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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September 21, 2026 • 67 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Kevin Trowbridge, Director of Compensation and HRIS at Kimray!
In this conversation Cole Napper sits down with Kevin to unpack what it means to le...
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September 14, 2026 • 94 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Denise Teo, Former Head of Analytics & People Science at Grab!
Denise spent nearly a decade at Grab, the Southeast Asia super app that began i...
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September 7, 2026 • 69 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Roxanne Bisby Davis, Head of People Intelligence at Cisco!
Cole Napper talks with Roxanne about a title they almost share, how people intelligence...
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August 31, 2026 • 93 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Jack Buckley, Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox!
In this wide-ranging conversation, host Cole Napper sits down with Jack to explore his unconv...
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August 24, 2026 • 63 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people intelligence podcast with special guest, Hadeel Al-Tashi, Head of SHRM Labs and Future of Work Investor!
In this rich conversation host Cole Napper and Hadeel unpack exactly what SHRM Labs is ...
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August 17, 2026 • 63 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Sasha Arjannikova, Director of Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe!
In this rich conversation with host Cole Napper on Directionally Correct, Sasha sha...
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August 10, 2026 • 112 mins
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Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, William Tincup, Editor, Analyst, Advisor, Host at Wrkdefined!
In this wide-ranging, unfiltered, and often provocative conversation, host Cole Napper sits ...
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August 3, 2026 • 79 mins
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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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July 27, 2026 • 66 mins
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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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July 20, 2026 • 69 mins
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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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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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July 6, 2026 • 86 mins
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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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June 29, 2026 • 57 mins
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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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June 22, 2026 • 72 mins
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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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June 15, 2026 • 66 mins
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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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June 8, 2026 • 65 mins
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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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June 1, 2026 • 58 mins
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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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May 25, 2026 • 66 mins
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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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May 18, 2026 • 74 mins
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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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May 11, 2026 • 61 mins
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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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