🎙️ Meet CoSandra Dent a respected corporate Talent Acquisition leader who transitioned from shaping TA at major corporations to building something of her own with CoCreate Solutions.

She was my boss at Fiserv for five years, so I’ve seen firsthand how she balances sharp leadership with genuine connection (and a great sense of humor). CoSandra has spent years leading large-scale TA functions, navigating corporate complexities, and now she’s helping companies rethink their talent strategies on her own terms.

🔥 In this episode, we’re covering:

- The reality of leading TA at major corporations (the good, the bad, and the absurd)

- Why she made the leap to solopreneurship and what she’s learned along the way

- What corporate TA leaders misunderstand about working independently

Join us for a conversation packed with real talk, sharp insights, and maybe a few “I probably shouldn’t say this out loud” moments.

🎙️ Meet Ryan Englin the blue-collar hiring whisperer behind Core Matters. corematters.com/podcasts/

If you think the skilled trades talent shortage is just a pipeline problem, Ryan will challenge that fast. He’s helped hundreds of business owners ditch job boards and outdated tactics in favor of recruitment marketing that actually works — especially for essential, boots-on-the-ground roles.

With Ryan, hiring isn’t HR’s job. It’s everyone’s job — and your culture is your magnet.

Join us on Shally’s Alley as we unpack:

- Why “post and pray” is dead

- How to attract top-tier hourly talent — without raising wages

- What most companies miss when recruiting in trades, logistics, and field ops

- How to turn employees into recruiters and candidates into believers

🎙️ Meet Terry Terhark, the recruiting rebel who’s been reshaping talent acquisition for decades. Terry doesn’t just talk about change, he builds it. From founding pioneering RPO firms to leading innovations at NXTThing RPO and PeopleScout, he’s been at the frontlines of what works (and what doesn’t) in recruitment.

Now, with the power of data, automation, and high-touch engagement, Terry is on a mission to make hiring faster, fairer, and smarter, especially for companies ready to stop chasing candidates and start attracting them.

Join us on Shally’s Alley as we dig into:

- What RPO gets right (and where it still falls short)

- How AI is transforming high-volume and niche recruiting

- Why recruiters must think like marketers and act like analysts

- Where the talent market is heading next

🎙️ Meet Dart Lindsley: Work is a product architect. 45 million people quit their jobs each year, but Dart says the real crisis is not turnover but the working dead… employees who’ve emotionally checked out but still show up. That’s where the damage is done.

🔁 Enter Multi-Sided Management, Dart’s groundbreaking framework for rethinking work itself. Not as a job to be filled, but as an experience to be designed and sold to employees.

👤 CEO of 11fold, host of the Work for Humans podcast, former Head of Global Process Excellence at Google, and a forever fellow at Mira, Dart has spent decades decoding how to make work work better.

💡 Join us on Shally’s Alley as we explore:

✅ Why most management models are outdated

✅ How to design work that people actually want

✅ What recruiters and leaders must do to fight disengagement

✅ The bold future of employee experience as product design

🎙️ Meet Alex Marcus, recognized innovator in TA and HR technology. Founjder of System Admin Insights and Integral Recruiting Design, Alex has pioneered community-driven solutions for system administrators and advance recruiting strategies. He has implemented sourcing performance models to leveraging data and navigate market changes. Alex will share his unique insights on sourcing performance, industry shifts, and how data-driven approaches are reshaping the recruiting landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable knowledge from a leader who’s driving the future of talent acquisition.

✅ How market shifts impact sourcing performance

✅ The role of data in modern sourcing strategies

✅ Emerging trends in talent acquisition technology

Michael Beygelman is a serial entrepreneur, workforce technology innovator, and expert in the intersection of AI, automation, and HR. He is best known as the founder and CEO of Claro Analytics, a talent market intelligence platform that provides real-time labor market insights to help companies make better strategic workforce decisions. Claro was acquired by WilsonHCG in 2022, where Michael now leads innovation efforts as EVP of Product. Prior to Claro, he held executive roles at Adecco, Pontoon, and TalentFusion, consistently pushing the envelope on using data and technology to optimize workforce strategies.

Christine turns the tables and interviews Shally in this episode. Come listen to advice on metrics, why measurements are not metrics, and how AI is not going to eliminate sourcing.

Mike is one of the very few Talent Acquisition leaders who has built a billion-dollar staffing program for the government. His industry experience includes leading TA strategy at Booz Allen and Leidos (formerly SAIC). Mike has been quoted in HR Magazine, The Military Times, and USA Today. He’s been a guest on Federal News Radio’s “Fed Access” Show. He’s been featured on the Pentagon Channel’s “Hiring America” television show. Mike currently sites on the Board of Directors for RecruitDC. Worked Accross the Intelligence Community and DOD. staffing effort for a major program in excess of $1 billion.

Joel Zeff Live on Shally's Alley

🎉 STOP EVERYTHING—It’s TA DA Time! 🎉

When was the last time you truly celebrated a win at work? Not just an empty thumbs-up emoji but a full-on, jump-up, “TA DA!” moment?

Yeah. Thought so.

This week on Shally’s Alley we ring in the celebration with JOEL ZEFF, improv master, workplace culture guru, and comedic genius who made the IRS laugh so hard the cried.

Lets blow the roof off “business as usual” and talk about:

🎭 How improv thinking makes you a better leader and recruiter

🎯 Why tiny wins deserve BIG celebrations

😂 Turning stress into success without saying “synergy”

🚀 Building a culture that makes work fun without trust falls

💡 This episode will have you laughing, rethinking success, and possibly screaming “TA DA” in meetings from now on.

Bob Pulver Live on Shally's Alley

🎙️ AI is Here. Are You Ready?

AI is disrupting hiring, recruiting, HR, leadership, and the way we work. But let’s be real: Most people are faking AI fluency.

Bob Pulver is our guest this week on Shally’s Alley, someone who actually gets it. Not an AI hype man; he’s the real deal when it comes to Responsible AI, AI Readiness, and the Future of Work.

If you’re still asking, “What’s ChatGPT?” you’re already behind. But don’t worry, we got you.

🔥 Here’s what Bob and I are unpacking:

✅ AI IQ: Stop sounding clueless about AI

✅ Hype vs. Reality: What’s real, what’s BS, and what’s next

✅ HR & Hiring: Who gets replaced, who levels up

This ain't another AI fairy tale. It’s a raw, no-BS conversation about what leaders, recruiters, and innovators must know to stay ahead. No fluff. No AI hallucinations.