People Strategy Forum
Sam Reeve & Char Miller & Sumit Singla
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, Howard Nizewitz, 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 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-hosts 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, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla on the People Strategy Forum podcast and learn the keys to elevating the workforce.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 44min
What's The Point (WTP): Strategies For Delivering Maximum Value To Your Team With Katie Burkhart
If a business team knows the point of everything they do, they are securing huge wins along the way. This is why leaders must focus on delivering value to their people and align it to their set purpose. In this episode, the People Strategy Forum welcomes Katie Burkhart, Founder and CEO of MatterLogic™, who discusses the importance of understanding the target audience you are serving and the best way to deliver the right level of value at all times. She presents the steps on drawing alignment between value and purpose, as well as the power of helping people experience individualized value. Katie also talks about getting flexible with the rise of hybrid workplace setups and the three layers of asking the right questions to reach actual applicable solutions.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Oct 21, 2023 • 46min
The Beauty Of Leadership Coaching With Adrian Koehler
With the right motivation, guidance, and skill set, anyone can become an effective leader in the entrepreneurship scene. In this episode, we hear from Adrian Koehler who shares how he discovered and started on his leadership coaching journey. He talks about his time in prison outreach programs, the best way to deal with the destructive victim mindset, and how to create workplace cultures where everyone can freely embrace failures without fear. Adrian also discusses how to keep a team strong and connected, as well as maintaining alignment between your personal and professional interests.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Oct 6, 2023 • 52min
Caitlin Donovan On Embracing Burnout Recovery And Understanding Resentment
Most companies ignore their employees who experience burnout, and it only leads to further disconnect and resentment among the team. Caitlin Donovan joins the People Strategy Forum to discuss what it takes to achieve burnout recovery. She talks about how it starts by facilitating safety and stopping resentment from getting out of control. Caitlin explains why burnout cannot be addressed in a linear fashion, how traumatic childhood experiences can affect a person’s current situation, and the right way to review emotions. They also underline the dangers of not setting the proper boundaries within the workplace, assigning extreme workload to every employee, and rampant corporate paternalism.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Oct 1, 2023 • 39min
How Reverse Mentoring Helps Shape Better Leaders With Julie Noonan
Leadership approaches must constantly be changed and innovated to achieve better results and stay relevant to the ever-evolving landscape. Julie Noonan is here to introduce the concept of reverse mentoring, which promises better leadership development. She shares how this method can help different generations do value assessment, find common ground, and come together in effective collaboration. She discusses how this approach is important now more than ever after COVID-19 accelerated the conversation about generational gap, work-life balance, and hybrid workplaces. Julie also explains why reverse mentoring is not all about the number of meetings and why it is not advisable to be applied on a manager-employee level.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Sep 24, 2023 • 41min
Empowered Leadership: Navigating Success Through Self-Discovery With Marta Spirk
Personal development, empowerment, and work-life balance are three things we all long for, but how can they be realistically achieved? Our guest, Marta Spirk, a seasoned entrepreneur, podcaster and author, shares her incredible journey and insights into empowered leadership. Marta reveals her personal transformation from feeling overwhelmed and questioning her own path to discovering her unique strengths and purpose. Through her experiences, she developed a powerful framework for helping others tap into their hidden potential and regain control over their lives. Discover the significance of self-awareness and the profound impact it can have on our lives, both personally and professionally. Marta emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, not only for others but also for ourselves, as a key step toward personal growth. We delve into the concept of working smarter, not harder, and how technology, like AI, can reshape the way we approach our careers. Our conversation takes an inspiring turn as we discuss inclusion, embracing diversity, and the power of leaders who aren't afraid to show vulnerability. Join us for an enriching and engaging conversation that will leave you with valuable takeaways for your personal and professional life!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Sep 23, 2023 • 41min
The Six Strategies Top Companies Are Using To Develop Their Leaders With Elizabeth Weingarten
Behavioral scientists believe in the power of our environments to shape our behaviors. The systems and structures in place influence us in one way or another; this is especially true in the workplace. As such, the kind of workplace environment we have determines the kind of leaders and success we produce. The Head of Behavioral Science Insights for Torch, Elizabeth Weingarten, joins us in this episode to dive deep into the science of workplace behavior, revealing along the way the six strategies that top companies are using to develop leaders. Leadership development is evolving, and we can learn from organizations that are achieving the best results from their leadership development programs. Let Elizabeth guide you to transform your organization through key structural changes that bring out the best in your people. Take advantage of this golden information by tuning in to this conversation!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Jul 16, 2023 • 44min
The Power Of Empathy In Building A People-First Culture With Donald Knight
The people are at the heart of every successful organization. Leaders know that just as crucial as its systems and operations is cultivating a people-first culture. And empathy holds a transformative power to that. In this episode, we are joined by a trailblazer in HR, Donald Knight, the Chief People Officer of Greenhouse Software. His people-centric strategies lie at the center of his impressive track record of driving organizations to growth and increased value. He tells us in this conversation the crucial role of empathy in building a people-first culture. From his background and influences that shaped his empathetic leadership style, Donald talks about the power of proximity and emotional awareness in understanding employees’ needs. He also discusses the importance of valuing your people as humans as well as finding alignment between values and behaviors within the organization. What is more, Donald breaks down the three key factors for creating change and how Greenhouse can help you through it. Tune in and learn the great benefits of prioritizing your people and how empathy can drive that transformation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Jul 16, 2023 • 37min
Emotional Intelligence: The Key To A Thriving And Inclusive Business With Rachelle Carrié
Often, the skills that matter are what many consider soft. But if there is anything more pronounced in this podcast, it is that nothing is soft about making your organization people-centric. One of those skills is emotional intelligence. In today’s conversation, we dive deep into its role in building a thriving and inclusive business. Joining us is the Founder of SEQ Consulting, Rachelle Carrié, who shares her experiences and strategies for helping build human-centric businesses through the power of emotional intelligence. She also talks about how to build this muscle and what actions leaders should take to create psychological safety within the team. Going further, Rachelle discusses the impact of emotional intelligence on DEI, then gives us a peek into her books on emotional intelligence and leadership. Push the needle forward by building a people-centric business. Follow this episode to learn more! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Jun 9, 2023 • 54min
From Stress To Success: Preventing Burnout And Elevating Wellbeing In High-Performing Leaders With Jessica Lueck
Preventing burnout and achieving success as a high-performing leader requires the conscious integration of self-care, boundary-setting, and sustainable practices. It's time to unlock the secrets to resilience, balance, and long-term fulfillment in both your personal and professional life. In this episode, Jessica Lueck, PhD, partner of Lueck Group, discusses how to prevent burnout, especially among high-performing leaders. She discusses the impact of psychological consulting and the innovative practice of tapping (EFT). She shares how these help clients and companies uncover the root causes of burnout, effectively manage stress, and cultivate a healthier approach to life. Jessica emphasizes the significance of work-life integration and the importance of establishing harmony between personal and professional pursuits. By prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and implementing sustainable practices, leaders can foster overall well-being and long-term success. Join us as we unlock the secrets to preventing burnout, enhancing resilience, and living a fulfilling life in today's fast-paced world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
Jun 1, 2023 • 41min
How To Unlock High Performance In Your Team Without Causing Burnout With Vanessa Bennett
We all want to ourselves and our teams to be at their most productive. A lot of times, that pursuit of high performance takes a toll on individuals in the form of burnout. There must be a fine balance between getting the best performance from everyone and making sure that they’re thriving while they’re at it. This is what high-performance coach Vanessa Bennett has been studying her whole career. Vanessa is the CEO of Next Evolution Performance, a company that uses neuroscience to help driven leaders and teams optimize their profitability, productivity and energy, and decrease their effort to eliminate burnout. In this episode of People Strategy Forum, she shares neuroscientifically-informed strategies in managing people’s time in the workplace so they can be their best, most productive selves. Whether you’re a leader who’s looking to unlock high performance in your team, or an individual who’s looking for a way to increase productivity without sacrificing your wellbeing, this conversation is a must-follow. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
