People Operations Conversations

About People Operations Conversations

Looking to take your people management and leadership skills to the next level? Tune in to People Operations Conversations for insightful daily conversations with top business executives, HR leaders, and industry experts from around the world. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics critical to organizational success - from building high-performing teams and developing future leaders, to designing effective employee development programs and navigating complex HR challenges. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and tools to elevate your approach to people management and drive transformative change in your workplace. Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the human side of organizations, this podcast is your go-to resource for leveling up your knowledge and elevating your impact. Get ready to uncover the alchemy of exceptional people management! New episodes available daily. Subscribe today!

Publisher

People Operations Conversations

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2024

Latest episode

17 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

178 of 209 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Enhancing Development and Employee Engagement within Your Team, with Stephanie Van Meter

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Stephanie Van Meter about talent enhancing development and employee engagement within your team. As Chief Operating Officer at Ammunition, Stephanie is a distinguished leader known for fostering teamwork, strengthening communication, and driving organizational growth. Joining Ammunition in 2022, she advanced from Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer in 2024, a testament to her leadership and impact across the agency. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental in Ammunition’s recognition by Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies, Inc. 5000, The Financial Times, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Previously, as Director of Operations, Process, and Development for Barry’s, an international boutique fitness brand, she launched the company’s first learning management system and optimized operational best practices. Stephanie’s passion for people development, operational excellence, and clear communication continues to drive her success and the success of the organizations she leads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   15 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   AI, Organizational Leadership, and Scaling your Business, with Namit Jindal

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Namit Jindal about AI, organizational leadership, and scaling your business. Namit Jindal runs a software company called Aerosend.io. They help B2B companies send cold emails that land in the inbox. They specialize in facilitating highly personalized emails that are relevant to the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   8 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How Leaders Can Positively Impact Employee Experience, with Lisa M. Sanchez

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa M. Sanchez about how leaders can positively impact employee experience. Lisa M. Sanchez is an author, life coach, and the vice president for Employee Experience and Engagement (HR) at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. She leads a team dedicated to enriching the experiences and engagement for faculty and staff. Critical to this work is Sanchez’s direct work in ABIDE (or access, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity) and organizational culture. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Sanchez received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Northridge, a master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Enhancing Development and Employee Engagement within Your Team, with Stephanie Van Meter

Published 17 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So there's a lot of things that matter to keep someone engaged and really activated in their work, but one of those key elements that hits several of the engagement buckets is just continual development opportunities for growth because you feel valued, you feel invested in, you feel like you have an opportunity not just to perform well today and today's job, but in preparation for your next career move, whether it's with the organization or with a different organization. Right. And then you just get to do more cool stuff like people don't, people don't like doing them and dangerally speaking. People like to try new things, they like to learn, you know, change is hard and people don't always like sweeping change, but people do like growth, especially incremental growth, right? […]

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• Kyle Samuels
• Andy Lange
• Ab DeWeese
• Cindy Cavoto
• Dr Denise Brown

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

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