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Advice You Can Actually Use to Become a Board Member
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 34:07
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Deepali Vyas, Founder & CEO of Vyas Media, executive recruiter, and board member herself, about what it takes to actually land a board seat. Deepali explains what you can be doing in your career now to prepare yourself for this move later, what it takes to be qualified to sit on a board, and shares actionable advice about how you can make this into a reality for yourself, even when it feels far away.
00:00: Intro
04:00: Boardroom or BS game
08:10: What is a board member
12:20: How is board information passed to leadership
14:40: How and why to join a board
19:00: Prepare now for a board seat later
21:00: Diversity in board rooms
25:30: Deepali’s advice for pursuing board seats
This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew
For more on Deepali: https://www.deepalivyas.com/
Deepali’s e.l.f. series on becoming a board member:
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
How HR Can Combat Spiking Healthcare Costs
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 31:02
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Director of Benefit Solutions at Nava Benefits, Colleen Locke. From the reasons behind rising healthcare costs to what information about those expenses you should be sharing with employees (and when), this episode can help fellow HR pros navigate open enrollment season and your benefits strategy throughout the year.
00:00: Intro
04:08: What Nava Benefits does
07:30: Why are healthcare costs so expensive right now
11:00: How much should HR teams share about benefit expenses with employees
15:30: Adjusting what the employer covers
19:30: Other benefits that HR teams should know about
23:00: How HR can be helpful in choosing their plans
This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew
For more information on Nava Benefits: https://www.navabenefits.com/
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
How to Avoid Burnout in HR
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 34:46
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Eliana Goldstein and Amina AlTai, both career coaches with a history of corporate burnout, about how HR pros can be sure to prioritize their own self care. From building your community to practicing celebration rituals, they share tips on not only how to manage burnout, but how to prevent it before it gets in the way of your work.
00:00: Intro
02:20: Kate’s perspective on self care
04:00: Eliana and Amina define self care
10:50: Networking vs. relationship building
13:40: The physical toll stress takes on your body
16:00: Painful vs. purposeful ambition
17:00: Lessons that carry over from a corporate experience
22:00: Celebration rituals and ambition cycling for high performers
25:40: Productive ways of winding down
This episode is presented by Equifax. To learn more, visit equifax.com/hrbrew
For more about Amina: https://www.aminaaltai.com/
Amina’s book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ambition-trap-how-to-stop-chasing-and-start-living-amina-altai/27c64b46ca961db5?
For more about Eliana: https://www.elianagoldsteincoaching.com/
The Gap and The Gain book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gap-and-the-gain-the-high-achievers-guide-to-happiness-confidence-and-success-dan-sullivan/13b3af53fc11bb37?ean=9781401964368&bkshp-astro=t
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
When is an Employee's Private Life HR's Problem?
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 32:54
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sarah O’Melia, VP of Talent at Cisive, and co-host of their podcast "Don't Get Played", about what elements of an employee’s personal life, actually affects the professional. From background checks during the hiring process to social media activity, we learn when HR has to step in, and when it’s better for them to step back.
00:00: Intro
02:25: HR business or Mind Your Business
05:50: Deciding what is personal information vs. a business risk
08:20: Informal background checks
15:00: Having written and unwritten guidelines and policies
17:00: Addressing “Open to Work” on an employee’s LinkedIn
21:00: Establishing trust in the workplace
This episode is presented by Equifax. For more information, go to equifax.com/hrbrew
Listen to the Cisive Podcast "Don't Get Played": https://www.cisive.com/dont-get-played-podcast
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
From A Starbucks Store to the Board Room: Advice On The Road to CHRO
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 34:11
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Sara Kelly, EVP and Chief Partner Officer at Starbucks. Sara shares her unique journey to leading people ops at Starbucks, the principals that have guided her career, and the programs around education, parental leave, and retention that have kept Starbucks employees growing within the company.
00:00: Intro
02:00: The recipe for being a CHRO
06:50: Starbucks college education program
08:55: Sara’s journey from store to Chief Partner Officer
12:35: How her principals have informed her role
13:20: Implementing the Coffeehouse Coach program
15:45: How to grow in your role
18:15: Non-negotiables for executive roles
22:00: Advice for becoming a leader
26:50: Listening to employees to change benefits and Starbucks parental leave
This episode is presented by Leapsome. To learn more, visit: https://www.leapsome.com/request-a-demo
For more on the Starbucks College Achievement Plan: https://about.starbucks.com/press/2026/starbucks-celebrates-nearly-20000-asu-graduates-and-counting/
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
Posting Responsibly: Emily Durham’s Best Social Media Practices for HR Pros
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Duration 39:02
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Emily Durham, a former recruiter and current content creator, podcast host, and author of the book “Clock In.” Emily shares tips for showing up authentically online without getting yourself in trouble with HR, how she transitioned from corporate to content, and what to keep in mind for your own social media so that it doesn’t impact your career.
00:00: Intro
03:00: How Emily’s social strategy is used with coaching clients
05:00: Transition from corporate to content
12:00: How to (professionally) still be your authentic self online
21:10: How your social can impact a job offer
24:10: Your personal identity vs. your job
27:45: Clock In or Clock Out game
This episode is presented by Leapsome. To learn more, visit: https://www.leapsome.com/request-a-demo
To take our People Person survey, visit: https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/People-Person?Platform=Podcast
To purchase Emily’s book “Clock In”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/797902/clock-in-by-emily-durham/
For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
How HR Pro Deepali Vyas Uses AI in Her HR Department and Life
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 18:03
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Deepali Vyas, The Elite Recruiter and an HR pro herself. The two HR powerhouses sat down at our latest HR Brew event in New York City to discuss how Deepali uses different AI tools in her personal and professional life, the little white lie she told around her PTO days, and why a return to office can be a good thing for you depending on what season of your career you’re currently in.
00:00: Intro
01:30: How she uses each AI tool
04:50: AI’s impact on the current job market
06:40: The benefits of RTO
11:05: Ideal PTO
13:50: HR Hot Take
To learn more about Deepali: https://www.deepalivyas.com/
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
Using PTO to Boost Your Employees’ Performance
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 34:48
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Jenna Young, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry about the importance of PTO: taking it, not taking advantage of it, and how companies should actually be thinking about it for optimal employee performance. Plus, Jenna shares her idea for trading AI training with Summer Fridays.
00:00: Intro
02:15: Why people are hesitant to take their PTO
05:00: Policies HR leaders can implement to reduce burnout
07:25: Kate’s Take on PTO
08:05: How managers can best encourage employees to take their time off
14:35: How employees can understand the value of PTO
18:00: Ways PTO can evolve
21:30: PTO or PMO game
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
Is a Life Event Services Team an HR Secret Weapon?
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 • Duration 22:42
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Ava Mehta, Bank of America’s Head of Life Event Services about, frankly, giving a damn about your employees. We learn what a Life Event Services team is and how they help employees through difficult times in life, as well as small steps that current HR leaders can take to help their employees feel cared for.
00:00: Intro
01:30: What is Life Event Services?
04:30: Major life events BoA helps their employees with
07:25: How to get into this work
10:00: How HR teams can provide resources
13:40: Small ways to build company culture
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
Is It Time to Audit Your HR Department?
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 29:03
On this episode of People Person, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Nancy Vitale, Chief People Officer at Omada Health, about giving your HR department a nice dose of spring cleaning, or an audit, if you will. They discuss where to start, if you tell the company about your plans, and how to make sure you are emphasizing purpose over process.
00:00: Intro
02:00: How Nancy thinks about spring cleaning in an HR department
04:45: What prompts a spring cleaning or department audit
06:20: Value stream mapping
08:40: Next generation people strategy
09:40: Should you announce your spring cleaning or department audit to the company
11:35: Which areas should you evaluate first
18:00: Process vs purpose
19:30: Lightning round on rewriting policies, HR tools and AI, and in-person time
For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events
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People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen and heard, and learn from fellow experts in their field. Host and SVP, Head of People Operations at Morning Brew Inc, Kate Noel, brings years of expertise and a healthy sense of humor to discussions about the latest developments and insights that can help others enhance their workplace and their careers.
Biweekly episodes will feature Kate speaking with entertaining and experienced professionals about everything from holidays to healthcare, and AI to onboarding, in compelling episodes available everywhere you get your favorite Morning Brew podcasts.
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