HR Leaders

Brandon Roberts, Group VP of People Analytics and AI at ServiceNow, shares his two-decade expertise in transforming HR through AI. He presents ServiceNow’s Four Point Plan, emphasizing real-time skills data and agile workforce management. Discussion centers on the need for HR to partner with IT, develop AI fluency, and rethink talent management for the AI landscape. Brandon also highlights the importance of reskilling HR teams and the cultural shift required to create AI-first organizations, ultimately enhancing employee experiences and driving efficiency.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Hannah Awonuga, Founder & CEO of Illume Executive Consulting, about how to unlock executive potential through inclusive leadership and authentic executive coaching.Hannah shares the biggest challenges HR leaders face when developing senior leaders, and why inclusion must be more than a program, it must be a mindset shift. This episode will reshape how you think about power, privilege, and the future of leadership development.🎓 In this episode, Hannah discusses:Why authenticity is critical to leadership influenceHow to create psychologically safe coaching spacesWhat HR gets wrong when working with senior leadershipReframing privilege and power as part of inclusive developmentHow executive coaching changes when inclusion becomes a non-negotiable🙏‍ Thanks you to our series partner - Deel.Ready to streamline how you manage your global workforce? Book a demo today andsee how Deel can help improve your HR processes: https://www.deel.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=hrleaders&utm_campaign=emea-t1a-gb_aware_branding_hrleaders_podcast_hr-hrleaders-h125_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hr-midroll-h125script_enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quilco Hasemann, Chief People & Culture Officer at OUTFITTERY, specializes in enhancing leadership through a strengths-based approach. He discusses how companies often mismanage people development and highlights the pivotal role of a strong company culture. The conversation delves into the necessity of AI experimentation in HR, the importance of leadership teams aligning in fast-paced environments, and how prioritizing psychological safety can transform team dynamics. Quilco promotes recognizing individual strengths as a pathway to greater collaboration and performance.

Keith Ferrazzi, author and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, explores the critical transition from traditional leadership to collaborative teamship. He discusses the ten shifts necessary for effective teamwork, emphasizing co-elevation over command-and-control. Keith highlights the importance of psychological safety and peer feedback for high performance. He shares insights on navigating AI's impact on team dynamics and reshaping HR strategies to enhance collaboration in today's workforce.

Adam Lancaster, Founder & Chief Learning Officer at Alkemy, shares insights from his influential roles at Meta and Coupang. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness for first-time managers. The conversation highlights the shift in Learning & Development from programs to meaningful dialogues. Adam advocates for aligning HR with business goals and adapting strategies to dynamic environments. His practical tips for supporting new leaders in high-growth settings make this an engaging discussion on effective leadership.

Liam Reese, Head of People at ClickOut Media, offers valuable insights on managing work models in today's landscape. He busts myths about remote and hybrid work, revealing how these setups can enhance talent attraction. Liam discusses the delicate balance between performance and flexibility, emphasizing the need for clear communication to prevent burnout. He highlights the importance of aligning executive vision with employee expectations and stresses there’s no one-size-fits-all work model, underscoring HR's pivotal role in this dynamic.

Join Ben Frost, a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry specializing in AI's impact on work, and Zoë Cannings, Strategic HR Transformation Director at Oracle, as they discuss the evolution of reward strategies in a skills-driven market. They emphasize the need for an upgrade in traditional job architecture and delve into how AI is reshaping reward design. Personalization and transparency in employee pay are key themes, alongside the critical role HR plays in fostering adaptable and future-ready reward systems.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Juan Pablo Velasquez, CHRO at Fyffes and author of the book Respectful Rebels, to explore the power of respectful rebellion in leadership, navigating polarities in organizational culture, and his insights from leading HR across global markets. Juan Pablo shares personal stories illustrating the value of curiosity, taking risks, and effectively challenging the status quo. The conversation explores how combining respect with rebelliousness can drive positive organizational change and impactful leadership.🎓 In this episode, Juan Pablo discusses:Navigating complex organizational polaritiesReal-life examples of impactful, respectful rebellionThe concept and practice of respectful rebellion in leadershipPractical advice for challenging outdated organizational practicesThe critical role of curiosity and risk-taking in career advancement🙏‍ Thanks you to our series partner - OracleLearn how CHROs can help their organization embrace GenAI and lead change. Grab your free Ebook: https://www.oracle.com/uk/human-capital-management/chros-embracing-genai/?source=:ad:dd:op:dg:a_emea::RC_WWMK240725P00026:HRLeaders_Direct_HCM_FY25Q4_EmbracingGenAIebook_Panel_C360&SC=:ad:dd:op:dg:a_emea::RC_WWMK240725P00026:HRLeaders_Direct_HCM_FY25Q4_EmbracingGenAIebook_Panel_C360See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Alim A. Dhanji, CHRO at TD SYNNEX to explore how companies can protect their most valuable asset: culture. As AI reshapes work, Alim explains why empathy, values, and leadership vulnerability are the ultimate differentiators.Drawing from his experience as CHRO and President at Adidas Canada, Alim shares a candid perspective on leading with courage, speaking the language of business, and creating workplaces where humanity still matter.🎓 In this episode, Alim discusses:How vulnerability builds stronger leadersHow resilience is formed through adversityWhy mental health conversations start at the topWhy culture matters more than ever in the AI eraWhy HR must understand business strategy and finance🙏‍ Thanks you to our series partner - OracleLearn how CHROs can help their organization embrace GenAI and lead change. Grab your free Ebook: https://www.oracle.com/uk/human-capital-management/chros-embracing-genai/?source=:ad:dd:op:dg:a_emea::RC_WWMK240725P00026:HRLeaders_Direct_HCM_FY25Q4_EmbracingGenAIebook_Panel_C360&SC=:ad:dd:op:dg:a_emea::RC_WWMK240725P00026:HRLeaders_Direct_HCM_FY25Q4_EmbracingGenAIebook_Panel_C360See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging talk, Sarnjit Kaur, Chief People Officer International at Cox Automotive Inc., dives into the transformative power of HR data for board-level decision-making. She highlights the need for HR to align analytics with business strategies and emphasizes empathy as a crucial leadership trait. The conversation covers building a culture of psychological safety, the significance of employee feedback, and the importance of leadership development in fostering engagement. Sarnjit also advocates for a blended learning approach to enhance competency in today’s evolving workplace.