People Strategy Forum
Every great leader inspires, motivates and rewards their people for performance. Welcome to the People Strategy Forum podcast, a show that guides leaders to elevate the workforce. People are at the heart of successful organizations. Team members’ well-being and career development are essential. This show discusses practical and effective leadership strategies for top executives, senior professionals, and talent managers. Aligning employer and employee objectives is a must. Every team member needs to feel fulfilled and satisfied in order to be fully productive and accountable. This show helps leaders create an engaged workforce that is happily accomplishing daily responsibilities and committed to the organization’s future success. Episodes focus on innovative and integrated talent management tools, including employee recognition, compensation, and development, as well as strategies for building a healthy workplace culture and improving the workforce experience. On a deeper level, the podcast centers around attracting, growing and retaining top talent. It addresses employee motivation, communication, performance, productivity and the genuine human connections that are essential for every successful organization. Each team member brings their own unique strengths, talents, interests, and passions. By touching on these personal areas, leaders create an environment where employees perform at their best. Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla host the podcast. Sam has 20-years of diverse compensation experience at leading firms. His time at Barclays, BlackRock, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) allowed him to see companies evolve from the startup phase to rapidly growing to mature organizations Char works closely with C-suite-level executive teams and advises organizations such as Vail Resorts, Banner, and Kaiser Permanente. She helps businesses determine performance goals and organizational objectives while constructing roadmaps for appropriate workplace cultures. Sumit has over 15 years of talent management practice across different sectors. His expertise in organizational framework, design thinking, performance management, and business storytelling is unparalleled. He is a favorite speaker at talent management conferences and events across the country. With these three forward-thinking, passionate people professionals at the helm of the podcast, talent-centric organizations can find relevant and helpful advice. Special guest co-host thought-leaders impart essential tips for making every workplace inspiring and rewarding. Beyond theoretical ideas, these experts share experiences as business leaders that shed light on overcoming challenges and celebrating wins. Even with generous budgets and advanced tools, having the right team in place is crucial to achieving goals and succeeding. By putting effective programs in place, leaders can expect deeper connections that result in healthy working relationships that spell success across the organization. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla on the People Strategy Forum podcast and learn the keys to elevating the workforce.
Latest episodes
May 13, 2022 • 49min
Why The Hiring Process Should Focus More On Talent Management With Pily Martínez Marbán
The hiring process may be about finding the right people to fill your vacancies, but it must never be treated as some selection tool. Instead of making it about scrutinizing a person’s competencies, it must be handled like a journey focused on talent management. This is exactly how Pily Martinez Marban does talent acquisition in the company she co-founded, Arancione. She explains how hiring managers should switch from traditional methods of attracting job hopefuls by focusing more on value proposition. Pily discusses why companies must be transparent with the opportunities they can deliver to potential talents, highlighting professional development more than a huge compensation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
May 6, 2022 • 49min
Gillian Faith On Why Coaching Can Enhance Your Team’s Performance
As a leader, coaching can actually help improve business. Some people think coaching doesn't work, but it only doesn't work if you don't follow the feedback. Coaching can help you emotionally and mentally. It will allow you to be more vulnerable and humble. As a leader, you need those two traits. Your employees would be more willing to talk to you and ask questions if you show that side of you. To learn more about the value of coaching, join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, Sumit Singla, and their guest Gillian Faith. Gillian is the founder of Next Level HR Consulting & Coaching. She provides contract HR & People Operations services to small businesses. And most importantly, she provides coaching to individuals for leadership and professional development. Discover leadership coaching and mental fitness coaching today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Apr 29, 2022 • 52min
In-Person Conferences: Creating A Networking Strategy And Navigating The Space With Greg Roche
In-person conferences are coming back, so it's that time again to start networking. However, many people go to these conferences unprepared. They don't know what to do and who to talk to. That is the importance of a goal even before registering for a conference. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla as they talk to Greg Roche about creating a networking strategy for your in-person conferences. Greg is the Vice President of Compensation of United Health Group. He is also the author of The Fast and Easy Guide to Networking For Introverts. Registering for a conference? Learn what to do before and after, and rid yourself of whatever’s holding you back from networking today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Apr 22, 2022 • 36min
How To Build A High-Performance Culture Post-Merger With Sumit Singla
Culture is one of the critical building blocks of any business. The question is, how do you build a high-performance culture post-merger? Today’s guest is Sumit Singla, who is among the Top 25 Organizational Design & Effectiveness consultants on Upwork. Sumit explains that communication is the most critical aspect. People look to leaders for the right answers, so leaders have to ensure they engage in two-way communication. With communication, you can ease your team’s fears and concerns and give them the confidence they need to perform. If you’re looking to build a high-performance culture, you’d want to listen to this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Apr 15, 2022 • 49min
Linda Rad: Leadership And Communication In The Post-Pandemic Business World
Leadership and communication are two skills that are in great demand in today’s post-pandemic business world. What can you do to ensure that both skills are leveraged fairly and equitably for both your business and your employees? In this episode, Sam Reeve & Char Miller discuss the mechanics of both with Linda Rad, Executive and Team Coach, Human Resource and Organizational Development Consultant and Facilitator at Envision Leadership Consulting. Linda talks about the changing role of leaders in today’s fast-paced business world and what needs to be done to address the gap between leaders and the people. Tune in and learn more leadership lessons from Linda.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Apr 8, 2022 • 47min
Using Equity As Compensation To Employees With Jon Burg
Jon Burg, co-founder of Infinite Equity, dives into the intricacies of equity as a form of employee compensation. He explains how customized equity plans can foster employee ownership and attract top talent. Jon discusses strategies to reduce voluntary turnover and highlights tax implications of equity compensation. The conversation also covers innovative approaches like phantom equity, and how global companies are redefining employee engagement through equity initiatives. This engaging discussion sheds light on aligning employee incentives with long-term corporate goals.
Apr 1, 2022 • 45min
Why Everyone Should Be Concerned About Employees’ Health: The Benefits Of Healthcare Advocacy For Employees With Elaine O'Bleness
Healthcare is essential and every workforce in every workplace should have sufficient access to it. Elaine O'Bleness helps employers take care of their employees through healthcare advocacy. With over 30 years of healthcare management experience, few people are as qualified as Elaine to speak about this topic. Taking care of employees’ health benefits doesn’t just benefit the employees. It also has benefits for the employer and the whole company. Just what does every stakeholder get from healthcare advocacy? Join in and learn from Elaine’s insights!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Mar 25, 2022 • 50min
Presenting Yourself On Camera: Let Your Passion Become Your Energy With Julie Ann Dokowicz
With everyone going remotely and video becoming the new normal. Presenting yourself in front of the camera is even more important now. If you're going to give a speech or enter an online conference, learn how to present yourself. Feel your energy because that is everything! Join your hosts Sam Reeve & Char Miller as they talk to Julie Ann Dokowicz on how to show up as your best self in special events. Julie is the founder and Creative Director of Girl in Heels Travels. She is also an on-camera host and coach who helps entrepreneurs amplify their brands and businesses through video. Learn how to reduce nervousness, meditate, prep, and more. Understand that first impressions matter the most. Start by being confident today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Mar 18, 2022 • 52min
How To Keep Your Talented Employees From Leaving: The Importance Of Alignment With Kimberly Arnold
Being aligned with not just the C-suite but with all employees, across all levels, is important. Did you know that a millennial will stay at a company for an average of between six and 12 months? People these days want to do something that has a purpose. They want to work for someone who cares about them and has great leadership. Join your hosts Sam Reeve & Char Miller as they talk to Kimberly Arnold on what it takes to achieve alignment in an organization. Kimberly is the CEO of Escalate Solutions. She is also an advisor/consultant to Waypoint Ventures. Learn why everyone in a company needs to be in alignment, from employee to stakeholder. Align with your team today so you can accomplish your company’s mission!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Mar 11, 2022 • 48min
Meredith Masse: The Impacts of Digital Disruption in Leadership Development
The past couple of years have sparked a digital disruption in the HR realm. One of the key areas impacted by this is leadership development. In today’s episode, Meredith Masse of Innovate. Coach. Consult. (ICC) dives deep and shares valuable insight on the topic. She joins the panel with Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Jules to give strategies you can implement to help drive the growth of your leaders and employees while adapting to new technologies in the space. In addition, Meredith shares new methods and tactics for the new wave of modern learners in the workforce. Learn more about the current trends in training and development by tuning in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
