Future of HR

The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.

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  Episode #212

  “How Guild Builds Talent Instead of Buying It” Alana Brandes, Chief People Officer, Guild

  Sep 29, 202633 min

  How does investing in people make an organization more agile and resilient? Why is building talent a better bet than buying it, especially in the age of AI? My guest on this episode is Alana Brandes, Chief People Officer at Guild. During our conversation Alana and I discuss: Why "follow your passion" is a trap, and why should follow your energy instead. Why the employee journey should run "to, through, and beyond." How treating people well on the way out builds trust, your brand and increases boomerang hires in the future. Why build-versus-buy is a false choice How upskilling insiders beats buying AI talent from outside. Connecting with Alana Brandes Connect with Alana Brandes on LinkedIn Learn more about Guild and their programs. Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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  Episode #211

  “Leadership Intelligence: Science-Backed Tools for HR Leaders” Caroline Webb, Leadership coach, bestselling author of Leadership Intelligence and How to Have a Good Day

  Sep 22, 202638 min

  How can you apply proven frameworks to increase your impact as a HR leader? Why does understanding the human mind matter more, not less, as AI becomes more capable? My guest on this episode is Caroline Webb, Leadership coach, bestselling author of Leadership Intelligence and How to Have a Good Day. During our conversation Caroline and I discuss: How HR leaders can influence executive decisions without owning the decision. Why leaders should coach for capability, not just solve the immediate problem. How to create certainty when you don't have all the answers. How to give feedback people can actually act on How leaders can stay effective when the pressure builds Connecting with Caroline Webb Connect with Caroline Webb on LinkedIn Learn more about Leadership Intelligence and Caroline’s work Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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  Episode #209

  “Chase the Butterflies and Other Unwritten Rules of a Successful HR Career” Allan Church & Janine Waclawski, Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Maestro Consulting LLC

  Sep 8, 20261h 5m

  How can you “chase the butterflies” and take the stretch assignment that scares you? Why do the best HR leaders learn to “porpoise” and flex between strategy and execution? My guest on this episode is Allan Church & Janine Waclawski, Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Maestro Consulting LLC During our conversation Allan, Janine, and I discuss: Why you should never say no to a job you haven’t been offered. How “meeting the client where they are” is the foundation of every HR relationship. What it means to “porpoise” flexing between strategy and execution. How “chasing the butterflies” unlocks your biggest growth. How you can learn from every boss, even the ones you don’t like. Connecting with Allan Church & Janine Waclawski Connect with Allan Church & Janine Waclawski on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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  Episode #206

  “Why Business Acumen is the Capability You Control” Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify

  Aug 18, 202631 min

  How can you build business acumen without owning a P&L? Why is developing your business acumen within your control? My guest on this episode is Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify During our conversation Rose and I discuss: Why stepping out of HR to be in the business can be the single best thing you do for your career. How to start every executive conversation with business priorities first, then ask what talent outcomes are needed to enable them. Why talent doesn't exist separate from business strategy. How to choose your next role by evaluating who you'll become because of it. Why AI reshapes work rather than replacing it, and why in the future we will design jobs around judgment, creativity, and relationships. Connecting with Rose Velez-Smith Connect with Rose Velez-Smith on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook : In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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  Episode #205

  “Why Verizon Made Its HR Business Partners a Center of Excellence” Christina Schelling, SVP, Human Resources, Verizon

  Aug 11, 202640 min

  How can you create an HR Business Partner Center of Excellence? Why does HR need to shift from owning programs to owning business outcomes? My guest on this episode is Christina Schelling, SVP, Human Resources, Verizon During our conversation Christina and I discuss: Why naming the HRBP group a Center of Excellence gives partners community, shared goals, and focused development. How the HR business partner role is evolving to be more strategic. How Verizon defined HRBP success with four shared metrics aligned to their strategy. Why HRBPs don't need to be experts in everything, and how COE partners make them stronger. How Verizon partnered with their HR tech vendors co-create innovative AI talent solutions. Connecting with Christina Schelling Connect with Christina Schelling on LinkedIn Episode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career. Succession Planning Playbook : In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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