The TroopHR Podcast
Welcome to the TroopHR Podcast, where we bring you the best of HR and business thought-leadership in a casual coffee chat format. Our mission at TroopHR is to empower HR professionals to advance their careers, personal development and build better organizations. We promise fresh, actionable content from master practitioners, industry leaders, translating their seasoned experience into practical advice. Join us for insights, strategies and tactical take-aways to drive the HR profession forward. The TroopHR Podcast will help guide you to discover the keys to success to overcome HR challenges, and make a meaningful impact as a People Leader.
Episodes
20 episodes since 2024
Ep 19. Building Resilient Organizations: Rory Sacks on Transforming L&D for Business Impact
In this episode of TroopHR, Taylor Bradley sits down with Rory Sacks, a seasoned Learning & Development leader, to explore the evolving landscape of talent development. Rory shares his unique perspective on building organizational resilienc...
September 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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34:29
Ep 18 Labor Day Minisode: Sweeping Away Barriers, Anna Bissell, America's Trailblazing CEO
In this mini-episode, host Taylor Bradley takes us on a journey back to the late 1800s, exploring the inspiring story of Anna Bissell. Widely recognized as America's first female CEO, Anna's tale is a testament to breaking barriers and redefini...
September 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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5:21
Ep 17. Unlocking the Power of Executive Storytelling: Featuring Jared Cozart and LeAnne Harper, Co-Founders of Unlock
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley dives deep into the art of storytelling with experts Jared Cozart and LeAnne Harper, co-founders of Unlock. Together, they explore how compelling narratives can transform HR leadership...
August 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:00
Ep 16. Transforming Employee Experience through Product Management Principles: A Conversation with Jessica Zwann, COO at Talentful
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley engages with Jessica Zwann, a former CHRO and current COO, to delve into the dynamic world of HR leadership. Jessica narrates her unique career transition from journalism and law to HR...
August 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:32
Ep 15. Bridging Venture Capital and HR Leadership in Startups with Rebecca Price, VC Partner at Primary Venture Partners
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley explores the intersection of venture capital and HR leadership with Rebecca Price, a seasoned HR executive turned VC partner at Primary Venture Partners. Rebecca offers a deep dive int...
July 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:38
Ep 14. From Macro to Micro: Navigating Labor Economics, HR Trends, and Compensation Strategies
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley takes listeners on a journey from broad labor market trends to granular compensation strategies. The episode features three distinguished guests, each offering unique insights into dif...
July 15, 2024
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59:29
Minisode 4th of July: James G Thompson & The Double V Campaign of WW2
In this special 4th of July mini-episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley shares an inspiring story of an unsung hero in the history of the American Workforce. Taylor recounts the courageous actions of James G. Thompson, who played a...
July 02, 2024
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6:22
Ep 12. “Do This Daily” with Lan Phan, Author & Founder of Community of Seven
Taylor Bradley sits down with Lan Phan, accomplished author of "Do This Daily" and founder of Community of Seven, to explore the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership. Lan shares her journey from corporate executive to purveyor of e...
June 16, 2024
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29:03
Ep 11. Thriving in a multi-generational Workforce with Helen Dayen CEO of the Dayen Group
Taylor Bradley sits down with Helen Dayen, the dynamic CEO of the Dayen Group, to dive deep into the intricacies of navigating a multigenerational workforce.
June 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:17
Ep 10. Reimagine Inclusion - Transform Your Workplace with Mita Mallick Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta
Host Taylor is joined by Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta, an accomplished Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Mita shares the ...
May 21, 2024
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34:57
Ep 9. Transforming the Workplace Insights from Zamena Ladak and Josh Saterman | TroopHR Retreat 2024
In this powerful episode from the 2024 TroopHR retreat, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Zamena Ladak, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Business Development at Assemble, and Josh Saterman, CEO of Saterman Connect, ...
May 07, 2024
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40:05
Ep 8. Bridging the Gap Between HR and Business Operations: Insights from SkillCycle's Co-Founder, CCO Rebecca Taylor
Taylor welcomes Rebecca Taylor, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at SkillCycle, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and its intersection with HR leadership. Drawing from her extensive experi...
April 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:35
Ep 7. Cultivating High-Performing Teams with Charter's Massella Dukuly and Emily Goligoski
In this episode, host Taylor speaks with Massella Dukuly, Head of Workplace Strategy + Innovation and Emily Goligoski, Head of Research, SVP from Charter about the practice of building and sustaining high-performing teams. They define key trait...
April 07, 2024
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40:05
Ep 6. Evolving the CHRO Role with Shari Chernak, Executive Consultant @ Mercer
In this episode we sit down with
March 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:00
Ep 5. The Cost of Tolerating Underperformance with Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena
Join us on The TroopHR Podcast as we explore the cost of tolerating underperformance with Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena. Melanie shares...
March 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:25
Ep 4. A Team of One with Alicia Henriquez, Head of People LiveBlocks
Join us for great practical takeaways in our conversation with Alicia Henriquez, Head of People at LiveBlocks, as she delves into the unique challe...
February 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:42
Mini-sode The 2024 TroopHR Retreat with Tracy Avin, Founder of TroopHR
Elevate your HR game when you join us at the 2024 TroopHR Retreat. Set in the stunning locale of Naples, Florida, the Retreat will be the perfect blend of professional development and social interaction.TroopHR Founder, Tracy A...
February 18, 2024
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Season 1
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6:48
Ep 3. The Human Aspect behind the Visa Process with Judy Husbands, Partnerships Manager at MobSquad
In this insightful episode, we delve into the human side of the visa process with Judy Husbands, the Partnerships Manager at MobSquad, a valued TroopHR partn...
February 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:33
Ep 2. 2024 Priorities - Beyond Business Insights with Jill Katz, Founder & Chief People Officer Assemble HR Consulting
Jill Katz, the Founder and Chief People Officer at Assemble HR Consulting, sits at a unique intersection, working with clients in various industries and ...
January 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:28
Ep 1. Charting the HR Landscape: 2024 Insights with Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing
Join us for an illuminating conversation as Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing, shares her expert insights and visionary perspectives into the HR landscape of 2024. In this episode, we delve into crucial HR topics such as ...
January 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:05