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The People and Performance Podcast offers insights into the strategic competencies, behaviors, and results needed to increase the performance of employees. From attraction and recruitment through onboarding and measuring all the way to succession planning, each episode will take a deep dive into the stages of workforce planning you need to master in order to guarantee long-term success in a rapidly changing world of work. Hosted by Chris Bjorling, Bill Banham and others, each interview is around 15-20 minutes and supported by super impressive guest industry experts.
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In this episode, Chris and Bill chat with Steve Mellor, a high-performance Coach at GrowthReady and Host of The GrowthReady Podcast. Steve is a former top 50 globally-ranked swimmer and swim coach to olympic champions, All-Americans, and SEC medalists. Steve founded his company to serve executives, business owners, athletes and emerging leaders looking to attain optimal performance within their respective careers. In 2022, Steve became a published author with his debut book SHOC...
Our guest this time is Zoe Thompson, who was once Britain’s second-strongest woman. After dealing with personal tragedy, Zoe Thompson embarked on a mission to change her life for the better. Zoe’s story is one of grit, determination, and relentless pursuit of goals. Her perspective on building mental and physical strength and how these traits can translate into professional resilience will leave you inspired. ---------- Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Perfor...
In this episode, Chris and Bill talk with Emma Ross, a trailblazing leader in sports science, a staunch advocate for women's empowerment in sport, and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at The Well HQ. Emma was formerly the Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport, where her mandate included nurturing Team GB talent across the hugely successful Rio and Tokyo Olympics. Emma brings a wealth of knowledge on how science and data can empower teams to perform at their peak, ...
Welcome to a very special preview episode of the People and Performance Podcast! Bill and Chris are thrilled to share a sneak peek into our upcoming Season 14. We’ve got an incredible lineup that’s going to take us in a slightly different, but super exciting, direction this season. Usually, we bring you insights into the strategic competencies, behaviors, and results needed to boost workforce performance—from attraction and recruitment to onboarding, measurement, and succession plannin...
In the first People and Performance episode of 2025, we consider company culture and high achievement in the hospitality sector. Our guest today is James Ferguson, speaker, employee engagement expert, and Corporate Director of Culture at The Wurzak Hotel Group, a Philadelphia-based, vertically integrated owner, developer, and operator of premium branded full-service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels. James is also the Bestselling Author of The Confetti Culture Playbook and award rec...
In this episode of the People and Performance show, Dani Saadu, Head of People and Culture at Wavemaker, joins Bill and Chris to share some key strategies behind transformative workplace learning. Dani is co-author of The CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance: Mega-Trends Driving the New World of Work, Learning, Skills, and HR. With over 15 years of experience as a people and culture, talent management, and organisational development professional, Dani is an expert in developing p...
In this episode of the People and Performance show, we consider systems thinking, ways to define strategic capabilities, and we review UNLEASH 2024 in Paris. Chris and Bill are joined this time by Mary Glowacka, Global Head of Learning & Leadership Development at Rolls Royce, the aerospace and defense company. With 15+ years of strategic practitioner experience and an unusual journey from operations into HR, Mary is also a member of Josh Bersin’s Senior Faculty, a regular speaker at HR...
In this People and Performance episode, we hear from Enrique Rubio, Top 100 Global HR Influencer and speaker. Enrique is the founder & CEO of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of the future of work technology and business with thousands of members from all over the world. In addition, he is Head of Global Community at Transform. Questions for Enrique include: You did not start in HR. You were an engineer for many years. Why move into HR?How is AI imp...
Our guest today is Angela Cheng-Cimini, SVP, Talent & CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing. Angela is a global executive Human Resources leader with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in both Generalist and Specialist competencies, partnering with C-suite leaders. Tune in to hear Angela's thoughts on ways new managers can get over imposter syndrome. Angela also shares tips for how mid-level managers can better communicate the needs of their employees to senior leaders. ----...
Today’s leaders must navigate uncertainty and act with clarity. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow, and future success requires innovation, decisive action, and the ability to influence change. Bill is joined by Judith Germain, a multi-award-winning leadership catalyst and speaker at next week's Disrupt London event in partnership with HR Zone's Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum. The Forum is a gathering for HR leaders and professionals who are passionate about transforming ...
Welcome to a brand new season of the People and Performance Podcast! In this episode, we consider some of the greatest challenges facing leaders today when it comes to attracting and keeping high-performing talent. Joining Chris and Bill on the show is Dr. Patrick Simon, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company, the global management consulting firm. Patrick advises clients in Europe, the U.S., and Asia on a broad array of topics ranging from organizational design to strategy and operations. ...
Welcome to another episode of the People and Performance Podcast. Our guest today is Dr Dieter Veldsman, Chief Scientist: HR and OD at AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR). Listen as we discuss ways to improve the credibility of HR pros plus we ask "What does it mean to be a T-shaped HR professional?" Questions for Dieter include: Let's talk about "HR Competencies for 2030: A Future Standard" - What does it mean to be a T-shaped HR professional?In a recent article called "HR Has a Bad Reputation"...
In this episode, we welcome Tara Furiani to the show. Combining a razor-sharp wit with over two decades of expertise in the people business, Tara fuses scholarly depth with battle-tested experience, making her a tour de force in HR, executive team-building, DEI, and corporate culture. Outside the professional sphere, Tara doesn’t just talk work-life balance; she lives it. A loving parent to five kids, Tara also hosts the popular podcast "Not the HR Lady," - offering fresh perspectives on th...
In this episode, we focus on employee motivation and its connection with performance levels. Our guest today is Paul Yoachum, co-founder & Managing Partner at FindMojo, the creators of the Motivators Assessment, the workplace motivation assessment. As a cofounder, managing partner, and CMO Paul is responsible for overseeing the company’s growth, customer acquisition, content, and product strategy. Paul is a frequent speaker at training and leadership events throughout North America whe...
Welcome to another People and Performance episode. Our guest today is Natalie Massey, Operations Manager at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and former Area Executive Assistant to the NASA Deputy Administrator at NASA. Questions for Natalie include: What challenges can admin and HR staff better tackle together? Given ChatGPT etc, what does the admin professional role and job description look like in the new workplace?What is the single biggest change you thin...
In this episode, we discuss ways to maximize performance in the security sector. Our guest today is Sarah Hayes, HR Director at Securitas UK and Co-founder and Director at Running on Empty. With over 25 years of HR experience, Sarah is an award-winning fellow of the CIPD. Having worked in senior roles in various sectors including retail, financial services, and railway. Sarah has worked at Securitas for 8 years and has been the HR Director for the UK for the last 4 years. Sarah has led thro...
In an era where burnout, ‘quiet quitting’ and work-life balance have permeated the conversation around employment, how can employers stand out? The implementation of a shorter work week, says today's guest, is the most equitable way to strive towards this universal goal of balance and happiness. Our guest this time is Joe O’Connor, a globally recognized expert in shorter working weeks. Joe leads the Toronto-based Work Time Reduction Centre of Excellence that's focused on how a fou...
In this episode, Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling are joined by Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University. Tim is passionate about harnessing technology's transformative potential; seeing HR not as a functional necessity but as a strategic powerhouse. Listen as we explore the crossroads of technology and HR and consider the impact of the AI revolution on the tools we use at work. Questions for Tim include: What impact do you see the AI revolution having o...
In this episode, we preview seasons 12 to 14 of the People and Performance Podcast plus we talk about the ATD Conference in New Orleans. Listen and Chris and Bill discuss: The new seasons of the podcast and some of the new amazing guests listeners will hear fromOne of the new seasons is focused on high performance in elite sports and the connections with output in a commercial setting. Listen to get the lowdownBill and Chris discuss their experienes at the DisruptHR Buffalo relaunch in ...
In this episode, we talk about flexible working, remote employees and Obstacles to building a company culture based on high-performance. The guest is Bryan Adams, CEO & Founder of employer brand agency Ph.Creative, Employer Brand Strategist, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker. Questions for Bryan include: Tell us about your HR World session on "Crafting an Employee Value Proposition with the Give and Get Methodology". Why embrace flexible work?What challenges does having a remote wor...
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