HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Cathy Peterman, Chief People Officer for Tech, Product & Design at Wayfair, about navigating transformation, leading through change, and preparing the workforce for the AI era.

Cathy shares her unusual path from studying international conflict resolution to leading HR at global brands, and how curiosity, resilience, and embracing discomfort have fueled her career...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Adam Holton, Chief People Officer at GE HealthCare, about the mindset shifts HR leaders need to harness AI, personalize learning, and lead with authenticity.

Adam explains why example matters more than instruction, why democratized learning is changing leadership, and how AI can act like a “superpower” for HR teams. The conversation covers embedding AI into coaching,...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Wouter Durville, Co-Founder & CEO of TestGorilla, about the rise of skills-based hiring and how AI is transforming recruitment. Wouter shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind TestGorilla, and why traditional CVs are becoming obsolete.

He explains how AI-driven assessments, resume scoring, and video interviews are making hiring more fair, effici...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Vince Molinaro Ph.D., NY Times Best-Selling Author of The Leadership Contract, about redefining leadership expectations and building a community of accountable leaders.

Vince shares the four terms of leadership, decision, obligation, hard work, and community, and explains how organizations can embed these principles into everyday practices. He discusses how HR leader...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Lucia Bucci, Divisional CHRO for Employer Services International (ESI) at ADP, about leading HR across 37 countries, embedding AI into people processes, and building future-ready teams.

Lucia draws on her 25-year career across Europe and beyond to share how HR can stay relevant in an AI-driven future. She discusses automating repetitive tasks, using AI to support man...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we're joined by Vishal Thanki, Director of Talent & Culture at B&Q. Vishal shares how B&Q is intentionally building a multigenerational workforce that reflects its diverse customer base, while driving high performance across all levels.

From gamified e-learning to pay parity, inclusive training programs, and real talk on what motivates Gen Z to Baby Boomers, this episod...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Will Leahy, VP of People at Greenhouse Software, about how AI is reshaping employee development and the democratization of coaching.

Will shares how Greenhouse is leveraging AI tools like Kona and dynamic learning pathways to create personalized, in-the-flow training at scale while maintaining a strong remote culture. The conversation explores why the future of HR is...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Forrest, U.S. Future of HR Leader at Deloitte. Kyle unpacks key insights from Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends Report, based on responses from 13,000+ professionals across 90 countries.

He explains how leaders can navigate tension between human and business outcomes, why 40% of work is wasted on non-value tasks, and how organizations are rethinking ...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Lauren Nunes, Chief People Officer at Twitch. Lauren breaks down how Twitch is intentionally building a mission-driven culture while supporting employees and streamers alike.

From Amazon-powered AI tools to flash mentoring programs and creator-employee connections, Lauren shares how Twitch is shaping the future of work with empathy, innovation, and purpose. This ep...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Seán Delea, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Greenhouse Software. Sean breaks down how Greenhouse is rethinking the recruiting experience with the help of AI, without losing the human touch.

From AI-generated scorecards to candidate personalization via “My Greenhouse,” Sean explains how recruiters can manage a 121% spike in applications without being overwhe...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Durling, Vice President Human Resources, Americas & South Africa at DOLCE&GABBANA, to unpack how HR leaders can drive real business impact by aligning people strategy with profit strategy.

Jamie walks us through his journey from retail to luxury fashion, the power of understanding productivity metrics, and how HR can step beyond the traditional people...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Emily Chiverton, HR Director for the UK & Ireland at L'Oréal, about building purpose-led careers and nurturing future leaders through structured development.

Emily shares her own journey through L’Oréal’s early careers program, the power of career mobility, and how initiatives like Brandstorm help young people discover their path. The conversation explores why HR...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Ryan Laverty, CEO of Arist, about how AI is completely transforming workplace learning.

Ryan shares how his team delivers 95%+ engagement by pushing personalized, AI-powered learning through tools like SMS and Microsoft Teams. The conversation explores how AI is making learning faster, more scalable, and more accessible for every employee, not just the top performers...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Chait, CEO at Greenhouse Software, and Lewis Brown, Jr. - MA, VP of Talent Management at Comcast.

Together, we explore how great recruiting transforms teams, empowers managers, and reshapes the future of work. From the rise of AI-driven job applications to the lessons talent leaders can learn from college sports, this conversation uncovers what it really ta...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Michael D'Ambrose, Board Director at SHRM and former EVP & CHRO at Boeing, about why traditional performance management is failing today’s workforce.

Michael exposes the flaws of annual reviews, rigid rating systems, and outdated HR processes that demotivate employees and prevent real growth. He shares how empowering managers with real-time feedback, flexibility,...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Dina Yorke, VP Learning Excellence at Schneider Electric, about how AI is transforming workforce learning through personalization at scale.

Dina shares how Schneider Electric is building a skills-based organization where employees drive their own development, supported by AI-powered learning pathways that adapt to individual needs. She explains how breaking down silo...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Alexander Nicolaus, Chief People Officer at Paysend and author of Startup Culture, about how to intentionally design company culture as you scale.

Alex shares how his global career shaped his approach to building high-performing teams, why behavior-based hiring beats resumes, and how Paysend is scaling to a billion-dollar business with a lean team. He unpacks how fou...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Jelena Djordjevic, Chief People Officer at Thumbtack, about building true business partnerships as a People leader in today’s unpredictable world.

Jelena shares how HR leaders can balance empathy with business rigor, navigate rapid change, and create real accountability at the leadership table. She also reveals how Thumbtack is approaching AI adoption with both excite...

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Brandon Roberts, Group VP, People Analytics and AI at ServiceNow, about how AI is transforming talent management as we know it.

Brandon shares ServiceNow’s Four Point Plan for building AI-first organizations, highlighting how real-time skills data, agile workforce allocation, and reskilling are changing how companies attract, develop, and deploy talent. He explains ho...