From A People Perspective

A podcast about fascinating professionals, how they got to where they are and where they’re going from the lens HR, Recruitment and People Operations hosted by Martin Hauck.

From A People Perspective is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts From A People Perspective, a business show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  The Science of Sustainable High Performance with Cory Chadwick, Founder & Mental Fitness Trainer at Lyceum

  Jul 26, 202652 min

  In this episode, Martin Hauck chats with Corey Chadwick about the journey of creating Lyceum, formerly The Mental Gym, a platform dedicated to proactive mental health and leadership development. They explore personal stories, habits, the importance of intentional growth, and how small, consistent changes lead to lasting impact. 1:43 - Welcome & unexpected Toronto encounter 3:29 - Rapid-fire openers: music, snacks, and first jobs 13:37 - Cory’s story: mental wellbeing, loss, and finding a path 18:49 - From personal practice to helping others thrive 21:39 - Building Lyceum and the realities of entrepreneurship 25:31 - Mental wellbeing beyond crisis: moving from good to great 29:29 - Learning through iteration, failure, and refinement 31:38 - Who Lyceum is for: intention, growth, and self-selection 36:28 - Why standards and shared commitment matter 43:21 - Whole-person development in the workplace 46:35 - Why we struggle to do what we know is good for us 51:30 - Closing thoughts

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  Episode #53

  Why the Best Recruiters Think Like Business Partners with Denzel Mutoko, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Dealmaker

  Jul 19, 202650 min

  In this episode, Martin Hauck interviews Denzel Mutoko, a senior talent acquisition partner at Dealmaker. They discuss Denzel's unique learning preferences, his journey in recruitment, the transition from agency to in-house roles, and the impact of AI on the recruitment process. Denzel shares insights on the importance of personal development, the tools he uses in his work, and his philosophy on balancing work and life. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for job seekers and reflections on the future of talent acquisition. 02:05 - Meet Denzel Mutoko 11:31 - From Dubai to recruitment 15:18 - Agency vs. in-house recruiting 18:50 - Why he left agency recruitment 20:43 - Building a career beyond work 23:22 - The future of talent acquisition 24:51 - AI tools every recruiter should know 27:44 - Why AI can't replace resume screening 30:18 - How Denzel uses ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini 33:10 - Building AI tools for recruiters 35:38 - The future of AI in hiring 38:03 - Staying relevant in an AI-driven world 41:17 - Interview advice every candidate should know 42:26 - Why there's more to life than work 44:35 - Losing your identity through work 46:50 - The mindset that changed everything 49:32 - Closing thoughts

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  Episode #51

  The Secret Sauce to Successful Hiring with Chengeer Lee, Principal at Resonance

  Jul 5, 202656 min

  In this engaging conversation, Martin Hauck and Chengeer Lee explore the intricacies of recruitment, focusing on how to make hiring KPIs irrelevant. They discuss the importance of mindset, intensity, and the role of AI in modern recruitment practices. Chengeer shares his journey from in-house recruitment to agency work, emphasizing the need for integrity and understanding client expectations. The discussion also delves into the tech stack that enhances recruitment efficiency and the philosophical aspects of career design and personal growth. 01:22 - Introduction & guest intro 03:43 - The art and science of hiring KPIs 05:16 - Breaking the mold: no ceiling, no preconceived limits 08:03 - What makes an outlier: nature, nurture & mindset 10:35 - Intensity, reps and compressing timelines in recruitment 12:10 - First principles thinking & the science toolkit 13:40 - Transitioning from in-house to agency recruitment 19:31 - Making up for lost time: immigrant hunger & financial drive 21:17 - Understanding the game before you play it 23:09 - Client expectations and the biggest whiplash moments 26:32 - Leveraging AI in recruitment 28:04 - Leveraging different LLMs for specific tasks 30:41 - Claude, Perplexity & building a client intelligence system 33:48 - Data hygiene and managing AI project context 35:33 - Innovative tools: Whisperflow, Granola & Mem.ai 37:04 - The evolution of the recruitment tech stack 39:19 - Inbox automation & what Google might crush next 41:22 - Redefining KPIs: life design before career design 43:48 - The company as a vehicle, not the destination 45:37 - Identity, inner work & the illusion of professional self 48:33 - Reverse engineering life goals from the end backwards 51:22 - Entering the building phase of life 52:29 - Awakening, presence & the cosmic joke of it all

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  Episode #52

  Mastering Remote Work and In-Person Balance with Vanesa Cotlar, VP People & Culture at PolicyMe

  May 31, 202636 min

  Vanesa Cotlar shares insights on remote work, building relationships with CEOs, and leveraging AI for business innovation. Discover practical strategies for career growth, team building, and staying ahead in AI technology. 00:00 – Introduction to Vanesa Cotlar 04:36 – Remote Work vs. In-Person Collaboration 08:59 – Work Style, Meetings & Productivity Habits 11:09 – Performance Reviews, Team Building & RTO Takes 12:18 – The CEO ↔ People Leader Relationship 17:34 – Career Growth & Becoming a Strategic Partner 22:33 – AI Challenges in Modern Workplaces 24:59 – AI Learning, Upskilling & Internal Innovation 28:06 – AI Tools That Changed Workflow Efficiency 31:11 – Staying Ahead of the AI Curve 34:43 – Overcoming Fear & Resistance to AI Adoption 36:28 – Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections

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  Episode #50

  People Strategy in a Distributed World with Erin Goodey, Global People Director at Oyster

  May 11, 20261h 1m

  What if the key to better hiring, onboarding, and managing people is just making the complex simple? Erin Goodey shares real-world strategies to strip away unnecessary friction, leverage automation, and build resilient, scalable teams especially in a global context. 01:25 - Intro & icebreakers 04:45 - Email sign-off culture across countries 07:48 - Rapid fire: culture, RTO mandates & the future of work 09:28 - From criminology to HR: Erin's career journey 13:15 - Joining Oyster and building global HR from scratch 16:34 - Advising customers on complex global hiring strategy 18:20 - Work from anywhere: risk, maturity & legal exposure 20:32 - How Oyster sets standards while adapting to each client 25:18 - Heat maps, country selection & avoiding costly mistakes 26:45 - Planning for offboarding before you celebrate onboarding 29:33 - Pod countries: a smarter approach to global expansion 31:31 - Best entry points for companies new to international hiring 34:03 - Making the complex simple: automation & human-centered HR 37:16 - Lessons for fractional HR leaders 41:32 - Universal truths about the people profession 45:55 - The power of community & the "Unblock Me" channel 48:35 - What's on Erin's mind: geopolitics, complexity & building ahead 50:00 - Reimagining HR processes with AI from the ground up 51:38 - Pearl Diver: how Oyster saved 420 hours with an AI bot 55:56 - AI as a creative opportunity, not just a cost-cutting tool 58:37 - Who Erin's watching: companies pioneering AI-driven HR 1:00:21 - Final thoughts & close

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