Vinita Clements, EVP, CHRO at Nationwide talks about the importance of belonging at work, and why it’s mistakenly overlooked as a soft skill and not a business imperative.
She shares how active listening from leadership is key to the company’s communication strategy, and why having tough conversations — even without having all the answers — keeps employees c ... Show More
Sep 1
World Wide Technology’s Kevin Dana on Why Trust Drives AI Adoption
Host Roula Amire and guest co-host Brian Feldt, host of the AI Proving Ground Podcast, sit down with World Wide Technology’s CIO Kevin Dana to explore what really drives AI adoption. Kevin shares practical lessons from WWT's AI journey, including the importance of trust, leadersh ... Show More
38m 14s
Jan 2026
Jackson Healthcare’s Shane Jackson on Finding Purpose in Work and Life
Many HR leaders ask themselves the same question: How do we help employees feel that their work matters? Purpose isn’t a feel-good idea; it’s a business strategy that drives retention, productivity, and engagement. If people feel their work matters, they're nearly 300% more likel ... Show More
34m 54s
Aug 2024
Employee Engagement and Retention Excellence
Lakeisha Robichaux, founder and CEO of HR firm Chief of Minds, joins host Anne Sparaco to discuss the importance of accountability, clear communication, work-life balance, and aligning personal and business values in an organization’s employee engagement strategy. Noting that emp ... Show More
25m 11s
Dec 2024
S5E3 The Power of Authentic Leadership and Workplace Culture with Pam Heneberry of the Professional Development Centre
In this episode of the Change Management Podcast, Louise Bright reunites with Pam Heneberry, Managing Director of the Professional Development Center, to discuss the crucial elements of building a positive workplace culture. Pam shares insights on how organisational values and le ... Show More
19m 46s
Jul 2025
The Power of Feedback: Building Trust and Leadership
Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses how HR leaders can navigate challenges like layoffs, cost reductions, and employee disengagement while maintaining cultural alignmen ... Show More
30m 15s
May 2024
A Deep Dive into Employee Retention and Engagement with Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Coevera chats with Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr, founder of Barr Business School, about retaining and engaging employees in today's changing work environment. They discuss the importance of clear communicatio ... Show More
22m 14s