People masterminds

🎙️ Episode summary:In this episode, Annelot Fluitman discusses the contrasting worlds of corporate HR and scale-up HR, providing insights into culture, strategy, and the impact of HR in different organizational structures. She shares her experiences at Shell, Uber, Best Secret, and ING, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in each environment. This episode offers actionable advice for HR leaders looking to bridge the gap between corporate stability and scale-up agility.📖 In this episode:00:00 Welcome Annelot Fluitman04:22 Culture shock: corporate to scale-up09:17 HR Role: scale-up vs. corporate13:53 Making impact in HR17:14 Shaping culture and leadership24:59 Lessons learned: corporates and scale-ups30:13 HR Practices: transferability and letting go33:39 Agree or disagree: 5 statements39:35 AI in HR & the ideal HR team💡 Key takeaways:Embrace change: Adopt a proactive approach to change, understanding the business agenda to drive impact.Build strong foundations: Establish essential HR processes and policies early, including job frameworks and performance assessments.Foster a bias for action: Encourage a “yes” mentality and resilience in the face of challenges.Understand the business: Stay close to the business to be strategic.Focus on skill sets: Focus on hiring for agility, data-centered roles, and business acumen.➡️ About us:People masterminds is a team of former scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks, just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠ at info@peoplemasterminds.com

🎙️ Episode summary:In this episode, Camiel Selker joins to discuss executive compensation strategies for scale-ups. Learn how to attract and retain top leaders while aligning compensation with company culture and budget. Gain actionable insights on structuring salary, bonuses, and equity packages to incentivize long-term growth and navigate investor expectations.📖 In this episode:00:00 Introduction to executive compensation05:02 Investor perspectives on compensation07:35 Designing effective compensation packages11:57 Evolving compensation structures15:20 Bonuses and performance incentives19:07 The role of founders in compensation design21:29 Benchmarking compensation effectively23:43 Linking compensation to achievements27:32 The cost of experience30:05 Equity and internal equity33:08 Stock options as a reward36:00 The impact of short-term bonuses38:09 Common mistakes in compensation design41:15 Current trends in executive compensation42:34 Golden rules for founders💡 Key takeaways:Balance founder generosity with investor expectations when structuring early compensation packages.Differentiate compensation as the company matures, focusing on internal equity and the value of specific roles.Use short-term bonuses cautiously to avoid short-term focus and transactional behavior.Document all compensation agreements to avoid future disputes and misunderstandings.Design compensation plans with the future in mind, anticipating the need to attract experienced talent at higher salaries.📌 Resources mentioned:Index Ventures ESOP Guide➡️ About us:People masterminds is a team of former scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks. No theatre. Just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠ at info@peoplemasterminds.com

🎙️ Episode summary:In this episode, Bas Moeyaert from Loop Earplugs shares Loop’s journey into AI adoption, the structure and function of their dedicated AI team, and actionable strategies for integrating AI into various departments. Discover how Loop creates an AI mindset throughout the organization and overcomes challenges in AI implementation. This episode is a must-listen for leaders aiming to boost organizational performance through AI.📖 In this episode:(00:00) Building an AI-driven company (00:31) Meet Bas Moyart from Loop (02:12) The birth of the AI mindset (03:27) From inspirational sessions to action (06:09) Setting up the AI team (09:04) AI adoption across departments (11:20) Personalizing AI with agents (14:01) Smarter performance reviews with AI (20:21) Boosting creativity and collaboration (23:00) Fighting copycats with AI (27:44) Customer service and legal AI use (31:45) Ethical boundaries of AI (34:03) Scaling AI bottom-up and top-down (36:30) Future dreams with AI at Loop (40:45) Practical tips for starting with AI💡 Key takeaways:Find a passionate champion for AI within your organization to drive adoption and enthusiasm.Position your AI team as strategic partners within the company to understand departmental needs and workflows.Foster a bottom-up approach by allowing employees to experiment with AI tools and share best practices.Track AI tool usage across departments to identify areas needing more support and training.Use AI as an advisor and tool, but always ensure humans make the final decisions, especially in areas requiring ethics and cultural awareness.📌 Resources mentioned:Video Loop EarplugsBook Radical Candor by Kim Scott➡️ About us:People masterminds is a team of former scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks. No theatre. Just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our ⁠website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠contact us⁠.⁠

🎙️ Episode summary:In this episode, Gijsbert Koren explains how steward ownership helps companies stay true to their mission by separating voting rights from economic rights. Instead of maximizing profits for shareholders, the company serves its purpose long-term. Gijsbert shares examples like Patagonia and Time to Momo, and discusses the pros (mission continuity, employee engagement) and cons (harder fundraising, smaller financial exits).📖 In this episode:(00:00) The power of ownership (00:31) Introduction to steward ownership (02:12) Meet Gijsbert Koren (03:27) What is steward ownership? (06:09) Historical context and evolution (09:04) Steward ownership in the Netherlands (10:03) Starting with steward ownership (11:20) Challenges and misconceptions (14:01) Principles of steward ownership (20:21) Attracting investors (23:00) Consumer appeal and talent (27:44) Decision-making in steward ownership (31:45) Agree or disagree: statements (34:03) Transitioning to steward ownership💡 Key takeaways:Consider steward ownership to keep your company mission-focused.Separate voting rights from economic rights to enable self-governance.Define “enough” profit to align financial goals with your company’s purpose.Involve stakeholders in steward selection for diverse perspectives.Weigh the challenges of attracting capital against the benefits of mission control.📌 Resources mentioned:We Are StewardsShareTribeConnect With Gijsbert➡️ About us:People masterminds is a team of former scale-up People & Culture leaders who love working with fast-growing companies. We design what scale (or rightsizing) demands. No slide decks. No theatre. Just sharp minds and deep experience. This podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us.⁠

Can you scale without losing the soul of your company culture?That’s the big question in the latest People masterminds Podcast episode! We sit down with Sandrien Boogaard, HR Director at GoodHabitz, who shares first-hand insights from scaling an international company while keeping culture at the core.🤔 Is culture more important than strategy?⚖️ Is culture fit indeed more important than hiring for skills?⚡ Does fast growth require you to sacrifice culture for speed and results?Tune in to learn more!(00:00) Culture vs. growth (01:11) Meet Sandrien Boogaard (04:54) Scaling GoodHabitz(07:26) Culture in transition (10:11) Leadership through change (12:02) Scaling without losing soul (16:10) Culture challenges in growth (20:12) How leaders shape culture (24:28) HR’s cultural impact (27:00) Evolving company values (29:00) The ‘guide to thrive’ (30:23) Leadership that lives values (32:14) Culture vs. strategy (36:30) Power of internal comms (40:45) Aligning CEO and culture

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with start-ups and scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. This episode Deb Gallo is our guest. After working with hypergrowth companies like Wiz and Netflix, she’s now VP Talent Development at Mews, one of the Netherlands’ newest unicorns. We dive into leadership in fast-growing companies and cover: 🌍 Developing leaders in remote environments 💼 Leadership development across different seniority levels 🤖 How AI is changing leadership development 📱 Competing with Instagram & TikTok for training 💡 Why Return on Expectation is the new ROI… If you’re a scale-up leader or People expert, this is a must-listen! 🔥 Read The Mews Constitution here.

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with start-ups and scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. We couldn’t have asked for a better guest than Nadia Vatalidis to close out the year. She brought her sharp insights to discuss a very relevant topic: Learning & Development on a tight budget. We talked about: 🎯 Aligning L&D with your business strategy 💡 Why personal learning budgets are often underused 🎥 Microlearning: the TikTok effect and why bite-sized content is the future of learning 👥 The undervalued power of shadowing 🚪 How to ensure people actually show up for a training and much more. Curious to hear Nadia’s take on all of this? Don’t miss this episode. It’s the perfect end to a year full of bold conversations and actionable advice. A big thank you to our amazing new podcast sponsor Ashby. Exactly what an ATS should be.

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with start-ups and scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. This episode is all about Talent Acquisition. How is automation reshaping the way we hire? In our latest episode, we explore this with Benjamin Encz and Willem Wijnans from Ashby. Tune in to discover: 🤖 How automation and AI are revolutionizing Talent Acquisition 📊 Aligning hiring with revenue growth, beyond headcount increases ⚖️ Balancing automation and the irreplaceable human touch 🧩 The ideal Talent Acquisition operating model for the future 🤓 What RecOps is and why you need to know this 💩 Why cv's tell you sh#t

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with start-ups and scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. This episode, we had a blast chatting with the awesome Lindsay Ross from Bitpanda. We covered everything from building a strong HR foundation for growth to some fun side topics like: ✨ Black outfits and Eveliese’s tan ✨ The first challenges Lindsay had to tackele during Bitpanda’s hypergrowth ✨ Should you set up payroll with a global provider or not? ✨ What’s the ideal People team ratio? ✨ How HR focus shifts from hypergrowth to restructuring to becoming a true business function ✨ Treating HR as a product ➡️ And so much more… You don’t want to miss this one! Links to specifics we discussed: Blog Bitpanda's Growth Week Book Jessica Zwaan - Built for People Luke O'Mahoney Podcast Truth Works

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with start-ups and scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. Moms of young kids are your best hires! 🚀 That’s what Ze’ev Rozov, COO at Hibob, told us in this People masterminds podcast episode, where we unravel executive hiring. With his extensive experience in recruiting top-tier executives, we talked about: 🔍 Why past success won’t make you successful in your next job, especially in GTM roles. 📈 Outsource or handle executive hiring internally? 🤔 Is unanimity essential in the decision to hire an executive? 🧩 How to hire for executive roles outside your area of expertise. ⚠️ Whether hiring corporate executives is a recipe for disaster. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast app!

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with start-ups and scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. Ever heard of co-CEO-ship? Is it double the success or double trouble? Get the lowdown in this episode, where we chat about it with Maarten Bodewes and Dimitri O from one of Belgium’s leading scale-ups at the moment, Loop Earplugs. We dive into: ✔️ Is one of them secretly the boss? ✔️ How do you divide responsibilities? ✔️ Surprising perks and hurdles of co-CEO-ship ✔️ How they set strategy during strategy week with the team ✔️ 1-way and 2-way door decisions ✔️ Plus, loads more.

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. In this episode, we dove into the Employee Value Propositions (EVP) and Employer Branding, covering: 🔹 What makes EVP different from employer branding 🔹 The vital 3 C’s: culture, citizenship, and being a career catalyst 🔹 The ROI: return of involvement 🔹 The importance of honesty 🔹 Handling those tricky bad reviews, and much more! Give it a listen, you won't regret! Interesting sources about topics we discussed in this episode: AI job description creator 3 C's: Culture 3 C's: Citizenship 3 C's: Career catalyst

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. Is presenteeism the new absenteeism among young professionals? And why is building a concentration muscle so essential? This is what we discussed in the latest episode of the People masterminds Podcast, together with Gijs Coppens, CEO and Founder of OpenUp. We delve deep into the topic of young professionals' wellbeing, and talked about: 🧐 Wellbeing differences between generations (or not) 🚀 The difference between good and great performance 🥺 The main wellbeing concerns in 2024 🧘‍♀️ How a genuine mission impacts wellbeing 🍎 Gijs’ his own wellbeing ➡️ and much more… Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in now to gain valuable insights and strategies for fostering a healthier, more resilient team and organization.

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠⁠⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠⁠⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe. This time we're talking AI. In a world flooded with messages singing praises for AI, let's take a moment to appreciate the nuances 😌. Cynthia Liem, Associate Professor at TU Delft and researcher focusing on trustworthy and responsible Artificial Intelligence, adds a delightful layer to the conversation.  This podcast episode is a must-listen for those curious about how AI impacts your business, the role HR plays, whether measuring everyone and everything is truly worthwhile, and simply about how you could use AI best in your daily work. Listen to the full podcast episode (already the 6th season!) to find out!

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit ⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠info@peoplemasterminds.com⁠. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to ⁠www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites⁠ and subscribe. In this podcast episode we discuss the role of a People leader in an M&A, with Ness Sbai, VP People and a renowned expert in M&A's. With her wealth of knowledge, we delved deep into the role of the HR leader during mergers and acquisitions. We discuss: ✨ The important role HR can play in the M&A universe. ✨ Essential actions for People leaders throughout the deal stage and post-deal integration. ✨ Unveiling the potential deal breakers from a People lens. ✨ Proactive approaches to ensure your key talents remain committed during and after the transition. M&As are more than financial mergers; they're about merging cultures, values, and people. Learn from the best in the business about how to do it right!

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People Masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit www.peoplemasterminds.com or contact us at info@peoplemasterminds.com. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites and subscribe. Join us for an insightful conversation with Merlyn Bijnsdorp, the VP People at Dott, as we dive deep into the art of executing successful reorgs in scale-ups. From effective communication strategies to streamlined processes, Merlyn shares valuable tips, lessons learned, and the crucial role that people leaders play during these transitions. Learn how to navigate support for those affected by changes and how to keep the team engaged. Tune in to master the reorg game!

This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Lepaya. Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People Masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit www.peoplemasterminds.com or contact us at info@peoplemasterminds.com. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites and subscribe. 🎙️ This is part 2 of the People masterminds podcast episode with Noor van Boven. 🚀 Noor van Boven is an experienced Chief People Officer and co-founder of Invested. If you loved Part 1, you won't want to miss this! In Part 2, we delve into even more hot topics, including: 💼 The importance of building a strong relationship with your investor boards 🐣 The Calimero Syndrome of Chief People Officers  📊 Essential People-related data every organization should track for success 🤝 Managing the dynamics between the board and investors as a People leader  🎯 The power of being bold and ballsy as a People leader Don't wait any longer – tune in now and gain invaluable knowledge from Noor van Boven's wealth of experience and wisdom.

This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Lepaya. Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People Masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit www.peoplemasterminds.com or contact us at info@peoplemasterminds.com. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites and subscribe. This time, we've got no one other than Noor van Boven joining us as a guest. As an experienced Chief People Officer and co-founder of Invested, she knows what it takes to be a successful People leader in the boardroom. Make sure to tune in because Noor will be covering some fascinating topics, including: 🤔 Why she believes that a People leader doesn't necessarily have to be part of the board. 💡 How you can effectively fulfill the role of a strategic People leader. 🤟🏽 The three most important clients for a People leader. 🤓 The differences between a VP of People and a Chief People Officer, and the different responsibilities of functional and company leadership. 📊 The importance of proactively collecting and benchmarking data. Don’t miss out on this great conversation - tune in now!

Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit www.peoplemasterminds.com or contact us at info@peoplemasterminds.com. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites and subscribe. In this tutorial, we talked to Jon Moore, HR technology & data expert, about HR information systems. Many People people think having an HR system is a total “no-brainer.” But how do you pick the right one, how to avoid getting tricked by a smooth-talking salesperson who promises things the system can’t deliver (we’ve all been there…)? And how do you convince the CEO or CFO that it’ll make life easier and more insightful, also for them? Check out this super practical tutorial for the best insights. Very nice: you can listen to it as a People masterminds podcast or watch it as a YouTube video (our first one!). Don’t forget to download the free templates to create your requirements list and a strong business case.

This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with Lepaya. Growth got you feeling like a hot mess? Scaling up can be a doozy, but don't worry, we've got your back. The People Masterminds podcast is here to relieve your scaling stress and bring you People & Culture inspiration that you can actually use. Get moved and shaken by Kristel and Eveliese who, based on their daily experiences with scale-ups, know exactly the growing pains you have to go through to reach your goals. Forget cookie-cutter advice, we bring you the goods - real insights, killer tips, practical cases, and amazingly interesting guests who will blow your mind. Listen in and get ready to level up with the People masterminds podcast. The People masterminds podcast is our way of sharing knowledge and experience for free. Want to know more about our other services and products? Visit www.peoplemasterminds.com or contact us at info@peoplemasterminds.com. Want to receive our regular ‘Brain Bites’? Go to www.peoplemasterminds.com/brainbites and subscribe. In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Elena Pantazi, Partner at Northzone, on the importance of People & Culture in scale-ups. We uncovered the magic formula that VCs look for when investing in the next big thing, discussed what makes a good People leader, explored strong People & Culture metrics, and the evolving role of People leaders in scale-ups. Oh yeah… and we talked about the vital importance of Negroni week 🍸😂 Don’t miss out on this great conversation - tune in now!