Launch Point with Jeremy Langevin

In the first episode of 2026, Jeremy goes solo to reflect on how leaders can reset with purpose as the year begins.

He shares the mindset shifts and daily habits shaping his own leadership, from practicing gratitude and improving sleep to refining the inputs that shape his thinking. He also discusses how AI can help organizations elevate their teams by automating transactional work and creating more meaningful roles.

In this episode, Jeremy covers:

• The role of gratitude in building resilience
• How internal alignment drives external leadership
• Redesigning your “inputs” to improve your patterns
• Health as a foundation for performance
• Leveraging AI to strengthen humanity and team wellbeing

2026 is still getting started. This is your moment to pause, reset, and lead with intention.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Rob Hart, Horizontal Talent Country Director for Australia, to discuss establishing a high-quality service offering in the Australian market.

They dive into:

• Rob’s transition to Horizontal, relocating to Melbourne and balancing personal and professional commitments
   
• Opportunities in the Australian market for staffing, professional services and offshoring solutions
   
• Collaboration with APAC offices to deliver tailored, high-touch solutions for clients
   
• How AI and workforce transformation are reshaping corporate needs and talent strategies
   
• Future opportunities in Australia

Jeremy sits down with Michelle Teoh, Horizontal Talent Country Director for Malaysia, to discuss building a high-performing team and market presence in a growing APAC hub.

Key topics include:

• Michelle’s journey from launching her own company to leading Horizontal’s Malaysia operations
• The empowerment of local leadership to drive strategy, hire the right talent and shape culture
• Collaboration with India and Australia to share insights, best practices and drive regional growth
• The impact of government initiatives and investment in Malaysia’s GBS ecosystem
• Plans for 2026

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Vijay Nair, Horizontal Talent Country Director for India, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of operating in one of the world’s largest staffing markets.

They explore:

• Vijay’s personal journey to leading Horizontal’s India operations for the past seven years
   
• How India’s talent pool, cost efficiencies and growing tech landscape create a competitive advantage
   
• The evolving role of AI and automation in making the workforce future-ready
   
• Lessons from GCC enterprise clients and delivering high-quality service at scale
   
• Preparing for 2026 

Jeremy sits down with Sreejith Pilassery, Horizontal Talent Vice President of the APAC region, to explore the region’s growth and the evolution of the company:

• The journey from a small staffing operation in India to a $20M professional services business across India, Malaysia and Australia
• Building a brand in APAC as a promise of quality service for customers, candidates and employees
• The importance of collaboration across countries to accelerate learning and respond faster to market demands
• How technology and AI adoption are reshaping workforce strategy while preserving the human element
• The future of Horizontal APAC

This special episode of Launch Point was recorded live at the SIA CWS Summit in Dallas. 

Jeremy sits down with five leaders in the contingent workforce space to capture their insights on the biggest shifts in the industry:

• Katy Eddington, Global Contingent Talent Operations Manager – Netflix
• Chris Farmer, Global Contingent Workforce Program Owner – Salesforce
• Stacy McCarthy, Director of Contingent Workforce Services – PayPal
• Carrie McDowell, Contingent Workforce Program Manager – Lyft
• Patti Vora, Head of External Workforce Management Programs and Operations, Procurement Shared Services – TD

Jeremy and his guests explore:

• Favorite moments from the CWS Summit
• Conversations that have shifted how leaders view workforce strategy
• How AI is shaping workforce strategy and the future of work
• The main characteristics of a successful program
• The value of agility and having an agile mindset
• In-house MSP vs. external models (and where the program sits)
• Fresh takes on total talent
• And more!

Whether you’re a first-time listener or a seasoned professional in contingent workforce strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking perspectives from leaders at the forefront of the field.

In episode 3 of Launch Point, Jeremy is joined by joined by Mickey Pelletier, a powerhouse in contingent workforce strategy and the founder of CWM Strategies. Mickey has spent nearly two decades on every side of the CW ecosystem, from global consulting firms to MSPs and VMS providers to client-side leadership. He’s now helping both buyers and providers simplify complexity, integrate AI and develop content that actually lands.  

In this episode, they dive into CWS simplification, balancing AI and authenticity, the art of storytelling, AI within contingent work, the future of the CW space and much more.

In episode 2 of Launch Point, Jeremy is joined by Orlando Gafford, an expert in Organizational Change Management who’s helped companies like Medtronic, Cargill and Grainger successfully navigate transformation. 

Jeremy and Orlando discuss how to lead through change, empower teams and build lasting adoption -- especially during technology and process shifts.

For the inaugural episode of Launch Point, Jeremy dives into all things AI with Horizontal Talent Senior Global Director of Marketing, Product & Tech, Rachel Enstrom.

Key topics include:

• Horizontal’s approach to AI adoption
• Identifying the right use cases for AI
• A strategic approach to AI implementation
• Measuring success and optimizing AI adoption
• Lessons learned from Horizontal’s AI journey
• Creating a culture of AI adoption
• AI in daily life: personal perspectives