The People Factor

Thomas Kohler, pplwise
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Welcome to "The People Factor," where we explore the role of the people function in driving business success. We dive into the strategies, tactics, learnings & failures from top organizations to drive strategic objectives impacted by the people function. Weekly, Thomas chats with industry experts and thought leaders about news, the latest trends and best practices related to develop an organization. Tune in to "The People Factor" to learn how to unlock the full potential of your team and organization.

  1. #129 - Sonja Sinterhauf | Business Partnering

    04.12.2025

    #129 - Sonja Sinterhauf | Business Partnering

    A Business Partner by heart, Sonja has spent her career so far in the music, advertising, fashion ecommerce (Zalando), hospitality (Airbnb), SAAS (Miro) and classifieds business (AVIV group), among others. She started in Marketing and moved to HR, where she holds more than 15 years of experience in various HR leadership roles, always striving to design and execute the right organizational and people strategy that best fulfills the needs of the given business and organizational context. Scaling through organic and inorganic growth, reorganizing, internationalizing, going public, response to economic crises, and restructuring are the various phases of the organizational lifecycle Sonja has led through. Sonja is a certified coach. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context02:59 - Navigating Organizational Changes05:54 - Building Trust as a Business Partner08:50 - The Role of Communication in HR11:50 - Understanding Different Business Partner Types14:40 - The Importance of Context in HR Decisions17:50 - The Dynamics of Manager-Business Partner Relationships20:37 - Effective Communication During Organizational Changes Links Guest Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-sinterhauf-448a7a51/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    27 Min.
  2. #128 - Ralph Linde | Gedichte als Denkanstöße für Transformation und das Leben

    06.08.2025

    #128 - Ralph Linde | Gedichte als Denkanstöße für Transformation und das Leben

    Ralph Linde ist Ex-Top-Manager bei der Volkswagen AG und war der Leiter der Konzernbildung. Aktuell ist er der Präsident von “42”, das sind zwei Softwareschulen in Berlin und Wolfsburg, sowie Lyriker. Er hat gerade sein erstes Buch, “Die Gefälle dieser Tage” publiziert, welches beim Athena Verlag erhältlich ist. Shownotes 00:00 – Intro02:33 – Transformation05:56 – Was es wurde12:04 – Kommunikation14:10 – Was wird sein16:32 – Tidenhub20:17 – In meinem Land22:28 – Kai Zen26:08 – Der Raum vor mir27:56 – Der Mai29:56 – Rastlos33:42 – Und ich?34:46 – KI Männlich35:39 – Karibu36:22 – Trauer37:17 – Zustände Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-linde-b14865149/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    42 Min.
  3. #127 - Christoph Zöller | Wie kann Recruiting in der Zukunft aussehen?

    16.07.2025

    #127 - Christoph Zöller | Wie kann Recruiting in der Zukunft aussehen?

    Christoph Zoeller begeistert sich seit seiner Jugend für Unternehmertum – erste Jobs, eigene Events und viel Energie prägten seinen Weg. Während seines dualen Studiums gründete er Instaffo, eine Plattform, die Recruiting durch intelligente Matching-Technologie neu denkt. Heute ist er CEO eines erfolgreichen Start-ups mit achtstelligem Jahresumsatz. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context06:06 - Entwicklung des Recruiting-Marktplatzes11:59 - Liquidität im Recruiting-Marktplatz17:26 - Zukunft des Recruitings und die Rolle von AI17:26 - AI-gestützte Interviews und Chancengleichheit19:27 - Die Zukunft des Recruiting-Marktes22:12 - Herausforderungen und Chancen durch KI27:06 - Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Automatisierung Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-zoeller/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    30 Min.
  4. #126 - Matt Doucette | Building Great Teams

    09.07.2025

    #126 - Matt Doucette | Building Great Teams

    Matthew is a global talent leader with a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams across Amazon, Meta, Deliveroo, and more.A former U.S. Marine, he brings a leadership-first mindset to everything grounded in ownership, trust, and accountability.His work focuses on developing recruiting teams, growing leadership capabilities, and aligning talent to business outcomes.From hypergrowth scale-ups to global tech giants, he’s helped organizations unlock the systems and people that drive scale.This episode dives into what it really takes to build teams that grow fast and lead well. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context05:59 - Key Components of Successful Teams12:02 - Developing Existing Teams for Success18:12 - Leadership Mindset and Allowing for Failure18:58 - The Role of Leadership in Revenue Generation20:40 - Cultural Nuances in Leadership23:43 - Empowering Teams Across Cultures27:58 - Building Effective Teams30:49 - Humanizing Leadership and Team Dynamics32:21 - Personal Development and Readiness for Opportunities LinksGuest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdoucette/ Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/Yeliz e-mail: yeliz.castillo@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    38 Min.
  5. #125 - Mathew Middlemass | Mental Health - Comparison

    02.07.2025

    #125 - Mathew Middlemass | Mental Health - Comparison

    Mat Middlemass, a diverse people professional from London. Having worked within the people space for 18 years, Mat is passionate about people, development, DE & I and wellbeing. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context03:19 Trends in Mental Health Awareness06:01 The Impact of Social Media09:37 Finding Balance in a Digital World12:25 Implementing Boundaries with Technology18:25 The Reality of Comparison28:13 Practical Tips for Mental Well-being Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-middlemass-b8a297121/ Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/Yeliz e-mail: yeliz.castillo@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    33 Min.
  6. #124 - Navid Nazeman | Mastering Executive Transitions

    21.05.2025

    #124 - Navid Nazeman | Mastering Executive Transitions

    Navid Nazemian helps executives and leadership teams transition smoothly into new roles. He is the author of Mastering Executive Transitions - The Definitive Guide, a #1 new release and international bestseller. With experience across five countries and six sectors, he coaches C-level leaders on executive transitions. His two-decade HR career spans top global companies in emerging and developed markets. Recognized as HR’s Most Influential Practitioner by HR Magazine, he has been ranked #1 Coach globally by CEO Today for three consecutive years and received multiple prestigious awards Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context07:35 - Starting from Scratch: First Steps into Coaching15:20 - Challenges Along the Way: Navigating the Unknown22:45 - Advice for Aspiring Coaches: Key Lessons Learned Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/ High-Res Images: https://app.box.com/s/jy4lwf9xez3v8fy9o9oaub6jvlxdpaj8 Free Book Sample (with suggested Qs for busy podcast hosts on the last page): https://app.box.com/s/4c3pkmm3gva1qcrzfb1c9hq0laq8g9hw

    30 Min.
  7. #123 - Milena Warner | The Human Element in Recruitment: Why It Matters

    07.05.2025

    #123 - Milena Warner | The Human Element in Recruitment: Why It Matters

    Milena Warner is an accomplished Talent and People leader with extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing teams. As a strategic partner to business leaders, she is passionate about creating inclusive and empowering environments that unlock potential and drive sustainable growth. With a proven track record in talent strategy, leadership development, and positive culture transformation, Milena is dedicated to fostering workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. Shownotes 00:00 - The Evolution of Recruitment05:40 - Empathy in Recruitment10:39 - The Role of Technology and AI15:40 - Feedback and Communication Challenges20:21 - Understanding Candidate Needs25:32 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milenadwarner/ Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/Yeliz e-mail: yeliz.castillo@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    35 Min.
  8. #122 - Frederic-Louis Claudius | KPIs in Verbindung mit Automatisierung

    30.04.2025

    #122 - Frederic-Louis Claudius | KPIs in Verbindung mit Automatisierung

    Frederic is People Director at a FinTech scale-up, bringing a unique blend of HR leadership and tech expertise to fast-growing organizations through the senior roles he held. Based in Berlin, Frederic worked at companies such as Tesla, Zalando, and other leading tech-driven firms across real estate, fashion, automotive and travel sectors. With a background in computer science and HR Management, Frederic combines a deep understanding of technology with a passion for people strategy, leadership development, and organizational growth. Known for building scalable teams and fostering innovation, Frederic is committed to creating sustainable success through strategic, tech-enabled people practices. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context02:13 - Die Implementierung von KI in HR-Prozesse08:40 - Automatisierung und Effizienzsteigerung durch KI11:12 - Zukunftsvisionen: KI im Recruiting und People Management17:36 - Die Rolle von KI in der Zukunft der Arbeit Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flclaudius/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.compplwise: https://pplwise.com/

    23 Min.
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Welcome to "The People Factor," where we explore the role of the people function in driving business success. We dive into the strategies, tactics, learnings & failures from top organizations to drive strategic objectives impacted by the people function. Weekly, Thomas chats with industry experts and thought leaders about news, the latest trends and best practices related to develop an organization. Tune in to "The People Factor" to learn how to unlock the full potential of your team and organization.

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