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Using Technology to Accomplish More with Rochal Imaging’s Amy Madden | EP 34
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Amy Madden, the Senior Vice President at Roshal Imaging. Roshal Imaging brings you the staffing and operational support you need to deliver outstanding person-centered care
Be Intentional with Networking with Blue Swift Consulting’s Alyssa Cox | EP 33
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Blue Swift Consulting, Alyssa Cox. Alyssa specializes in organizational effectiveness and works with organizations and individuals to successfully execute change and thrive in moments of transition.
Embracing Data Literacy with Qlik’s Kevin Hanegan | EP 32
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Chief Learning Officer at Qlik, Kevin Hanegan. Kevin’s passion is the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology.
Doing More for Your Mental Health with Knekxt Group’s Kalpashree Gupta | EP 31
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Kalpashree Gupta, the CEO of Knekxt Group. Knekxt helps free your inner child by breaking out of a box that's meant to shrink you.
Purpose Driven Work with Victoria Pelletier | EP 30
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with author and corporate executive, Victoria Pelletier. Victoria is a prolific speaker and was COO of a multinational corporation by the time she was 24 years old.
The Rebirth of the Human-to-Human Era with Epic Pivot’s Michael Graber | EP 29
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Michael Graber, one of the Managing Partners at Epic Pivot. At Epic Pivot you can incubate a business or carve out a path based on your innate proclivities and interests.
Work-Life Harmony with McDermott and Bull’s Rod McDermott | EP 28
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Rod McDermott, the CEO and Co-Founder of McDermott and Bull. McDermott + Bull has become the trusted retained search advisor for empowering change across organizations.
Making Change Based on Trust with Your Brand Marketing’s Ben Baker | EP 27
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of Your Brand Marketing, Ben Baker.
Making Intentional Connections with E. L. Goldberg and Associates, Edie Goldberg | EP 26
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder of E. L. Goldberg and Associates, Edie Goldberg. E. L. Goldberg helps design HR systems to improve business results.
Bringing Back Job Enrichment with Dr. Beverly Kaye | EP 25
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Best-Selling Author, Bev Kaye. Dr. Beverly Kaye's name is recognized internationally as a professional dedicated to helping others understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement, and retention.
Jazz for Peace with Rick DellaRatta | EP 24
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Jazz Pianist, Rick DellaRatta. Rick is considered by many to be one of the finest Jazz Singers/Pianists performing today.
Using AI Processors in Hiring with Jen Kirkwood | EP 23
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Jen Kirkwood. Jen Kirkwood has over 27 years of reputed project and board-level executive experience in the Human Capital industry and data strategy.
Evolving Together with Jennifer Brown | EP 22
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with globally recognized DEI thought leader, award-winning entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is trying to create inclusive organizations where everyone can thrive.
Making your Expectations More Realistic with Aspect43’s Sarah White | EP 21
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO of Aspect43, Sarah White. Aspect 43 is a boutique research and advisory firm working to change the future of work through market education and supporting solution providers.
Managing Change with Sara Sheehan | EP 20
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Executive Coach and Change Consultant, Sara Sheehan. Sara works with people in corporate leadership roles who have been impacted by the Great Resignation to improve their performance and succeed in a new role.
Being More People-Centric with The People Person’s Lori-Ann Duguay | EP 19
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Founder and CEO of The People Person, Lori-Ann Duguay. The People Person assures they are offering the culture and experience to attract and retain the talent that they need to thrive in the new world of work.
Changing the DNA of Leadership with ServiceNow’s Kelly Steven-Waiss | EP 18
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Head of Workforce Innovation at ServiceNow, Kelly Steven-Waiss. ServiceNow works by digitizing and automating siloed processes, which dramatically improves the experience for those who work for you and those who work with you. They are helping the world work by championing a net-zero carbon environment, making the workplace more equitable for all, and acting with integrity.
Repairing the Employer and Employee Relationship with Lever Talent’s Drew Fortin | EP 17
In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the CEO and Founder of Lever Talent, Drew Fortin. Drew is a people-first, values-driven leader with nearly 20 years of growth strategy and team-building experience across retail, marketing technology, local media, and HR tech.
Next Gen Payments with Appzone’s Omonuwa Olulano | EP 16
Join us for this episode where Sri Chellappa, talks with Chief of HR at Appzone, Omonuwa Olulano. Appzone launched Zone as Africa’s first decentralized payment network. Don’t miss the episode and stay tuned for more.
Improving the Work Culture with Dolce VITA’s Angela Santi | EP 15
Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the founder of Dolce VITA Leadership and Lifestyle Consulting, Angela Santi. Italian by birth and cosmopolitan by vocation, Angela is one-of-a-kind and fiercely protective of her craft – the art that is the science behind the good life.
The Three P’s with Steve Goldberg | EP 14
Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa talks with Steve Goldberg. Steve’s 30+ year career on all sides of HR process & technology, includes HR exec roles on 3 continents. His uniquely diverse perspectives have been leveraged by both solution vendors and corporate HR teams, and in practice leader roles at Bersin and Ventana Research.
Preparing For Anything Big with Summiting Group’s Bryan Gillette | EP 13
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Bryan Gillette, the Principal Consultant and Founder of Summiting Group. Bryan Gillette is a professional athlete looking to give you time to prepare and compete with great information.
Incredibly Deliberate with EmpiRx Health’s Karthik Ganesh | EP 12
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode as your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Karthik Ganesh, CEO of EmpiRx Health. EmpiRx Health is a Pharmacy Benefit Management company that takes a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Training Leaders with Lead At Any Level’s Amy Waninger | EP 11
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Ms. Amy Waninger, the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level as she shares her journey and experiences.
Changing Our Thinking with Lou Adler Group’s Lou Adler | EP 10
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Mr. Lou Adler, the CEO and Co-founder of The Adler Group as he shares his journey and experiences.
The Future of Work is Hybrid with Karen Ferris | EP 9
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Ms. Karen Ferris, the Director of karenferris.com as she shares her journey and experiences.
Speak Your Mind with SmartKarrot’s Prithwi Dasgupta | EP 8
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Mr. Prithwi Dasgupta, the CEO and Co-founder of SmartKarrot Inc. as he shares his journey and experiences.
Thinking Through Best Practices with Five C Consulting’s Greg Ballard | EP 7
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast we talk to people leaders, business strategists and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Mr. Greg Ballard, the CEO of Five C Consulting as he shares his journey and experiences.
Leading with Love: People First Approach with Amaris McComas | EP 6
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast, we talk to people leaders, business strategists, and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. In this episode, we talked to Ms. Amaris McComas, the Chief People Officer of CPSI about her journey and experience thus far.
3 Approaches to Communicating with Logical Position’s Emmy Thomas | EP 5
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast we talk to people leaders, business strategists and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Ms. Emmy Thomas, VP Brand and Marketing of Logical Position as she shares her journey and experiences
Understanding The Vision with Diesel Laptops’ Tyler Robertson | EP 4
In this episode, Tyler Robertson says, 'I think getting people to understand why we do things goes a long way to getting them to follow you and believe in you.' Don’t miss the episode and stay tuned for more.
Transformational Change with Consortium For Change’s Ian Ziskin | EP 3
In this episode, Ian Ziskin says, 'The single most important question related to transformational change in your life or in your organization is answering the question from what to what.'
Employee Engagement with Vantage Circle’s Partha Neog | EP 2
On the People Strategy Leaders Podcast we talk to people leaders, business strategists and organizational savants about the state of people strategy. Join us for this episode where we talk to Mr. Partha Neog, the CEO and Co-founder of Vantage Circle as he shares his journey and experiences.
About the Host
Srikant Chellappa, the host of The People Strategy Leaders Podcast, is the Co-Founder and President of Engagedly, award-winning performance management and employee engagement software. He has over 20 years of experience in leading organizations in software development and consulting in the US. With a unique background in technology, people management, IT healthcare, and film writing, directing, and production, he brings a diverse set of experiences across industries and specialties to build high-performing, highly engaged organizations. He's been a frequent guest on eminent industry related podcasts himself.

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