radical innovators podcast

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Join Frank Congiu, EVP of human capital strategy & executive partnerships, on the Radical Innovators series as he dives into insightful conversations with prominent HR leaders from top global organizations. Each episode explores bold ideas, transformative strategies, and the future of workforce innovation alongside the world’s most forward-thinking CHROs. Discover how their insights can inspire your leadership today and tomorrow. Listen to gain the edge you need for your talent strategy.

  1. Radical Innovators #15 leading with trust: staying connected, removing barriers and promoting fairness with Cisco’s Kelly Jones

    1H AGO

    Radical Innovators #15 leading with trust: staying connected, removing barriers and promoting fairness with Cisco’s Kelly Jones

    In this special edition of Radical Innovators, Randstad Enterprise chief executive Mike Smith joins Frank Congiu for an engaging discussion with Kelly Jones, chief people officer at Cisco.  Kelly discusses how her company excels in developing people-first, data-driven strategies that empower talent and allow the business to thrive. Drawing on her impressive 18-year career with Cisco, she shares advice from being at the forefront of driving efficiency, quality, connection and performance for more than 86,000 employees. Other highlights from the conversation include insights on how to: drive the AI transformation, from making sure employees are comfortable and confident in working with AI to leveraging it to build personalized learning experiencesempower Dyslexic Thinking and other forms of neurodiversity and provide an environment that nurtures different ways of thinking leverage purpose to drive retention, including how Cisco has an 80% employee participation rate in its philanthropy programsbuild community and connection despite having a hybrid work environmentrecognize how trust forms the basis of creating a workplace that is real, connected and purpose driven

    32 min
  2. Radical Innovators #14 leading with listening: driving change and unlocking opportunities with MetLife’s Shurawl Sibblies

    MAR 4

    Radical Innovators #14 leading with listening: driving change and unlocking opportunities with MetLife’s Shurawl Sibblies

    In this episode of the Radical Innovators podcast, host Frank Congiu sits down with Shurawl Sibblies, Executive Vice President and CHRO of MetLife. Shurawl shares her non-traditional journey to HR leadership and tells us how MetLife champions a people-first strategy that focuses on empowering talent to learn and grow. She then dives into the critical importance of listening to employees, and explains why employee surveys are the key to taking action, building trust and boosting employee satisfaction. Key highlights include: Learn how MetLife creates opportunities for people to embark on unexpected career paths.Understand the power of listening to talent and driving change.Hear about the crucial role of employee surveys in building trust and satisfaction.Plus, find out why Shurawl says her grandmother is her biggest mentor.Tune in for plenty of wisdom and insight into working at the intersection of people, data, and strategy!

    24 min
  3. Radical Innovators #13 leading with duty: building high performance culture with Apollo’s Matthew Brietfelder

    JAN 14

    Radical Innovators #13 leading with duty: building high performance culture with Apollo’s Matthew Brietfelder

    How do the world’s most elite firms transform "human capital" into a measurable competitive advantage? In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Breitfelder, partner and global head of human capital at Apollo. Managing a sprawling ecosystem of over 70 portfolio companies, Matt has a front-row seat to what drives outperformance in high-stakes environments. Matt reveals why he views empathy as a rigorous analytical tool, how Apollo uses sports psychology to sharpen its competitive edge and why the "soft stuff" is actually the hardest — and most profitable — part of modern business. Key highlights include: The mental game: why elite investors are adopting the mindfulness and visualization techniques of pro athletesPredicting performance: how to distinguish signal from noise in your organization to find growth opportunitiesThe "Chess not Checkers" philosophy: a masterclass in coaching for high-performance cultures

    35 min
  4. Radical Innovators #12 leading with authenticity: cultivating trust with Cardinal Health's Ola Snow

    12/02/2025

    Radical Innovators #12 leading with authenticity: cultivating trust with Cardinal Health's Ola Snow

    Tired of HR being relegated to a back-office "function?" Then join us for an inspiring conversation with Ola Snow, CHRO of Fortune 16 healthcare giant Cardinal Health, who proves that HR must not only have a seat, but the most important seat at the table. In this episode, Frank Congiu sits down with Ola to dive deep into how she spent almost 24 years relentlessly focusing on business leadership first and building an authentic, mission-driven culture. This episode is packed with practical strategies for any HR leader or talent professional looking to leverage authenticity and hoping to create a high-trust, high-performing organization.

    25 min
  5. Radical Innovators #11 leading with vision: reimagining people's experience at scale with Pfizer's Payal Sahni

    11/12/2025

    Radical Innovators #11 leading with vision: reimagining people's experience at scale with Pfizer's Payal Sahni

    In this episode of Radical Innovators, we’re joined by Payal Sahni, the chief people experience officer and executive vice president at Pfizer.  She shares her unique career path, from studying Psychology to finding her way into HR, and how her experiences have shaped her into a more collaborative and adaptable leader.  Payal also discusses Pfizer's approach to cultivating a culture of curiosity and adaptability, highlighting its intentional focus on internal talent development and how it is leveraging new tools and strategies, including AI, to enhance the employee experience and drive business innovation.

    35 min
  6. Radical Innovators #10 leading with empathy: cultivating a people-first culture with Delta's Allison Ausband

    10/30/2025

    Radical Innovators #10 leading with empathy: cultivating a people-first culture with Delta's Allison Ausband

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Allison Ausband, EVP and chief people officer at Delta Air Lines. Allison began her 40-year journey with Delta as a flight attendant. She shares how this unique, frontline-first perspective shapes Delta's "people-first philosophy" and drives their commitment to culture as their single greatest competitive advantage.  Discover Delta’s high-return practice of "listen, act and respond," the power of cultivating a shared, empathetic culture (even on humanity's worst days), and how they tangibly recognize employees through programs like their industry-leading profit-sharing pool.  This episode is a masterclass in leading from the front and making direct investments in your workforce to achieve unmatched performance.

    27 min
  7. Radical Innovators #9 leading with foresight: shaping talent and transformation with Coca-Cola’s Lisa Chang.

    10/09/2025

    Radical Innovators #9 leading with foresight: shaping talent and transformation with Coca-Cola’s Lisa Chang.

    Join us for this incredible conversation on the Radical Innovators podcast, with Lisa Chang, EVP and global chief people officer at Coca-Cola. Lisa shares her journey to the C-suite and the strategic shift underpinning Coca-Cola's innovative "Thrive" talent strategy, which prioritizes dynamic experiences and self-directed growth over rigid career paths. Discover how this iconic brand is: Embracing Generative AI to enhance the employee experience and streamline internal processesFocusing human capital on "headwork" and "heartwork" — the essential skills that cannot be automatedCultivating a strong culture of community and pride to attract and retain global talentLisa's insights offer a compelling look at how a global leader is adapting its workforce and culture for the future of work.

    31 min
  8. Radical Innovators #8 leading with authenticity: redefining talent with XPO's Carolyn Roach.

    08/27/2025

    Radical Innovators #8 leading with authenticity: redefining talent with XPO's Carolyn Roach.

    In today's episode, Frank Congiu is joined by Carolyn Roach, CHRO at XPO, one of the largest logistics companies in North America. Carolyn shares her unique career journey, which has included purposeful pivots into industries like finance and fiber optics. She discusses what it means to lead with authenticity across different workforces, from corporate offices to frontline drivers. Carolyn also details how her team is using a "field first" mindset to redefine its talent strategy and why she believes modern HR leaders must be equal parts strategist, operator and storyteller. The conversation also covers the integration of AI, how to encourage teams to experiment without fear and the importance of empowering employees with new technology. This episode is for anyone curious about leading cultural change and staying grounded in an evolving industry.

    30 min
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Join Frank Congiu, EVP of human capital strategy & executive partnerships, on the Radical Innovators series as he dives into insightful conversations with prominent HR leaders from top global organizations. Each episode explores bold ideas, transformative strategies, and the future of workforce innovation alongside the world’s most forward-thinking CHROs. Discover how their insights can inspire your leadership today and tomorrow. Listen to gain the edge you need for your talent strategy.

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  • Creator
    Randstad Enterprise
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 randstad enterprise
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