importance of building a learning organization that adapts to changing needs, challenges the status quo, and constantly innovates. He stresses the need for a shared vision and engages employees emotionally invested in the organization's purpose, rather than individual goals. Coach Ram encourages a culture of experimentation, and taking risks to learn and grow as a team, and shares examples of innovative ideas generated through bottom-up communications, and crowdsourcing content. He also...
2023-05-24
31 min
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda
111: Make Your People Care About Your Business with Sri Chellappa
https://youtu.be/l5HEJyn8vOs Srikant Chellappa is the president and co-founder of Engagedly, an employee engagement and development software platform that redefines the performance review process. In his spare time, Sri also produces movies, makes music, and hosts the People Strategy Leaders Podcast. We discuss the benefits of having engaged employees, how OKRs ramp up employee motivation, and where most companies fail with employee engagement. Steve and Greg Cleary’s New Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain Sri’s LinkedIn Engagedly.com People Strategy Leaders Podcast —
2023-04-30
26 min
Growth Think Tank
Increase Employee Engagement with Srikant Chellappa at Engagedly
Engaged employees are more productive, satisfied, and loyal to the organization, which can result in significant benefits for the business. By creating a positive work culture, providing growth opportunities, and fostering strong relationships, leaders can increase employee engagement and create a high-performing team. We will discuss the best practices and real-world examples of how to increase employee engagement in the organization. Today's guest is Srikant Chellappa, Co-founder, and CEO at Engagedly. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2,205 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Engagedly is a growth and performance management firm providing a platform to combine business strategy execution, talent enablement, and...
2023-04-03
21 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
34 - Using Technology to Accomplish More with Rochal Imaging's Amy Madden
Your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Amy Madden, the Senior Vice President at Roshal Imaging. Roshal Imaging brings you the staffing and operational support you need to deliver outstanding person-centered care while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Their shared services model offers a hybrid of scheduled and on-demand services that can be custom-tailored to meet your specific needs.To learn more about Amy's work, click HERE.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their websi...
2023-02-01
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
33 - Be Intentional with Networking with Blue Swift Consulting's Alyssa Cox
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Blue Swift Consulting, Alyssa Cox. Alyssa specializes in organizational effectiveness and works with organizations and individuals to successfully execute change and thrive in moments of transition. Alyssa has over 14 years of consulting and coaching experience with Fortune 100 companies across a wide range of industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, software, and consumer products. She is passionate about helping people rethink the way they tap into the power of change to achieve their goals and strengthen their communities.To learn more about Alyssa's work, click HERE.If you think y...
2023-01-31
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
32 - Embracing Data Literacy with Qlik's Kevin Hanegan
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Chief Learning Officer at Qlik, Kevin Hanegan. Kevin’s passion is the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on topics including data literacy, data-informed decision-making, decision intelligence, and essential skills for today's workforce. Qlik is a data and analytics company that enables you to create interactive reports and dashboards with stunning charts and graphs. The visualization software simplifies data analysis and helps you make informed business decisions faster than ever before.To learn more about Kevin's work, click HERE.If yo...
2023-01-30
17 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
31 - Doing More for Your Mental Health with Knekxt Group's Kalpashree Gupta
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Kalpashree Gupta, the CEO of Knekxt Group. Knekxt Group is a consulting company that helps clients build trust, mitigate risk, and grow in profitability and equitability, while also creating internal awareness to help heal childhood or prior workplace trauma. Knekxt helps free your inner child by breaking out of a box that's meant to shrink you. They help you create boundaries, show up more authentically, and have more freedom. They create a clear path to purposefully use your voice so you can build trust, own your story, and show up more boldly.
2023-01-27
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
30 - Purpose Driven Work with Victoria Pelletier
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with author and corporate executive, Victoria Pelletier. Victoria is a prolific speaker and was COO of a multinational corporation by the time she was 24 years old. Now with 20+ years in corporate leadership, Victoria has held senior roles in companies such as Accenture, IBM, and American Express. As a member of the LGBTQ community, Victoria knows about diversity and inclusion, and why one without the other is of little value. Victoria’s messages have stemmed from her struggle, and success, in being accepted as a woman in the male-dominated board room, and as a member of...
2023-01-25
20 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
29 - The Rebirth of the Human to Human Era with Epic Pivot's Michael Graber
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Michael Graber, one of the Managing Partners at Epic Pivot. At Epic Pivot you can incubate a business or carve out a path based on your innate proclivities and interests, while surrounded by talented peers who inspire you to do your best. They have been the Mid-South’s premiere Innovation, Insights, and Strategy firm for over 15 years. They have worked with more than 250 clients on transformative, complex projects. They also do a lot of meaningful Customer Experience and Nonprofit specific work. Along the way, they have also helped select companies make a quantum le...
2023-01-23
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
28 - Work Life Harmony with McDermott and Bull's Rod McDermott
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Rod McDermott, the CEO and Co-Founder of McDermott and Bull. With experienced principals in the United States, Canada, and Europe, McDermott + Bull has become the trusted retained search advisor for empowering change on behalf of private and public companies, private equity firms, and their operating companies.To learn more about Rod's work, click HERE.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2023-01-18
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
27 - Making Change Based on Trust with Your Brand Marketing's Ben Baker
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Your Brand Marketing, Ben Baker. Ben's goal is to enable them to be the best they can be, help them find their light, and then enable them to tell their story to the world. Ben is a marketing and branding consultant, focused on internal communication and producing internal podcasts for large to enterprise-level companies.To learn more about Ben's work, click HERE.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at En...
2023-01-11
20 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
26 - Making Intentional Connections with E. L. Goldberg and Associates Edie Goldberg
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of E. L. Goldberg and Associates, Edie Goldberg. E. L. Goldberg helps design HR systems to improve business results. They have experience across a wide variety of industries which allows them to draw upon the most appropriate and innovative solutions to meet your needs. They offer a flexible approach in how they work with clients to best meet their needs; whether that is acting as an advisor to your team or providing complete project management from start to implementation.To learn more about Edie's work, click HERE.I...
2023-01-04
22 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
25 - Bringing Back Job Enrichment with Dr. Beverly Kaye
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Best-Selling Author, Bev Kaye. Dr. Beverly Kaye's name is recognized internationally as a professional dedicated to helping others understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement, and retention. Since her entrepreneurial debut as CEO of Career Systems International, Bev has used her incisive and inventive thinking to help organizations reduce the costs of talent loss and foster cultures of support. She has refreshed the thinking and behaviors of countless business leaders – as a guide on the side and sage on the stage.To learn more about Dr. Beverly's work, click HERE.
2022-12-21
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
24 - Jazz for Peace with Rick DellaRatta
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Jazz Pianist, Rick DellaRatta. Rick is considered by many to be one of the finest Jazz Singers/Pianists performing today. His current "Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace World Tour" has included many historic performances and his landmark Jazz for Peace concert at the United Nations in New York in 2002 uniting Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in concert is now considered one of the most significant cultural events of our time. To learn more about Rick's work, click HERE.If you think you’d be a great guest on ou...
2022-12-14
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
23 -Talking Ethics and Future of AI in HR with Jen Kirkwood
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Executive Jen Kirkwood. Jen Kirkwood has over 27 years of reputed project and board-level executive experience in the Human Capital industry and data strategy. She has been named consistently amongst the top thought leaders in Data and HR Technologies globally including one of the “Top 65 Global Thought Leaders* and “Top Women in Data Analytics To Watch”. Her expertise has afforded her knowledge in HR, ethical AI & data, security, & privacy strategies spanning the globe as she connects HR and operations for people insights. She leads global complex projects including IBM Data Governance & AI, ethical AI, Talent...
2022-12-07
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
22 - Evolving DEIB Together with Jennifer Brown
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with globally recognized DEI thought leader, award-winning entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is trying to create inclusive organizations where everyone can thrive. She has experienced both the advantages of privilege and the sting of stigma and is aiming to redefine what it means to truly belong. Jennifer currently sits on the Influencer Advisory Board for cultural intelligence consultancy Sparks & Honey, as well as L’Oreal’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board.To learn more about Jennifer's work, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on...
2022-11-30
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
21 - Making your Expectations More Realistic with Aspect43's Sarah White
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of Aspect43, Sarah White. Aspect43 is a boutique research and advisory firm working to change the future of work through market education and supporting solution providers. Their research and strategic service teams support companies from pre-launch start-ups to global enterprises looking to learn & grow in the market.To learn more about Sarah's work, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engag...
2022-11-09
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
20 - Managing Change with Sara Sheehan
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Executive Coach and Change Consultant, Sara Sheehan. Sara works with people in corporate leadership roles who have been impacted by the Great Resignation to improve their performance and succeed in a new role. They will help set goals, improve performance, resolve conflict, and establish an advisory team, to create a tangible action plan customized to you!To learn more about Sara's work, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engag...
2022-11-02
29 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
19 - Being More People Centric with The People Person's Lori-Ann Duguay
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Founder and CEO of The People Person, Lori-Ann Duguay. The People Person: HR Growth Solutions helps organizations with a growth mindset ignite organizational transformation by helping them assess and optimize their end-to-end employee journey and talent management strategy. The People Person assures they are offering the culture and experience to attract and retain the talent that they need to thrive in the new world of work.To learn more about Lori-Ann's work, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. W...
2022-10-26
23 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
18 - Changing the DNA of Leadership with ServiceNow's Kelly Steven-Waiss
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Head of Workforce Innovation at ServiceNow, Kelly Steven-Waiss. ServiceNow works by digitizing and automating siloed processes, which dramatically improves the experience for those who work for you and those who work with you. They are helping the world work by championing a net-zero carbon environment, making the workplace more equitable for all, and acting with integrity.To learn more about ServiceNow, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check...
2022-10-19
28 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
17 - Repairing the Employer and Employee Relationship with Lever Talent's Drew Fortin
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with CEO and Founder of Lever Talent, Drew Fortin. Drew is a people-first, values-driven leader with nearly 20 years of growth strategy and team-building experience across retail, marketing technology, local media, and HR tech. He spent 7 years at The Predictive Index, where he was Chief Growth Officer responsible for the company's strategy to build the world's first talent optimization platform.To learn more about Drew's work at Lever Talent, click here.To learn more about the Predictive Index, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on...
2022-10-12
26 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
16 - Next Gen Payments with Appzone's Omonuwa Olulano
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Chief of HR at Appzone, Omonuwa Olulano. Appzone launched Zone as Africa’s first decentralized payment network. Zone allows participating institutions to connect directly with each other and perform payment transactions without an intermediary while completely automating settlement, reconciliation and dispute management.To learn more about Appzone, click here.If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-10-05
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
15 - Improving the Work Culture with Dolce VITA's Angela Santi
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the founder of Dolce VITA Leadership and Lifestyle Consulting, Angela Santi. Italian by birth and cosmopolitan by vocation, Angela is the one-of-a-kind and fiercely protective of her craft – the art that is the science behind the good life. As such, she has pioneered the Four Pillars of la Dolce Vita life mastery model. Working privately with a select group of ultra-high performers and global leaders, her Mediterranean-infused methodology ascends today’s high flyers to unprecedented levels of success while living La Dolce Vita.To learn more about Angela's work click here.
2022-09-28
29 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
14 - The Three P's with Steve Goldberg
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg's 30+ year career on all sides of HR process & technology includes HR exec roles on 3 continents, serving as HCM product strategy leader and spokesperson at PeopleSoft, and co-founding boutique Recruiting Tech and Change Management firms. Steve’s uniquely diverse perspectives have been leveraged by both solution vendors and corporate HR teams, and in practice leader roles at Bersin and Ventana Research. He holds an MBA in HR, is widely published and is a feature speaker around the globe.To learn more about Steve, click here.If yo...
2022-09-21
25 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
13 - Preparing For Anything Big with EPIC Performance's Bryan Gillette
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Bryan Gillette, Founder of EPIC Performance. Bryan Gillette is a professional athlete looking to give you time to prepare and compete with great information.To learn more about Bryan's work, visit, https://www.flexussports.com/products/epic-sleepIf you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-09-14
29 min
The Success Journey Show
EP-159 Level Up Your Workforce w/ Sri Chellappa
Srikant Chellappa is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly, an INC 5000 company. Its people strategy management software redefines performance management, employee engagement and development to enable organizations to build highly engaged, high performance teams. He has spent over 20 years leading organizations in technology and consulting in the United States with 2 business exits, is a Forbes contributor, Top 50 Tech visionary, and recognized as a Titan 100 in the St. Louis business district. Chellappa brings a diverse set of experiences across industries and leading people in business and ...
2022-09-14
1h 11
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
12 - Incredibly Deliberate with Empirx Health's Karthik Ganesh
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Karthik Ganesh, CEO of Empirx Health. Empirx Health is a Pharmacy Benefit Management company that takes a patient centered approach to healthcare.To learn more about Karthik's work, visit, https://www.empirxhealth.com/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-09-13
24 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
11 - Training Leaders with Lead At Any Level's Amy Waninger
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with CEO and founder of Lead At Any Level, Amy Waninger. Lead At Any Level works with organizations that want to build inclusive cultures and diverse leadership pipelines for a sustainable competitive advantage. They also work with emerging and aspiring leaders who want to create opportunity for themselves and othersTo learn more about Amy's work click HEREIf you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.co
2022-08-31
30 min
The Customer Success Intelligence Podcast
Ep 6 | Srikant Chellappa – The Leader’s Guide to Building and Growing Winning Teams
Join Prithwi Dasgupta (CEO, SmartKarrot) in an insightful conversation with Srikant Chellappa (Founder and President, Engagedly) in this episode of The People Strategy Leaders Podcast as he shares powerful lessons in building and growing winning teams in times of change.
2022-08-25
16 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
10 - Changing Our Thinking with Lou Adler Group's Lou Adler
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Lou Adler of Lou Adler Group. Lou Adler Group is a performance based hiring firm that transforms companies by delivering the only end to end performance based approach to hiring.To learn more about Lou's work click https://LouAdlergroup.comIf you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-08-24
29 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
9 - The Future of Work is Hybrid with Karen Ferris
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Karen Ferris. Karen is a self-professed service manager and an organizational change management rebel with a cause. She is acclaimed internationally as an author and speaker. As a thought leader, she gives practical advice and insights to her audience.To learn more about 's work click https://karenferris.com/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-08-17
32 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
8 - Speak Your Mind with Smart Karrot's Prithwi Dasgupta
Your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Prithwi Dasgupta, founder, and CEO of Smart Karrot. Smart Karrot is a customer success platform inspired by innovation and powered by augmented intelligence. Smart Karrot is focused on co-creating a culture where growth is encouraged and helping their team and customers enjoy the journey while avoiding unnecessary stress.To learn more about Prithwi's work click HEREIf you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-08-10
18 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
7 - Thinking Through Best Practices with Five C Consulting's Greg Ballard
Our host, Sri Chellappa, speaks with Greg Ballard of Five C Consulting. Five C Consulting provides professional consulting solutions to business. Five C has the expertise to align your people and organization to grow, bringing your people together to keep the business thriving is essential as you adapt to the constant uncertainties.To learn more about Greg's work, visit https://www.fivec.consulting/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engag...
2022-08-03
32 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
6 - Leading with Love as a People First Approach with Amaris McComas
Amaris McComas is one of those rare Latina CHROs in a publicly traded company. Amaris shares her journey to her leadership role coming from Puerto Rico and the challenges associated. Amaris also discusses what the leadership should do to build better pipeline for diversity in leadership and more specifically what CPSI is doing to be a people first organization.To learn more about Amaris McComas' work click HEREIf you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out t...
2022-07-27
31 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
5 - Three Approaches to Communicating with Logical Position's Emmy Thomas
In this episode, our host Sri Chellappa speaks with Emmy Thomas of Logical Position. Logical Position is all about elevating your market. Logical position will help with putting your ads in front of the right audience at the right time, reaching new audiences and reengage customers, drive more product sales, increase organic search rankings and drive leads, engage your customers and build loyalty and make professional websites built for success for you.To learn more about Emmy's work, visit https://www.logicalposition.com/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, ap...
2022-07-20
22 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
4 - Understanding The Vision with Diesel Laptops' Tyler Robertson
In this episode, our host Sri Chellappa speaks with Tyler Robertson of Diesel Laptops. Diesel Laptops is a shop efficiency solution company that uses diagnostic tools, diesel technician training, repair information, part lookup tools and a call center staffed with diesel technicians to find the right solutions for you that fits your budget.To learn more about Tyler's work, visit https://www.diesellaptops.com/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https...
2022-07-13
21 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
3 - Transformational Change with Consortium For Change's Ian Ziskin
In this episode, our host Sri Chellappa speaks with Ian Ziskin of Consortium For Change. CFC is a network of coaches, consultants, leadership development experts and transformation advisors that enables us to drive change and scale up for BiG engagements by capitalizing on our ability to quickly convene talent from our network.To learn more about Ian's work, click here https://businessinsitegroup.com/consortium-for-change/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https...
2022-07-06
30 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
2 - Employee Engagement with Vantage Circle's Partha Neog
In this episode, our host Sri Chellappa speaks with Partha Neog of Vantage Circle. Vantage Circle is a global employee engagement platform that sets a rich culture in an office space. By using technology, tools, techniques and thought leadership they transform employee engagement.To learn more about Partha's work, click here https://www.vantagecircle.com/If you think you’d be a great guest on our show, apply here. Want to learn more about Sri’s work at Engagedly? Check out their website at https://engagedly.com/.
2022-06-29
29 min
People Strategy Leaders Podcast
1 - Connecting People and Processes with Organizations with Engagedly's Sri Chellappa
In the inaugural episode of the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks to the host of the show, Sri Chellappa. Sri is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly. Engagedly is a people strategy platform that focuses on software that helps connect people and processes within organizations. Sri is dedicated to helping leaders optimize their people and processes with strategy. On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, Sri is looking to speak with these leaders about how they’ve transformed their business in the age of remote work. Business leaders with unique case studies and deep ins...
2022-06-22
13 min
The Career Evangelist
125: Building a High Performing Organization with Sri Chellappa
Today's Guest: Srikant Chellappa is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly, an INC 5000 company. Its people strategy management software redefines performance management, employee engagement and development to enable organizations to build highly engaged, high performance teams. He has spent over 20 years leading organizations in technology and consulting in the United States with 2 business exits, is a Forbes contributor, Top 50 Tech visionary, and recognized as a Titan 100 in the St. Louis business district. Important Links below: Website: engagedly.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikantchellappa/ Facebook: https...
2022-06-08
37 min
Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show
Top 100 HR Influencers of 2021
Engagedly recently announced the “Top 100 HR Influencers of 2021” and Geeks Geezers Googlization host Ira S Wolfe was one of them! During the show, Wolfe interviews Engagedly’s President and Co-Founder, Srikant Chellappa, to discuss the origins of the the Top 100 Influencers List, how the honorees are selected, trends over the last 5 years, and how the 2021 list differed from prior years. This annual list recognizes Human Resources and People Services disruptors and leaders from across all domains who are making tremendous strides in innovation, growth, and technology to impact the people practice. Chellappa explained the intention behind...
2021-08-11
44 min
The Tony Shap Method: Achieving Business Growth and Mastery
Episode 95: Srikant Chellappa
Srikant Chellappa
2021-06-21
18 min
Behind The Lens
BEHIND THE LENS #141: Featuring Randall Batinkoff and Srikant Chellappa
BEHIND THE LENS is so "bad" it's good as we celebrate BAD GRANDMAS with special guests, actor RANDALL BATINKOFF and director SRIKANT CHELLAPPA. BAD GRANDMAS stars Batinkoff, Judge Reinhold, Pam Grier and Florence Henderson in her final film role, and let me tell you, Florence Henderson is about as far from Carol Brady as you can get in BAD GRANDMAS! Not only listen to Srikant talk about the making of BAD GRANDMAS from idea to casting and cinematography, but Randall delights with warm – and hilarious – remembrances of the filming. Adding a bit more to the mix, Randall and Srikant – each now a...
2017-10-30
1h 03
TalentTalk Podcast
Srikant Chellappa and Elad Levinson
TalentTalk provides an opportunity for talented individuals like CEO's, HR Executives and business leaders to share their thoughts on talent management, leadership development, and company culture. In this episode, Srikant Chellappa, Co-Founder of Engagedly and Elad Levinson, Business Coach talk talent, leadership, employee engagement and culture with TalentTalk host and PeopleG2 CEO Chris Dyer.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).
2015-10-24
49 min