ERUPT

Annapurna

You are listening to ERUPT, the home for how businesses can scale and transform. Throughout our podcasts, we aim to inspire and educate to help you and your business to thrive. Across the course of our episodes, we cover an array of topics including DEI, Learning and Leadership and Process and Technology. Our discussions include interviews with industry leaders as we aim to uncover some of the challenges and gain an insight into some of the fastest-growing organisations across the HR and Technology industries. Follow us on our journey to ERUPT and elevate your business! Visit our Linkedin for more content: https://www.linkedin.com/company/735906

  1. 1일 전

    The Transformation Blueprint - From Business Case to Go-Live: The Reality of Leading Global HR Transformation with Nadia Hutchinson (Global Director, HR Services & Operations at Cabot Corporation)

    Transformation rarely fails because leaders don't have a vision. More often, it loses momentum somewhere between the business case and the moment change actually goes live. For senior HR and Transformation leaders, the challenge is not simply deciding what needs to change. It is building the foundations early enough to ensure the transformation can survive the complexity, competing priorities and uncertainty that inevitably follows. In this episode of The Transformation Blueprint, Magnus sits down with Nadia Hutchinson, Global Director of HR Services and Operations at Cabot Corporation, to explore one of the most common pitfalls leaders face when driving large-scale change. Nadia shares why too many organisations spend their time worrying about what could go wrong after implementation, rather than investing the necessary time and rigour into planning properly from the very beginning. Drawing on her experience leading major workplace transformations, Nadia discusses how she prepares to rollout change plans and why that preparation is critical to moving the transformation from ambition to reality. For any HR or transformation leader currently trying to turn a business case into meaningful change, this episode offers valuable lessons on what it really takes to build the blueprint before you begin building the transformation itself. Listen now.

  2. 7월 21일

    The Transformation Blueprint - The Power of Perspective: Neurodiversity, Leadership, and The Human Side of Business Transformation with Teru Ikogho

    Welcome to our new podcast series, 'The Transformation Blueprint'! Over the course of several episodes, our host, Magnus Okuonghae (Interim & HR Transformation Director at Annapurna) will be speaking to some of the best People leaders to understand all things transformation. By listening to our guests' stories of lived experience leading transformation in business, we'll end up with a 'blueprint' for successful transformation. In this episode (the first of the series), Magnus sits down with Teru Ikogho (former Director of HR Strategy, Transformation and Global M&A). Teru speaks about the challenges of being diagnosed with Autism and Dyslexia later in life and how this actually plays into her strengths as a leader. She also delves into what it takes to help people navigate change when the future feels uncertain, supporting them and their career growth. Listen now to find out what Teru thinks are the three most important factors to lead a successful integration/ transformation.

  3. 1월 13일

    The First 90 Days CTO Playbook with Andrei Nita

    Ever wondered what your first 90 days as a CTO should look like? Andrei Nita, Chief Technology Officer at McKenzie Intelligence Services, joins Sham Ahmed, Director of UK Technology at Annapurna, for a candid chat about just that in our latest #ERUPT podcast episode. The episode covers key topics such as; - Why you need to stop thinking like a developer - How many steps should be involved in your hiring strategy/ what the steps should be. - How to build trust amongst your new team and superiors. - The importance of reviewing current systems before breaking anything. And much, much more. Whether you're a developer who's aspiring to become a CTO in the future or a current CTO who simply wants to make sure they're driving along the right path to success, this episode is full of actionable takeaways that will benefit you both personally and professionally. Listen now to start learning.

  4. 2025. 10. 28.

    HR Heroes - Decoded: Creating value with AI Transformation with Tejal Shah

    Wondering what the future workplace looks like with the advancements of AI? Becky Finnegan (Associate Director at Annapurna) continues her #HRHeroes podcast series, aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible people behind the HR strategies shaping today's world of work with Tejal Shah (Outgoing Global Head - Talent, People Development, and Organisation Effectiveness at Kantar).  With AI becoming ever more prevalent in the world of work, questions arise around things such as who should be leading the transformation, what its impact will be, and how it will benefit the wider workforce going forward. The conversations around this topic are never-ending, but with the time they had, Becky and Tejal covered critical topics surrounding people and AI, such as: 💡 How can senior leaders integrate AI into their departments? 💡 How important is the internal data set at a business before embarking on an AI journey? 💡Predictions for the next major disruptions to the workplace thanks to AI 💡Role of middle-layer managers adopting AI in team operations? 💡What is the impact of AI on workforce size, shape & composition? Hear all that was spoke about by listening now!

  5. 2025. 10. 07.

    How AI is Evolving the C-suite and Modernising Organisational Structures with Alexa Bailey

    Hope Milne, Executive Search Manager at Annapurna, recently sat down with Alexa Bailey, Executive Talent Leader, for a thought-provoking conversation around AI and its impact on how leadership roles are changing and modernising organisational structure. Drawing on her experience both agency-side and in-house with global organisations, Alexa reflects on how the rise of AI is changing the expectations of today’s C-Suite. From the creation of new roles like 'Chief AI Officer' to the growing need for leaders who are adaptable, curious, and data-literate, Alexa explains how the most successful leaders are leading with empathy and galvanising 'specialist generalist' teams around a vision. Alexa also elaborates on how AI can unlock productivity gains, but only when organisations know how to reinvest those gains back into their people, learning, and culture. The underpinning reality is that balancing technology with humanity isn’t just a leadership challenge anymore, it’s fast becoming a competitive advantage. Whether you’re an HR professional, executive, or business leader navigating change, this episode offers valuable insights into how to prepare your workforce, and your leadership for the age of AI.

  6. 2025. 07. 22.

    The Cost of Not: Leadership Development with Roger Minton

    Continuing her latest podcast series, 'The Cost of Not', Hope Milne, Talent Practice Search Manager at Annapurna, sits down to talk to Roger Minton, Talent and Learning Leader, for an eye-opening conversation on the real business impact of Talent Leadership development programmes. Roger reflects on his time at Anglo American, where he led the creation of a Group Leadership Development strategy. One of the most powerful tactics he shares is how he involved executive stakeholders in shaping the look, feel, and format of the programme. This gave them a sense of ownership that ultimately protected the initiative from being deprioritised when budgets tightened and boosted its take-up amongst employees due to an unusual figure spearheading the initiative. Throughout the episode, Roger explains why 'build-your-own' development cultures aren’t just a cost-saving measure, they're a long-term business strategy. They help companies attract stronger talent at every level and, more importantly, retain it by making career progression within the organisation tangible and real. Whether you're exploring how to launch your own leadership programme or simply want to hear from someone who's done it successfully, this episode offers actionable ideas and honest reflections that will challenge how you think about talent, growth, and retention.

  7. 2025. 07. 15.

    Launching and Scaling Organisations in New Markets with Anders Wall

    Thinking about taking your business global? You're not alone. Every ambitious organisation dreams of international expansion, but when it’s time to launch into new markets, the reality can be overwhelming. In this episode of the ERUPT podcast, Tom Walsh, GTM Search Manager at Annapurna, is joined by Anders Wall, former Co-CEO of GreenMobility A/S. Together, they dive into the real-world challenges and strategies behind scaling a business internationally. Anders shares: How to preserve and adapt company culture across different regions The regulatory pitfalls leaders often overlook when entering foreign markets Tips for launching in new geographies without burning through budget Why aligning internal teams before expansion is key to sustainable growth Whether you're a founder, C-level executive, or part of a go-to-market team, this episode is packed with practical insights for global business expansion. Listen now! 🎧

  8. 2025. 05. 20.

    HR Heroes with Charlotte Forsyth (VP People at LoopMe)

    Continuing our latest podcast series, ‘HR Heroes’, where we sit down with inspirational people leaders from across industries to discuss their career journeys and more, is Charlotte Forsyth - Vice President, People at LoopMe.   With a background in both a corporate and startup environment, Charlotte chats to Becky Finnegan, Associate Director at Annapurna, about her varied experience and what led her to where she is today.   Charlotte shares how she’s navigated the evolving demands of fast-growth tech environments, the role of psychological safety in building high-performing teams, and why empathy should be a core leadership skill - not a “nice-to-have.”   Whether you're an aspiring HR leader or simply curious about what it takes to create people-first cultures that scale, this episode is packed with honest insights you won’t want to miss.

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You are listening to ERUPT, the home for how businesses can scale and transform. Throughout our podcasts, we aim to inspire and educate to help you and your business to thrive. Across the course of our episodes, we cover an array of topics including DEI, Learning and Leadership and Process and Technology. Our discussions include interviews with industry leaders as we aim to uncover some of the challenges and gain an insight into some of the fastest-growing organisations across the HR and Technology industries. Follow us on our journey to ERUPT and elevate your business! Visit our Linkedin for more content: https://www.linkedin.com/company/735906

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    Annapurna
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    2018년 - 2026년
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