From A People Perspective
Business & Finance
About
A podcast about fascinating professionals, how they got to where they are and where they’re going from the lens HR, Recruitment and People Operations hosted by Martin Hauck.
Episodes
- People Strategy in a Distributed World with Erin Goodey, Global People Director at Oyster
Erin Goodey, Global People Director at Oyster, shares strategies for navigating global people operations, including hiring, onboarding, and team management. She emphasizes simplifying complex processes, utilizing automation, and building s…
- How Role-Playing Games Transform Leadership and Culture with Laura Khalil, Founder of Once Upon A Roll
This episode discusses how role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons, can be used as tools for team building, leadership development, and improving organizational culture. It highlights how immersive gameplay fosters trust, communicat…
- Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Sarah Ennor, Lawyer & Founder of Growth Counsel
Sarah Ennor, lawyer and founder of Growth Counsel, shares her experience with ADHD in the workplace. The episode covers understanding ADHD, debunking myths like it equating to laziness, and offers practical advice for companies to support…
- The Hidden Link Between Job Enjoyment and Performance with Jason Silver, Author & CEO of JI Business Advisory
Jason Silver, author and CEO, explores the connection between job enjoyment and performance, emphasizing the role of culture, values, and daily practice over passion. He shares insights on scaling businesses, making company values effectiv…
- How Alan is Redefining Benefits and Digital Health in Canada with Mark Goad, GM at Alan
Mark Goad, GM of Alan Canada, shares his career journey and insights into the evolving landscape of employee benefits and healthcare in Canada. The discussion covers the impact of AI on medicine and insurance, and future trends in benefits…
- Curiosity, Conviction & the Future of Work with Karam Tawfiq, Head Of Total Rewards & Ops at D2L
Karam Tawfiq discusses the evolving HR landscape, AI's impact on work, and the importance of authenticity and mentorship for career growth. The episode covers adapting to change, building connections, and navigating the future of work.
- The Strategic Role of People Leaders at the Top with L. David Kingsley, CPO at Illumio
L. David Kingsley, Chief People Officer at Illumio, shares insights on his career, from consulting to HR, and highlights lessons from military service. He discusses organizational change, the importance of personal 'why,' optimism, and the…
- Building Culture while Scaling Startups with Josh Domingues, Founder of MedWallet & FlashFood
Josh Domingues shares his experiences founding Flashfood and MedWallet, detailing startup leadership, culture building during rapid growth, and challenging traditional workplace norms. The discussion covers intuition, transparency, AI in h…
- A Winding Path to People Leadership with Lorena Scott, CPO at Relay
In this episode, Lorena Scott shares her unconventional path to becoming Chief People Officer at Relay, detailing her experiences in investment banking and private equity. She highlights the importance of resilience, curiosity, culture, an…
- The Art of Asking Better Questions with Topaz Adizes, Founder of The Skin Deep
Topaz Adizes shares insights on human connection in the digital age, emphasizing authentic conversations and the importance of asking the right questions. The discussion covers AI's impact on interaction and the mission of The Skin Deep.
- The Talent Advantage: What Most Recruiters Get Wrong with Michael Solomon, Co-Founder of 10x Management
Michael Solomon, founder of 10x Management, shares insights on modern hiring, emphasizing a talent-first approach and discussing the impact of AI on recruitment workflows. He and host Martin Hauck explore what truly matters when assessing…
- People, Process & Prompts: The New Rules of Work In HR & Talent with Joel Lalgee, GTM Recruiter & Content Creator
Joel Lalgee, the "Realest Recruiter," shares his recruitment journey, highlighting the impact of social media and the enduring importance of human connection amidst technological advancements in the HR and talent industry. He discusses cur…
- Why Focusing on Business Strategy Empowers The People Function with Rebecca Price, Partner and CPO at Primary Venture Partners
Rebecca Price shares her career path from sports psychology to organizational psychology and into the startup ecosystem, emphasizing mentorship, remote work challenges, and aligning people strategies with business objectives.
- Why Curiosity Beats Control In Modern Leadership with Melissa Marcelissen, COPO at Certn
In this episode, Melissa Marcelissen of Certn talks with Martin Hauck about the importance of curiosity over control in modern leadership. They cover inclusive leadership, the evolving HR role, the impact of AI, and empowering teams.
- The Quiet Achiever's Rebellion: Rewriting Success with Linda Raynier CPA, CA, Author
Martin Hauck interviews career strategist Linda Raynier about her transition from accounting to coaching. Linda shares how personal challenges influenced her mission to empower introverted individuals, highlighting the roles of intuition,…
- The Hiring Philosophy That Built a Billion-Dollar Remote Company with Brandon Sammut, CPO at Zapier
Martin Hauck interviews Brandon Sammut, CPO at Zapier, about his career path and the hiring philosophy that helped build a billion-dollar remote company. They also explore the impact of automation and AI on organizations, emphasizing the i…
- The Unfiltered Truth About Recruiting with Shally Steckerl, Associate Principal Consultant at Riviera Advisors
Shally Steckerl and Martin discuss the complexities of sourcing and recruiting, emphasizing human connection, technology's role, and future trends in talent acquisition, drawing from their career experiences.
- Navigating the Future of Recruitment with Jim Miller, VP of People & Talent at Ashby
Jim Miller, VP of People and Talent at Ashby, shares insights on recruitment technology, the importance of quality of hire, and the impact of AI. He discusses Ashby's innovative approach to talent acquisition and offers advice for career d…
- The Future of Hiring: Skills-Based Assessments with Olive Turon of TestGorilla
Olive Turon from TestGorilla shares insights on the importance of skills-based hiring and how assessment tools can improve recruitment. The discussion covers the drawbacks of traditional hiring and the need for better candidate-role matchi…
- Navigating Employment Law with Lisa Stam of Spring Law
Martin Hauck interviews Lisa Stam of Spring Law on the evolving landscape of employment law, including the rise of virtual law firms, the role of AI, and generational differences in the workplace. They stress the importance of communicatio…
- An Uncanny Chat with Sesame's AI
Martin and an AI named Maya discuss the role of AI in HR, including Sesame's technology, recruitment applications, and the need to address unconscious bias and maintain the human element in hiring.
- The Truth About Fake Job Postings with Hilary Wagner, Chief Talent Officer
Martin Hauck interviews Hilary Wagner, Chief People and Talent Officer, on "From a People Perspective" about recruitment challenges, AI
- The Power of Swag in Employee Engagement with Michael Martocci, Founder of SwagUp
Michael Martocci, CEO of Swag Up, joins Martin Hauck on 'From a People Perspective' to explore how swag influences employee engagement, recruitment, and company culture. The discussion covers branding strategies, innovative swag applicatio…
- Navigating Job Hunts & Building Resilient Networks with Amy McLellan
Amy McLellan and Martin Hauck discuss current job market challenges, the importance of community support, effective job search strategies, and necessary mindset shifts for career transitions. The episode highlights networking, building sup…
- Balloons To Boardrooms
This episode features Martin Hauck and Michaud Garneau discussing personal growth, performance, and clowning. They explore the transition from aspiring performers to understanding skill development, the role of vulnerability in the workpla…
- Squiggly Line Careers & Mindsets with Nancy Konopinsky, On-Demand COO at Naked Consulting
Nancy Konopinsky shares her career path from psychology to marketing and operations, her move into consulting, and her work supporting women entrepreneurs. The discussion on 'From a People Perspective' also covers mindset, leadership, and…
- The Path To CPO and AI for Execs with Sejal Patel Daswani, CPO of Deputy
Sejal Patel Daswani shares her HR career path, the value of consulting, and the impact of AI on HR technology and practices. She also discusses scaling companies, mentorship, and fostering culture and belonging, highlighting Deputy's missi…
- The Clubhouse Model: A Path to Belonging
This episode of From a People Perspective features Marty interviewing Ali and Brandon from Progress Place about the Clubhouse model, which fosters community and belonging for individuals with mental illness through co-designed programs and…
- Building Cultures of Emotional Intelligence with Angela Payne & Charles Fortier of LeedHR
Angela Payne and Charles Fortier, founders of LeedHR, share their insights on building emotional intelligence in leadership. They discuss the founding of their company, navigating assessments, client transformations, and the role of curios…
- The Future of AI in Recruitment with Co-founder of PeopleGPT, David Paffenholz
David Paffenholz, founder of PeopleGPT, shares insights on the future of AI in recruitment, the impact of social media, and the importance of addressing bias in AI.
- The Role of Generalists in the Future of Work with Kai Algar
Kai Algar shares her diverse career journey and discusses the evolving landscape of work. The conversation highlights the need for educational reform, self-education, and the advantages of generalists in the future workforce. Algar also ad…
- Learning about aphantasia with Dr. Adam Zeman
Martin interviews Dr. Adam Zeman about aphantasia, the inability to create mental images. Dr. Zeman, a researcher with 10 years of study in the field, explains that aphantasia is a variation in human experience, not a disability, and they…
- From Nike to Duck Duck Go to Oyster to remote work Author and Expert, meet Ali Greene, author of Remote Works
Ali Greene, author of Remote Works, is featured on the podcast From A People Perspective. The episode touches on her career experiences.
- Lessons from an office liquidator, Marlon McPherson, Owner of Michaels Global Trading
Marlon McPherson, owner of Michaels Global Trading, shares his entrepreneurial path and the founding of his company. He details the process of liquidating office furniture and equipment, highlights his largest project involving 13 floors o…
- Failing and Failing Forward with Ashley Good, Founder and CEO of Fail Forward
Ashley Good, CEO and founder of Fail Forward, shares insights on embracing failure as a learning opportunity. The episode emphasizes destigmatizing failure, fostering open conversations, and shifting organizational mindsets towards risk an…
- Recruiting Marketers with Sarah Brekelmans, Founder and Principal Recruiter @ Brightly
Sarah Brekelmans, founder of Brightly, shares her career path and insights on recruiting marketers. The episode covers the importance of taking risks on high-potential candidates and addresses the challenges in evaluating and hiring market…
- The coolest, most impressive and yet scariest guest on our podcast so far...
This episode of From A People Perspective features an interview with GPT-4, an AI chatbot from OpenAI. The discussion covers how AI can aid HR and Recruitment, potential risks, and addresses recent drama within OpenAI.
- Hire Vincent Loris - Senior Product Designer / Ex-Founder
This mini-interview features Vincent Loris, who has ex-founder experience with a music/e-comm marketplace and is looking for Senior Product Designer positions. The episode is part of a new short-form series on the podcast From A People Per…
- Coffee, Kale and Leadership with Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale - Founders of Raw Signal Group
Johnathan and Melissa Nightingale, founders of Raw Signal Group, share insights on building effective leadership cultures and connections. The discussion covers topics including hiring preferences, management challenges, and fostering a po…
- Breaking Barriers For Others As A Recruiter with Shannon Ogborn - Community Lead & Recruiting Operations Consultant at Ashby
Shannon Ogborn details her recruitment career, from assistant roles to leading recruiting operations at Ashby. She offers advice on inclusive hiring practices and discusses her experiences and Ashby's market position.
- From Analytics To Author And Founder, Finding Your Self To Find Your Path with Alysha M. Campbell - CEO of CultureShift HR
Alysha M. Campbell shares her journey from business analytics to founding CultureShift HR, an award-winning DEI consultancy. The discussion covers self-discovery, career transitions, and the importance of investing in workplace equity.
- Applying Design Principles To Your Candidate & Employee Experiences with Elsawy Yehia - Product & Design Leader
On From A People Perspective, product and design leader Elsawy Yehia shares his journey and insights on applying design principles to candidate and employee experiences. The episode covers his career path, personal growth, and the creation…
- The Journey Of A Lifelong Builder with Regina Gerbeaux - Executive Coach
Regina Gerbeaux, an executive coach known for her work with CEOs and investors, shares her journey as a founder and operator. The episode covers her experiences in building businesses, scaling operations, discovering tech, and her insights…
- Power Of Mentorship, Growth Marketing, Opportunity Costs And AI In Recruitment with Julian D'Angelo - Founder of Talin
Julian D'Angelo, founder of Talin, shares his entrepreneurial beginnings, the impact of mentorship, and discusses how recruitment can leverage growth marketing. The episode also explores the role and implications of AI, including ChatGPT,…
- The Big Steps: Going International, Going Leadership And Going VC with Alison Kaizer - Global Recruitment Leader & Startup Advisor
In this episode of From A People Perspective, guest Alison Kaizer shares her expertise on recruitment, international expansion, leadership transitions, and venture capital. Hosted by Martin Hauck.
- Opportunities In Space, Never Giving Up And Scaling From 2,000 To 14,000 with Aly Harji - Talent Leader
Aly Harji shares his experiences in recruitment, detailing how he helped Shopify scale and discussing opportunities and talent needs at SpaceRyde. The episode covers his career path, the value of diverse experiences in hiring, and lessons…
- Using Storytelling To Level Up Your Employer Brand with Marsha Shandur - Storytelling & Keynote Speaker Coach
This episode features Marsha Shandur discussing the art and science of using storytelling to create a compelling employer brand and improve the employee experience. Marsha Shandur is a speaker coach who has helped organizations enhance the…
- Diving Deep Into Recruiting For Tech with Mike Bettley - Director of Talent Acquisition
Mike Bettley shares his recruitment experiences, highlighting the critical role of talent acquisition in solving business problems and the necessity of transparency. He also touches upon remote work challenges, organizational culture, and…
- A Candid Candidate Conversation with Andrew Tan - Brand Strategy Consultant
Andrew Tan joins the show to discuss the difficulties individuals face when relocating to a new country and seeking employment, even with impressive educational qualifications and work history.
- Assessing Leadership Skills with Jamie Hoobanoff - Founder of The Leadership Agency
Jamie Hoobanoff, Founder of The Leadership Agency, addresses questions from The People People Group regarding the assessment of leadership skills.