radical innovators podcast

radical innovators podcast

Join Frank Congiu, EVP of human capital strategy & executive partnerships, on the Radical Innovators series as he dives into insightful conversations with prominent HR leaders from top global organizations. Each episode explores bold ideas, transformative strategies, and the future of workforce innovation alongside the world’s most forward-thinking CHROs. Discover how their insights can inspire your leadership today and tomorrow. Listen to gain the edge you need for your talent strategy.

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August 27, 2025 29 mins

In today's episode, Frank Congiu is joined by Carolyn Roach, CHRO at XPO, one of the largest logistics companies in North America. Carolyn shares her unique career journey, which has included purposeful pivots into industries like finance and fiber optics. She discusses what it means to lead with authenticity across different workforces, from corporate offices to frontline drivers.

Carolyn also details how her team is using a &...

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In today’s episode, Frank Congiu sits down with Matt Walter, CHRO of Medtronic, for a compelling conversation on reimagining talent strategies in the face of rapid digital transformation.

Matt shares his journey from aspiring sports psychologist to global HR leader, and unpacks how Medtronic is evolving its approach to talent — shifting from traditional FTE models to a dynamic, skills-first strategy that embraces gig talent, tech in...

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In this energizing episode of the Radical Innovators series, Frank Congiu sits down with Jacqui Canney, chief people and AI enablement officer at ServiceNow, one of the most influential voices reshaping the future of work. Jacqui’s career spans iconic brands, and now she’s leading the charge in merging cutting-edge AI with human-first leadership.


Jacqui shares the radical moves she’s making in her bold new role, the mindset shi...

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Radical Innovators host Frank Congiu, has an insightful conversation with Stephanie Kramer, CHRO of L’Oréal USA, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands is reinventing its people strategy for a world that’s anything but business as usual.

Stephanie brings a refreshing, deeply human approach to HR — rooted in her unconventional journey through marketing, general management, authorship, and now, executive leadershi...

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Welcome to episode four of the Radical Innovators series. In this episode, Frank Congiu is joined by Nickle LaMoreaux, CHRO at IBM, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic tech companies continues to lead with workforce strategy. Nickle shares her remarkable journey at IBM, insights on how risk-taking and disrupting traditional HR models have shaped her career, and how IBM’s enduring culture of innovation underpins its talent...

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In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Michael Fraccaro, CHRO of Mastercard, to explore how one of the world’s leading technology companies is reshaping its people strategy to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Michael shares Mastercard’s shift to a skills-first approach—prioritizing capabilities over job titles—and how this model is transforming hiring, learning, and internal mobility. He also delves into...

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In this episode of Radical Innovators, host Frank Congiu sits down with Lucien Alziari, CHRO of Prudential, to discuss the evolving role of HR leaders in shaping business success. Lucien shares pivotal moments from his career, lessons from early challenges, and insights on what it takes to develop top tier talent. Discover why the best CHROs are business leaders first - and HR experts second.

This episode is a must-listen for HR lea...

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In the premiere episode of the Radical Innovators podcast, Frank Congiu, executive vice president of human capital strategy and executive partnerships at Randstad, sits down with Donna Morris, CHRO of Walmart, to explore how one of the world's largest employers is redefining workforce strategies. 

Donna shares Walmart’s groundbreaking initiatives in skills-based hiring, leadership development and workforce transformation — touc...

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