Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Chief People Officer and Labor Director, and Member of the Executive Board at SAP, explains how the company is connecting talent development, skills and leadership to its AI transformation. She shares the thinking behind SAP’s Talent Engine, the role of business leaders in shaping skills needs, and why human judgement and culture remain c ... Show More
Oct 21
How Primark Grows Its Own Leaders: 5 Practical Takeaways for HR
How does Primark develop frontline leaders and help colleagues build careers within the business?John D. Hadeed, Senior Vice President, People & Culture, US at Primark, joins Chris Rainey to share the career conversations, training and leadership habits behind its approach.At the ... Show More
31m 10s
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
May 2025
The New Rules of Career Growth: What Talent Leaders Need to Know
With an overwhelming abundance of skilling content and the rise of AI in talent development, what does effective employee support look like today—and what should organizations focus on? In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Lindsay Witcher, Global Leader at Ra ... Show More
22m 39s
Aug 2024
Let's Sound Off With Kim Blue - HR as a Strategic Partner
In this episode of HR Sound Off, I'm thrilled to welcome Kim Blue, Chief Executive Officer at K Blue Consulting. Kim takes us through her inspiring HR journey, from her corporate beginnings to becoming an entrepreneur and a leader in Fractional HR. She shares valuable insights on ... Show More
37m 20s
Mar 2024
Synergy in Leadership and Product Excellence: A Blueprint for Growth
<p>In this episode, join us as we delve into the tech industry journey, exploring PM roles and uncovering secrets to success in a dynamic landscape. Featuring insights from Jessica Hall, Chief Product Officer at Just Eat Takeaway, discover the crucial link between effective leade ... Show More
24m 36s
Oct 2024
Building a Skills-Based Organization with Paul Kent
In this special mini-episode of Leading Up, host Kelly Schwarze highlights key takeaways from the Udemy Forward 2024 virtual event. This episode features advice from Paul Kent, the senior L&D manager at PepsiCo, about how best to leverage skills-based practices to boost employee ... Show More
11m 6s
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
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 521, an interview with the author of <em>Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human Powered Leadership,</em> Dr. Christie Smith.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, C ... Show More
