A podcast about fascinating professionals, how they got to where they are and where they’re going from the lens HR, Recruitment and People Operations hosted by Martin Hauck.
Why The Customer Experience Will Never Exceed The People Experience with Kristen Suess, Founder of PeopleUp
Kristen Suess shares her journey from Starbucks to Slack, exploring the importance of people experience, effective communication, and leveraging technology like Slack and AI to enhance workplace culture and productivity.
02:45 — A chaotic night and the black bear comparison
09:08 — Kristen’s journey into people and HR
13:28 — What Starbucks taught her about people leadership
19:26 — Why the customer experience starts with the people experience
21:29 — The hidden cost of layoffs
26:20 — How Kristen landed at Slack
30:29 — Lessons from Slack: curiosity, humility and versatility
34:14 — When should a company hire its first HRBP?
38:12 — What makes a strong HRBP valuable
40:40 — Behind the scenes of life at Slack
46:10 — How to use Slack more effectively
48:11 — Career breaks, consulting and the future of HR
56:33 — Kristen’s approach to AI and Claude
58:49 — AI tools, productivity and experimenting with technology
4 Aug 2026
Building Better Hiring Experiences with Yiorgos Boudouris, Senior Talent Partner at Zensurance
In this engaging conversation, Martin and Yiorgos explore the multifaceted world of recruitment, touching on Yiorgos' unique journey into the field, the importance of employer branding, and the challenges faced in the current job market. They discuss the impact of technology on recruitment processes, the significance of building long-term relationships with candidates, and the evolving landscape of people operations. Throughout the discussion, Yiorgos shares valuable insights and experiences that highlight the complexities and nuances of recruitment today.
00:00 Introduction
05:45 Yiorgos' Journey into Recruitment
12:32 Recruiting Across Industries
15:11 Challenging Hiring Bias
20:00 Why Curiosity Makes Better Recruiters
26:23 Building an Authentic Employer Brand
34:57 Recruitment Beyond Hiring
38:20 Honest Candidate Conversations
44:12 Understanding Candidate Motivations
48:20 The Long Game in Recruitment
53:28 AI & Technology in Recruiting
01:03:55 The Future of Talent Acquisition
27 Jul 2026
The Science of Sustainable High Performance with Cory Chadwick, Founder & Mental Fitness Trainer at Lyceum
In this episode, Martin Hauck chats with Corey Chadwick about the journey of creating Lyceum, formerly The Mental Gym, a platform dedicated to proactive mental health and leadership development. They explore personal stories, habits, the importance of intentional growth, and how small, consistent changes lead to lasting impact.
1:43 - Welcome & unexpected Toronto encounter
3:29 - Rapid-fire openers: music, snacks, and first jobs
13:37 - Cory’s story: mental wellbeing, loss, and finding a path
18:49 - From personal practice to helping others thrive
21:39 - Building Lyceum and the realities of entrepreneurship
25:31 - Mental wellbeing beyond crisis: moving from good to great
29:29 - Learning through iteration, failure, and refinement
31:38 - Who Lyceum is for: intention, growth, and self-selection
36:28 - Why standards and shared commitment matter
43:21 - Whole-person development in the workplace
46:35 - Why we struggle to do what we know is good for us
51:30 - Closing thoughts
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Shally Steckerl
Jim Miller
Olive Turon
Lisa Stam
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4.3 / 5
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