Human Capital Leadership HCI Podcast Network

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Katie Mares about resilience building and women’s empowerment.
As a brand experience expert, TED talk speaker,  and #1 Best Selling Author of CustomHER Experience, Katie Mares (linkedin.com/in/katie-mares-ctdp-mcatd-cpsa) knows firsthand the challenges organizations encounter as they strive to design a sustainable and effective CX program tailored for the female consumer. Katie brings to a unique blend of experience, combining her expertise in customer experience, resilience building, and women’s empowerment. Using her experiences as a Chief Inspiration Officer, building company infrastructure, and designing customer experience programs, she is now a leading voice for positive, actionable change in the organizations with which she partners. As a highly sought-after speaker, Katie has inspired audiences around the world to think differently about the female consumer, customer experience, and leadership. She has worked with globally recognized brands, including Volvo, Honda, Celebrity Cruises, and Canada Post.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Surabhi Lal about building intentional community in hybrid work settings.
Surabhi Lal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/surabhilal) is in the business of creating a better future of work—whether it be remote, hybrid, or in-person. A boundary spanning leader, she is a facilitator, professor, and storyteller who creates spaces where people feel seen and builds workplace communities where people want to go to work. Using empathy and strategy she guides leaders in creating cultures grounded in inclusion, belonging, and learning. She has coached thousands of job seekers, entrepreneurs, and organizations to help them create a better future of work.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rachel Rider about her book, Who You Are is How You Lead.
Rachel Rider (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellrider) founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and extensive training in meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and Polarity Therapy. Starting as HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she went on to specialize in leadership coaching at AppNexus (since acquired by AT&T) and Digital Ocean, the third-largest hosting company in the world. She studied under renowned teacher and Zen Mountain Monastery founder John Daido Loori Roshi for 13 years before continuing under his successor, Shugen Arnold Roshi. Rider completed a three-year intensive certification in Somatic Experiencing in 2018, and a 2020 training in Polarity Therapy with the aim of bringing leaders tools to unlock effective, long-lasting change in concert with the body. Since 2020, she’s been working intensively with anti-racism coach Makeda Pennycooke. Rider lives in New York with her husband and two children.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brenda Stover and Kate Grady using AI technology to prepare students for their interactions with recruiters and hiring managers.
As part of the Clay Center at VSB leadership team, Brenda Stover leads the O'Donnell Center at the Villanova School of Business. Delivering professional development services and resources for business students, including experiential education, career education initiatives, student business society activities, VSB Mentor Program, and Corporate Sponsorship Program. Brenda also manages the first year and sophomore components of VSB's Backpack-to-Briefcase professional development curriculum and oversees the SBI Professional Success course. She works closely to develop employer relationships to enhance business internship, CoOp, and job opportunities. Collaborating with the Villanova Career Center, the other VU colleges, and campus departments on a wide array of career and professional development initiatives.
Kate Grady manages CoOp and Academic Internship opportunities and develops relationships with employers. Supporting students’ personal and professional development through career exploration and internship & job search processes. Partnering with the Academic Advising team to ensure alignment between students’ academic and professional goals, Kate collaborates with colleagues in the University Career Center, VSB Centers of Excellence, other campus departments and employers to create distinctive experiences for students.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development.
Sophie Thompson (www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in virtual reality. Sophie started VirtualSpeech in 2015 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking using VR. Since then, VirtualSpeech has developed a catalogue of 30+ courses focused on communication and interpersonal skills, from public speaking to active listening, leadership, sexual harassment prevention, and more. VirtualSpeech has helped hundreds of thousands of people across 130 countries to improve their skills and confidence using VR, and Sophie has appeared on BBC World News, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal talking about VR for learning. https://virtualspeech.com/?utm_source=podcast&medium=referral
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work.
Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, TEDx speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to helping career women emerge as leaders. As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highest-ranking women of color at IBM while raising her two children as a single mother. With experience leading global teams in multiple sectors, she has delivered over $1 billion in revenues annually, maintained high client satisfaction as well as team morale, and hired and promoted hundreds of professionals. In pursuit of her passion for creating gender equality in leadership, Shelmina now speaks at corporations, colleges, and conferences globally and serves on the advisory board of Girl Up. 
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.