HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Derrick Evans MBE, most famously known as Mr Motivator & Natasia Hieber, Founder & CEO at We-are-HR.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro01:00 - Why health needs a prominent place in society01:52 - Where they crossed paths04:21 - How did the Mr. Motivator persona come about?06:30 - "People remember how you made them feel"07:28 - A brief look at We are HR09:28 - The greatest gift for your family is a "healthier you"10:51 - Stress: The silent killer12:13 - Staying positive during difficult times14:32 - How they keep learners motivated18:33 - Building the foundations of wellbeing23:56 - How media isn't as fun and informative as it was27:11 - Our audience burning questions for Mr. Motivator28:53 - How both of them prioritise their own health31:52 - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Punit Dhillon, President, CEO & Chair of Skye Bioscience and author of Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your ResilienceEpisode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:54 - Punit's background02:45 - What inspires him10:14 - Transferring skills from the sporting world to the corprorate world18:40 - Can mental toughness be trained?25:39 - Punit's favourite frameworks outlined in his book36:31 - Why the book now?46:33 - What inspires Punit to persevere50:29 - Advice for new entrepreneursIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Juergen Lahr, SVP Global HR Operations, HR Metrics, Analytics and Processes at ZF Group.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro01:50 - What attracted Juergen to his role02:58 - His background setting up HR functions04:51 - Advice for others starting a career in HR08:17 - Jurgens strengths and expertise08:58 - How technology is shaping the future11:50 - Communicating with employees across the business14:45 - Advice when embarking on a digital transformation journey16:48 - Jurgens personal learnings during this journey18:23 - Tips for working and engaging efficiently with stakeholders24:18 - Applying agile methods in HR28:07 - HR Leaders Quick Fire RoundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Tom Finn, Co-founder & CEO of LeggUP.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro07:51 - What LeggUp do11:37 - The main employee benefits that prioritise wellbeing21:44 - Why it took so long for businesses to address wellbeing issues33:03 - How LeggUp gets through to closed minds34:40 - What Tom has learned about his own employees40:16 - Tom's predictions for the future of wellbeingSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Bill Flynn, CEO of Catalyst Growth Advisors and author of Further, Faster: The Vital Few Steps That Take the Guesswork out of Growth.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:56 - Bill's background08:24 - Top things companies should focus on for growth17:21 - How to ensure your startup succeeds25:04 - On the Curse Of Knowledge in business26:31 - Why the CEO should fire himself from the day-to-day30:20 - Honoring Alan Mulally33:45 - Parting adviceIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Erika Ferszt, Stress specialist, Neuroscience post-graduate, Award-winning creative executive, Burnout survivor and Founder of Moodally.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:36 - Erika's background and experience with burnout05:05 - The effects stress has on the body08:15 - Why intervention is the best way to prevent stress13:41 - How exercise can help reduce stress16:52 - Managing stress in real-time27:07 - A look at the Moodally app and how it can help you30:09 - Does facing your fears help with anxiety?38:26 - The power of rationalising anxiety42:42 - Where to access the Moodally appIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guests Liane Hornsey, Chief People Officer at Palo Alto Networks, and Lynne Oldham Chief People Officer at Zoom.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro04:41 - How did Flexwork come about?07:11 - The challenges companies face emerging from the pandemic10:14 - How have your employees' expectations changed11:58 - Are you limiting your talent pool by not offering a remote work option?18:41 - "Remote work doesn't mean a lack of productivity"20:40 - What are you most excited about looking forward?23:42 - The impact of company valuesIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Nabeela Ixtabalan, Executive VP, People & Corporate Affairs at Walmart CanadaEpisode highlights00:00 - Intro01:34 - Nabeela's background11:04 - How poor mental health affected Nabeela's personal life15:16 - How Nabeela deals with her mental illness and wellbeing30:30 - The business case for wellbeing32:52 - How Nabeela cares for her team37:08 - Nabeela's message to people struggling with mental health42:11 - Why Walmart Canada launched Courageous Conversations - and what they're doing to helpIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Debbie Plager, Chief Talent Officer at HUB International.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro01:00 - When did your interest in coaching begin?01:27 - The difference between coaching individuals and teams05:36 - Management Vs Coaching - What's The Difference?07:57 - Building a coaching muscle10:00 - A brief look at Hub International and its programs13:30 - Applying her neuroscience research to the work that she does16:38 - How Hub International increased its coaching footprint with technology19:31 - Discussion on employee benefits21:49 - The Importance of being mindful25:33 - HR Leaders Quick Fire RoundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee 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, I'm joined by my guest Martin Lexa, Chief People & Communications Officer at Mölnlycke Healthcare.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro01:39 - Did you choose HR or did HR choose you?03:30 - Investing in modern HR technology to support digital transformation08:09 - The implications for the workforce exiting the pandemic11:13 - A look at laws and legislation around remote work13:59 - Paying attention to the entire workforce not just those on site17:07 - Lesson learned: nationalism vs globalism18:19 - How HR had a great opportunity to make change19:28 - HR Leaders Quick Fire RoundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.