HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Andy Biladeau, Chief Transformation Officer at SHRM , about how structured agility is redefining transformation in today’s AI-driven workplace.

Andy shares how SHRM is building future-proof systems, why the silos between HR, IT, and business are breaking down, and what it takes to lead through constant change without burning people out.

🎓 In this episode, Andy discusses:

1. How to avoid burnout while driving innovation
2. Why transformation must be agile, but structured
3. What real-time change management looks like today
4. Why silos between HR, IT, and business must disappear
5. How AI is disrupting org design, workforce planning, and skills

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Mike James Ross, author of the book Intention: The Surprising Psychology of High Performers, about why intention-driven leadership is the secret to creating high-performing teams and meaningful employee engagement.

Mike reveals how organizations often misunderstand high performance, how AI will transform HR, and why leaders must empower people to embrace risk and innovation.

🎓 In this episode, Mike discusses:

1. How AI will fundamentally change HR processes
2. Why intentional leadership unlocks true performance
3. The real meaning of high performance in organizations
4. Overcoming fear to foster genuine employee innovation
5. Practical ways leaders can empower teams to take meaningful risks

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie Werner-Dietz, Executive Vice President, Human Resources of ArcelorMittal, to explore how HR leaders can deeply connect with the business and drive people strategies that truly make an impact.

Stephanie shares her experience moving from the tech sector into manufacturing, the power of immersing yourself in the frontline, and how building trust and credibility transforms HR’s role in the business.

🎓 In this episode, Stephanie discusses:

1. Why simplicity and pragmatism are key to adoption
2. Balancing digital transformation with frontline needs
3. How to build trust and credibility with leadership teams
4. Why immersing yourself in the business is essential for HR
5. The biggest mistakes HR makes when rolling out new processes

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Ciprian Arhire, Global Head of People Programmes and Analytics at Entain, to explore how HR leaders can balance AI, data, and human connection in the age of digital transformation.

Ciprian shares insights on simplifying HR tech stacks, building trust in AI adoption, and creating agile strategies that future-proof HR. He also shares why upskilling HR teams in data literacy and storytelling is critical for success.

🎓 In this episode, Ciprian discusses:

1. Why simplifying HR tech is critical for global businesses
2. How to balance automation and human empathy in HR
3. Why storytelling is a must-have skill in HR analytics
4. How to build trust while adopting AI and automation
5. Creating agile roadmaps to keep HR future-ready

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In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we bring you a powerful panel discussion hosted by Lynne Oldham, Chief People Officer at Dataiku, featuring talent leaders from Databricks, Omnicom Media Group, Eaton and Zapier.

Together, they explore how AI is transforming talent acquisition and talent management, from predictive hiring and internal mobility to bias reduction and personalized candidate experiences.

🤖 In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Ways AI is helping reduce bias in the hiring process
2. What challenges teams faced during AI implementation
3. How predictive analytics are transforming workforce planning
4. How companies are using AI to match candidates and jobs faster
5. Real examples of AI-powered internal mobility and talent development

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Michael Fraccaro, Former Chief People Officer at Mastercard, to discuss the future of HR leadership, succession planning, and the balance between formal and moral leadership.

Michael shares lessons from his nine-year tenure, including CEO succession, scaling culture globally, and building high-performing teams by empowering others.

🎓 In this episode, Michael discusses:

1. Balancing formal authority with moral leadership
2. Leading CEO succession and the power of planning ahead
3. How to empower teams and avoid becoming the bottleneck
4. Why vulnerability and "quiet power" are essential leadership traits
5. The evolving role of CHROs in navigating complexity and disruption

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Stephan Meier, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of The Employee Advantage, to explore how employee-centric strategies are reshaping the workplace.

Stephan shares how behavioral economics, employee experience, and business strategy intersect, and why treating employees like customers creates competitive advantage.

🎓 In this episode, Stephan discusses:

1. The myth of the purely rational worker
2. Why employees are the new customers
3. Why ping pong tables don’t fix toxic cultures
4. How personalization transforms engagement
5. Lessons from customer-centricity applied to employee experience

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Joel Podolny, CEO of Honor Education and former Dean of Apple University, to explore how learning, collaboration, and organizational culture intersect.

Joel shares insights from building Apple University, why collaboration is a contact sport, and how to design learning experiences that foster trust, feedback, and innovation.

🎓 In this episode, Joel discusses:

1. Why collaboration should be a "contact sport"
2. The role of organizational design in innovation
3. How to scale learning without losing engagement
4. Building Apple University and lessons from Steve Jobs
5. The future of personalized, collective learning using AI

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Carmen Barboza, PHR, CPCC, Chief Human Resources Officer at Crowell & Moring, to explore how clarity, curiosity, and courage are shaping the future of HR leadership.

Carmen shares how her coaching background influences her leadership style, how she builds trust during uncertainty, and why direct conversations can transform workplace culture.

🎓 In this episode, Carmen discusses:

1. How radical candor and trust fuel innovation
2. Leading through uncertainty with transparency
3. Why clarity is kindness in leadership communication
4. Building resilience through self-awareness and reflection
5. Creating safe, curious cultures with strong coaching practices

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jenni Kovach, Chief People Officer, and Adam Luck, CISM CISSP, Senior Director at IGS Energy, to explore how HR and IT can co-create AI strategies that drive real employee value.

They reveal how a human-first approach to AI governance, internal AI tools like ChatGPT, and cross-functional trust helped build engagement, not fear, around technology.

🎓 In this episode, Jenni and Adam discuss:

1. Why AI strategy must be human-first, not tech-first
2. How to build psychological safety during AI rollouts
3. Why optional adoption builds stronger engagement
4. The importance of cross-functional AI steering committees
5. How internal AI tools are helping scale upskilling and productivity

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