PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros

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PerchPeek Pods is the only place to be getting the full inside scoop of the stories, successes and strategies of the best minds in Global Mobility. PerchPeek CEO Paul Bennett will sit down each week to discuss Mobility with an awesome GM leader guest. They'll be diving deep into their personal experiences and careers in the Global Mobility space, sharing valuable insights and advice that will benefit all levels of GM professionals. Paul will be asking these pros about how they've achieved success for themselves and their companies in the relocation world. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, this is an amazing chance to tap into this wealth of knowledge and inspiration, that others can take into their own careers and organisations. Our guests will also be sharing their thoughts on the future of the industry- get ready to gain some insider perspectives on where Global Mobility is headed and how you can stay ahead of the curve. So, if you're eager to learn from the best in the business and get a sneak peek into the minds of some cracking GM leaders, listen in each week for the new PerchPeek Pods episode!

  1. Episode #83: With Inga Ezera, Principal, Pedersen & Partners: Global Mobility Through an Executive Search Lens

    12/16/2025

    Episode #83: With Inga Ezera, Principal, Pedersen & Partners: Global Mobility Through an Executive Search Lens

    How do you identify where the right senior talent actually sits globally? What makes leaders open to relocating, and what ultimately stops them? What does strong onboarding look like for senior talent who relocate? What’s the most underrated career benefit of relocating abroad?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Inga Ezera, Principal at Pedersen & Partners with extensive experience hiring senior talent across global markets.   Inga has spent her career working at the intersection of executive search, global hiring, and leadership decision-making. She supports organisations in identifying where senior talent actually sits globally, assessing leadership fit, and navigating the complexities of hiring across borders. Her work sits closely alongside global mobility, particularly at senior level, where hiring and relocation decisions are deeply connected. Her perspective is shaped not only by placing leaders internationally, but also by her own experience relocating. Together, Paul and Inga explore global mobility through an executive search lens, focusing on hiring decisions, onboarding, and what really sets leaders up to succeed long term.   We hope you enjoy :)

    41 min
  2. Episode #82:Adele Squires, Global Talent Executive- The Talent Acceleration Model: How to Transform Internal Mobility & Talent Growth

    12/09/2025

    Episode #82:Adele Squires, Global Talent Executive- The Talent Acceleration Model: How to Transform Internal Mobility & Talent Growth

    What is the Talent Acceleration Model - and why is it the missing function inside HR? What does a sustainable internal talent ecosystem look like? Why do global companies struggle to operationalise internal mobility? How can you encourage internal movement when managers resist losing their top talent? How can companies justify internal mobility costs, from relocations to backfilling roles?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Adele Squires, a global Talent Leader with two decades of experience across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and strategic workforce transformation.   Adele has spent her career rebuilding TA functions, modernising processes, implementing talent technologies and introducing data-driven insights across Europe and around the world. She has delivered consultancy projects across FMCG, life sciences, manufacturing, technology and professional services — bringing a uniquely broad perspective on how organisations attract, develop and grow talent.   Her entrepreneurial background adds another dimension to her work, giving her direct insight into commercial performance, compliance and long-term organisational strategy.   We hope you enjoy!

    50 min
  3. Episode #81: With Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director GM, Kimberly-Clark : How to Turn Mobility Into a Centralised Workforce Engine

    12/05/2025

    Episode #81: With Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director GM, Kimberly-Clark : How to Turn Mobility Into a Centralised Workforce Engine

    What does it take to transform a decentralised Mobility setup into a centralised workforce engine? When does a one-way transfer deliver more value than a traditional assignment? How do you navigate internal barriers to Mobility transformation? Which parts of the business benefit most from a Mobility function? Which skills position Mobility leaders to step into CHRO roles?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director, Global Mobility at Kimberly-Clark.   Saloni is a Global Mobility Leader who has built her Mobility career around creating seamless, human-centred Mobility journeys for employees and leaders. With deep experience across immigration, tax, relocation and talent mobility she brings a passion for innovation, partnership and building mobility’s influence at the table   We hope you enjoy!

    40 min
  4. Episode #80: With Khadeeja Islam & Nicole Milman, Global Mobility Leaders: How to Build a High-Performing Mobility Team

    11/26/2025

    Episode #80: With Khadeeja Islam & Nicole Milman, Global Mobility Leaders: How to Build a High-Performing Mobility Team

    How do you align your team with the company’s bigger goals? What skills should you hire for in a Mobility team, both technical and soft? When is the right time to hire in Mobility - and how do you justify it to the business? How do you decide where to hire your Mobility team globally? Why should mobility leaders invest in networking and community?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Khadeeja Islam and Nicole Millman, two seasoned Global Mobility leaders, about what it really takes to build a high-performing mobility team - one that supports business goals, protects employee experience, and can thrive under constant change.   Khadeeja Islam brings 19 years of experience across expat tax, immigration, relocation and talent mobility. Recognised among the Top 250 Global Mobility Professionals, she has led mobility programmes across multiple industries, driving operational excellence, strengthening compliance, and shaping effective mobility strategy. Nicole Millman has over 20 years of experience in Global Mobility, spanning Big Four consultancies and Fortune 500 companies. Having lived and worked in six countries - including as an expat child - she brings both deep technical expertise and a uniquely human, global perspective to mobility leadership. If you're thinking about how to strengthen your mobility function - or how to build a team that can sustainably support the pace and pressure of global work - this episode is full of practical, honest leadership insight you’ll take with you long after it ends. We hope you enjoy!

    50 min
  5. Episode #79: Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Execuive Coach, The-C-Coach: How to Build Your Internal Brand as a Mobility Leader

    11/18/2025

    Episode #79: Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Execuive Coach, The-C-Coach: How to Build Your Internal Brand as a Mobility Leader

    How can a strong internal brand be built intentionally? What leadership skills matter most for modern Mobility roles? How can Mobility leaders communicate their value and take ownership of the narrative? How can Mobility leaders move from being mentored to being sponsored?  In this episode, Paul speaks with Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Executive Coach at The C-Coach, about what it truly takes for Mobility professionals to build a strong internal brand and be recognised as the strategic leaders they already are. Mehibe is a Leadership Coach with experience in leadership roles and leading in-house Global Mobility and HR programmes. She now supports senior Global Mobility leaders through her 1–2–1 and group coaching programmes, workshops, team coaching, and BE HER retreats, empowering clients to lead with authenticity, confidence ,and impact. If you’re thinking about how to elevate Mobility within your organisation - or how to elevate your own influence as a leader - this episode is full of practical, human insight you’ll take with you long after it ends. We hope you enjoy!

    34 min
  6. Episode #78: Ashley Hunter, GM Leader, Yum! Brands – Post-WERC Reflections: Where Global Mobility Is Headed Next

    11/11/2025

    Episode #78: Ashley Hunter, GM Leader, Yum! Brands – Post-WERC Reflections: Where Global Mobility Is Headed Next

    What did WERC reveal about where Mobility conversations are really happening? How do you turn conference inspiration into meaningful action? Why is ‘equitable, not equal’ becoming the mindset every mobility leader needs to master? How can lean Mobility teams scale their impact across global brands without losing consistency or care?  Every conference season gives us new ideas - but the real question is what happens after the panels end.   In this episode, Paul speaks with Ashley Hunter, Global Mobility Lead at Yum! Brands, about what this year’s WERC revealed about the state of global mobility - and how leaders can turn inspiration into lasting change.   Ashley shares her reflections from her first WERC, the power of community learning, and the mindset shifts reshaping our field - from managing policies to leading with judgment.    She built her career in HR and Total Rewards before discovering her passion for global mobility just over two years ago. She loves seeing the bigger picture of how mobility connects strategy, people, and performance - but at the heart of it all, she’s driven by one simple goal: putting the employee experience at the center of every move.   We hope you enjoy!

    33 min
  7. Episode #77: Sam Estall, GM Leader – Saving Smart: Why the ‘Small’ Mobility Benefits Deliver the Biggest Returns

    11/04/2025

    Episode #77: Sam Estall, GM Leader – Saving Smart: Why the ‘Small’ Mobility Benefits Deliver the Biggest Returns

    Why do settling-in and cross-cultural benefits deliver more impact than their price tag suggests? How can leaders push back when pressured to make short-sighted cost cuts? What role does empathy play in relocation ROI? How can data and stories help reframe “small” benefits as strategic investments? When budgets tighten, the first things to go are often the most human.   In this episode, Paul speaks with Sam Estall, former Global Mobility Leader at Accenture, about what really happens when we cut “small” benefits - and why settling-in help and cross-cultural training might deliver the biggest returns of all. From families struggling to integrate to the surprising role of empathy in relocation ROI, Sam shares what leaders can do to save smart - not cut blind.   Sam recently left Accenture after a 27 year career with the last 13 in Global mobility leading cross-border moves and strategic mobility initiatives across Europe and beyond. Her focus was on compliance, driving efficiency, aligning mobility with business goals and delivering a premium high-touch service.   She's passionate about making the transfer experience as seamless as possible, making complex moves feel simple for the business and the transferees.   We hope you enjoy!

    30 min
  8. Episode #76: Amanda Santamour – From Chaos to Credibility: Building High-Trust Mobility Programs from Day One

    10/21/2025

    Episode #76: Amanda Santamour – From Chaos to Credibility: Building High-Trust Mobility Programs from Day One

    What’s the first thing you should do when you inherit a messy or non-existent mobility program?How do you uncover critical compliance and immigration risks-without setting off alarm bells?What’s the smartest way to build trust with Finance, Legal, and HR when fixing past mistakes?How do you future-proof your mobility program while handling urgent, high-pressure projects?In Episode 76, Paul sits down with Amanda Santamour. With over a decade of industry tenure, Amanda specializes in creating and optimizing bespoke Global Mobility programs to address key talent needs for rapidly growing businesses, while supporting employees with both empathy and efficiency.  We hope you enjoy!

    34 min
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PerchPeek Pods is the only place to be getting the full inside scoop of the stories, successes and strategies of the best minds in Global Mobility. PerchPeek CEO Paul Bennett will sit down each week to discuss Mobility with an awesome GM leader guest. They'll be diving deep into their personal experiences and careers in the Global Mobility space, sharing valuable insights and advice that will benefit all levels of GM professionals. Paul will be asking these pros about how they've achieved success for themselves and their companies in the relocation world. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, this is an amazing chance to tap into this wealth of knowledge and inspiration, that others can take into their own careers and organisations. Our guests will also be sharing their thoughts on the future of the industry- get ready to gain some insider perspectives on where Global Mobility is headed and how you can stay ahead of the curve. So, if you're eager to learn from the best in the business and get a sneak peek into the minds of some cracking GM leaders, listen in each week for the new PerchPeek Pods episode!

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