People Strategy Forum

The world has been drowned in uncertainty in the past few years due to a down economy and the devastating pandemic. Tina Brandau challenges herself to discover a “better me” in 2023 by doing massive shifts in her life, dispelling the dangerous traps of stagnation. In this conversation with Sam Reeve, Char Miller, Sumit Singla and the entire PSF community, she invites everyone to embark on this life-changing journey. Tina explains how to unlock your best version by not stressing yourself with things out of your control, take small but necessary pauses, and be proactive to build a resilience self. She also discusses how to become an effective executive and coach by working alongside other people in the most active way.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

Every human being has a brain, and its powers are almost limitless – if utilized the right way. Those who want to become an effective leader must tap deep within the organ between the ears and embrace neuroscience-based leadership. With this approach, you can connect with your team on a greater level. This will allow you to sense when your people are burnt out without them even telling you. But before you can reach this level of intuition, you have to be clear on yourself first. You have to appear trustworthy and empathetic as a leader.  Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, and Sumit Singla as they talk to the Founder of NeuroSavvy Leadership, Keshawn Hughes. Tune in as they discuss how neuroscience works and how you can effectively lead with it. Discover how to build trust and empathy within your team to cultivate a healthier and rewarding work environment. Start setting up your team towards success with the golden nuggets of wisdom from this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

Leaders need to start bridging the gaps between them and their employees. In today’s market, people just don’t feel the need to work for someone anymore. There are more ways of getting money so they quit. This is why business leaders thing there is a great resignation happening because they don’t engage with their employees. They are not creating a workplace culture that aligns with everyone. So if you want to attract and retain talent, you need to start bridging those gaps. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to the CEO and Managing Partner of CultureWorx, Dr. Donte Vaughn. He is an expert in Organizational Leadership, Workforce Management, and Company Culture. Learn what Culture Performance Management is and how he implements it in his business. Find out how you can create a great culture that is also diverse, equitable, and inclusive. As a leader, start bridging the gaps in your company today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

Distance changes things, there’s no denying that. But when it comes to running a business, being apart from each other must not negatively impact your company culture. In this episode, Sumit Singla showcases his more than 16 years of experience across multiple HR roles to discuss how to maintain strong bonds within your team despite the lack of face-to-face interactions. He discusses the strategies for implementing a consistent company culture in the age of remote setup and keeping business goals aligned with this model. Tune in now and learn how to cultivate trust and connections throughout your team across your screens!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

We are now at the beginning of the new year, where we all get that metaphorical clean slate to start anew and make this year our best one yet. Although life as we know it, we will continue to face change and chaos, but it doesn’t mean we have to drown along with them. We can still thrive despite them all. Greeting 2023 with us, Michael Hunter, the founder of Uncommon Change, LLC, joins this episode to offer his wisdom and insights on how leaders and their teams can move through the fog and chaos with confidence and clarity. What can we do when things are suddenly not going well? What are the concrete steps to continue to have an impact on others? How can leaders support their teams? Michael answers these questions and more, diving deep into work environments, diversity, and vital aspects of leadership. Join this inspiring conversation to learn how to make the most of 2023!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

For today’s episode, we’ll be having an extra special guest with an extra special story. Renee Bruns is a leader in the insurance industry and is in the World Guinness Record for being the first female wheelchair traveler to travel the most countries in the world! She’ll be sharing her experience during her sabbatical and how it opened her eyes to see what it means to truly live life. Full of fun stories, unique experiences, valuable eye-openers, and more, this episode is sure to motivate you to a whole new level!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

The way you interview and hire can make or break your business. So if you're looking to be more successful in the modern workplace, you need to start by hiring better. In this episode, Executive Hiring Consultant Beth Smith shares the way to attract and retain the best talent for your company despite the difficulty in finding the right people these days. Tune in and learn the breakdown on how to hire better, have the best employees, and gain greater business success!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

We live in a very global world where borders no longer hinder how far you can reach. Today, companies are expanding across the oceans, making it a task for leaders in this global landscape to learn how to manage a diverse environment. In this People Strategy Forum episode, we are joined by Dr. Rajesh Kumar—an international business consultant who, having lived in many parts of the globe, has developed a deep appreciation and awareness of the importance of the cross-cultural dimension and how it impacts strategy implementation. He shares with us how to do business globally, work through cultural differences, and develop cross-cultural skills as a leader. Follow along to this exciting conversation as Dr. Kumar shares tips on building lasting relationships, onboarding in different locations, resolving conflicts, and providing feedback. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

Transitioning into your first leadership role can be daunting, especially as a woman. There are many times when people are promoted to a leadership position and they are just not yet ready. As a leader, you have a lot of responsibility on top of taking care of your team. So what should you do as a brand new leader? Listen to this episode to find out. Join Sam Reeve, Char Miller, & Sumit Singla as they talk to the founder of Bosstrack, Michelle Harris. Learn how you can build trust with your team as a new leader. Understand why leadership can be difficult, especially for women. Know how to properly delegate and manage your team. Find out how you can learn from your mistakes and grow as a leader. Start transitioning into your new position as smoothly as you can today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!

Human resource professionals are the ones who take care of the people in the company. But who takes care of them? Cathy Norris joins this episode to talk about HR wellbeing. If there’s anyone who needs it more, it would be the HR professionals. Cathy is a Leadership & Wellbeing Coach and Corporate Trainer & Facilitator. She shares her seventeen years of experience to talk about the struggles of those in HR and helping them overcome those with emotional wellbeing. How can HR professionals balance the ability to be accessible and get things done at the same time? How can they release the stress from their day-to-day work? Cathy answers these questions and more! Plus, she provides tips for having effective conversations and setting expectations.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!