Best Talentoptimization Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 165: Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Jessica Bensch 31:03

1h ago31:03

31:03

Jessica Bensch is a renowned advocate for workplace culture transformation and is currently building a not-for-profit global movement (Vanguard Voices) on the topic of psychological safety. In this episode, Jessica and host Traci Austin discuss psychological safety and open dialogue. Jessica artfully underscores the necessity for a holistic approac…

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Ep 164: Intentionally Using AI in Communication to Build Employee Trust with Tarek Kamil 29:14

7d ago29:14

29:14

Tarek Kamil, CEO and Founder of an internal communication software, Cerkl, is passionate about using AI and big data to transform how organizations communicate, engage, and understand their audiences. In this episode, Tarek draws parallels between Netflix's personalized content delivery and the need for similarly tailored communication in the workp…

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Ep 163: Impact of Job Clarity in the First 90 Days with Traci Austin 20:03

14d ago20:03

20:03

In this episode, host Traci Austin discusses the importance of clarity in defining roles and expectations for new employees. She shares valuable insights on aligning goals, behaviors, and core values when hiring and managing talent. Her compelling story about the challenges and successes of hiring a marketing coordinator, shed light on the signific…

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Ep 162: Authenticity and AI in Recruitment with Chris Allaire 31:33

21d ago31:33

31:33

Chris Allaire, CEO of staffing firm Averity, is passionate about recruiting people for the right role. With extensive expertise in blending technology with human-centric recruiting, Chris articulates the essence of authentically relevant and clear communication within today’s dynamic hiring landscapes. In this episode, Chris and host Traci Austin d…

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Ep 161: Power of 'Think Weeks' in Empowering Your Team with Jeff Mould 32:10

28d ago32:10

32:10

Jeff Mould, once a reluctant leader has gracefully embraced the mantle of leadership as president and CEO of Stoney Creek . Alongside host Traci Austin, he delves into the perks of a “think week,” aimed at personal and professional rejuvenation. In this episode, Jeff unravels the efficacy of positive tension at the strategic table, the EOS model's …

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Ep 160: Impact of Your BIG WHY on Your People Strategy with Byron Low 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

Navigating the 'big why' of business with precision and insight is at the heart of this episode featuring Byron Low, a predictive index partner and seasoned coach committed to refining organizational culture. Together, Byron and host Traci Austin unpack the symbiotic relation between personal purpose and its potent ability to drive team inspiration…

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Ep 159: Turning Complaints into Requests with Traci Austin 22:48

1M ago22:48

22:48

Traci Austin has seen the power of listening to employee complaints and turning them into opportunities for growth and transformation first hand. In this epsiode, she discusses strategies and techniques to empower employees to come up with solutions rather than just expressing frustrations. She highlights the significance of creating an environment…

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Ep 158: Nurturing Individual Potential with Jonathan Reynolds 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

Navigating the intricacies of leadership and the vitality of people strategy, Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, brings his compelling philosophy to the People Strategy Podcast. In a rich discussion with host Traci Austin, Jonathan illuminates the path to discovering and nurturing individual potential within an organizational framew…

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Ep 157: Second Chances in the Workplace with Michelle Cirocco 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

Transitioning from incarceration to corporate leadership, Michelle Cirocco has forged a unique and impactful career trajectory, demonstrating the transformative power of meaningful employment. As the CEO of Televerde Foundation, Michelle actively champions the cause of providing employment, training, and educational opportunities to incarcerated wo…

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Ep 156: People-First HR with Tina-Marie Wohlfield 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

Tina-Marie Wohlfield believes nobody should ever feel isolated in their missteps; instead, she advocates for a culture where individuals are encouraged to share their journey, including the pitfalls. In this episode, Tina-Marie and Traci discuss her insights as a rehabilitation strategist, emphasizing the critical need for a culture that leverages …

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Ep 155: Communication Clarity as a People Strategy with Coye Harrett 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

In this episode of the People Strategy Podcast, Coye Harrett, president and owner of Prairie Rivet, shares his insights on expanding a business and putting customers first with Traci. Coye talks about his strategies to allow key people to have decision-making authority and creativity to get the job done in the best way possible. By letting go of th…

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Ep 154: Identifying Your People Strategy with Traci Austin 10:38

3M ago10:38

10:38

In this episode of the People Strategy Podcast host, Traci Austin, shares a real-life example of working with a rapidly growing renewable energy company, highlighting the importance of aligning business goals with a clear people strategy roadmap. She emphasizes the significance of believing in the attainability of goals, defining what "winning" loo…

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Ep 153: Merging Organizational Values with AI with Drew Fortin 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

A philosopher at heart, Drew Fortin, posits that decisions are akin to the vital currency that propels development forward. In this episode of the People Strategy Podcast, Drew and Traci explore the fascinating intersection of mission, vision, values (MVV), and the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. With nearly two decades of experien…

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Ep 152: Operating Systems as a People Strategy with Andreas Dankelmann 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

On today's episode of the People Strategy Podcast, we have a captivating conversation with guest Andreas Dankelmann, from FifthAscent. He joins Traci Austin to delve into the world of organizational leadership as they explore how to elevate people and organizations through a people strategy roadmap. Andreas shares his insights on implementing predi…

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Ep 151: Creating an Employee Evolution with Charlie Saffro 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

Charlie Saffro is not just the founder of CS Recruiting, a company known for excellence in logistics, transportation, and supply chain recruitment—it's a company that lives and breathes its values. From making a difference to celebrating success and doing what's right, Charlie breaks down how these principles are not just platitudes, but actions th…

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Ep 150: Goal Setting with Traci Austin 11:05

3M ago11:05

11:05

In today's episode, Traci Austin reflects on the year 2023 and the importance of goal setting. She shares her personal experiences with setting and achieving goals, emphasizing the significance of reflecting on the impact and outcomes of these goals. Traci provides valuable insights into the "SMARTY" goal format and how it can be applied to both pe…

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Ep 149: It’s Not About the Pump, it’s About the People w/Rob Grady 53:12

4M ago53:12

53:12

Rob Grady is a passionate and insightful leader of a top-tier hydronics rep firm that prides itself on serving better than anyone else. He joins Traci Austin to dive deep into the people-first culture that Rob fosters at Mulcahy, exploring how empowering and supporting their team has been pivotal in driving growth and meeting customer needs. They d…

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Re-Release: Multiple Competing Priorities w/Traci Austin 21:22

4M ago21:22

21:22

There are times where we, as leaders and as employees, get frustrated with being asked to complete a specific task, and then being asked to complete another for an individual inside of the organization at the exact same time. During these moments it can be difficult to decide what is the top priority and what isn’t. Today I examine how to face thes…

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Ep 148: Start with Loving Your People w/Marcia Barnes 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

Marcia Barnes has a knack for rallying people together. Widely recognized for her enthusiasm and strategic mindset, she champions growth not merely as a goal but as an essential ingredient to nurturing talent and ensuring her team members have a vibrant pathway to flourish within Valve and Meter. Her story is one of passion intertwined with the pra…

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Ep 147: Building a Culture of Passion and Strategy with Matthew Schneider 26:00

5M ago26:00

26:00

Matthew Schneider is a visionary entrepreneur deeply rooted in his middle-class upbringing. Fueled by a passion for financial inclusivity, Matthew has risen as a champion of change, setting out to bridge the chasm that separates the middle class from the powerful currents of capital growth. Traci and Matthew dive deep into the alignment between org…

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Ep 146: The 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work 14:12

5M ago14:12

14:12

With Thanksgiving soon approaching, today's episode is designed to share the importance of gratitude. Traci Austin explores the power of gratitude and its impact on employee engagement, health, and the bottom line. This episode shares the Five Languages of Appreciation, including Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Gifts, and even …

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Ep 145: What is a People Strategy? 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

In this episode, Traci Austin will be discussing the importance of getting to know your people incredibly well and creating an environment that allows them to thrive. We'll explore how implementing systems and processes can sometimes hinder productivity instead of enhancing it, and why building strong relationships and trust within your organizatio…

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Ep 144: How to Create Fulfilling Work - Traci Austin on Gut + Science 0:58

5M ago0:58

0:58

On this episode, Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting joins Nikki to discuss the importance of fulfilling work and the ripple effect it has on individuals and communities. Together, they break down the concept of "holding space" as a coaching skill and how it empowers individuals to problem-solve on their own. Traci also…

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Re-Release: How to Implement Talent Optimization in Your Business with Matt Poepsel 25:38

6M ago25:38

25:38

Matt Poepsel is known as “The Godfather of Talent Optimization." Vice President of Partner Growth for The Predictive Index, Matt has a very interesting background in becoming a people leader in organizations, which led him to creating the framework of “talent optimization.” Today he joins the show to explain what talent optimization is and how to i…

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Introducing The People Strategy Podcast 1:48

6M ago1:48

1:48

The People Strategy Podcast provides an ongoing coaching experience that the C-suite can leverage to align their people to more effectively execute the business strategy. The show challenges leaders to create a talent strategy roadmap that will increase profits and boost employee engagement. Host, Traci Austin, invites purpose-driven leaders to joi…

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Re-Release: Implementing Talent Optimization into Your Business with April Moldenhauer 20:07

6M ago20:07

20:07

We speak on the subject of talent optimization within organizations quite often on this podcast, and this is something we often help other organizations implement, as well. The use of proper talent optimization within a company can make a huge difference in its success. So, in this episode, we will be speaking with April Moldenhauer, Human Resource…

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Re-Release: Leading a Self-Managing Team with Mike Zani 32:22

6M ago32:22

32:22

To grow a business, there’s no way around delegation. If you hold all of the responsibility in your own hands, you can’t scale at a desired rate. In order to grow your business and see the success you are working towards, you need to help your employees play on their strengths and take some responsibility. No one knows this topic better than Mike Z…

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Re-Release: Solve Turnover in the First 90 Days with Sam Kloppmann 25:36

6M ago25:36

25:36

Turnover Problems in the first 90 days? On today’s show we talk about the importance of slowing down to speed up in hiring and retaining the right staff in the first 90 days of employment. There is an impact on supervisors and staff when turnover in the first 90 days is extremely high. When this problem is fixed, Human Resources gains credibility a…

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Ep 143: The Culture of Gratitude 9:23

7M ago9:23

9:23

What's really important about gratitude? It's sharing very specifically what it is that another has done that you you're grateful for. Here's a couple of statistics, 93% of employees who reported feeling valued so that they are motivated to do their best work. Feeling valued comes from that gratitude from others. 88% of employees who reported feeli…

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EP 142: How to create talent pathway plans inside your organization 20:27

7M ago20:27

20:27

When we talk about the story of how we got to where we are right now, so many was by accident but we found that thing that we liked, and we kept going. When we can get folks excited about what they love to do and have that heart, that passion for it, because what we know is that when we're passionate about something, and we understand the why behin…

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EP 141: Hiring to win in today's competitive market 15:55

7M ago15:55

15:55

What we're specifically digging into within this specific conference is, how do we hire in a way that allows us to bring in the best quality candidates? And how do we ensure that we keep them over the long term. Understand the Job Role: Every job has a need. Yet, not every leader in the organization is on the same page for what the job is and what …

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EP 140: How pressure impacts performance 21:20

7M ago21:20

21:20

When your stress levels are very low, the cortisol in your bloodstream is low. We actually perform really poorly and it means that we don't do very well with remembering things or problem solving or thinking creatively. But if you don't have enough pressure, when it comes to a particular application in life, if there's not enough at stake, if we do…

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EP 139: How to build a solid organization through Talent Pathway with Andrew Wegner 23:41

8M ago23:41

23:41

Andrew Wegner, Senior HR Generalist, defined talent pathway as everything that you use to initially source talent up, through bringing it on board and then cultivating that talent once you've brought the person on board. It's both procedural and personal, and it's essentially everything you do to attract and maximize the growth of the right people …

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EP 138: Conscious Alignment of Organizational Values 21:34

8M ago21:34

21:34

Consciousness serves as a mechanism for alignment, enabling us to establish harmony within ourselves, our connections, the workplace, and our alignment with our company's vision and mission. In this process of alignment, various tools play pivotal roles, among them are the guiding principles of values, truth, and honesty. By embracing and embodying…

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EP 137: Inspiring Managers to Perform with Michael Kester 21:37

8M ago21:37

21:37

Fostering a fun atmosphere that aligns with desired business outcomes isn't achieved solely by exerting effort and labor. Instead, it stems from cultivating a culture and establishing frameworks that empower individuals to embrace their true selves and contribute authentically. What are some of those key items that you've seen that really has an in…

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EP 136: Talent Pathway Planning with Steve Van Remortel 24:19

8M ago24:19

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We put a talent plan around the number one issue that really limits our growth, and where we spend most of our time. Talent planning works upstream to resolve and really take advantage of people related issues or opportunities before they impact your business, not afterwards. Talent planning really helps you be proactive, and not reactive. Talent p…

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EP 135: People First - What they want with what we need featuring Tracie Sponenberg 23:10

9M ago23:10

23:10

How can I design a really great people experience? It’s the mind shift that makes the difference. That people experience doesn't have to be anything, fancy, it can be as simple as listening to your people. But you have to influence yourself first. So, there's a real mindset shift that's required. Are you looking at your job, getting up and thinking…

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EP 134: Gen Z in the workplace with Tammy McKinney 17:11

9M ago17:11

17:11

How do we inspire people from different generations, especially Gen Z? Diversity in the work force is causing leaders to be challenged, one of which is generational diversity. Gen Z, they are unique, there are different things they are looking for to stay engaged, to stay motivated and perform at their best. Encourage, equip and empower your people…

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EP 131: Creating Impactful Job Offers 15:01

9M ago15:01

15:01

An offer makes it impactful as we’re offering an individual an opportunity to make an impact and add value to you as an organization. You want to tie the offer back to what is important to them as an individual: their well-being and what is important to grow in their career. Making an offer is fun: it is giving something to someone that they want a…

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EP 133: Coaching for Performance With Anna Kosova 26:16

9M ago26:16

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How do we inspire people to perform? And how do we also inspire ourselves as we align with the mission, vision and values of our organization, and really use that as a litmus test? If we're going to inspire people to perform, we need to be on the same page as to what the expectations are. The next point that we really had around inspiring our peopl…

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EP 132: Pre-boarding: Creating a Team Before Day 1 15:01

9M ago15:01

15:01

Pre-boarding is what happens between when the offer is made and when the individual starts. We want to ensure that the applicant journey into the employee journey is something that they imagined and hoped for...that's when Preboarding becomes impactful. We want to connect during this Preboarding process, that the individual feels ‘belong’ and broug…

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Ep 130: The Great Renegotiation! With Mandolen Mull 25:09

10M ago25:09

25:09

We have been chatting so much about the hiring process, and how important it is to hire the right people for the role. We also have a great renegotiation taking place in regard to what people want when they come to work. Today I am once again joined by Dr. Mandolen Mull. Listen in as we talk about the great renegotiation and the impact that it has …

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EP 129: Seasons of Life with Shari Simpson 24:29

10M ago24:29

24:29

Do you feel like your organization suffers when you or your staff are going through a season of life? Ensuring your organization is supported during these seasons of life is crucial for developing a culture that is built on trust. I am joined today by the fantastic Shari Simpson, who is host of HR Mixtape and one of the key leaders at paylocity. Li…

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EP 128: Two-way process to determine a great fit! 18:36

10M ago18:36

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Having a process and training our team on that process make it better for the applicant journey, employee journey, and you as the HR leader. If you have a system where the interviews are scheduled, and you can automate some of the follow up, do so. Yet, ensure you have the personal touch. If you meet them in person - make sure they get a personal f…

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EP 127: You are It! Identifying Great Candidates 19:36

10M ago19:36

19:36

Do you feel like your organization is suffering from turnover? The reason why may surprise you! Identifying great candidates is easier said than done, yet it is one of the keyways to ensure a great team. Join me in today's episode as we talk about what defines a great candidate and how a great hiring process can get the results we need. You can fin…

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EP 126: Successful Interview Preparation 18:17

11M ago18:17

18:17

What determines your success? Your preparation. Yet, this is oftentimes the most time consuming and is not seen. In bringing in the best people to fill your roles, that time spent before the interview will save time and money on the back end. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnovates.me/TO126…

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EP 125: Expand the Circle with Matt Poepsel 23:20

11M ago23:20

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How do we serve from inside of our organization? From ensuring that our staff are in the right place in the right role to our leaders leading in the right way. Today I am joined once again by Matt Poepsel on the show. He is the author of a brand-new book called Expand the Circle. Listen in as we dig into the way that our teams are turning up our st…

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EP 124: Creating Sanity in HR 20:56

11M ago20:56

20:56

Good processes allow us to get things done, as long as they don’t take more time! In HR, there are two types of HR, in our opinion, Foundational HR and Transformational HR. A good audit and process allows us to have a strong foundation so that we can focus on the transformation of HR that ties to the people strategy. You can find show notes and mor…

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EP 123: HR Self-Care with Nicole Greer 28:22

11M ago28:22

28:22

Self-care. Yup, we all say we do it. Yet, as HR professionals and business leaders how often do you walk the talk when it comes to taking care of yourself? When HR professionals are dealing with the stress of everyday life it can be easy to overlook self-care and today, I want to address that. I am joined by special guest Nicole Greer on the show, …

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EP 122: HR, Take Good Care! 20:27

12M ago20:27

20:27

HR leaders have the highest turnover per position according to a recent LinkedIn Global Survey. Today, we chat about keyways to care for yourself in HR. AND, no it is not sleep, exercise and healthy food. Although those are great! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnovates.me/TO122…

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