How To Be The Difference

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Tom Dehouck. Today, Tom shares his insight on recruiting, bias and how to achieve bias free hiring to achieve a culture of fairness.

Tom is an experienced General Manager in transformation roles with a demonstrated history of achieving results in the technology sector. Skilled in strategy development, M&A, Organizational Design, Business Transformation and Performance Improvement. Chief Customer Officer at TestGorilla.com


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Tom Dehouck
Test Gorilla

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Hady Mendez. Today, Hady shares her insight on finding your voice and values, and reverse mentoring.

With a diverse career spanning over 25 years, Hady has served as:
*Head of Equality for a major tech firm,
*Held multiple customer-facing roles in high tech and financial services,
*Served as a leader across various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs),
*Volunteered as an international champion for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women, and
*Served as Community School Director at an elementary school in the South Bronx.


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Hady Mendez

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Patrick Mork. Today, Patrick shares his insight on feedback and phychological safety.

Patrick Mork is a silicon valley veteran and 4x time chief marketing officer who led the team that launched the Google play brand in 2012. Today he works as a Purpose Driven Leader coach, specialized in startups, company culture and marketing. He uses powerful stories and Co-Active coaching to help senior executives and startup founders make profound changes in their organizations and their lives.
Patrick is the author of a new book on personal transformation called Step Back and LEAP. In it he uses powerful stories and practical exercises to help people make profound changes in their professional careers and their lives.
Patrick's unique perspective stems from his experience as a consumer marketer at Pepsi-Cola along with over 18 years building brands and marketing campaigns for technology companies including Google, Glu mobile and various startups in Europe and Silicon Valley.
In his role as leadership coach and storyteller, Patrick has been a personal advisor to senior executives at Apple, Google, Facebook, and several well-known startups including Onavo (acquired by Facebook), Distimo (acquired by App Annie) and Lime (the giant of electric scooters).
Charismatic and Visionary, Patrick has given speeches at many international conferences and company events. He is an expert on topics related to managing change and transformation, the world of startups, marketing, creating and launching technology products and training and managing high performance teams. He has lived in 11 countries, speaks 4 languages and has worked in Europe, the USA and South America.

Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Patrick Mork
LEAP
Step back and LEAP, written by Patrick Mork

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Kamales Lardi. Today, Kamales shares her insight on diversity, bias, and the use of technology and data.

Kamales is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines over 23 years of deep cross-industry experience with the latest digital and technology solutions. Kamales is listed in the “Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in Digital Transformation” (Thinkers360) and Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers 2021 (The Awards Magazine). She often says, 'technology is not a silver bullet solution, a clear value proposition should drive any transformation effort'. This approach resonates well with many business leaders and has helped her stand out in the digital space. Since establishing Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH in 2012, Kamales has advised many multinational companies across various industries in Europe, Asia and Africa for over a decade. Kamales believes in the transformative impact of emerging technologies. She has developed deep knowledge and practical experience in a range of emerging technology solutions, such as blockchain, AI, virtual and augmented reality, 3D-printing, IoT and sensor technologies, and robotics process automation among others. Kamales is a Teaching Fellow at Durham University Business School, and is the Chair of the FORBES Business Council Women Executives. She is a dynamic and influential speaker and presents regularly at corporate and industry conferences. In 2022, Kamales was recognized in International 40 Over 40 - The World's Most Inspiring Women by CapGemini Invent and Female One Zero.


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Kamales Lardi
The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Aga Rogala. Today, Aga shares her insight on diversity, bias, and the use of technology and data.

Aga Rogala is a global talent acquisition professional who has been working for over a decade in the human resources field, with a primary focus on recruitment and talent acquisition. She has had direct and indirect experience with numerous global organizations from diverse sectors such as consulting, banking, telecom, FMCG, building & construction, across various locations in Europe. This exposure has provided her with a deep understanding of different leadership styles and business strategies, as well as the ability to work with multinational teams and overcome diverse challenges. Her passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in HR, the future of work, the use of technology and data to drive better business results and people decisions is evident. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Aga Rogala

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Alicia Richardson. Today, Alicia shares her insight on diversity hiring, DEI initiatives and her own diverse job board.

Alicia Richardson is SyncD's Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant. She has +5 years of diverse hiring experience, workshop facilitation and public speaking experience.
Alicia has worked across various industries, including tech, creative, marketing, and fashion. Companies and clients she has worked with included Spotify, Depop, Analog Folk, Media Cause, House 337 and Looping Group.
Alicia has experience building communities and is the Founder of her own diverse job board, Black Create Connect. Alicia has created and executed diverse hiring strategies by conducting detailed audits, research and data analysis. This has resulted in her impacting who companies attract, and how they successfully retain diverse talent.


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Alicia Richardson
Black Create Connect

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Alan Stein. Today, Alan shares his insights on early employment and recruitment.

Alan Stein is the Founder & CEO of Kadima Careers, where he is on a mission to accelerate 1 million careers by 2040.
A graduate of Columbia Business School, Alan spent nearly 30 years as a successful leader at Google, Meta, Salesforce, Tableau, and American Express. He went from Manager, to Director, to Vice-President, to Global Department Head in about 10 years. In 2016, Alan received Google’s Manager Of The Year award.
Today, Alan helps underrepresented, underestimated, and underpaid talent land great jobs at top companies. This inspired Alan to create a systematic process — The GROWTH Framework –– to help people break through these obstacles, get hired by the best companies, and build generational wealth.


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Alan Stein
Kadima Careers

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul have a conversation with Steven Rothberg. Today, Steven shares his insights on early employment and recruitment.

Steven Rothberg is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career. College Recruiter's customers are primarily Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and other employers hiring at scale. They advertise their part-time, seasonal, internship, and entry-level job openings on College Recruiter. Each year, more than 12 million students and recent grads from dozens of countries use College Recruiter to find great, new jobs.


Resources and people mentioned:
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Steven Rothberg
College Recruiter

Edited by: Valeria Gonzalez
Produced by: Melanie Konstandt

In this episode of How to be the Difference, hosts Johanna Molina and Paul Lynskey selected eight clips of the most interesting and exciting interviews that were presented this last season. In this special edition, we include the best insights from experts working in very different industries: from foreign affairs to venture capital, all the way to funding startups and working in the corporate world.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.Tune in every other Monday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

A selection of the best How to be the Difference podcast moments of 2022

As a first selection, we revisit the episode featuring Gina Gotthilf, the co-founder, and COO at Latitud. This company was created to solve problems and remove the obstacles in the path of many brilliant entrepreneurs trying to change the reality of Latin America. In the clip, we learn how Gina helped scale Duolingo from 3 to 200M users, starting with PR to get reporters to talk about Duolingo for free, while learning what messages appealed to them for those stories.

Our second clip comes from Jaime Bermudez, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in Colombia and Ambassador of Colombia in Argentina. Jaime is now the President of the Lazard Investment Bank in Colombia but has spent most of his career working in communications, public affairs, and studying social behavior from different perspectives. He discusses the differences between working in the corporate world versus working in politics.

The third selected guest is Nathan Lustig, Managing Partner at Magma Partners. Founded in 2014, Magma is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Latin America. Nathan gives his opinion on the future of work and on what professionals should focus on to be part of it.

Next, we revisit the very exciting path of Lydia Kibandi, CEO at Lensational, a non-profit social enterprise that aims to elevate the voices of underrepresented women through photography. Lydia has earned recognition as a young leader in her country and globally through a nomination in Kenya’s Business Daily Top 40 under 40 women in leadership and her contribution to panels including New York Times Climate Hub at COP26. In this holiday special, Lydia talks about the connection between storytelling and photography.

In another very inspirational conversation, Johanna and Paul sit down with Brian York, a serial entrepreneur & angel investor who built Liftit, the largest last-mile truck delivery platform in Latin America, and now CEO and cofounder of Cubbo, the fastest-growing e-commerce fulfillment business in LatAm. Brian shares his idea of the future of work and the skills needed to be ready for it.

Our next selection comes from a Webinar on

As the working environment continues to evolve, many companies and professionals around the world are adapting, and better yet, leading the way.

Join our knowledgeable hosts, Johanna Molina, Talanta’s Co-founder and Head of Impact, and Paul Lynskey, Talanta’s Head of Experience, as they delve into deep discussions with industry thought leaders from top companies around the globe, only on How to be the Difference.

Stay ahead of the curve with actionable insights that are reshaping the processes of talent acquisition, human capital management, remote and hybrid workforce development among others.

Tune in every other Monday and don’t forget to follow us on social media!

Coaching the leaders that are building the future of work

In this episode of How to be the Difference, Johanna and Paul sit down with Joanna Danger, Commercial Engineer and Certified Executive Coach with more than a decade of experience in the professional development of senior executives and more than 20 years of experience in team management. Through a structured coaching process, Joanna challenges executives to think differently about how they lead and communicate.

Originally from Seattle, Joanna has lived for the past 20 years in Santiago de Chile. She started her career in exports and international business before moving into the world of executive education and management training. As an executive education professional, Joanna worked with Harvard, Yale, and the MIT.

After working in training for several years, Joanna incorporated executive coaching into the equation. Through all these years, she’s been helping teams be the best teams they can be and helping leaders be the best leaders they can be.

In this episode, Joanna shares her insights on coaching and the future of work. She explains what executive coaching is and shares tips on how to choose the right coach for yourself. Joanna talks about why emotional intelligence and valuing diversity are top leadership competencies and about detecting and avoiding burnout. Finally, she explains why remote teams can fall into a default setting of working in silos and how this can affect their performance.

Outline of this episode:
[03:11] - Joanna’s background
[05:37] - What is executive coaching?
[07:21] - How to identify if you need coaching?
[08:57] - Emotional intelligence in leadership
[09:55] - Changes brought by the pandemic
[10:56] - Common pitfalls for remote team leaders
[13:41] - Building a culture for remote-first teams
[16:04] - Fostering communication and connection on remote teams
[17:01] - Common pain points on remote teams for leaders
[19:10] - Identifying burnout
[21:08] - Joanna’s take on the future of work
[22:34] - Skills needed for the future of work

Resources and people mentioned:
Joanna Danger
Talanta
Johanna Molina
Paul Lynskey
Zenger Folkman