52 Humans With Paul Wolfe

In this episode of the "52 Humans" podcast hosted by Paul Wolfe, he interviews Sara Axelbaum, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MIQ. They discuss the importance of human-first and empathetic leadership, with Sara sharing her personal experience of starting a women's employee resource group in her organization. Despite initial resistance and skepticism, Sara's vulnerability and the support of her boss led to the successful launch of the group, creating a sense of empowerment, networking, and opportunity for women in the company. The conversation highlights the significance of psychological safety and the transformative impact of embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In this episode of 52 Humans, host Paul Wolfe interviews Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Chief People Officer of Vice Media Group and author of "Inclusion Revolution." They discuss human-first and empathetic leadership, highlighting the importance of managers in creating inclusive workplaces. Daisy shares personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the need for leaders to lead with care, transparency, and open communication. She recounts a story of resolving tensions between teams by facilitating a frank conversation and establishing clear rules of engagement. The episode emphasizes the significance of creating environments where employees feel heard, respected, and supported. About Daisy: Daisy Auger-Domínguez is an accomplished executive and dynamic leader widely recognized for her ability to lead organizational transformations on the leading edge of culture. As Global Chief People Officer at Vice Media Group, Daisy oversees the end-to-end employee experience, DEI, ESG, and corporate facilities. Auger-Domínguez started her career at Moody's Investors Service and has since served on leadership teams at The Walt Disney Company, Google, and Viacom. She also founded Auger-Domínguez Ventures, a workplace culture consultancy. Daisy’s thought leadership extends beyond her professional achievements. She authored Inclusion Revolution, and has been published in outlets like Harvard Business Review and IDEAS.TED. Her contributions to the field have earned her prestigious honors, including Brooklyn Community Service's Social Impact award; Hispanic Executive's Top 10 Leaders; People en Español's 25 Most Powerful Women, ADCOLOR Legend award, Walter Kaitz Foundation Changemaker award, and the New York City Council Leadership in Community Service Award. Daisy serves on the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and St. Ann's Warehouse boards. Her bold voice in elevating the importance of inclusive, courageous, and competent management in the workplace positions her as a sought-after speaker and thought leader in management, leadership, workplace culture, and the future of work.

Join Paul Wolfe as he engages in a captivating conversation with Virginia Campoy, a Senior Client Success Specialist at Indeed. Discover the power of empathy-driven leadership and the profound impact it has on fostering authentic connections in the workplace. Virginia's journey exemplifies the essence of human-first leadership, as she shares insights on building trust, creating psychological safety, and the transformative role of genuine empathy. Gain valuable perspectives on how to cultivate a culture of kindness, understanding, and support, ultimately enhancing not only organizational success but also the well-being and fulfillment of individuals within the workforce. Tune in to unleash the potential of authentic human connections in the realm of leadership. Virginia Campoy is a bilingual Spanish Human Resources professional dedicated to cultivating a thriving organizational culture and nurturing exceptional talent. With advanced expertise in recruiting and sourcing for roles of various complexities, Virginia goes above and beyond to exceed recruitment goals and minimize turnover by strategically matching the right candidates to the right positions. She possesses a knack for formulating effective recruitment sourcing plans and leveraging talent acquisition strategies. With strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure, Virginia maintains a calm and professional demeanor that inspires confidence. Her dynamic interpersonal, management, and networking skills have proven instrumental in successfully recruiting candidates at all levels, from entry to executive and professional positions. Virginia brings a wealth of experience in healthcare recruitment, including dental positions and medical professionals for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and assisted living. Prior to her HR career, she served as a Senior Social Worker and state-certified Mediator for the County of Orange, CA, and holds a Master's degree in Social Work from USC, which informs her unique insight into prescreening and interviewing methodologies.

In this episode of "52 Humans," host Paul Wolf interviews Laura Hammond, an HR executive and founder of The People People, an HR consultancy that focuses on heart-centered HR practices. Hammond discusses her experience with human-first and empathetic leadership, particularly during the pandemic when she was leading a large retail organization. She shares a personal story about struggling with her mental health and the decision she made to be honest and vulnerable with her team and the broader organization about her situation. Hammond talks about the importance of psychological safety and creating a work culture where leaders can show up as their authentic selves. The episode concludes with Wolf encouraging listeners to think about ways to bring greater empathy into their workplace. Laura is an experienced global Human Resources Leader with over 20 years of experience across government, retail, and most recently, a hyper-growth health technology startup. In her personal life, she is passionate about raising funds for mental health research, a devoted Peloton enthusiast, a rescue dog mom, and a fan of all things Canadian arts and culture. Laura's mission is to support organizations in fostering inclusive workplaces where employees can achieve their professional and personal goals. She has worked for two of North America's most innovative and exciting retail brands and recently led the building of people operations infrastructure for a women's health tech start-up called Tia. Throughout her career, she has built successful People teams to support organizational growth and development.

In this inspiring episode of 52 Humans, Paul interviews Stephanie Battalingo, a trailblazing transgender leader and advocate for LGBTQ rights in the workplace. Stephanie shares a powerful story of vulnerability and human-first leadership from her own experience, discussing how embracing vulnerability can lead to growth, empathy, and understanding. She emphasizes the importance of education, understanding, and acceptance in supporting transgender coworkers and fostering inclusive work environments. Don't miss this insightful conversation that explores the value of curiosity, allyship, and the ongoing evolution of corporate culture.

Nicole shares a touching story of returning to work after a short maternity leave. With all of the emotional pressure many new mothers go through when adapting to this new normal of motherhood and full time work, many leaders struggle to lead well. Hear how Nicole’s manager worked with her during this emotional time. Nicole is a Global HR leader passionate about connecting people and business strategies to help companies thrive. She’s known for helping simplify the complex and creating exceptional employee experiences driven by culture, innovation, and inclusiveness. An energetic leader of high-performing teams in talent management, and organizational design and development, Nicole is also an expert in leading transformations, using human-centered design to reimagine services, technology, and solutions.

Kristin Thielking, Chief People Officer at Vendano joins Paul on this week’s episode of 52 Humans. She shares a powerful story about making a better experience for others around her. About Kristin: As a key advisor to the CEO and member of the executive team for global Human Resources, Kristin has the vision for developing, driving and leading strategic human capital initiatives and organizational development in high-growth, fast-paced organizations. She is known for her innate ability to not only drive the strategy, but to align the cultural purpose to the overall human capital initiatives, as well.

Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR, joins Paul on this week’s episode of 52 Humans. She shares a truly awe-inspiring story of how a CEO at a former company guided their team through a traumatic and sudden loss.

In this episode of 52Humans, Paul talks with Angela Howard, CEO of Call For Culture. Angela shares about how one manager changed everything during a time of personal crisis and loss. Angela is an organizational psychologist and the CEO of Call For Culture - an organization that applies psychology, anthropology, and, sociology to the science of culture development and change. Her mission is to help transform companies into environments where employees can deploy their contributions for positive organizational outcomes and social impact.

In the first episode of 52Humans, Paul talks with Carmen Bryant, VP of Marketing at WiseHire. Carmen is known as a fearless, authentic, and experienced marketer, people leader, and storyteller. As the VP of Marketing, Carmen has been called pivotal in forging strong internal and external partnerships, developing our go-to-market strategy, and building an "always on" marketing engine that delivered exceptional results year after year. With a team already overwhelmed by COVID when George Floyd’s murder occurred, this was an inflection moment for many leaders around the country. Hear how Carmen relied on perspective and vulnerability to support her team in a time of crisis.