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A podcast about fascinating professionals, how they got to where they are and where they’re going from the lens HR, Recruitment and People Operations hosted by Martin Hauck.

  1. 1d ago

    Why the Best Recruiters Think Like Business Partners with Denzel Mutoko, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Dealmaker

    In this episode, Martin Hauck interviews Denzel Mutoko, a senior talent acquisition partner at Dealmaker. They discuss Denzel's unique learning preferences, his journey in recruitment, the transition from agency to in-house roles, and the impact of AI on the recruitment process. Denzel shares insights on the importance of personal development, the tools he uses in his work, and his philosophy on balancing work and life. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for job seekers and reflections on the future of talent acquisition. 02:05 - Meet Denzel Mutoko11:31 - From Dubai to recruitment15:18 - Agency vs. in-house recruiting18:50 - Why he left agency recruitment20:43 - Building a career beyond work23:22 - The future of talent acquisition24:51 - AI tools every recruiter should know27:44 - Why AI can't replace resume screening30:18 - How Denzel uses ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini33:10 - Building AI tools for recruiters35:38 - The future of AI in hiring38:03 - Staying relevant in an AI-driven world41:17 - Interview advice every candidate should know42:26 - Why there's more to life than work44:35 - Losing your identity through work46:50 - The mindset that changed everything49:32 - Closing thoughts

    Why the Best Recruiters Think Like Business Partners with Denzel Mutoko, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Dealmaker

  2. Jul 6

    The Virtue of Flapping Consciously with Chengeer Lee, Principal at Resonance

    In this episode, Chengeer Lee, a recruiter turned coach, breaks down how authenticity, writing, and self-awareness fuel success in the talent world. He shares raw insights about navigating careers, the power of metacognition, and why ego destruction is essential for leadership—and how all of this ties back to building impactful organizations. 01:59 — Chengeer Lee’s unconventional path into recruitment04:03 — From Kazakhstan to building a career in Canada06:33 — Landing his first job with no recruitment experience10:00 — Why job development built his recruitment foundation12:18 — Moving into tech and agency-side talent acquisition14:45 — How LinkedIn content created career opportunities15:38 — Writing, discipline, and rebuilding after burnout19:42 — Why writing is a meta skill for clearer thinking23:15 — Metacognition: learning to observe your own thinking27:34 — Why there are no shortcuts to self-understanding32:04 — Removing mental noise to improve performance34:49 — Self-transcendence as the foundation for growth39:31 — How recruitment and coaching are more connected than they seem42:09 — Making self-awareness practical for sceptics46:01 — Building conscious leaders and organizations49:04 — Playing life’s games consciously

    The Virtue of Flapping Consciously with Chengeer Lee, Principal at Resonance

  3. Jun 1

    Mastering Remote Work and In-Person Balance with Vanesa Cotlar, VP People & Culture at PolicyMe

    Vanesa Cotlar shares insights on remote work, building relationships with CEOs, and leveraging AI for business innovation. Discover practical strategies for career growth, team building, and staying ahead in AI technology. 00:00 – Introduction to Vanesa Cotlar04:36 – Remote Work vs. In-Person Collaboration08:59 – Work Style, Meetings & Productivity Habits11:09 – Performance Reviews, Team Building & RTO Takes12:18 – The CEO ↔ People Leader Relationship17:34 – Career Growth & Becoming a Strategic Partner22:33 – AI Challenges in Modern Workplaces24:59 – AI Learning, Upskilling & Internal Innovation28:06 – AI Tools That Changed Workflow Efficiency31:11 – Staying Ahead of the AI Curve34:43 – Overcoming Fear & Resistance to AI Adoption36:28 – Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections

    Mastering Remote Work and In-Person Balance with Vanesa Cotlar, VP People & Culture at PolicyMe

  4. May 11

    People Strategy in a Distributed World with Erin Goodey, Global People Director at Oyster

    What if the key to better hiring, onboarding, and managing people is just making the complex simple? Erin Goodey shares real-world strategies to strip away unnecessary friction, leverage automation, and build resilient, scalable teams especially in a global context. 01:25 - Intro & icebreakers 04:45 - Email sign-off culture across countries 07:48 - Rapid fire: culture, RTO mandates & the future of work 09:28 - From criminology to HR: Erin's career journey 13:15 - Joining Oyster and building global HR from scratch 16:34 - Advising customers on complex global hiring strategy 18:20 - Work from anywhere: risk, maturity & legal exposure 20:32 - How Oyster sets standards while adapting to each client 25:18 - Heat maps, country selection & avoiding costly mistakes26:45 - Planning for offboarding before you celebrate onboarding 29:33 - Pod countries: a smarter approach to global expansion 31:31 - Best entry points for companies new to international hiring 34:03 - Making the complex simple: automation & human-centered HR 37:16 - Lessons for fractional HR leaders 41:32 - Universal truths about the people profession 45:55 - The power of community & the "Unblock Me" channel 48:35 - What's on Erin's mind: geopolitics, complexity & building ahead 50:00 - Reimagining HR processes with AI from the ground up 51:38 - Pearl Diver: how Oyster saved 420 hours with an AI bot 55:56 - AI as a creative opportunity, not just a cost-cutting tool 58:37 - Who Erin's watching: companies pioneering AI-driven HR 1:00:21 - Final thoughts & close

    People Strategy in a Distributed World with Erin Goodey, Global People Director at Oyster

  5. Apr 19

    How Role-Playing Games Transform Leadership and Culture with Laura Khalil, Founder of Once Upon A Roll

    In this episode, we explore how role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons can transform team building, leadership, and organizational culture through immersive, hands-on learning. By using play as a tool, teams can build trust, improve communication, and uncover hidden dynamics that traditional methods often miss. The conversation highlights how experiential learning creates deeper connections, encourages authentic collaboration, and helps individuals develop skills in a low-pressure environment that translates directly into the workplace. 00:00 – Introduction & Laura Khalil background02:00 – D&D and tabletop games explained07:00 – Games as a model for team roles & dynamics12:00 – Using game mechanics in real work (Stars & Wishes) 16:30 – Why games reveal real personality traits20:30 – Corporate dysfunction & lack of collaboration23:00 – Discovery of D&D’s team-building potential27:00 – Real business impact: building connections across teams31:30 – Why play is critical for learning & development35:30 – Leadership, vulnerability & “looking silly”40:00 – Using games to diagnose team dynamics45:30 – Breaking hierarchy & titles through gameplay48:30 – Google study: what makes high-performing teams50:30 – Where to find Laura & closing thoughts

    How Role-Playing Games Transform Leadership and Culture with Laura Khalil, Founder of Once Upon A Roll

  6. Apr 13

    Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Sarah Ennor, Lawyer & Founder of Growth Counsel

    In this episode, Sarah Ennor shares her journey with ADHD, debunks common myths, and offers practical advice for workplaces to support neurodiverse employees. Discover how understanding and accommodating different brain types can boost organizational performance and inclusivity. 00:00 – Introduction & Sarah Ennor overview02:00 – What ADHD really means at work06:20 – “People over policy” hot take10:30 – Why employees don’t disclose ADHD14:00 – Better approach: ask for outcomes, not labels19:00 – Making invisible differences visible23:50 – Biggest myth: ADHD ≠ laziness29:00 – Sarah’s ADHD diagnosis story33:30 – Understanding ADHD differences & self-awareness36:30 – Rethinking work structures (time, productivity)41:30 – Challenging norms like punctuality48:20 – How companies can unlock performance51:00 – One key fix: believe your employees56:50 – Why this matters for business (cost + growth)1:02:50 – Closing & where to find Sarah

    Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Sarah Ennor, Lawyer & Founder of Growth Counsel

  7. Apr 6

    The Hidden Link Between Job Enjoyment and Performance with Jason Silver, Author & CEO of JI Business Advisory

    In this episode, Jason Silver, a former Airbnb country manager turned author, shares eye-opening insights on rethinking productivity, leadership, and purpose. He reveals how scaling at breakneck speed taught him that focusing on culture and values especially the ones you pay a price for, can make or break your success. And he challenges the widely held myth that job satisfaction is about finding your passion it's about practicing it, day by day, task by task. 00:00 – Introduction & Jason Silver background 02:30 – From child actor to Airbnb: unconventional career path 06:10 – Inside Airbnb’s hypergrowth (400 → 2500 employees) 09:30 – “Don’t f*** up the culture”: lessons on scaling companies 12:30 – Why company values fail (and how to make them real) 17:00 – The book Your Grass is Greener explained 20:00 – Personal turning point: loss, perspective & mindset shift 23:30 – The “enjoyment → success” reversal (core philosophy) 28:30 – You have more control over your work than you think 42:30 – Practical exercise: redesign your work using enjoyment 47:15 – HR dilemma: misaligned roles & how to fix them 50:15 – Change HOW you work, not WHAT you do 53:00 – Small tweaks that compound into career satisfaction 59:30 – The future of work: danger of chasing “perfect jobs” 1:03:30 – Final insights on values, work, and fulfillment

    The Hidden Link Between Job Enjoyment and Performance with Jason Silver, Author & CEO of JI Business Advisory

  8. Mar 30

    How Alan is Redefining Benefits and Digital Health in Canada with Mark Goad, GM at Alan

    In this insightful interview, Mark Goad, GM of Allen Canada, shares his journey through the tech and health sectors, discusses the future of healthcare and benefits in Canada, and explores the transformative role of AI in medicine and insurance. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:51 Music Preferences and Personal Interests03:54 Early Career and First Job as Skate Instructor05:02 Career Journey: From Strategy Consulting to Venture Capital06:31 Experience in Silicon Valley and Tech Ecosystem07:19 Canada's Tech Ecosystem vs Silicon Valley09:09 Returning to Canada and Bringing Back Experience10:54 Canadian Innovation and Ecosystem Strengths12:02 Joining Alan and Healthcare Innovation16:17 Motivation for Focusing on Healthcare18:55 Impact of CAMH and Mental Health Initiatives20:39 Trends in Employee Benefits and Healthcare Needs27:17 Disconnect Between Employer Perceptions and Employee Needs31:09 Evolving Employee Expectations in Benefits33:55 Future of Benefits: Flexibility and Personalization35:48 Long-term Vision for Healthcare and Benefits38:14 Role of AI in Healthcare and Insurance41:28 AI Adoption Timeline and Future Outlook43:24 Personal Reflections on AI and Healthcare Innovation47:06 Future of AI-Driven Health Insurance and Benefits49:18 The Purple Marmot and Branding Strategy

    How Alan is Redefining Benefits and Digital Health in Canada with Mark Goad, GM at Alan
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A podcast about fascinating professionals, how they got to where they are and where they’re going from the lens HR, Recruitment and People Operations hosted by Martin Hauck.

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  • Creator
    The People People Group
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    53
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    Explicit
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