Victoria Klug, HR Director Eastern Europe at Beiersdorf, discusses Beiersdorf’s “Win with Care” strategy and the power of empathy in leadership. She shares her insights on creating a sustainable and inclusive workplace while balancing performance with well-being, emphasizing the importance of courageous leadership to drive lasting impact.
Oct 12
5 Mistakes Every Company Needs to Fix Before Adding Another AI Tool
What if the biggest barrier to better work is not a lack of technology, but unclear priorities, inconsistent ways of working and disconnected teams?In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Sandra Ma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Richard H., Jr., C ... Show More
56m 19s
Oct 7
5 Ways to Build a Workplace People Don’t Want to Leave
What if the strongest workplace culture is not built through expensive perks, but through the everyday systems that make people feel seen, supported and able to grow?In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Laura Lawson, Chief People Officer at United Wholesale ... Show More
38m 1s
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
Nov 2024
#199: Formula for a Successful Leadership
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I am joined by Karen-Marie Katholm, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at AkzoNobel.Karen-Marie shared with me her career journey, emphasizing some of the key inflection points that helped h ... Show More
29m 55s
Sep 2025
Becoming an Employer of Choice: Lessons from Cook County
In this episode of People + Strategy, Velisha Haddox shares her journey from commercial litigator to CHRO of the Cook County Government in Illinois, revealing the critical role of consistency, transparency, and executive support in driving change. Hear how Cook County’s HR team r ... Show More
27m 48s
Oct 2025
Purpose Under Pressure: Leadership in the Sandwich Generation
In this episode of People + Strategy, Brian Dickens, CHRO of the University of Tennessee System, opens up about the realities of leading while caring for both aging parents and growing children. As part of the sandwich generation, Dickens explores how empathy, flexibility, and pu ... Show More
41m 42s
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
Nov 2021
ReThinking: Indra Nooyi Says It’s Time for Leaders to Care
PepsiCo's trailblazing former CEO drove record profits—but did so while investing in employee well-being, consumer health, and environmental sustainability. In their second conversation, she and Adam are on stage for a lively, entertaining dialogue about how to improve our work l ... Show More
40m 28s
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
Dec 2023
Beyond Giving: Pioneering Human Development for Lasting Change with Muna Merghani | Humanitarian Enthousiast | Chief Human Resources Officer & Sustainability Officer at Haggar Group
In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we’re joined by Muna Merghani, Chief HR and Sustainability Officer, who shares her journey and insights from over 20 years of experience in humanitarian aid, development management, and corporate sustainability. Muna d ... Show More
26m 38s