Tune in to the DERGEL Executive Network podcast for a deep dive into leadership, management and productivity. Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about.
Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.
If you're interested in being a guest on this podcast, please reach out to us via email: media@dergel.media
🎙️Interview: JP Elliott, Founder of Future of HR
In this episode, Samuel Dergel sits down with JP Elliott to explore why so many CEOs underutilize their people function and how to use HR to drive the business forward.
They discuss:
▶ Why so many CEOs underutilize their people function
▶ How to identify the biggest talent risks to your business goals
▶ What high-impact HR leaders look like and how they operate
Whether you are a CEO looking to get more from your team or an HR leader ready to lead the business, this episode will challenge and elevate how you think about the people function.
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1 Dec 2025
CFO: Finance Expert or Business Leader?
In this episode, Samuel Dergel sits down with Emilia Bunea to explore her book and the research that’s helping finance executives strengthen their leadership.
They discuss:
▶ Why Emilia wrote Leadership for the CFO (after years as a CFO herself)
▶ The importance of pausing to improve your leadership
▶ The research-backed framework Emilia created for the finance leader
If you’re a CFO - or aspire to become one - this episode will challenge and elevate how you think about leadership.
Buy Emilia's book here: https://amzn.to/4pdTLrz (https://amzn.to/4pdTLrz)
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5 Nov 2025
The Strategic Rise of the CHRO: Driving Growth, Talent, and the Future of Work 🎙️CxO Interview: Liz Ahmed, EVP, People & Communications at Unum Group
Liz Ahmed, EVP, People & Communications at Unum Group, sits down with Samuel Dergel and shared fascinating insights into:
▶ The internal culture of credibility built by the "Customer Zero" philosophy.
▶ How the pandemic accelerated HR into a central strategic role.
▶ What leaders need to prioritize when recruiting for tomorrow's workforce.
If you're interested in the evolution of leadership and the People function, this episode is for you.
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The DERGEL Executive Network Podcast discusses leadership, management and productivity.
Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about. Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.
14 Jul 2025
From Order-Taker To Partner 🎙️CxO Interview: Joe Sangregorio, CHRO at Curia
Joe Sangregorio, CHRO at Curia, sat down with Samuel Dergel and shared fascinating insights into:
▶ The events that took place that impacted the CHRO role (hint: 2020 was a pivotal year).
▶ Joe's career path and how he navigated all the changes in the CHRO role over the years.
▶ Joe's honest thoughts on the ongoing work-from-home debate - both as an executive and an employee.
If you're interested in the evolution of leadership and the People function, this episode is for you.
🎙️ Subscribe for more executive insightsThe DERGEL Executive Network Podcast discusses leadership, management and productivity.
Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about. Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.
19 May 2025
Is AI Coming for Your Job? 🎙️ CxO Interview: Maya Bordeaux, Chief People & Culture Officer at ATPCO
In this episode of DERGEL Executive Network, Samuel Dergel sits down with Maya Bordeaux, Chief People & Culture Officer at ATPCO for a candid discussion on:
Is AI really coming for your job? (Spoiler: Maya’s take surprises us)
How she worked in 4+ industries - from publishing to McDonald's - and why this helped her win in her career
ATPCO’s out-of-the box policies (Hint: employees overachieved since implementing them, without burnout)
🎙️Key Moments
00:00 Introducing Maya Bordeaux
03:09 What is it about you that allowed you to accomplish working in so many industries?
05:48 How have you have made a difference at ATPCO from a people perspective?
13:19 ATPCO's CEO-CPO partnership
16:05 Is AI coming for your job?
21:08 Ask Samuel segment
25:34 Outro
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The DERGEL Executive Network Podcast discusses leadership, management and productivity. Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about. Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.
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