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Smashing the PlateauHow to Transition from Corporate Leader to Successful Entrepreneur Featuring Wagner DenuzzoWagner Denuzzo is the author of Leading to Succeed, a book on essential skills for the new workplace. He is currently a consultant and coach at his own firm. Previously, he served as the VP and Global Head of Leadership Development at IBM, as well as the VP and Head of Capabilities for the Future of Work at Prudential Financial.He is a seasoned leader in organizational development, human capital strategy, and leadership transformation, with over two decades of experience across global enterprises, consulting firms, and startups.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you...
2025-06-0229 min
Work 4.0Leadership is Everybody's Business w/ Wagner DenuzzoWagner shares his incredible journey from psychotherapy to corporate leadership, navigating challenges like imposter syndrome and transforming organizational culture. We explore how modern workplaces can embrace distributed power, cross-functional collaboration, and dynamic adaptability to thrive in the future of work.
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2025-01-0952 min
Career Alchemist51. Redefining Leadership for New Workplace with Wagner DenuzzoThis was one of the most profound and aligned conversations on leadership I had, and it will be one of the most inspiring career journeys you will hear.
In this episode we delve into the incredible journey of Wagner Denuzzo, who immigrated from Brasil to the U.S. and without the education and background many Americans had, his resilience, empathy, and unique perspective propelled him to top leadership positions. His journey is marked by significant roles, including the Global VP, Head of Leadership & Management Development at IBM, and exploring the Future of Work as...
2024-10-3138 min
Career Club Live with Bob GoodwinEmpathetic Leadership and Future Workforce Strategies: Insights from Wagner DenuzzoHow do you conquer the corporate world while staying true to your emotional and empathetic self? Visionary leader Wagner Denuzzo, who transitioned from social work in Brazil to influential roles in major U.S. companies like IBM and Prudential Financial, shares his remarkable journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Discover how Wagner's personal evolution shaped his unique approach to leadership development and emotional intelligence, and gain invaluable insights from his latest book, "Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace."Our conversation uncovers the often-overlooked facets of leadership—empathy, self-acceptance, and the balance be...
2024-09-2453 min
Elevate Your AIQEmpowering Leadership for the Future of Work with Wagner DenuzzoBob Pulver and Wagner Denuzzo discuss the importance of the right skills and mindsets to drive the future of work. They reflect on their experience working with millennials and the impact of programs that empower young leaders. They also explore the transition to the future of work and the role of AI in organizations. They discuss the learning curve of generative AI and the importance of upskilling and reskilling. They emphasize the need for organizations to enable individuals to explore and take ownership of their careers. They also highlight the value of attributes and durable skills in the age...
2024-07-3051 min
The Future Of Teamwork with Dane GroeneveldEmpowering Teams through Creativity and Collective Leadership with Wagner Denuzzo, LCSWIn this week's episode, Dane is joined by Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW, a seasoned leader in human resources and organizational transformation. They discuss the power of distributed teams and the shift from traditional hierarchical structures to more dynamic, cross-functional teams. Emphasizing the importance of creativity, collective leadership, and the dismantling of self-limiting beliefs, the conversation explores methods to foster innovation and effectiveness in modern work environments. They also touch on the evolving role of coaching, dynamic talent strategies, and the necessity of cultivating agency and curiosity in the workforce. The episode provides a comprehensive look into building and leading successful...
2024-06-0451 min
HR LeadersEssential Leadership Skills for the New WorkplaceIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, join Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW (He/Him/His), a pioneer in leadership development and organizational capability, as he discusses the essential leadership skills you need to be successful in the future workplace. 🎓 In the episode, Wagner shares:The top leadership skills you need to succeed in tomorrow’s workplaceThe 3 leadership expressions required for a balanced life, integrating character, community, and career.The 5 D’s that describe the new workforce and explore the new framework for HR systems that guide organisations to people-first success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
2024-04-0440 min
Next Wave Leadership PodcastWagner Denuzzo, Founder and CEO of Wagner Denuzzo Consulting, LLC, On: The Similarities Between an Organization and an Organism, the Value of Distributive Power in the Workplace, and the Future of HRWagner Denuzzo is the Founder and CEO of Wagner Denuzzo Consulting, LLC, a company that promotes a multidisciplinary approach to leadership growth by combining psychological insight with practical business foresight. He is a multifaceted professional renowned for his expertise in leadership coaching, HR strategy, and captivating keynote speeches. With a rich career history, including notable roles as Vice President of GBS Talent and Leadership Transformation at IBM and Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at Prudential, Wagner brings a wealth of experience to the table. His latest venture as an author of Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New...
2024-03-2531 min
The Digital Adoption Show | Upskilling the Future Digital WorkforceTop 3 Hacks for Building a Future Ready Digital Workplace in 2024In this special episode of the Digital Adoption Show, we reflect on the past quarter's highlights, featuring engaging discussions from leaders in L&D, HR, and the digital workforce. First, Arijeet, Director of Sales at Whatfix, introduces Dr. Thomas Blumer, former Director of Knowledge Management at QAD, who shares insights into the transformative power of digital adoption platforms (DAPs).Thomas explains how DAPs optimize user experience by automating processes and tracking behavior, emphasizing their crucial role in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. He discusses the importance of storytelling in justifying DAP adoption and highlights its potential for significant ROI and...
2024-03-2132 min
Future of HR“Leading to Succeed” with Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work Expert and Author of “Leading to Succeed,” Executive Coach, and HR start-up AdvisorWhat skills will be essential in the new workplace?How can you and your organization adapt to the future of work?My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work Expert and Author of “Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace,” Executive Coach, and HR start-up Advisor,During our conversation Wagner and I discuss:Why he believes awareness, acceptance, and accountability are the keys to success in life and your careerWhat a personal success profile is and how it can help...
2024-02-2738 min
The Digital Adoption Show | Upskilling the Future Digital WorkforceMastering Modern Leadership: 5 Key Strategies for the Digital Workplace in 2024This episode of the Digital Adoption Show, hosted by Abhirami Prakash, plunges into the depths of modern leadership with the guidance of Wagner Denuzzo, a distinguished figure in the L&D sphere. Drawing from his vast experience at IBM and pioneering efforts at Prudential Financial, Wagner shares his journey from Brazil to executive leadership, his strategic insights on leadership in the digital age, and his perspective on the future of work.Key Moments:Wagner's Transformative Journey: Discover Wagner Denuzzo's inspiring path from an immigrant to a leadership role, highlighting the resilience and adaptability required to navigate diverse workplaces...
2024-02-0141 min
People Science PodcastA Look Back and Lessons Learned in 2023What an incredible year it has been! From the ever-evolving landscape of AI, Return to Office, Lazy Girl Jobs, the delicate balance of power between employers and employees, to the dynamic nature of multi-generational workforces, we have gained a wealth of knowledge as we've navigated through this exciting New World of Work.Our guest speakers on this podcast are Theresa Mazzaro RN CHCR RACR, Talent Acquisition Leader, and Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW (He/Him/His), Human Capital Management Leader and author of the soon to be released book, "Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace".
2023-12-201h 01
Future of HR“Clarity Creates Capacity” with Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work expert, executive coach, and HR start-up advisorHow does clarity create capacity in an organization?Why is the future of work about culture and connection, not policies and programs?My guest on this episode is Wagner Denuzzo, Future of Work expert, executive coach, and HR start-up advisorDuring our conversation Wagner and I discuss: Why he believes the future of work is about culture and connection, not programs and policiesWhy he believes HR is becoming more of a business driver and less of a support functionHis perspective on the promise and challenge of becoming a skills based organizationWhy organizations need to invest in the leadership skills of their...
2023-08-1541 min
Shockwave TalksTransforming the Workplace - HR Strategies for the Future of Work with Wagner DenuzzoIn this video, we dive deep into the future of work and discuss how HR needs to adapt to enable a thriving workplace. Clinical psychotherapist turned organizational change consultant with over 20 years of experience, Wagner Denuzzo, has seen first-hand the impact that the changing landscape of work is having on businesses today and how leaders and HR departments have multiple challenges ahead to truly build happy and productive work environments. The way we work is evolving and it's important for organizations to adapt and stay ahead.
Explore the framework that will allow HR to transform their workplaces and stay competitive...
2023-04-171h 01
PITY PARTY OVERInclusive Versatile Leaders - Featuring Wagner DenuzzoThis episode explores the vitality and richness of a diverse and inclusive leadership approach to help the success of organizations. The guest of this episode of Pity Party Over is Wagner Denuzzo, a Latino HR leader specializing in the future of work, talent strategy, and leadership development. Growing up in São Paulo, Brazil, Wagner moved to the United States at 22 with little means and big dreams. As a minority leader, Wagner's professional career has been committed to creating inclusive practices in organizations to foster effective leadership. Spotify Apple Podcast
2023-03-2337 minHR LeadersHow to Make Employee Experience Modern, Meaningful & MeasurableCheck out session 3 from our FutureWork23 Summit and learn from industry experts, global innovators and Executive-level HR practitioners from leading global brands.Discussion points include:Why co-creating a secure, equitable employee experience fuels collaboration, and organizational culture and delivers bottom-line results How can you ensure your hybrid ways of working strategy is suitable for the entire team while remaining future-proof? Understanding how experiences and attitudes shape workers’ willingness to adopt tech at work to improve performance?Panelists: Carol Kauffman, Founding Director, Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical SchoolMegan Lib...
2022-12-0642 minHR LeadersReskilling & Upskilling Revolution: Preparing 1 billion people for Tomorrow’s Economy - FutureWork23Check out session 1 from our FutureWork23 Summit and learn from industry experts, global innovators and Executive-level HR practitioners from leading global brands. Discussion points include:Why are current Leadership Development programs not helping to prepare for the Future of Work How can we focus on Human-Centered leadership and build on 3 imperatives including authenticity, empathy and adaptiveness What considerations are there to being a human-centered leader in a hybrid environment? Preparing for leadership complexity where their scope and responsibilities become increasingly important and humanPanelists: Carol Kauffman, Founding Director, I...
2022-12-0642 min
Hacking HRThe Hacking HR Podcast - Episode 432Interview with Wagner Denuzzo – Wagner is the VP & Head of Capabilities for Future of Work at Prudential Financial. He is passionate about developing business leaders engaged in organizational transformation, innovation, and world class management practices. He applies a collaborative approach to change leadership that has enabled him to work with global teams and successfully execute on business initiatives.
2022-07-0419 min
The Talent BlueprintSeason One HighlightsToday we're bringing you a special episode, featuring highlights from the first season. You'll hear from some of the world's top talent innovators and visionaries on things like DE&I, attracting and retaining talent, and what the future of work holds.--Show Notes(1:00) Navigating data with Wells Fargo's Ellie Bertani, GM's Kyle Lagunas, Bath School of Management's Dr. Luke Fletcher, and Prudential's Wagner Denuzzo(3:12) Skills building with Wagner Denuzzo, McKinsey's Dr. Mary Meaney, and Ellie Bertani(5:45) Diversity & inclusion with Kyle Lagunas, Dr. Luke Fletcher, ServiceNow's Stuart Rowland, Dr. Mary Meaney, and Ellie Bertani(8:58...
2022-05-2416 minThe Talent BlueprintLeadership from the Start with Wagner Denuzzo, Head of Capabilities for Future of Work at Prudential FinancialThis episode features an interview with Wagner Denuzzo, Head of Capabilities for Future of Work at Prudential Financial. For the last three years, Wagner and his team have been responsible for Organizational Design and Capabilities, as well as the transformation of careers and skills development for the future.On today’s episode, Wagner discusses the importance of hiring for potential, using technology to create equity of opportunity, and why the future of work rests in curiosity, courage, and compassion.--About WagnerWagner is currently leading the Future of Work Talent Co...
2022-03-2938 min
Digital HR Leaders with David GreenHow HR Enables Business Transformation at Prudential Financial (Interview with Wagner Denuzzo)My guest on this week’s episode is Wagner Denuzzo, who has a wonderful job title of Head of Capabilities for Future of Work, where he is leading the effort to design the organisation of the future at Prudential Financial. Wagner’s team is responsible for organisational design and capabilities and he is overseeing the development of an extraordinary end to end employee experience, as well as the transformation of learning, careers and skills development for the future and the creation of a talent marketplace.In our conversation, Wagner and I discuss: The role of HR in t...
2021-01-2638 min
Hacking HRThe Hacking HR Podcast - Episode 50Interview with Wagner Denuzzo – Wagner’s team is responsible for Organizational Design and Capabilities, workforce analytics, AI inference of skills, upskilling/reskilling, and future of careers. Prior to joining Prudential, Wagner was the VP, Leadership Development during IBM’s largest transformation in its history.
2020-10-3034 min
Bring It In | The Future of Work, Jobs, and Education#8: Wagner Denuzzo — Head of Capabilities for Future of Work at Prudential FinancialWhat better person to talk future of work with than Prudential Financial’s own, Wagner Denuzzo, Head of Capabilities for Future of Work. Wagner joined us for Compete 2020, 1Huddle’s first ever live virtual summit.
He chatted with Sam on timely topics such as, the future of work, remote work, technology, our workforce, and more. What a great way kick off our Compete 2020.
The following podcast episode is an excerpt from the conversation between Wagner and Sam from 1Huddle’s Compete 2020.Â
Let’s Bring it in!
To watch the Compete 2020 series in its ent...
2020-09-1414 min
Futureproofing Now - The Future Beyond Innovation (hosted by Sean Moffitt)Futureproofing Now (S#2, Ep 9) - The Future of Work 2020++ - Talent, Careers & SkillsAn interactive webcast presented by the global innovation++ practice Futureproofing : Next (futureproofingnext.com)
OVERVIEW
Futureproofing Now hosts Andrea Kates & Sean Moffitt share insights from their recent Future of Work 2020++ foresight study and invite various FN guild members into a free-flowing conversation on what's next people-wise. They tackle the big questions, and surface ideas and thoughts on the very meaning of careers, work and skills needed to succeed in the future.
GENERAL BACKGROUND FOR THE DISCUSSION
The program includes a look at which skills will keep people ahead in a rapidly-changing work e...
2020-07-181h 06