Career Club Live with Bob Goodwin
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Episodes
What does it take to go from working the electronics aisle at Toys R Us to leading HR for 20,000+ employees across North and Latin America?
In this powerful episode of Career Club Live, host Bob Goodwin sits down with Chris Mikulski, Chief Human Resources Officer for The Americas at H&M, to talk about career growth, leadership, and the future of HR.
Chris shares the lessons he’s learned on his journey—from starting out as a seaso...
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In this forward-looking conversation, Bob Goodwin sits down with Dr. Anna Tavis to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of coaching and leadership development. As the author of The Digital Coaching Revolution and a leading voice in human capital transformation, Dr. Tavis offers deep insights into how organizations can leverage AI not to replace human coaches, but to dramatically scale, personalize, and democr...
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If talent is your greatest asset, why do your financials treat it like a liability?
In this powerful episode of Career Club Live, Bob Goodwin sits down with Peter Cappelli—Wharton professor, HR legend, and truth-teller—to unpack the broken incentives driving modern talent decisions.
They dig into:
Why U.S. accounting rules *discourage* investment in people
How layoffs and "rank-and-yank" tactics backfire more than they help ...
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April 6, 2025 • 68 mins
In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, Emily M. Dickens, Chief of Staff and Head of Government Affairs at SHRM, joins Bob Goodwin to talk about resilience, leadership, and creating a more inclusive future of work.
Emily shares her deeply personal journey—from a childhood marked by economic challenges to leading national workforce policy initiatives impacting millions. With warmth, wisdom, and wit, she discusses the pow...
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March 20, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of *Career Club Live*, host Bob Goodwin sits down with Matt Burns, co-founder of Atlas Copilot, to cut through the noise and get real about AI in HR. While many talk about AI’s potential, Matt and his team have actually built a tool that’s reshaping how HR professionals work—streamlining processes, enhancing employee engagement, and empowering leaders to focus on what matters most: people.
Matt shares his journey...
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March 7, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode of Career Club Live, host Bob Goodwin sits down with Betty Larson, EVP & CHRO at Merck, to discuss the evolving role of HR as a strategic business driver. Betty shares her career journey, insights on balancing business priorities with people development, and how HR leaders can build credibility by delivering real business impact. She also dives into the power of purpose, agility, and trust in shaping a world-class o...
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February 17, 2025 • 54 mins
In this compelling episode of Career Club Live, host Bob Goodwin welcomes Coco Brown, founder and CEO of The Athena Alliance, for an insightful discussion on leadership, career evolution, and empowering women in executive roles. Coco shares her journey from Silicon Valley executive to leading a network of 20,000+ women, helping them gain boardroom seats and shape the future of leadership.
From navigating imposter syndrome to thin...
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February 9, 2025 • 57 mins
Get ready to uncover the secrets of emotionally intelligent leadership with our esteemed guest, Dina Denham-Smith. With a career that spans over 25 years and includes contributions to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, Dina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation. From her unique upbringing on a Connecticut boarding school campus to her academic accomplishments and influential work as an executive coach, Di...
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January 26, 2025 • 58 mins
Discover the future of hiring as we welcome Dr. Deborah Kerr, co-founder and president of Affintus, whose revolutionary approach to job matching promises to transform the way organizations identify top talent. Dr. Kerr, with her rich academic background and experience in public policy and organizational performance, sheds light on how predictive data can outshine traditional resumes and interviews, providing a more reliable method ...
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November 12, 2024 • 49 mins
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for AFLAC, Jeri Hawthorne, joins us to share her incredible journey from Southeast Ohio to Georgia and beyond. Jeri opens up about the serendipitous twists and turns that took her from studying in West Virginia and England to enriching experiences in Denmark with Nova Nordisk. Her passion for cross-cultural training and international HR is infectious, and her stories reveal ho...
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October 31, 2024 • 45 mins
Step into the world of leadership and personal development with Ellen Taaffe, celebrated author and clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Ellen pulls back the curtain on her journey from sales at Quaker Oats to her influential roles at PepsiCo and Whirlpool, sharing the wisdom she’s gathered along the way. Her latest book, "The Mirrored Door," serves as a guide for women seeking to shatter career barriers and embr...
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October 31, 2024 • 49 mins
Dr. Julie Cooper, president of Trauma-Free World, joins us for a transformative conversation that promises to reshape how you view leadership and organizational success. Dr. Cooper's unique trajectory from biochemistry to trauma-informed care offers a profound understanding of how trauma influences behaviors and emotions. She shares personal anecdotes from her journey in child welfare and fostering, illustrating how trauma-based le...
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October 1, 2024 • 61 mins
How do you cultivate leadership that lasts? Join us as Nathan Tanner, an executive coach with a rich career spanning Lehman Brothers, LinkedIn, and DoorDash, reveals his secrets to becoming "The Unconquerable Leader." You'll learn about the vital dynamics between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and walk away with practical strategies to keep your drive intact for the long haul. Nathan also shares his journey, from his roots in A...
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September 26, 2024 • 54 mins
Can mastering job interviews really be the key to unlocking your dream career? Join us on Career Club Live as we welcome Sam Owens, founder of Sam's Career Talk and the current CMO of Freezing Point, the makers of Frazzle. Sam takes us through his remarkable career journey from ConAgra Foods to White Wave Foods and Danone, and onto smaller companies like Cali'flour Foods. Along the way, Sam shares invaluable lessons learned, sheddi...
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September 24, 2024 • 53 mins
How do you conquer the corporate world while staying true to your emotional and empathetic self? Visionary leader Wagner Denuzzo, who transitioned from social work in Brazil to influential roles in major U.S. companies like IBM and Prudential Financial, shares his remarkable journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Discover how Wagner's personal evolution shaped his unique approach to leadership development and emotional...
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September 19, 2024 • 52 mins
What if your career path didn't have to be linear to be successful? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tracy Layney, EVP and Chief HR Officer at Levi Strauss Company. Tracy shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, to becoming a prominent advocate for mental health and employee well-being. Learn how her personal experiences, like the emotional milestone of sending her son off to college, shap...
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September 17, 2024 • 56 mins
When life throws you curveballs, how do you find the strength to keep going? Meet Luis Velasquez, who transformed his journey from a small village in Guatemala to an executive coach in the U.S., despite facing a brain tumor and the loss of a spouse. His story isn't just about survival—it's about thriving through resilience and understanding the power of personal storytelling. You’ll hear how Luis’s background in science and leaders...
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September 10, 2024 • 50 mins
Ever wondered how leadership and employee engagement can transform a company's culture and success? Tune in to Career Club Live, where we sit down with Cheryl Kish, a seasoned executive with over twenty years of experience in leadership and change management. Cheryl’s remarkable journey from the hospitality industry to her pivotal role at Hooters Restaurants offers invaluable insights into effective leadership strategies. With cert...
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September 5, 2024 • 58 mins
Gena Smith, CHRO at LVMH North America, shares her extraordinary journey from Texas to Greece and eventually to the vibrant corporate world of New York. Learn how Gena’s international exposure and unique educational path shaped her career, offering invaluable lessons on adaptability and seizing opportunities. Listen in as she recounts her transition from executive recruitment to a pivotal leadership role at LVMH, emphasizing the tr...
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September 3, 2024 • 52 mins
Unlock the secrets of career growth and personal branding with Jenny Fernandez, a distinguished leadership and organizational coach, and professor at Columbia University and NYU. Hear her inspiring journey from her roots in the Dominican Republic to her impactful roles in consulting and brand management at global giants like Accenture and Kraft Foods. This episode promises to reveal how Jenny managed the Oreo brand across Asia Paci...
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