Leaders in Talent Podcast with Adriaan Kolff

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Leaders in Talent Podcast with Adriaan Kolff

Leaders in Talent is the premier podcast dedicated exclusively to the voices of top-tier talent leaders. We bring you conversations with talent leaders who shape the industry, ensuring a profound depth of insights and experiences. Join us to tap into the wealth of knowledge and transform the way you approach talent acquisition and leadership!

Episodes

  1. Amanda Johnson on DeepL’s New Recruitment Philosophy and Its Impact on Growth

    12/08/2024

    Amanda Johnson on DeepL’s New Recruitment Philosophy and Its Impact on Growth

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, we dive deep into DeepL's hiring philosophy and principles with Amanda Johnson, Head of Talent Acquisition at DeepL. Amanda shares her extensive experience and the innovative steps taken at DeepL to align hiring processes with core values, growth mindset, and subject matter expertise. From defining hiring principles to implementing structured hiring practices, Amanda discusses the challenges faced, the strategies for success, and the importance of maintaining high-quality, unbiased recruitment standards. This insightful conversation is a valuable resource for anyone looking to refine their organization's approach to talent acquisition. Timecodes: 00:50 Meet Amanda Johnson: Head of TA at DeepL 01:46 DeepL's Mission and Global Presence 03:17 The Importance of Hiring Philosophy 05:38 Defining Hiring Principles at DeepL 10:22 Implementing Structured Hiring Processes 15:47 Challenges and Adaptations in the Hiring Process 17:50 Reflecting on Success and Future Plans 29:47 Final Thoughts and Connecting with Amanda ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ____________ Connect with Amanda Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajohnson86/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    30 min
  2. Remote or Hybrid? Navigating the Modern Work Landscape

    11/25/2024

    Remote or Hybrid? Navigating the Modern Work Landscape

    In this episode, we dive deep into the benefits and challenges of flexible and hybrid working models with Nikki Scarr, a global HR leader with extensive experience in human resources and veterans from the British army. Nikki shares her insights on why the five-day office mandate may backfire and the critical role of trust, purpose, and inclusive workplaces in retaining top talent. Discover practical tips for implementing effective hybrid work strategies and fostering a connected, engaged workforce. Timcodes: 00:49 Guest Introduction: Nikki Scarr 01:46 The Debate on Office Mandates 02:10 Evidence Supporting Flexible Work 03:39 Challenges and Concerns with Office Mandates 04:51 Practical Solutions for Hybrid Work 13:15 Impact on Diversity and Inclusion 15:21 Building Connections in Remote and Hybrid Work 26:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ___________________________ Connect with Nikki Scarr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiscarr/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    27 min
  3. Building Bridges: Joy Sybesma's Guide to Effective Networking

    11/13/2024

    Building Bridges: Joy Sybesma's Guide to Effective Networking

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, host Adriaan welcomes Joy Sybesma, founder and CEO of SkillJoy, who shares her invaluable insights on leveraging networks for career and personal success. Joy discusses the importance of being good at what you do, integrating integrity into your brand, and focusing on both professional and personal relationships. Joy also provides practical strategies for job searching, building a strong network, and turning connections into clients. Tune in to learn the art of networking from one of the best in the field. Timecodes 00:47 Meet Joy Sybesma 02:15 The Power of Networking 04:48 Networking Strategies 08:28 Building and Maintaining Relationships 11:52 Leveraging Professional Networks 19:33 Balancing Relationships and Objectives 29:39 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ____________ Connect with Joy Sybesma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joysybesma/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    31 min
  4. On Building Trust and Retaining Talent

    10/24/2024

    On Building Trust and Retaining Talent

    Join us in an engaging episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast as host Adriaan Kolff interviews Annie Wickman, the Head of People at Character.AI. Annie details her career journey from Google to Character.AI, sharing operational and people-focused challenges she faced during a significant transaction with Google and the transition to an employee-owned company. Discover strategies for onboarding, retaining, and motivating employees in a rapidly growing AI startup, and learn about the importance of building trust and efficient onboarding processes. Gain leadership insights on transparency, remote work culture, and handling company downsizing. Finally, Annie shares her personal career advice on motivation, trust in gut instincts, and overcoming professional challenges. Tune in for a comprehensive look at navigating rapid growth in the AI industry! Timecodes: 01:07 Annie Wickman's Career Journey 02:08 Character.ai's Recent Developments 03:15 Navigating Market Volatility with Matcher 03:55 Google's Involvement with Character.ai 04:38 Building a Successful Product Company 05:29 Onboarding and Retention Strategies 10:55 Competing in the AI Space 13:10 Building Trust in Leadership 16:00 Real-Life Examples of Managing Change 18:12 The Importance of Transparency in Leadership 20:01 Trends in Workplace Dynamics 24:03 Exciting Opportunities at Character.ai 24:45 Advice for Younger Selves and Overcoming Insecurities 27:42 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ___________________________ Connect with Annie Wickman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-wickman-3332731/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    28 min
  5. Building High-Performing Teams

    10/08/2024

    Building High-Performing Teams

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, we welcome Anne Brandt, co-founder of Invested and a veteran in senior leadership roles at companies like Uber, TomTom, Mollie, and more. Anne discusses the pivotal differences between evidence-based solutions and personal convictions in organizational leadership. Anna shares insights into the foundational aspects of successful onboarding processes and the essential blend of strategy, leadership, cultural assimilation, and stakeholder management. She also delves into the importance of combining data insights with a human-centric approach, highlighting her work with TechWolf and her observations on the future of the recruitment and talent landscape amidst market volatility. Timecodes 01:35 Anna Brandt's Journey and Invested 02:16 Invested's Mission and Approach 03:05 Matcher: Your Recruitment Partner 04:23 Challenges in Building High-Performing Teams 07:09 Balancing Evidence-Based Hiring and Personal Conviction 08:50 Effective Leadership Onboarding 09:57 Strategic Integration and Leadership Roles 12:11 The Importance of Structured Onboarding 21:29 Future of People and Organizations 24:48 Economic Outlook and Recruitment Trends 26:41 Conclusion and Contact Information ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ____________ Connect with Anna Brandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabrandt/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    27 min
  6. Building Effective Talent Ecosystems

    09/16/2024

    Building Effective Talent Ecosystems

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, Lucy O'Brien, Head of Talent and Ecosystem at Eight Roads, joins us to share her extensive experience in executive search and her current role driving value in a global venture fund. Lucy offers insights into the importance of network building, the challenges of scaling organizations, and the strategies she employs to advise founders on talent acquisition and people strategies. With a career spanning companies like Nestle, Vodafone, Korn Ferry, and Facebook, Lucy explains the nuances of her roles and how she's adapted to continuously provide value. Tune in to learn about building a successful network, understanding market dynamics, and fostering a culture of trust and agility in leadership. Timecodes: 00:44 Welcome to the Podcast: Meet Lucy O'Brien 01:27 Lucy's Career Journey: From Executive Search to Eight Roads 02:10 The Importance of Networking in Executive Search 07:46 Transition to Eight Roads: Embracing the Startup Ecosystem 09:53 Role at Eight Roads: Supporting Portfolio Companies 17:44 Challenges and Strategies in Talent Acquisition 23:49 Personal Inspirations and Career Advice 25:38 Current Projects and Future Goals 27:08 Conclusion: Connecting with Lucy O'Brien ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ___________________________ Connect with Lucy O'Brien: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyobrien1/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ Books recommended by Lucy: "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg"Drive" by Daniel Pink___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    28 min
  7. Transformational Leadership and Culture at Burning Man and Beyond

    09/01/2024

    Transformational Leadership and Culture at Burning Man and Beyond

    In this episode, join the insightful discussion with Kat Steinmetz as she delves into fostering human connection, leadership transformation, and organizational growth. Kat shares her experiences from her tenure at Burning Man in an HR and people leadership role, discussing the unique philosophy and structure that makes the event transformative. Learn about her lessons on how vulnerability and empowerment play crucial roles in leadership. Kat also reveals how she transitioned these learnings into rapidly growing companies like Stitch Fix and Box, and finally to her unexpected yet impactful journey into venture capitalism with Initialized Capital. Gain insights on building a resilient, open, and human-centric corporate culture and discover how companies can serve a greater purpose in society beyond profits. Timecodes: 01:01 Welcome Kat: A Journey into Burning Man 01:11 Burning Man Explained: A Unique Cultural Phenomenon 01:37 Behind the Scenes: HR Leadership at Burning Man 06:30 The Transition to Non-Profit: Challenges and Triumphs 09:54 Growth and Legacy: Lessons from Burning Man 11:43 Applying Burning Man Lessons to Corporate Culture 17:02 Innovative Leadership Programs 19:41 Creating a Feedback Culture 20:17 Balancing Structure and Freedom 21:02 The Power of Simplicity and Principles 22:41 Leadership and Human Skills 25:01 Transition to Investment 31:35 The Role of Companies in Society 35:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ____________ Connect with Kat Steinmetz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katsteinmetz/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    36 min
  8. From HR to EX: Transforming Workplace Culture

    08/19/2024

    From HR to EX: Transforming Workplace Culture

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, host Adriaan Kolff interviews Samantha Gadd, founder and CEO of Excellent and Humankind, about the significance of employee experience (EX) and how it intersects with organizational culture and strategy. Samantha shares her journey from HR consulting to leading the field of EX design, emphasizing the importance of understanding employees deeply to create better workplaces. She introduces the PREP model, which focuses on Purpose, Relationship, Enabling, and Performance experiences as key areas of EX. Samantha also discusses the EX manifesto, co-written with industry leaders, that advocates for putting employees at the center as a strategy for organizational success. The episode provides actionable insights for leaders and HR professionals on how to enhance employee experience by listening to and co-designing with their employees. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction to Employee Experience 00:39 Guest Introduction: Samantha Gadd 01:59 The Importance of Employee Experience 02:47 Samantha’s Journey and Humankind 06:02 Building Excellent and the EX Manifesto 07:49 The PREP Model for Employee Experience 11:16 Measuring and Improving Employee Experience 14:43 The Future of Employee Experience 19:04 The EX Manifesto Project 22:15 Challenges and Opportunities in EX 26:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ___________________________ Connect with Samantha Gadd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthagadd/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Need an External Recruitment Support? Embed Matchr’s expert recruiters directly into your team. Seamless integration for immediate impact on your hiring process. Learn more>>

    31 min
  9. Strategic HR Leadership: Inclusive Cultures, Performance Management, and AI

    08/05/2024

    Strategic HR Leadership: Inclusive Cultures, Performance Management, and AI

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, Adriaan Kolff hosts Katie Evans Reber, a distinguished leader in HR, currently serving as Chief People Officer at Gladly. Katie shares her journey from working in financial services during the 2008 crisis to influential roles in startups like Gusto and Winolo. She emphasizes the importance of employee experience and performance review systems, recounting both successes and lessons learned, such as the implementation of the 'Align' framework at Winolo. Katie also discusses her leadership philosophy, the challenges of moving between industries, managing imposter syndrome, and the role of companies in influencing policy. She advocates for leveraging AI tools in HR and concludes with a call for companies to consider their broader responsibilities. Timecodes [00:01:04] Katie's Career Highlights and Personal Background [00:01:59] Pivotal Moments in Katie's Career [00:03:56] Personal Connection to Work and Its Meaning [00:05:18] Transitioning into Leadership Roles [00:09:19] Advice to Younger Self and Early Career Mistakes [00:10:25] Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Professional Growth [00:13:11] Career Transitions Between Industries and Roles [00:17:15] Role as a Chief People Officer and Business Strategy [00:19:31] Career Accomplishments and Policy Changes [00:20:03] Learning from Mistakes in Performance Management [00:24:32] Developing the ALIGN Framework for Performance Management [00:26:58] Details of the ALIGN Framework: Accountability, Leadership, Intellect, Growth, and Norms [00:30:01] Establishing Company Norms and Culture [00:31:06] Importance of a Growth Mindset and Feedback [00:33:12] Challenges and Alternatives to Traditional Rating Systems [00:37:12] Calibration and Compensation Linked to Performance [00:40:07] Integrating AI Tools to Enhance Productivity [00:44:13] Katie's Question for the Next Guest About Company Roles in Policy and Change ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ___________________________ Connect with Katies Evans-Reber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevansreber/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Searching for Recruitment & Sourcing Experts? Embed Matchr's seasoned recruiters and sourcers into your team for a results-driven hiring approach. Learn more: https://www.matchr.io/

    45 min
  10. Ep 1: Strategic Talent Acquisition in Hypergrowth

    07/19/2024

    Ep 1: Strategic Talent Acquisition in Hypergrowth

    In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, the guest, Alan, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Deel, shares his journey from being part of the founding team of a micro-mobility company to leading talent acquisition at one of the fastest-growing companies. Operating in over 100 countries and hiring 2000 new employees annually, Alan discusses the strategies and challenges of recruiting in four main areas: revenue teams, operations, G&A functions, and R&D teams. He delves into the importance of TA function maturity, the use of technology in recruitment, and developing a company's employee value proposition and branding. Alan also sheds light on Deel's hyper-growth journey, the transition to a fully remote work environment, and the metrics and strategies that drive their success in talent acquisition. Additionally, Alan shares valuable leadership lessons learned throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of values, consistency, and being curious. What is covered: 00:00 Introduction to the Leaders in Talent Podcast 00:25 Alan's Journey to Becoming Head of Talent at Deal 00:34 Exploring Deal's Global Operations and Recruitment Strategy 02:24 Challenges and Strategies in Talent Acquisition at Deal 05:15 The Evolution of Deal: From EOR to a Comprehensive HR Platform 08:03 Adapting to a Fully Remote Recruitment Process 14:05 Lessons Learned from Leadership and Management Roles 17:29 Key Metrics and Challenges in Talent Acquisition 26:45 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Leaders ___________________________ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/ Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/ ___________________________ Connect with Alan Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanprice/ Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/ ___________________________ RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/leaders-in-talent/feed.xml ___________________________ Do you need flexible recruitment and sourcing support for your company? Let's talk to see how Matchr can help you: https://www.matchr.io

    29 min
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Leaders in Talent is the premier podcast dedicated exclusively to the voices of top-tier talent leaders. We bring you conversations with talent leaders who shape the industry, ensuring a profound depth of insights and experiences. Join us to tap into the wealth of knowledge and transform the way you approach talent acquisition and leadership!

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