TribePod - The Proactive Talent Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of TribePod – The Proactive Talent Podcast, host Matt Staney dives into the transformative power of AI in employer branding. Learn how AI can help you uncover hidden employee stories, streamline content creation, and personalize the candidate journey—all without sacrificing the human touch. From leveraging tools like sentiment analysis to drafting blog posts in minutes, Matt shares actionable strategies, prompts, and ethical practices to scale your storytelling efforts.

Whether you’re a one-person employer branding team or part of a larger organization, this episode is packed with insights to help you do more with less, connect authentically with your audience, and revolutionize the way you share employee experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to make AI your creative wingman!

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to transform your approach to employer branding. Let’s scale those stories!

In this episode of TribePod, the Proactive Talent Podcast, host Matt Staney welcomes longtime friend and visionary HR leader Lars Schmidt. As the founder of Amplify Talent, author of "Redefining HR," and host of the "Redefining Work" podcast, Lars has transformed modern HR with his advocacy for open-source HR practices and his contributions to iconic brands like NPR, SpaceX, and Hootsuite.

Join Matt and Lars as they take a deep dive into Lars' career journey—from his early days as a technical recruiter to his pioneering role as an author, speaker, and community builder.

They discuss the evolution of HR, the future of AI in the workplace, and how emerging technologies are reshaping the field of talent acquisition. Plus, Lars opens up about his decision to step back from Amplify Talent and return to in-house work, sharing valuable insights on leadership, community, and finding fulfillment in the ever-changing world of HR.

Whether you're an HR professional, a recruiter, or just interested in the future of work, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical takeaways, and thought-provoking ideas.

Tune in, and be ready to rethink the future of HR with Matt and Lars.

In this episode of TribePod, Jim Stroud interviews CHRO John Riley on leadership traits and the conversation morphs into how kindness influences the bottom line and enhances employer brand. Questions asked during this interview include: 

• What do you think is one of the greatest core values a (HR) leader should possess to be effective?
• What is the most important advice you’ve received in your career?
• What is the biggest risk with the new workforce and how do employers overcome the obstacle of mounting pressures to conform to new ideas?
• How will employers need to adapt to the new workforce mindset? 
• As a leader, how do you create a culture that doesn’t leave anyone in the dust?
• Help! I’m in HR, how do I get a seat at the table?

ABOUT OUR GUEST

John Riley, SHRM-CP and Chief Human Resources Officer

John Riley is a human resource executive with over 15 years of responsible and progressive experience in human resource management as well as leadership and operational excellence. His professional experiences include strategic program management, training, employee and organizational development and corporate purpose and culture. John is passionate about workforce development and equipping the next generation of leaders to take on new challenges and succeeding in the rapidly changing arena of management. He can be reached via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchrisriley 

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Vince Abramo discusses coaching communication and conflict resolution with TribePod host - Jim Stroud. Vince is based in Hawaii, which Jim found fascinating. Are the Human Resources issues in Hawaii different from the issues faced in the United States? How are the myriad of cultures in Hawaii affecting the workplace? And do managers need translators to speak to their own employees in Hawaii? The answers may surprise you. 

ABOUT OUR GUEST: VINCE ABRAMO

Vince Abramo finds joy in witnessing the change of individuals and groups when they are engaged in healthy dialogue. She has a heart for small businesses and supports the missions of nonprofits to fulfill the community’s needs. She has a master's degree in Public Administration, and a bachelor's in intercommunication and public relations with certifications in conflict resolution, nonprofit management, and volunteer management from the University of Hawaii. She a certified coach and trainer through the John Maxwell Team, Brain Health Coaching through the Amen Clinic, and Neuroencoding. She resides on the island of Oahu with her husband Nick and has three wonderful adult children carving their own journey. | Contact Vince Abramo via her website at https://bambooshoot.co/ 

QUESTIONS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST

• How can we recognize the signs of bad workplace communication?
• What are common communication problems you see across organizations?
• How can managers motivate their teams when they’re struggling to get results?
• How can managers make meetings more engaging for the staff?
• What is the best way to handle micromanagers?
• People in offices tend to bring up political topics. How should employees handle political conversations in the workplace?
• What are your top 5 tips when you are in a middle of a conflict?
• If you could give any advice to the HR Community, what would it be and why?

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Today, TribePod interviews an expert on the topic of leadership - Hannah Balogun. 

Questions asked in this podcast:

• Do HR and politics converge in the UK workplace? 
• Should today's HR practitioners require therapist credentials to do their jobs?
• What is the difference between a leader and a boss?
• What makes a great leader?
• Can you nurture someone into a great leader or are great leaders simply born? 
• What is the most difficult part of being an HR leader?
• What part does emotional intelligence play in leadership? 
• How can organizations enhance performance development?
• How does company culture impact company leadership?
• How do you nurture talent?

About Our Guest: 

Hannah Balogun has over 20 years’ experience working in Human Resources in the UK and internationally. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a credentialed Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), a credentialed NLP Business Practitioner and an accredited Achieving Communication Excellence (ACE) Licensee.

She uses her people and coaching expertise to provide a solid basis of engagement for leaders, teams, organizations, and individuals to achieve long lasting improvements in performance, development, and communication strategies. This enables the embodiment of self-awareness, behavioral change, goal clarifications, the achievement of development and career objectives whilst unlocking potential, leading to continuous growth.

Connect with Hanna at: https://www.hannahbalogun.com/  

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Today's episode focuses on employee mental health, fixing the "Great Resignation" and, employee retention with Jeremy Cooper of Balanced Life. 

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

With over 20 years’ working in IT and Life Sciences, Jeremy has a wealth of experience covering operations, architecture, projects, and leadership. During various roles Jeremy has had exposure to supporting companies through hyper growth, mergers, and acquisitions, building out high performing teams and transforming how services are delivered. 

However, it came at a cost. 

Due to his drive and work pressure (mostly self-inflicted), he ended up burnt out and struggling to leave the house due to anxiety. Jeremy was a shell of a person that was just transacting through all aspects of life. 

During his recovery, Jeremy discovered how much our habits shape our work and lives, and strategic changes can transform us. Implementing these habits and showed them to others transformed his life and career and led him to form Balanced Life with a mission to help individuals and organizations find High-Performance and Balance.

QUESTIONS ASKED IN THE PODCAST

• What are some stigmas around mental health in the workplace?
• What are the signs of burnout and how can we prevent it?
• How can employers learn to recognize burnout in employees and what can we do to help?
• What effects does mental health and burnout have on company retention rates?
• What can companies do to improve retention rates during such uncertain times?
• Are corporate wellbeing programs effective?
• How can a company help their employees separate work from home life?
• What are some good habits to practice when looking to improve workplace mental health?
• How do we fix The Great Resignation?
• What advice would you give to companies looking to improve their mental health awareness?

Let us know what you think of the TribePod podcast! Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform. 

Robin Rodriguez is on today's episode of TribePod. Robyn is from Austin, Texas and has over 18 years of extensive HR experience. Robyn started her career at ADP and quickly developed into a Leader in the Payroll space. Using Payroll as a foundation for continued growth, Robyn has developed expansive knowledge in all aspects of Human Resources. Robyn specializes in partnering with Senior Leadership to help develop and deploy advanced HR strategies that align people, process, and technology initiatives. Robyn has been regarded as ‘employee of the year’ and was the youngest, female, Latina to be awarded a VP title at a previous organization. Robyn mentors' various women in the Payroll and HR space and extends that mentorship in her personal life by supporting various non-profit organizations. Robyn is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all and regarded as a thought leader who is invested in the betterment of workplace culture and innovative ways to work.

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QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS PODCAST: 

• Has HR and the payroll industry caught up with the post-pandemic world of work? 
• Will political pressures cause HR to play a more significant role in the lives of employees? 
• Will the "great resignation" era issue a bigger trend of boomerang employees?
• Will silver haired consultants be tapped to resolve the brain drain caused by the great resignation?
• Which generation has the higher degree of emotional intelligence? 
• How to operate a company with so many different generations at work?
• Any ideas on how to resolve gender pay gaps?
• Better ways to evaluate workplace performance and improve job descriptions
• DEI needs to expand beyond a black and white issue
• How to get better DEI data from job applicants
• Will META bring gamification back to HR? 
• How does Ageism affect the modern workplace? 
• Are more disabled workers employed now since everyone is remote? 
• Is returning to the office racist as some Apple employees allege? 
• The likely trend of talent hubs in response to hybrid workers

Tune in for a very lively and informative conversation! HR Leaders, pay close attention to this one. 

The guest today is Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.

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Topics explored in this podcast: 

• Communication in the workplace 
• Team communication exercises 
• Relationship building 
• Presenting with confidence

Questions asked in this podcast: 

• What are the greatest challenges to great communication? 
• How has remote work affected our communication style on the job?
• How do you build relationships with employees while working remote?
• How can we learn to communicate better in teams?
• How do we measure the success of effective communication? 
• What role does facial expressions, gestures, and pauses play in communication? 
• What are some exercises you can do to practice public speaking or communicating? 
• How do you learn to communicate in the board room? 
• How do you practice presenting in front of large groups of people? 
• If you could give one piece of advice to anyone who struggles to communicate, what would it be and why?

Brenden is available via:
web: MasterTalk - https://www.mastertalk.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/

In this episode, Jim Stroud speaks with Stephen Costigan and Thomas Fisher of Metaspark to discuss employee engagement with remote workers, challenging Henry Ford's vision, how individual work impacts on the organization and how to understand your employees without spying on them. Stephen and Thomas can be connected via their website - Metaspark.io. 

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QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS PODCAST

• What is Henry Ford’s vision? 
• How has Henry Ford’s vision changed overtime and how does it affect us in today’s world? 
• How do companies increase employee engagement in this new era of remote and hybrid work? 
• What does this new era of work mean for employers? 
• What are employers failing at in this new era and how can we prevent ourselves from making those mistakes? 
• How has the Great Resignation affected the way companies hire? 
• How can companies learn to understand their employees better? 
• How does spying on your employees affect trust and quality of work? 
• How do you think the work environment will change over the next 10 years?
  

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Stephen Costigan 

Stephen Costigan has spent his entire career in technology with organizations like Capgemini & Microsoft prior to his successful entrepreneurial ventures over the past decade. He is a true innovator who leverages his extensive experience in technology, ability to see trends and challenges years in advance, and brings game changing thought leadership to market, primarily in the B2B segment, promoting scalable solutions that always center around customer success and outcomes.

Stephen is responsible for MetaSpark’s platform vision and feature inception and directs the sales, marketing, and fundraising activities of the company. He works with customers and the product teams to turn customer feedback into customer value. Stephen is also the Founder and CEO of CloudScale, which has delivered consistent revenue and profitability for the past six years working with some of the largest and most recognizable brands.

Thomas Fisher

Thomas Fisher is a Career B2B sales professional, executive leader, and entrepreneur with specialties in sales strategy, operations, methodologies, social selling, and coaching. He is driven by a passion for leading and serving others, fostering environments of innovative thinking, collaborative efforts, and flawless execution. He has spent nearly his entire career in technology working from startups and challenger brands to global 100 firms.

Is workplace drama standing in the way of productivity? Do colleagues fight over petty issues? Are teams more concerned about protecting their territory than getting the job done? Is bad behavior being tolerated? These are just a few of the signs that a toxic workplace is impeding organizational success, says Richard Hawkes, author of NAVIGATE THE SWIRL and CEO of the consulting firm Growth River. These behaviors are part of “the Swirl” — the daily mix of problems, turf battles, and drama that block an organization’s ability to focus on the real issues that result in transformation and growth.

In his forthcoming book, Hawkes presents a step-by-step guide for building highly engaged, high-performing teams and organizations, despite the Swirl. His playbook centers on Seven Crucial Conversations, a series of ongoing, intentional conversations that help people align and re-imagine the “social systems” in which they work.

In this podcast, Jim Stroud, VP of Marketing at Proactive Talent interviews Hawkes on...

• What the Swirl is, and how it holds companies back
• The signs of a toxic workplace
• What leaders should do to “detox” a toxic workplace
• The Seven Crucial Conversations that help organizations build highly effective teams and workplaces
• How to build high-performing teams in today’s hybrid workplace

Hawkes’ insights in NAVIGATE THE SWIRL will help organizations break free of unnecessary constraints. The book provides a roadmap for wielding influence in the complex, adaptive social systems of today’s workplace.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Richard S. Hawkes, author of NAVIGATE THE SWIRL, is the Founder of Growth River, an international consultancy that guides leaders and teams to create higher performance in businesses and organizations. Hawkes helps companies identify and resolve constraints to success. Clients include Edward Jones, GENEWIZ, Hitachi, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Mars. He sees purpose-driven, customer-focused, team-based, multi-stakeholder businesses as the best bet for solving the world’s biggest problems. Hawkes received a B.A. in Computer Science and German Literature from Hamilton College and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Organizational Development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For more information, visit: www.growthriver.com

ABOUT PROACTIVE TALENT

Proactive Talent is the leading power partner to your recruiting engine. We're a coalition of freelance recruiting and talent brand practitioners who provide the necessary tools to tighten your hiring gaps, bolster your retention rates and embolden your company mission, giving you the competitive edge needed in the ever-changing recruiting industry.

With a holistic approach, we work alongside clients to help them build a powerful recruiting engine that enables them to efficiently attract, recruit, and retain top talent. Our current and past clients include enterprise companies like Uber/Postmates, Siemens Energy, Boston Consulting Group, Basic American Foods, and GoDaddy as well as fast-growing startups like Calendly, Discord, and Gong.io. For more information, contact us at: https://proactivetalent.com/contact-us