Directionally Correct, A People Intelligence Podcast

Directionally Correct, A People Intelligence Podcast

Directionally Correct is the #1 people intelligence podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people intelligence, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent analytics, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

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August 3, 2026 79 mins
Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Dr. Deniz Ones, Hellervik Professor of Industrial Psychology & Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota! In this rich conv...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Madeline Laurano, Founder and Chief Analyst at Aptitude Research! Host Cole Napper sits down with Madeline to unpack the real ROI of people analytics, dra...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Nick Kennedy, CEO of The Workforce Planning Institute! In this timely conversation, Cole Napper and Nick dive deep into the State of Workforce Planning Pr...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Colby Nesbitt, Senior Manager of Employee Listening at Netflix! In this wide-ranging conversation, Cole Napper and Colby dive deep into whether People Ana...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Andrew Bartlow, Operating Partner & Senior Advisor at Altamont Capital Partners; Co-Founder, People Leader Accelerator! In this episode, Cole Napper s...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2026! In a special twist, host, Cole Napper, steps into the guest seat as he’s interviewed by special guest host, Alexis Fink, Founder of Propeller Insights and Co-Founder of...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Allen Kamin, Practice Leader, Organizational Effectiveness at Oracle! In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Cole Napper sits down...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, Angela Le Mathon, VP, Workforce Intelligence & Insights at Walmart & Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM! In this wide-rangin...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Amy Stevenson, Senior Director People Insights at HP! In this wide-ranging and highly practical conversation, Cole Napper welcomes back Amy Ste...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at NYU and Author of “The Power of Us”! In this wide-ranging and deeply thou...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, David Edwards, Chief Workforce Strategist at Dark Artistry, Author of "The Strategic Workforce Planning Handbook"! In this wide-ranging and deeply p...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Sue Lam, VP of Global People Insights, Culture, Strategy & Planning at The Coca-Cola Company! In this wide-ranging and highly practical conversa...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Suzanne Bell, Lead Scientist, NASA’s Behavioral Health & Performance Lab! In this wide-ranging and deeply fascinating conversation, C...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Allan Church, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Maestro Consulting! In this wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation, Cole Napper sits down ...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, John Barry, Co-CEO at HRBench, Matt Maguire, CRO at HRBench and Brandon Collins, CTO at HRBench! In this wide-ranging and highly practical conversa...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Jennifer Wilson, Partner and Global Co-Head, HR Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles! In this wide-ranging and deeply practical conversation, Co...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast special guest, Kinsey Li, Author of "People Analytics Explained" and Advisor at PwC! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, host Cole Napper sits down with K...
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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, Stacia Garr & Dani Johnson, both are Co-Founders and Principal Analysts at RedThread Research! In this wide-ranging and intellectually rich conversation, Cole Napper...
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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Scott Hines, Previous Co-Host of Directionally Correct! In this long-awaited reunion episode, Cole and Scott reconnect after Scott's time away from the mic, diving into a candid, wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, reflection, and sharp insight on the evolving world of work, technology, and people analytics. The discussion opens with Scott&rsquo...
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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Neil Morelli, Senior Director, Human+AI Collaboration and Workforce Transformation at Salesforce! If you like this episode, go ahead and sign up for Neil’s newsletter People-first AI! In this wide-ranging and deeply engaging conversation, Cole Napper sits down with Neil to unpack one of the most important shifts happening in the workplace today: AI...
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