Transformation Realness

Kyle Lagunas
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Welcome to Transformation Realness—the only show all about people who are doing their best to make the world of work less s****y and have the guts to share their story: the good, the bad, and most of all... the real. Hosted by Kyle Lagunas, Founder of KyleAndCo. Produced in partnership with Purple Acorn Network.

  1. 02/25/2025

    Invisible Software, Real Impact: Paradox on Frictionless Hiring

    Hiring is messy, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Transformation Realness, I sit down with Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, and Andrew McMannis, Head of Workday Practice at Paradox, to talk about how AI-powered hiring is transforming talent acquisition. We get into why high-volume hiring, interview scheduling and frontline recruitment are still full of friction, how Paradox is delivering AI that actually works behind the scenes and why Workday’s partner ecosystem is making hiring more seamless than ever. Adam and Andrew break down what it means to build “invisible” software that removes headaches instead of adding them, and how recruiters can finally stop bouncing between a million tabs and just focus on hiring. If you’re tired of hiring processes that slow you down instead of speeding things up, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  2. 02/18/2025

    From Buzzword to Business Impact: Lightcast on Skills-Based Transformation

    On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m joined by Mark Hanson and Caroline Effinger of Lightcast to talk all things skills-based transformation. From connecting hiring to learning to using labor market data for smarter workforce planning, Mark and Caroline share how organizations can turn skills into their biggest advantage. We also dive into Lightcast’s partnership with Workday, how AI is transforming workforce strategies and why skills are the secret to building resilience in today’s fast-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  3. 02/12/2025

    Workday’s Big Play: Redefining HR Tech with Bold Innovation and Trust

    On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m joined by David Wachtel, General Manager of Talent Products at Workday, to explore how Workday is empowering HR leaders to take innovation into their own hands. We dive deep into Extend, the platform letting customers build tailored apps within Workday’s secure ecosystem, and Built on Workday, a marketplace unlocking new opportunities for partners to create scalable solutions.  David also breaks down how trust and customer-centricity remain at the heart of Workday’s strategy, enabling organizations to move fast without compromising on reliability. If you’re curious about how Workday is setting the bar for innovation in HR tech, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  4. 02/04/2025

    Taming the Wild West of TA: How GoodTime Brings Order to Interview Chaos

    On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m sitting down with Ahryun Moon, CEO and co-founder, and Jasper Sone, founder and CPO of GoodTime. We’re diving into the chaos of interviews—one of the most frustrating, yet critical parts of hiring—and exploring how GoodTime’s AI-powered platform is turning things around. From smarter scheduling to empowering interviewers and creating connected ecosystems through agentic AI, GoodTime is transforming how organizations hire. If you’re ready to elevate your talent acquisition game and finally tame the Wild West of hiring, this episode is for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  5. 01/28/2025

    How HiredScore Is Making Waves With Smarter, Sharper and ✨Iconic✨ Outcomes

    On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m sitting down with Jason Scheckner, Senior Director of Business Strategy, and Ernest Ng, Senior Principal and Product Strategist, at HiredScore—now officially part of the Workday family. HiredScore is rewriting the rules of HR tech with their AI Talent Orchestration platform, moving beyond buzzwords to deliver tools that actually work. We get into how HiredScore evolved from basic matching and scoring to becoming the orchestration powerhouse it is today, what it means to partner with Workday, and how they’re driving iconic outcomes for their customers. If you’re ready to hear what’s really possible when AI works for you instead of against you, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  6. 12/19/2024

    From Burnout to Balance: Donald Knight on Resilient Leadership

    On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m joined by Donald Knight, SVP of People and Culture at Warner Brothers and formerly Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software. We explore the unique challenges of leading in an HR tech company, the rise of fractional leadership, and the power of finding your village to navigate it all.  From balancing culture, customers, and brand evangelism to embracing resilience in the face of chaos, Donald shares lessons that every HR leader needs to hear. If you’re ready to rethink how to thrive in this ever-evolving field, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  7. 12/17/2024

    From Shiny Objects to Real Solutions: Rebecca Carr on TA Tech

    Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, joins me to talk about shaking up hiring tech with personalized workflows, API-first platforms and tools that actually work. From cutting through clunky processes to empowering users with seamless integrations, Rebecca shares how SmartRecruiters is making hiring as intuitive as unlocking your phone. If you’re ready to reimagine recruiting technology for today’s fast-paced world, this episode is a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  8. 12/12/2024

    Stop Guessing, Start Listening: The Real Approach to Hiring

    On Transformation Realness, I’m joined by Radancy’s Jahkedda Akbar and Matt Lamphear about turning HR tech chaos into streamlined solutions. We explore how Radancy’s human-first innovation, data-driven agility, and unified tech stack empower recruiters to thrive in today’s dynamic talent landscape. Our conversation hits everything from streamlining bloated tech stacks to tackling the ever-shifting whims of today’s candidates. Ready to take notes, HR leaders? Let’s go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
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Welcome to Transformation Realness—the only show all about people who are doing their best to make the world of work less s****y and have the guts to share their story: the good, the bad, and most of all... the real. Hosted by Kyle Lagunas, Founder of KyleAndCo. Produced in partnership with Purple Acorn Network.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Lagunas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Lagunas
  • Show Website
    Transformation Realness