By Lisa Mitchell
Talent Management Truths is the podcast for HR and Talent Leaders looking for inspiration AND real-life examples of lessons learned and successes realized.
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“When you start getting into fractional HR, you really have to start voicing your strengths to individuals that may not understand it fully, or may not understand that they need your help.”
-Azan Khan
Are you a corporate HR leader who has heard of fractional HR leader roles and wondered secretly if maybe that could be an option for you one day? Or perhaps the whole concept is new to you? Listen to today’s guest as he describes his experience of moving into this kind of work.
My guest is Azan Khan. Azan has over 20 years of experience, specializing in governance, risk management, and organizational growth. He is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and has a proven track record of leading teams and driving strategic initiatives that enhance workforce effectiveness and brand management.
As the owner and Vice President of Human Resources at ARK International Inc., Azan provides executive human capital consulting and strategic planning. His responsibilities include organizational design, talent acquisition, compensation strategies, and performance management. He also serves as an executive advisor for a startup focused on workforce psychological health and safety.
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" What I've learned three years later is that having a clear purpose about why you're doing something helps drive consistency.”
Ever stuck with something difficult and yet oh so rewarding? Me too! This show. For Three. Whole. Years! And the time has come to open a new chapter.
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“We want to amplify your voice across the organization so that instead of you having to train 200 people [one on one] on this particular process, we can amplify your voice, get it out to all 200, and then maybe it's just the five or ten that need that extra support or have deeper questions.”
-Maria Taylor
Have you ever met a brilliant frontline employee who was great at what they did, but no one could replicate it and there was risk if the person ever left the company? Listen in for some tips on how to extract their knowledge for everyone’s benefit, including theirs.
My guest is Maria Taylor. Maria is a Chief People Officer with over 15 years' experience in the people space. Her specialty is transforming HR departments into strategic People Operations powerhouses, and has had the opportunity to do this across various industries including retail, service, CPG, and most recently in horticulture. With a keen eye for efficiency, systems, and analytics, Maria has a proven record of identifying and nurturing top talent, and helping others amplify their superpowers through others.
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“Well, I am who I am. Introverted or extroverted, I'm going to make it work for me."
-Louise Kyprianou
Are you more extroverted or introverted? What about the people who surround you at work? In the People/HR and L&D space, extroverts tend to outnumber the introverts in my experience. So how can they thrive equally? Listen in to today’s guest explain how she makes it work as an introvert in our space.
My guest is Louise Kyprianou. Louise is Director of Training and Leadership Development for Operations at Pomerlau. She is a dynamic L&D professional with a Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BHRM) from York University. With over 15 years of experience across a variety of industries she is equipped with exceptional relational skills enabling her to deeply understand business and operational needs.
Louise is a true connector, passionate about fostering growth and learning. She excels in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments that drive organizational success. As a continuous learner herself, she has pursued further education in Adult Education and recently earned her ACC certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Louise’s enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to excellence help her spark creative learning opportunities for employee growth and development. Her expertise has led her to manage complex projects from analysis through to implementation.
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“Leaders need to realize today that you can't possibly know it all. You also can't execute alone.”
-Larry Baider
How has your organization adapted to the evolving landscape of leadership development? What we know about effective learning for leaders has evolved over the last decade, and even since before the pandemic. In today’s episode, my guest and I explore what has changed.
My guest is Larry Baider. Larry has served in several executive HR leadership positions in large organizations and is currently the Vice President of Talent Management, Leadership & Learning at AmeriHealth Caritas.
He is enthusiastic about helping individuals and organizations optimize their potential and their capacity to lead. Some of the most impactful contributions his teams have made include award-winning development programming and sustainable talent management and leadership practices.
Larry has graduate education in Strategic Communication & Leadership, Applied Positive Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and is also a graduate of CoachU’s coach training program. He is now on his PhD journey in Performance Psychology.
Larry is a regular speaker on leadership, organizational psychology, and peak performance. He authored his first book, Leadership to the Fifth Power in 2007 and is currently co-host of the Lean In Leaders Podcast.
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“ If it doesn't lead to creating value for one of [our] stakeholders, then that's not the right priority.”
-Nabeel Ahmed
Have you ever thought about HR’s role from an “outside in” view? How well do you and your team keep focused on what matters to your stakeholders? Today’s guest and I explore what it means to set the table and be viewed as a business leader vs. “HR.”
My guest is Nabeel Ahmed. Nabeel Ahmed is SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Enlink Midstream, a role to which he has served since 2023. Previously, he served as Head of Human Resources, Operations and Talent Acquisition for U.S. Steel Corporation. Before joining U.S. Steel, he spent nearly a decade with Halliburton Company, most recently serving as Director of Global Compensation. Earlier in his career, he worked in HR roles at Baker Hughes and Weatherford International.
Ahmed specializes and continues to consult and coach both individuals and organizations in developing and executing people strategy to drive competitive advantage, transforming Human Resources into a strategic quantifiable value-generating function and building compensation strategy with practices to instigate a culture of superior performance and accountability.
Ahmed earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems and a Master's degree Management from Mississippi State University. Furthermore, he has completed Executive Leadership programs in the areas of Strategic Talent Development, Finance & Sustainability Leadership from Harvard Business School, Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
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"When we rail against the discomfort of being unclear or unhappy, we risk staying in that state longer.”
-Lisa Mitchell
Feeling stuck or blah lately? Or just not quite “ON”? This quick solo episode is for you.
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“To be a leader, it’s high stakes, high rewards.”
-Tanya Lynch
HR professionals regularly have to navigate tough conversations, and sometimes, layoffs. It’s never fun, and it’s reality. It’s also difficult to get right. Today’s guest shares her wisdom around bringing dignity, respect and civility into the approach. And the world and the workplace could certainly use more civility in general these days!
My guest is Tanya Lynch. Tanya serves as the Vice President, Human Resources for Boingo Wireless. As Head of HR, she leads the people strategy with a focus on optimizing employee engagement through effective talent management and organizational performance systems. With over 20 years of progressive experience, Tanya has previously held senior HR roles with Mouser Electronics and The Neiman Marcus Group. She is committed to shaping the future of wireless connectivity while fostering a positive, creative, and collaborative work environment for all Boingo employees, affectionately known as “Boingoites”.
In addition to her work at Boingo, Tanya has also served on the Board for HAKing Innovation, an organization focused on creating confidence and competence in our youth through STEAM programming. Tanya received her BA from San Jose State University, and her MBA from the University of Dallas. She also holds a certificate of Employment Law from Cornell University.
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"It’s all useful. It’s all a gift. Beautiful.”
-Lisa Mitchell
Ever believe the story you tell yourself that some experience you’ve had that didn’t ultimately work out or last was such a waste? Me too. And boy, is that story faulty.
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"The drive to learn and grow has to come from the person.”
-Aman Malhi
Does your organization empower employees to take charge of their own development? What might be possible if this were the case? In today’s episode, my guest explains how she and her team are leveraging many different development vehicles and sources to create an environment where people don’t need to be pushed to learn but instead ask for investment in their learning.
My guest is Aman Malhi. Aman represents the People and Culture team at the executive level at Refrigerative Supply Limited. She also owns Business Strategy for Refrigerative Supply. Under her leadership, the People and Culture team has grown from 1.5 individuals to seven experienced professionals who support the business in all human resources functions.
Aman is a seasoned business leader with industry experience in manufacturing, production, pharmaceuticals, restaurant and hospitality, retail and wholesale, financial services, telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, distribution, and not-for-profit industries. Her organizational experience includes startup, high-growth, mature brands, franchisee, publicly traded, unionized, centralized, decentralized, private equity, family-owned, North American and global firms.
Aman has an MBA specializing in International Business and Innovation and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources. She is a current Chartered Professional in Human Resources BC & Yukon member and a past member of the MacKay CEO Forum and TEC Canada. Additionally, Aman is a Program Advisory Committee member at Acsenda School of Management in Vancouver, and an HR committee member for PHS Community Services Society. She previously led the marketing team for Lean In Vancouver and was a Professional Mentoring Program Committee lead with the Human Resources Management Association.
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