Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier
From Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential by The Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin
May 3, 2025 · 21 min · Season 4 · Episode 45
About this episode
Victoria Pelletier discusses contingent leadership and the evolving nature of workforce strategies in the context of Apple's history with Steve Jobs.
In this episode, we discuss the concept of contingent leadership with Victoria Pelletier, author of ’Influence Unleashed’ and ’Unstoppable.’ We delve into Apple’s history with Steve Jobs to illustrate the evolving nature of leadership and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible, future-oriented workforce strategies. Victoria shares insights on the importance of combining talent acquisition methods, the gig economy, and the need for a mindset shift in both leadership and HR practices. Additionally, she emphasizes the role of personal branding and innovation in today’s dynamic work environment. Tune in to learn how to future-proof your workforce and adapt to rapid industry changes. 00:00 The Rise, Fall, and Return of Steve Jobs 00:39 Introducing Victoria Peltier and Contingent Leadership 01:11 Exploring Contingent Leadership 02:44 The Gig Economy and Workforce Evolution 05:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Fractional Work 07:42 The Role of HR in a Changing Workforce 09:25 Education and Career Mindset Shifts 17:54 Building a Personal Brand 20:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find Victoria here: https://victoria-pelletier.com
People in this episode
Host: The Learnovate Centre
Guest: Victoria Pelletier
Topics covered
- contingent leadership
- flexible workforce strategies
- gig economy
- HR practices
- personal branding
- innovation
- future-proofing workforce
Keywords
- contingent leadership
- flexible workforce
- gig economy
- HR practices
- personal branding
- innovation
- future-proofing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple
Books & works: Influence Unleashed, Unstoppable
More episodes of Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential
- Rahim Hirji — Super Skills: The 7 Human Skills for the Age of AI · May 29, 2026 · 23 min
- Future Work World with Barry Winkless · May 1, 2026 · 28 min
- Bankable Foresight: The New Skill Leaders Need in the AI Era · March 31, 2026 · 26 min
- Design Cognition, Cognitive Diversity & AI Teammates with Kathryn Jablokow · March 1, 2026 · 27 min
- Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman · February 1, 2026 · 30 min
- Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy · November 29, 2025 · 23 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential podcast page.