The Common Experience

EmpEx Consulting

The Common Experience is all about connecting the world of work - and the HR and People practitioners who help to build and drive it - through the shared moments that unite us all. Hosts Graeme and Kedar, founders of EmpEx Consulting, chat with the regular folk who do the doing. The ones who’ve been there and done that. The ones that have learned a thing or two along the way. Share in their stories, learn how they found themselves in their current roles, and hear what’s rad or fad in the world of HR.

Episodes

  1. 12/02/2025

    AI, leadership and how they're connected.

    Dana Schulenburg brings a unique Leadership lens to the conversation which darts from Leadership to AI and then connects the two. Dana's ongoing focus is to drive organisational change and help teams deliver with impact. His career experience spans across the US, Australia and the UK providing the full range of People consulting services, and has held leadership roles for global enterprises focusing on; large complex Digital Workforce transformations, alignment of HR strategy and organisation design. He is passionate about building collaborative environments, where people can compete together with various perspectives and deliver outcomes that last the test of time.

  2. 02/16/2025

    Productivity in a Hybrid Working World

    Gaelyn Taylor is an innovative, commercial, and versatile Senior HR Leader with significant experience in people operations, implementing technology solutions and continuous improvement programs. As a highly motivated and relentlessly curious systems thinker, she can translate strategy into operational outcomes to sustainably increase business performance and deliver positive stakeholder outcomes by linking people, process, and technology objectives.

  3. 02/07/2025

    AI and Data with an Ethical Lens

    Kanella currently holds the position of Global Head of People Data & Analytics at a large Insurer. With more than 17 years of experience in various roles within the financial and health services sector, she has helped organisations mature and uplift their data & analytics strategies and services. Kanella has successfully led global teams in providing valuable insights, establishing global reporting solutions, championing the advanced analytics techniques, and embedding data and AI governance, and right now is deeply involved in Strategic Workforce Planning.

  4. 02/07/2025

    Getting value out of large HR Technology Implementations

    On today’s podcast we welcome Brad De Groot. Brad is an experienced IT and HR Systems professional with a career spanning over two decades. He is the co-founder of SpinifexIT, a global SAP solutions provider. He has a wealth of experience shaping tools and streamlining payroll and HR processes. He has expertise in integrating technology with business strategy, and supporting large Australian and Multi-National enterprises, through their HR transformations.

  5. 02/07/2025

    How HR Technology Transformations are evolving

    Andrew is a seasoned business and consulting leader, specialising in developing tailored People Systems solutions and Operating Models to meet the unique needs of his clients. He supports organisations in crafting strategies, creating roadmaps, selecting the right systems, and managing transformations. Andrew honed his expertise with leading Australian Corporates before founding People Experience Solutions (PES) seven years ago. Andrew and PES work across both public and private sectors, partnering with organisations of all sizes.

  6. 02/07/2025

    Leveraging Brand Principles to attract Top Talent

    Today we are welcoming Meagan Michaels! Working across Australia, Sweden and the UK agency-side and in-house, in industries including media, tech and aviation, Meagan knows a thing or two about adapting to different audiences. It’s come in handy for the talent acquisition space. It helps her to understand people and develop strategic, data-based approaches to attract them to work for businesses across the globe. Meagan’s current role at Bupa as Head of Employer Brand for APAC means she can bring together her passion for employee experience, DEI and creative go-to-market activations with her extensive experience in the tech that underpins it all. Follow Meagan at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-ef-michaels/

  7. 01/24/2025

    Creating The Common Experience

    Graeme and Kedar, the dynamic duo behind EmpEx Consulting, didn’t set out to start a business—they set out to make a difference. Together, they created EmpEx Consulting to help organisations build experiences that actually matter—both for their people and their customers. Now, with The Common Experience Podcast, Graeme and Kedar are taking you behind the scenes of their journey, sharing lessons they’ve learned along the way, and chatting with interesting people they’ve been lucky to meet along the way about how we can all create better workplaces. Whether you’re a leader, a teammate, or just curious about what makes businesses tick, they’re here to share stories, insights, and maybe even a laugh or two.

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The Common Experience is all about connecting the world of work - and the HR and People practitioners who help to build and drive it - through the shared moments that unite us all. Hosts Graeme and Kedar, founders of EmpEx Consulting, chat with the regular folk who do the doing. The ones who’ve been there and done that. The ones that have learned a thing or two along the way. Share in their stories, learn how they found themselves in their current roles, and hear what’s rad or fad in the world of HR.

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  • Creator
    EmpEx Consulting
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    7
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