The People Factor (Thomas Kohler, pplwise)
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| 10 May 2023 | #16 Andreas Schmitz | Chief People Officer NanoTemper Technologies Ex-Roche| Ex-SAP | 01:06:39 | |
About the guest Andreas is a dedicated family man, experienced senior leader, and passionate advocate of human-centric leadership. With a background in basketball, he brings a unique perspective to his leadership approach. Andreas has a proven track record of driving positive change in people and culture, having led HR functions at reputable organizations such as SAP and Roche. Currently, he is spearheading the growth transformation at NanoTemper Technologies, a biotech startup. Andreas runs his own podcast - With People. For People. Shownotes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:46 - Andreas, Nanotemper Technologies 00:11:40 - Principles vs processes 00:19:20 - Basketball teams 00:24:30 - Failures, compensation and bonuses 00:36:28 - Strategy, commercially successful organizations 00:51:17 - Executive management scope, focus and leading +300 people 0056:45 - Stack ranking, prioritization & portfolio management 01:03:52 - Recommendations Links Andreas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-schmitz-withpeople-forpeople/ Andreas Podcast: https://www.withpeople-forpeople.com/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | #36 - Peter van Kersen | Chief People Officer - Independent Consultant with Capital P | 00:40:29 | |
Peter is a seasoned People/HR Leader with a track record of aiding startups in achieving sustainable and rapid growth. He emphasizes the significance of establishing a strong foundation, likening it to building a structure. Having contributed to the expansion of companies such as Catawiki, Delivery Hero, Glovo, REMY Robotics, and Docplanner, Peter excels in fostering empowering experiences and solid frameworks. His proficiencies encompass diverse areas like People analytics, Business unit management, Talent development, HR Operations, Digital Transformation, Performance management, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership growth. Shownotes Peter Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervankersen/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | #64 - Natalie Matalon | Chief People Officer at Stepstone Group | 00:33:39 | |
Natalie Matalon joined The Stepstone Group in May 2023 as Chief People Officer, drawing on 27 years of business and people transformation experience. Natalie began her career in banking, before switching to human resources over 12 years ago. Since then, she has held a variety of leadership positions in People Strategy, Analytics and Operations for Capital One, Google and Farfetch. Born in Israel, Natalie studied at Cornell University and holds an MBA from London Business School. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro and context Links Natalie -https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-matalon-tepekoylu-667233/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | #59 - Anais Neumann | Global Head of Executive Talent Acquisition at HelloFresh | 00:31:52 | |
Leading recruiting teams is just one aspect of her professional life; she also thrives as a hands-on recruiter. Anaïs is deeply involved in sourcing and enjoys sharing her best-kept secrets with others. With over a decade of experience in various forms of recruiting (including executive, high-volume, and specialized tech recruitment), she is always eager to enhance her skills and learn new techniques. Most of these insights are shared on LinkedIn or on her website, www.thecuriousrecruiter.com. In addition to her recruiting expertise, Anaïs is a freelance coach, specializing in leadership, career, and productivity coaching. 🌎 More information can be found on www.thecuriousrecruiter.com. 🔔 For insights into talent acquisition, recruiting wisdom, career development, leadership, and productivity, follow her on LinkedIn. Shownotes Anais Neumann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaisneumann/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | #23 - Jens Bender | Founder & Managing Director | WorkTech Advisory | 00:40:59 | |
Experienced entrepreneur with a successful track-record in building global businesses in the HR SaaS industry. Skilled in business strategy, digitization, start-ups, marketing, and market entry. Business professional with a consulting background and Master’s Degree in business administration, marketing and operations from WHU and HEC Montreal. Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | #31 - Johanna Rauhala | Chief of Staff at Haiilo | 00:35:16 | |
Johanna is Chief of Staff at Haiilo with 8+ years of global operations management experience in a global SaaS scale-up, building the company from seed round to acquisitions and integrations. She has managed various aspects of business operations at Smarp (now Haiilo) to ensure efficiency and achieve growth targets and has diverse experience in HR, talent acquisition, fundraising, legal, finance, strategy, and leadership in operations and sales across key markets like the Nordics, DACH, United Kingdom, and North America. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Johanna Rauhala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannarauhala/?originalSubdomain=fi Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | #3 - Sonita Uijt De Haag | Builder not a Bureucrat | 01:01:13 | |
About the guest At multiple companies, Sonita managed the entire employee experience cycle from employer branding, through talent acquisition and onboarding, to structured compensation and employee growth. With this, she owned P&L responsibility and operational excellence. Long before diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging were a trend, cross-cultural management and diverse teams have been her passion. She is a serial builder, whether it’s planning life, or growing a company, Sonita enjoys collaborating with others to create structure and plans that make sense for all involved as you can hear from the episode. Shownotes: 00:00 Intro & Summary 02:10 Sontia's career start & early days 06:50 Aerospace & first jobs in the US 07:00 HR was administrative in 2007 less strategic 16:00 Venture Developer in 2009 27:00 Solar industry & principles from supply chain 35:00 Change management, middle management & diverse teams 41:55 Peter’s principle & anticipating burnout 44:00 Setting expectations 48:22 US vs Europe 51:20 “People with freedom are unhappy” Links: Linkedin Sonita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonitau/ Linkedin Thomas Kohler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Website, pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ Website, Podcast: https://pplwise.com/podcast/ | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | #87 - Guillermo Miranda | Al Adoption & Digital Transformation Leader | 00:31:45 | |
Guillermo Miranda is a seasoned senior executive with extensive leadership experience in complex global environments, driving digital platforms and user-centered business initiatives to accelerate skills and people performance across global organizations. In January 2024 he launched atlas copilot in London, UK. This is the first GenAI Copilot for HR Professionals, as a Co-Founder he leads Product & Platform Development. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalmirandag/details/experience/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | #97 - Xenia Meuser | Business Leader at Hummingbloxs GmbH, Senior Advisor, Speaker, EX CHRO | 00:30:25 | |
Shownotes Xenia Meuser begann 1995 ihr duales Studium der Betriebswirtschaftslehre in Hamburg. Nach ihrem Abschluss begann sie 1998 ihre Karriere im Personalbereich bei Tchibo. Drei Jahre später wechselte sie zur Otto Group, wo Meuser verschiedene Führungspositionen innehatte. 2013 wechselte Meuser zur New Work SE und baute als Vice President HR den internationalen HR-Bereich auf. In den letzten zwei Jahren wechselte sie als Senior Vice President Attract & Retain und Brand & Marketing auf die B2B-Seite von New Work SE. Dort war sie für die Bereiche Marketing, E-Commerce, Brand und den Produktbereich Employer Branding verantwortlich. Zuletzt war Xenia Meuser als CHRO bei der RTL Deutschland GmbH tätig bevor sie die Humminbloxs GmbH gründete und nun mit ihrem Team die HR Transformation im Deutschen Mittelstand vorantreibt. Links 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xenia-meuser-24146313b/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | #26 - Charlotte von Riess | Director Talent Acquisition @DOCTOLIB | 00:36:38 | |
Charlotte von Riess is the Director of Talent Acquisition of Doctolib, a healthcare Scale-up from France. Charlotte has a background in Sourcing, Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition at the probably biggest TA organization in Germany, Deutsche Bahn. She is also an Ambassador for female HR excellence and a global leader.
Charlotte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottevonriess/ | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | #75 - Dr. Yasmin Kurzhals | Vice President People & Culture | 00:35:48 | |
Dr. Yasmin Kurzhals verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Expertise und sie war in unterschiedlichsten People & Culture Funktionen tätig, davon 15 Jahre in Führungspositionen. Die promovierte Diplom-Psychologin ist ausgebildete systemische Business Coach und systemische Organisationsberaterin. Ihre Leidenschaft gilt den Themen Leadership, Mental Health sowie Kultur- und Organisationsentwicklung, insbesondere im Kontext von New work. Shownotes 04:23 - Einführung und Kontext Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yasmin-kurzhals-bb6986104/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 17 May 2023 | #17 Johannes Schmidt | Chief Business Builder @ Exxeta AG | 00:59:02 | |
About the guest As the Chief Business Builder at Exxeta, Hannes Schmidt is a dynamic leader who empowers teams to independently arrive at optimal conclusions through his unique leadership style of freedom and responsibility. With a proven track record in driving strategic accounts, Hannes is skilled at developing and executing innovative strategies to achieve business objectives. Passionate about addressing climate change, he envisions a future with car-free cities. Hannes fosters a culture of accountability, creativity, and collaboration, empowering his teams to take ownership of their work and drive meaningful results. Shownotes 00:03:50 - Intro, Purpose 00:10:50 - Culture 00:14:50 - Engineering 00:26:50 - Climate change, cities and mobility 00:30:50 - Sports 00:43:00 - AI Links Hannes Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-schmidt-5b6269b0/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 24 May 2023 | #18 - Jakob Gillmann | Co-Founder HiPeople | Ex-VP Growth & Sales @ adjust.com | Angel Investor | 01:04:29 | |
About the guest Jakob Gillmann, the Founder of HiPeople, is an innovative entrepreneur with a passion for revolutionizing the way companies approach talent management. With a keen understanding of the modern workforce, Jakob has leveraged his expertise in HR technology to create HiPeople, a cutting-edge platform that empowers organizations to make data-driven and people-centric decisions. His entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision have driven the success of HiPeople, like his deep industry knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment to disrupting the HR landscape. With a track record of driving innovation and delivering results, Jakob Gillmann is a recognized thought leader in the field of talent management. Shownotes 00:02:15 - Intro 00:12:15 - Sales organizations 00:19:15 - Value-based pricing 00:22:15 - Quality of hire, hiring efficiency 00:46:15 - Management, AI 00:55:15 - Peakcon 01:00:15 - Next steps, Recommendations Links Jakob Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakobgillmann/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | #9 - Virgile Raingeard | Founder & CEO of Figures | 00:58:45 | |
About the guest Virgile is the founder of Figures - the first product allowing start-ups and scale-ups to know if their compensation philosophy is fair. He has a diverse background of studying computer science and working as an engineer as well as did a master's in human resources and worked as an HR Director and compensation specialist. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Early career 05:00 - HR Business Partnering for Tech 20:44 - Idea of Figures 27:35 - Compensation & Performance 33:00 - Designing a compensation philosophy & Fair Pay 40:00 - Employee Stock Options, Virtual Shares & Equity Compensation 47:00 - Compensation data sourcing 52:00 - Salary equality, increases & your market value Links Virgile Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vraingeard/ figures: https://figures.hr/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | #93 - Teddy Dimitrova - Rondhuis | Freelance Talent Acquisition Manager, Speaker and Author | 00:32:38 | |
Teddy Dimitrova is driven by a passion for self-improvement and organizational growth. With experience spanning start-ups, scale-ups, and larger organizations, she excels in balancing people, processes, and technologies, enjoying the challenge of finding solutions to strategic puzzles. Her strength lies in identifying bottlenecks and developing actionable solutions both in the short and long term. As a proponent of servant leadership, she focuses on enabling and inspiring colleagues to excel and find fulfillment in their work. Her core values include connection, balance, flexibility, and progress, while she continues to work on enhancing patience and refining her communication style. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddydimitrova/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | #105 - Yeliz Castillo | Co-Host Announcement & 2024 re-cap | 00:04:26 | |
Yeliz Castillo is a dedicated TA professional starting her journey in London with little English, she embraced the challenge and became fluent in her third language while developing a passion for recruitment. Yeliz thrives on connecting with people, making an impact on their lives, and building meaningful relationships. She values authenticity, collaboration, and stepping out of her comfort zone to pursue her goals. Liz is currently TA Lead & Sr. Talent Partner at pplwise. Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-akin/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | #92 - Mark Lundgren | Senior Talent Acquisition Manager bei CarOnSale | 00:31:21 | |
Mark is a Global Recruitment Manager who plays a key role in helping companies achieve their growth goals by sourcing top talent, building strong employment connections, and efficiently managing teams. A native Danish speaker, Mark is also professionally proficient in both German and English, allowing him to operate seamlessly in diverse, international environments. His expertise in recruitment and team management makes him an asset in driving organizational success. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | #78 - Wiebke Schmidt | VP People at Linearity | 00:32:38 | |
Wiebke began her professional journey studying business and sociology, which laid the groundwork for her career. She first joined the sourcing department at Zalando and later transitioned into broader roles in People & Culture. Her experience spans startups, agencies and corporates, showcasing her versatile skill set and strong interest in organizational development. Within just seven years, Wiebke became a VP at Linearity, a powerful graphic design software known for its remote-first approach. Shownotes 03:20 - Introduction Links Wiebke Schmidt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiebke-schmidt-9772b3130/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | #21 - Ian Whiteford | Founder @ Rebel HR & Architect of Great Cultures | 00:45:22 | |
Summary Ian Whiteford is an expert in building world-class teams and fostering impactful cultures for disruptive tech companies. With a background in a Global Investment Bank and a scaling technology firm, he founded Rebel HR to guide rapidly growing organizations, particularly in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space. Ian's focus is redesigning people and talent processes to empower employees and enable career ownership. His advisory work extends to scaling fintech companies and a large electric mobility firm. As an avid HR enthusiast, Ian constantly explores management, culture, and leadership literature for continuous growth. Shownotes 00:02:58 - Intro & context 00:08:58 - VC vs DAO 00:14:28 - Talentflows, Web 2 vs Web 3 00:22:28 - Improbable learnings, scaling from 50-1.200, EUR 500 M Softbank funding 00:28:28 - C-Suite partnering 00:30:58 - Scientific approach to org design 00:36:58 - People Infrastructure, People Ops, Mistakes vs Opportunities 00:42:58 - Recommendations Links Ian Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-whiteford-10145225/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ Book recommendations Built for people https://www.amazon.de/Transforming-People-Operations-Evidence-based-Performance/dp/1398608025 | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | #34 - André Neubauer | CTO @ Trusted Shops & Tech Advisor for Startups | 00:36:44 | |
André has an impressive background in shaping tech environments and possesses extensive experience in software engineering, product development, and leadership as a Chief Technology Officer. With a strong passion for technology trends and innovation, André has successfully led various projects, including technical migrations and post-acquisition integrations. They are also a proponent of modern leadership and progressive organizational design, guiding companies towards becoming sustainable technology powerhouses. As an advisor and business angel, André provides valuable support to companies, helping them overcome technical challenges and benefit from their wealth of experience. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links André Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreneubauer/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 21 Jul 2024 | #81 - Katharina Baehr | Head of Recruiting & Employer Branding Managerin @ Contabo GmbH | 00:37:28 | |
Katharina, is Head of People & Culture Recruiting, Employer Branding Manager and lives the People Mindset People Experience (PX). She has been working as a manager and trainer in HR for just over 13 years and juggle a wide range of topics in parallel. Initially between personnel planning, management, interviews, training and recruiting, before moving deeper into recruiting, employer branding and looking at the experience in the people area. This path has always made me the main point of contact for people. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-baehr/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | #14 Carrie Krehlik | CHRO & Executive Advisor Biopharma Executive | 01:13:56 | |
About the guest She is known for advising and influencing in complex organizations, and has a reputation as a systems thinker and well-rounded leader. Her passion lies in executive leadership, mergers & acquisitions, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness, among other areas of expertise. Shownotes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Bay Area 00:12:04 - Germany, SAP mid 90s, pre-cloud 00:18:15 - Management practice, Salesforce, Oracle 00:31:24 - Competition & organisational agility 00:43:48 - AI, management & relationships 00:52:13 - M&A, Integrations 01:06:53 - Recommendations Links Carrie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriekrehlik/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | #84 - Kerstin Rothermel | Chief People Officer I Fractional & Interim HR Leader & Advisor to Start-ups and SMEs | 00:35:19 | |
Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | #12 - Catharina Riedl | COO & Head of Cloud Transformation SAP Germany | 01:08:38 | |
About the guest Catharina Riedl, the COO of SAP Germany, is in charge of the sales and service organization that includes ~2500 people. Catharina is a humble and creative individual who loves exploring new ideas and approaches and values transparency, honesty, and being a dependable team player. Catharina encourages having fun and embracing everyone around her to create a positive change within the organization and her passion is designing, creating, and building things. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - Venice Beach, conflict management & product engineering 17:51 - Management, SAP & mentoring 30:00 - Career disappointments, management track & feedback 43:00 - Youngest COO, General Manager, managing 7 - 2.500 people 50:18 - Sales & Service organization 59:50 - Hiring, Growth Mindset & Recommentations Links Catharina Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharinariedl/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | #74 - Lynn Schäfer | Head of People & Culture at homee & stromee | 00:31:22 | |
Dr. Lynn Schäfer, Head of People & Culture at homee & stromee (Berlin based smart home and renewable energy provider), TM enthusiast – more than 20 years working experience in the HR/TM area at McKinsey & company, Bertelsmann, start-up and also led a European Institute on TM at ESCP Business School. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Guest Linkedin: Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | #22 - Oliver Manojlovic | VP Sales @Personio | Partner & Scout for Picus Capital | 00:45:13 | |
Oliver is a sales executive with a background in the B2B SaaS industry, currently VP Sales at Personio where he scaled sales from 500 to +10.000 customers. He started his sales career early, working in his parents' restaurant and later selling American Express credit cards. He has a passion for sales and believes there is a lack of focus on sales education in Germany. Oliver has experience in enterprise sales and has worked for prominent companies like GitHub and New Relic. He is an active angel investor in the HR Tech field and invested already in +15 companies. Shownotes Oliver 00:00 - Intro 10:24 - Sales: US vs Europe 14:24 - Scaling Personio from 500 to +10.000 customers 24:54 - Sales expansion 30:54 - Angel investing 36:24 - Hiring & Outstanding performance 41:54 - Recommendations & final words Links Oliver Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivermanojlovic/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | #58 - Miriam Rabung | Chief People Officer at Westwing | 00:31:40 | |
Miriam Rabung is Chief People Officer at Westwing, bringing extensive experience in all relevant HR and organizational disciplines. Miriam has been with Westwing for 7 years, leading the company's People & Culture teams during the hyper-growth phase, enabling and scaling growth, and providing crucial support in challenging times through decisive change management. Westwing is Europe's number one in Beautiful Living e-commerce, achieving a revenue of 431 million euros in 2022 across 11 countries. As the premium one-stop-shop for design enthusiasts, it offers a unique brand experience with a curated assortment from the Westwing Collection and the best design brands. The integrated platform combines shopping, club sales, offline stores, B2B services, and Westwing Studio. The team consists of 1,800 experts working together towards the shared goal: "Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life. Shownotes Links Miriam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-rabung/details/experience/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | #50 - Alexandra Meyer | Head of Talent Acquisition at Enpal | 00:36:02 | |
With over 12 years of recruitment expertise, Alexandra's journey includes significant contributions to N26, particularly in building out the Brazilian market. Her role in orchestrating a pivotal turnaround in the US showcased her prowess in assembling talented teams. This commitment extended to leading recruitment efforts in the UK and Netherlands at Moss. Now, as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Enpal, Alexandra leverages her extensive experience to drive recruitment strategies in the sustainable energy sector. Shownotes Links Alexandra Meyer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-meyer/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | #13 - Marie Toby | Director of Community Enablement | Oyster | 01:05:38 | |
About the guest Marie is a strategic and creative thinker who excels in leadership, coaching, and advisory roles. She is known for being generous and hands-on when it comes to managing people. Marie is passionate about shaping the future of work and making a positive impact on people's lives and her expertise and dedication make her a highly valuable leader in driving positive change and shaping the future of work. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - US Trip, Oyster & Emotions 13:49 - Shoutouts 16:32 - Growth phases from 120 - 650 people org 20:00 - Performance management 30:25 - Career, product launch learnings & remote vs hybrid 55:00 - Building remote culture & recommendations Links Marie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-bosseur/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | #95 - Scarlet Bahr | Talent Sourcing @ Personio | 00:33:45 | |
Scarlet is a Sourcing Leader with 9 years of experience and recently built a Sourcing team for Luno including systems, processes, and scaling the team. Above all, she is essentially a ‘Sourcing Nerd’ with an immense passion for the industry and my job. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarletbahr/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | #43 - Axel Sedlmeier | Director Talent at DEDIQ GmbH I Ex-Personio | Ex-Intel | 00:31:09 | |
Axel is a Munich native with a strong track record in talent acquisition, having honed his skills at renowned companies like Personio, Intel, and Comites. With nearly a decade of experience, he now contributes his expertise to DEDIQ, a private equity investment firm specializing in medium-sized enterprises poised for profitability or already thriving. Axel's career journey reflects his commitment to fostering success and growth in the business world. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Axel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-sedlmeier-241481a0/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | #7 - Katerina Cerveny | Head of Talent Acquisition Ex-Adobe | Tesla | UiPath | 01:00:55 | |
In this podcast, we'll explore the recruitment at tech giants with Katerina Cerveny, a recruitment professional with extensive experience from Tesla, UiPath, and Adobe. Katerina has worked with a variety of clients, from startups to global brands, and has developed effective recruitment strategies for her clients. Tune in to learn from Katerina's expertise in recruitment and her experiences working with some of the biggest names in the tech industry. Shownotes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Inspiration and fascination for headhunting 00:13:00 - Internet crisis and current tech shock 00:17:00 - Working at tech companies 00:29:24 - Adobe's outstanding environment 00:33:30 - Recruitment patterns to not nail recruitment & internal mobility 00:43:10 - Biases, leadership & recruitment mistakes 00:57:57 - Cost of hiring delays and hiring mistakes Links Katerina Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerina-cerveny-319411/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | #102 - Viktoria Lindner | CEO and Co-Founder at Bloom | 00:26:46 | |
Viktoria Lindner hat Klinische Psychologie studiert und einen Masterabschluss in Amsterdam erworben. Nach zwei Jahren in der Unternehmensberatung gründete sie 2018 ihr erstes Unternehmen, D!MPACT, und 2021 ihr zweites, Bloom. Als ambitionierte Unternehmerin und kommerzielle Mitgründerin verbindet sie fundiertes Wissen in B2B-Vertrieb und Go-to-Market-Strategien mit ihrer Leidenschaft für datenbasierte Entscheidungen. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | #10 - Amiel Barrimond | Director Rewards | People Analytics | Payroll | Tech | Autodoc | 01:13:38 | |
Amiel Barrimond is a Total Rewards professional who is passionate about creating solutions and problem-solving within the Rewards arena. With hands-on experience in all aspects of reward design and management, Amiel believes that the reward function should be robust and agile, yet flexible enough to move with changes in the business and regulatory environment. Amiel's expertise includes executive and general compensation, incentive design, policy, structure and governance, benefits, performance management, job evaluation, career frameworks, and pay range design. Shownotes 00:00:00 - Intro & Summary 00:02:00 - Early career, banking & Amiel 00:15:20 - Industry, affordability & measuring compensation 00:20:10 - 4 P’s of compensation 00:29:00 - Incentive & compensation 00:41:03 - Market benchmarking, reward function 00:56:00 - Compensation philosophies 01:06:10 - Next steps Amiel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiel-barrimond/ pplwise website: https://pplwise.com/ Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | #63 - Andreas Schmitz | Founder of Prisma Insights and Host of 'With People. For People.' | 00:32:20 | |
Andreas is a dedicated family man, experienced senior leader, and passionate advocate of human-centric leadership. With a background in basketball, he brings a unique perspective to his leadership approach. Andreas and I talked about how to onboard as a CHRO in the first 100 days. Shownotes 00:00 - Equal pay Links Andreas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-schmitz-withpeople-forpeople/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | #94 - Yeliz Castillo | Career matchmaker & certified career Coach @pplwise | 00:29:00 | |
Yeliz Castillo is a dedicated TA professional starting her journey in London with little English, she embraced the challenge and became fluent in her third language while developing a passion for recruitment. Yeliz thrives on connecting with people, making an impact on their lives, and building meaningful relationships. She values authenticity, collaboration, and stepping out of her comfort zone to pursue her goals. Liz is currently TA Lead & Sr. Talent Partner at pplwise. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-akin/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | #25 - Gitte Bendzulla | Chief Operating Officer @Deezer | 00:43:41 | |
Gitte is an exceptional leader who embodies forward thinking, change-driven, and global-oriented qualities. She excels at transforming grand visions into tangible realities by developing and fearlessly executing robust strategic plans. Gitte thrives on embracing innovation and staying ahead of the curve to drive progress. Her leadership style is characterized by a strong focus on adopting and implementing change, adapting to new environments, and fostering a global perspective. Gitte is a visionary who combines her strategic acumen with bold action to achieve extraordinary results. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Gitte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gitte-bendzulla-/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | #2 - Romy von Roeder | Ex-SVP People TIER | 00:52:26 | |
About the Guest Romy is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in both corporate and startup environments. She believes that the key to success lies in the perfect balance between structure and agility. Romy’s passion is to help people and organizations grow both strategically and operationally. With a strong focus on HR development, she has expanded her expertise to include all aspects of HR management and is a skilled networker who loves to connect with people. Shownotes: 00:00 - Intro & Summary 02:08 - Early career days & 2008 crisis 09:39 - Small Startup experience 15:42 - Casper’s customer obsession 21:18 - Managing layoffs at Applift 24:15 - Hypergrowth at TIER from ~200 to +2.000 people 27:35 - Growing Romy’s people team from 20 to +80 30:00 - Entrepreneurs with Empathy & Cultural Models 38:49 - Internal Communications in organizations 43:20 - Strategic people function 49:54 - Romys next steps 51:53 - Special guest bobby Links Linkedin Romy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romyvonroeder Linkedin Thomas Kohler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Website, pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ Website, Podcast: https://pplwise.com/podcast/ | |||
| 29 May 2024 | #72 - Yasmin Ahmed | VP People @ simpleclub, Freelance HR Consultant & Coach | 00:34:43 | |
Yasmin is on a mission to change the perception of HR and inspire HR professionals and business leaders alike to be and empower the HR team that employees and businesses really need. With a unique blend of business acumen and empathetic leadership, she strives to create an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development for everyone involved. Yasmina believes that HR has the power to be a true driver of business success and employee well-being, and is passionate about leading the change in that direction. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-ahmed-a60ba021/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | #77 - Barbara Imm | Director People & Culture at roadsurfer | 00:31:10 | |
Barbara Imm leads the People & Culture department of Roadsurfer and has +10 years of experience in scaling and leading a people function that operates globally. Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | #104 - Jessie Schofer | CEO & Co-Founder of Stakkd | 00:28:00 | |
Jessie Schofer is the Founder of Stakkd, the go to place to discover HR tech. She is a strategic leader with 13+ years of unique experience in both corporates and startups. Jessie is known for her unconventional approach to People topics and is passionate about HR tech and leveraging the benefits to build the future of work. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | #91 - Philip Horvath | Partner @ Luman, Principle@ philip, LLC, Redner, Moderator, Berater | 00:36:52 | |
Philip has spent over thirty years studying and practicing transformation, witnessing waves of new technologies and their systemic impacts. He combines wisdom from global transformational modalities and modern neuroscience to guide leaders in preparing their organizations for constant change. As a partner at LUMAN, he develops strategies to elevate leadership, culture, and innovation in the most innovative companies, serving as an inspirational keynote speaker and executive advisor. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiphorvath/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | #100 - Prof. Dr. Anja Luthy | BWL- Professorin, Coach für Führungskräfte und Gründerin von #FemaleHRexcellence | 00:33:53 | |
Anja ist seit 1998 Professorin für Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit den Schwerpunkten Dienstleistungsmanagement und -marketing und lehrt seit 2001 an der Technischen Hochschule Brandenburg. Nebenberuflich ist sie seit über 20 Jahren als Speakerin, Beraterin, Trainerin und Coach in Gesundheits- und Sozialeinrichtungen aktiv, mit einem Fokus auf Themen wie Unternehmenskultur, Online-Recruiting und Employer Branding. Im Jahr 2020 gründete sie das Frauennetzwerk #FemaleHRexcellence, um Frauen im HR-Bereich zu unterstützen und zu vernetzen. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-anja-l%C3%BCthy-6721b932/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | #5 - Martina Ruiß | Ex-Director of Talent @Personio | Ex-McKinsey | 01:08:08 | |
At McKinsey, Martina was responsible for hiring new consultants into their German and Austrian offices with a focus on diversity. She also spent time in Dubai improving the Middle East hiring processes and attracting top talent from UK and US universities into all EMEA offices. In her final two years at McKinsey, Martina co-managed all German/Austrian hiring efforts. In 2018, she joined Personio as their Head of HR and later as Director of Talent. Under her leadership, the company grew from 50 to 1,400 employees in just 4 years. Martina understands the challenges that come with hyper-growth and is experienced in maintaining a high hiring bar. Shownotes 00:00:00 Intro & Summary 00:04:18 Internal mobility 00:07:30 Structured evaluation 00:14:00 Learnings from McKinsey 00:20:20 Start at Personio 00:31:15 Build the team before you need it 00:36:25 Attrition 00:44:17 Evaluating candidates at Mckinsey vs Personio 00:47:58 Headcount Planning 00:56:20 Leaving Personio & travel break 01:05:00 Next step and current focus Links Linkedin Martina Ruiß: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-ruiss/ Linkedin Thomas Kohler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Website, pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ Website, Podcast: https://pplwise.com/podcast/ | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | #51 - Nichelle Appleby | Founder at Work Imagined and Senior Manager at Total Rewards | 00:45:07 | |
Nichelle Appleby is a Total Rewards Leader with nearly 15 years of experience helping organizations build fair pay programs. She founded Work Imagined, a compensation consultancy, and created The Dignity Standard, a culture and DEI concept that helps companies create a healthy culture to support the development of collaborative and high-performing teams. Nichelle is from the US, born and raised in a small town in Georgia, and now lives in Berlin, Germany. Shownotes Links | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | #11 - Aki Friedrich | Director Learning Experience Superside | 00:53:58 | |
About the guest Aki is a talent development expert who is passionate about creating learning cultures within modern, busy work environments. He believes in confronting hard truths such as disengagement and overconfidence while embracing the potential of workplace learning to develop and retain talent. Aki strives to drive initiatives prioritizing impact over glamour and creating a culture of psychological safety combined with high ambitions. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Aki, music & Apple 13:10 - Meditation, impulsive control, first-time manager 22:45 - Maintaining culture during growth stages, career development 35:05 - Individual & group learning, learning ROI, measuring success 41:22 - Effectiveness of leaders 47:40 - Remote-only learning & development, Superside Book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016 Profiles: Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | #4 - Stefan Ries | Ex-CHRO SAP | HR Punk | 01:08:33 | |
About the guest Stefan Ries is a highly experienced Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Labor Relations Director. He served in these roles at SAP SE and was a member of the Executive Board with global responsibility for HR. With a background in executive roles at companies like Microsoft, Compaq, SAP, and Egon Zehnder International, Stefan is also passionate about sports, particularly German football, tennis, and European Handball. These days, he enjoys supporting HR tech startups as a business angel and is an external advisor for McKinsey on digital transformation projects. Shownotes: 00:00:00 Intro & Summary 00:02:25 Stefan’s start in Tech in the 90s 00:05:40 IBM’s focus on Hardware and the early vision of Microsoft 00:07:40 Microsofts expansion strategy 00:11:37 HP & first manager experience 00:14:45 Analogies from handball teams 00:20:15 Team size & biggest gap in skillsets 00:28:30 Crossfunctional teams & People product development 00:31:30 Old school HR structure, static 00:35:30 Scaling SAP from 40.000 to +100.000 people 00:40:00 From on-premise to cloud 00:45:00 SAP founders, Sr. Executives and Eghon Zehnder 00:57:50 Mergers & Acquisitions 01:04:40 Advisory & HR Tech Angel investments Links: Linkedin Stefan Ries: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riesstefan Book recommendations:
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| 28 Aug 2024 | #88 - Marko Müller | Bereichsleiter HR Service Center bei Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) | 00:31:49 | |
Marko Müller ist Bereichsleiter des HR Service Centers bei der BVG, wo er seit vier Jahren arbeitet. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehören HRIS, Gehaltsabrechnung, Vertragsmanagement und Mitarbeiterservice, wobei er sowohl digitale als auch analoge Akten verwaltet. Mit seinem umfangreichen Hintergrund im Personalwesen hat er in großen Organisationen wie Campina, Bombardier und der Pharmaindustrie gearbeitet, bevor er zur BVG kam. Bei Bombardier spielte er eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Transformation im HR und dem Aufbau von Shared Service Centers in verschiedenen Regionen. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marko-m%C3%BCller-80608746/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | #40 - Julian Kirchherr | Partner @ McKinsey & Company | 00:33:44 | |
Julian is a renowned global thought leader in people and organizational transformations, with a focus on public sector and healthcare clients in Europe. He has driven initiatives in reskilling and strategic workforce planning across various industries. Before joining McKinsey, Julian was an assistant professor for innovation and authored "The Lean PhD," recognized in publications like the Guardian, Times Higher Education, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Julian Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-kirchherr-42a52032/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | #89 - Hung Lee | Curator for Recruiting Brainfood | 00:37:06 | |
Editor of leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunglee/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | #101 - Niklas Frewel | Transformation & Leadership Development Consultant, Organizational Psychologist | 00:32:46 | |
Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niklas-frewel-b9b94bb2/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | #85 - Celia Southier | Head of Talent Acquisition @ Moss | 00:37:59 | |
Celia has over 10 years of experience across recruiting and HR, mostly within large tech organizations but more recently within start-ups. She is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Moss, overseeing a small team of TA partners across Berlin and London. In this role, she’s been responsible for professionalizing the company’s hiring approach and interviewing practices. Prior to Moss, Celia spent six years at Amazon in London, where she held senior positions in talent acquisition, focusing on tech recruiting delivery, and change management programs across EMEA. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | #48 - Jochem van der Veer | CEO @ TheyDo Journey Management | 00:40:35 | |
Jochem van der Veer is the co-founder & CEO of TheyDo - a journey management platform. Before starting his latest venture, he has been working as a design leader helping to transform companies in the Fortune 500 to work more customer-centric. With a background in UX and Service Design, he’s currently helping to solve one of the biggest problems at the Enterprise-scale: systemically aligning customer needs to business impact. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Jochem van der Veer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jochemvanderveer/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | #48 - Annika in der Beek | Director People & Organization at ABOUT YOU | 00:36:57 | |
Annika is an HR executive who went trough roles in HR and consulting, most notably her current position as the Director of People & Organization at ABOUT YOU, where she leads the People & culture function while going public. Before this, she was a consultant focusing on M&A, Digital Transformation, and Organizational Design. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Annika Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annika-in-der-beek/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 28 Jul 2024 | #83 - Folke Christoph Grigo | Director People & Culture at Everphone | 00:33:44 | |
Result- and performance-oriented Senior HR Executive with role flexibility as expert, people manager, project manager, consultant and coach as well as an extensive experience in defining, implementing and monitoring HR processes while leading cross-regional teams and the further development of HR services and processes. Setting up state of the art people tool system landscapes and Employee Experience specialist. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/folke-grigo/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | #6 - Anna Ott | VP People | HV Capital | Advisory Board Member | Kienbaum | 01:14:58 | |
Anna Ott is VP People and responsible for ESG initiatives at HV Capital, one of the leading VC funds in Europe. She has more than two decades of experience in HR, focussing on start-ups. She's worked with venture builders, incubators, and venture capitalists' portfolios. Before HV Capital, Anna worked as an independent consultant. Her clients spanned corporates, SMBs and start-ups. She also advised various European HR Tech start-ups. Anna is part of Capital Magazine's "Top 40 under 40". She is also acknowledged as an "HR Influencer" by various leading magazines in this space. Shownotes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - Annas start 00:05:50 - First career layoffs 00:08:22 - HR Consultancy and most shaping boss 00:11:00 - First learnings & failures 00:12:45 - Management 00:24:19 - Berlin, 2010 and onwards 00:35:35 - Patterns of successful companies and founders 00:43:40 - Advisory, Beirat and Freelancing 00:54:55 - HV Capital, Diversity 01:12:44 - Final words Links Anna Ott Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaott/ HV Capital: https://www.hvcapital.com/ Thomas Kohler Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ Book recommendations: The making of a manager: https://www.amazon.de/Making-Manager-Everyone-Looks-English-ebook/dp/B07DXGGDCQ/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=71834175820&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8mC8wHV6AGX5nHdCbCNKybdV-84ecG6tuvvGSbLdrpfs7haQi5YmMoaAmsUEALw_wcB&hvadid=352993768977&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061133&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4711197719894779108&hvtargid=kwd-662830358106&hydadcr=24065_1739927&keywords=the+making+of+a+manager+julie+zhuo&qid=1677615874&sr=8-1 The do library: https://thedobook.co/products/complete-11-book-bundle | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | #27 - Constanze Buchheim | Founder & Managing Partner @ i-potentials | 00:43:07 | |
Constanze Buchheim is a pioneering entrepreneur in Germany's digital economy, specializing in "future leadership" and intrapreneurial culture development. With over 15 years of experience, she has successfully built and transformed digital teams in various industries. In 2009, she founded the executive search consultancy i-potentials to address the lack of market solutions for scaling companies. Constanze actively serves as an advisory board member, angel investor, and strategic partner, guiding serial entrepreneurs and boards in navigating the challenges of leadership, recruitment, and organizational culture. Her influence in German business was recognized by the Boston Consulting Group and "Manager Magazin" in 2015, and she was honored as one of Focus magazine's 100 Women of the Year in 2020. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - Fit & Authenticity 11:22 - Evaluating Fit 19:37 - Context & Background of Constanze 23:52 - Difference in leadership styles and executive teams 31:52 - World Change and Leadership 40:52 - Recommendations Links Constanze: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanzebuchheim/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | #73 - Romy von Roeder | Managing Director @ Procon Capital GmbH | 00:28:51 | |
Romy is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in both corporate and startup environments. She believes that the key to success lies in the perfect balance between structure and agility. Romy’s passion is to help people and organizations grow both strategically and operationally. With a strong focus on HR development, she has expanded her expertise to include all aspects of HR management and is a skilled networker who loves to connect with people. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flysebsch/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 15 May 2024 | #70 - Sergej Zimpel | Teamleiter Recruiting at Autobahn GmbH, Host@ »HR Messed You Up, Kids | 00:31:48 | |
Sergej Zimpel is a seasoned HR leader with over a decade of experience spanning startups to large corporations. As co-founder of the Purple Squirrel Society and TA Crunch Berlin, he fosters vibrant HR communities. Sergej is also the host of the podcast "HR Messed You Up, Kid" and a speaker and panelist. Currently, he leads talent acquisition at "Die Autobahn," driving innovation through strategic recruitment efforts. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Sergej Zimpel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergej-zimpel-a3a19a66/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | #76 - Steve Bartel | Founder & CEO of Gem & Author of startuphiring101.com | 00:40:17 | |
Steve is the Founder & CEO of Gem. Gem is the leading all-in-one recruiting platform powered by AI: ATS + CRM + Sourcing + Analytics + Scheduling + Talent Marketing & Events + Career Site. talent marketing, and career site management. Before Gem, he was an early engineer at Dropbox, where he quickly rose to lead several engineering teams, focusing heavily on recruiting and scaling the company's talent acquisition strategy. As Dropbox grew from 25 to 1,500 employees, Steve observed a paradigm shift in recruiting: companies started proactively seeking top talent, similar to how sales and marketing teams don't just wait for customers to come to them. This approach required a unified system to track and manage pre-application recruiting efforts, which didn't exist at the time, so he built Gem. Shownotes 02:40 - Introduction to Gem Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bartel/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 27 May 2023 | #19 - Thomas, Amiel & Stratos | All about total Rewards | 01:25:19 | |
Summary In this podcast episode with Amiel and Stratos, the hosts discuss various topics related to rewards and incentivization. We explore the EU 2023 Directive, the gender gap, and pay transparency. Then, we delve into a conversation about best-in-class grading, job titles, and the effectiveness of rewards schemes. They also address listener questions on topics such as sign-on bonuses, the impact of rewards on profitable growth, and tips for young rewards professionals. Shownotes 00:02:54 - Intro 00:05:54 - EU 2023 Directive, Gender gap, pay tranparency 00:20:14 - Best in class grading discussion 00:32:54 - Job titles 00:38:19 - Incentives, Future vs past incentivisation, LTI vs STI 00:48:10 - Sign-on bonuses 00:53:54 - Effectiveness of rewards and incentivisation schemes, profitable growth 01:00:54 - Listener questions, Does vsop make sense? Tricky stakeholders, remote work and compensation, tips for young rewards professionals Links Stratos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stratos-neromyliotis-12a2259/ Amiel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiel-barrimond/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | #79 - Francia Street | CPO at BauWatch Group & Co-Founder Thryving Women in Tech | 00:31:22 | |
With over 20 years of experience in people, culture and organizational development, Francia is passionate about creating and implementing strategies and scalable processes that align people capabilities and talents with the overall business mission. Francia enjoys working along side, sparring, coaching and developing leaders who are empathetic, visionary, and who are committed to creating an impact and making a difference in the world. Shownotes Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francia-street-3b6a616/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | #46 - Rudi Bauer | Managing Director WeAreDevelopers | 00:33:39 | |
Rudi Bauer was Managing Director of StepStone Austria from 2014 to the end of 2019 and also Chief Evangelist of StepStone Group from 2018 to 2020. He now has 29 years of management and leadership experience in the telecom, IT and advertising industries. In addition to his current role as CCO and Managing Director at WeAreDevelopers.com, he is also co-founder of the Vienna-based agency active concepts, focusing on corporate culture, coaching, strategy consulting and team development. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Rudi Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-bauer-1b325813/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | #54 - Matt Yates | EMEA Talent Acquisition Director & Global TA Lead Uber Delivery @ Uber | 00:45:13 | |
Matt is the Talent Acquisition Director for Uber in EMEA, joining the company in September 2022. As part of a Global Talent Acquisition Leadership team Matt is responsible for ensuring Uber delivers high performing recruitment experiences that translate into competitive advantage and business growth. In addition to leading the TA team in EMEA, Matt also acts as the Lead for TA across the Uber Delivery business globally. Prior to joining Uber Matt has spent over 20 years in the Recruitment Industry primarily focused on Tech, New Media and Financial Services organisations and has led the Talent Acquisition functions for leading brands such as lastminute.com, Barclays, Fidelity and abrdn plc (formerly Standard Life Aberdeen). Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | #8 - Daniel Vonier | Leadership & Org-Dev Consultant Ex-SAP | Siemens | TIER | 01:04:16 | |
Daniel is a proven expert on the future of work, an independent "leadership developer" and (HR) organizational consultant, systemic coach, author, and guest lecturer at various universities. Through his exposed and global leadership roles at Siemens, Deutsche Telekom, and SAP, he brings in-depth experience and broad expertise in Leadership & Talent Development, Organizational Development, and Culture Change from some of the most prominent Dax corporations. He is the author of several publications and last year released his new book "Unlearning Hierarchy" - A Journey into Self-Organization. His mission: to make work, leadership, and organizations more present- and future-ready through his contribution as a consultant, org developer, facilitator, and keynote speaker - for him, that means, more adaptive, effective, and meaningful Shownotes 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Early career, shaping childhood, shaping moments 13:10 - North star, alignment of organisations 19:45 - Strategy, competencies, and organisational effectiveness 24:50 - Maturity of organisations 30:15 - Ambidextrous organisation & compensation 33:40 - Unlearn Hierarchy, adaptability, impact, meaningfulness 37:15 - Quality of life, habits, and health workplace index 45:30 - Burnout, Self-care, trust & emotions 55:23 - Patterns of corporates, startups, and traditional companies Links Daniel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielvonier/details/experience/ Daniel's new venture: https://www.unlearning-hierarchy.de/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | #30 - Juliane Nowakowski | Head of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility at TOM TAILOR | 00:34:10 | |
Juliane is a fashion retail professional with expertise in sustainability strategy, CSR, and corporate development. She is known for her strong personality, positive mindset, and agility. Highly motivated and a skilled team coordinator, Juliane is eager to expand her international business contacts and explore new markets. A team player with a passion for driving positive change, she brings a valuable combination of skills and a dynamic approach to any organization she joins. Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | #82 - Florian Blaschke | Co-Founder & MD @ HRCast | 00:38:35 | |
Florian Blaschke is CEO and Co-Founder of HRCast. In this episode we talk about the challenges and solutions in headcount planning and HR controlling. Florian highlights the inefficiencies of traditional spreadsheet methods and advocates for specialized software to centralize and secure HR data. He also emphasizes the importance of regular updates to HR plans and integrating various HR functions into a single decision-making platform. 00:00 - Intro & Context Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | #1 - Thomas Kohler | Podcast Host | CEO pplwise | 00:01:15 | |
About the guest Thomas started his HR career in recruiting at a Viennese B2B fintech and subsequently led talent acquisition departments at two Unicorns. Within the last six years, he scaled organizations from 50 to over 3,000 employees across Europe. He then co-founded pplwise with Mina Golesorkhi to help companies achieve their growth goals. pplwise specializes in recruiting & consulting in HR. Show Summary The People Factor Podcast, hosted by Thomas Kohler, co-founder of pplwise, explores the impact of talent, HR function, executives, leaders, and managers on business performance in various stages of an organization's lifecycle. In the podcast, Thomas interviews leaders from startups, scale-ups, and corporates to gain insights into the importance of the people factor in driving business success. The podcast provides a platform for leaders to share their opinions, principles, and best practices and discuss current news. It also offers future leaders from different organizational stages a place to listen and get inspired, shaping their ideas for success. | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 | #96 - Björn Kastl | Chief People Officer at Mytheresa - MBA, Strategic HR Leadership | 00:29:13 | |
With 20 years of experience in human resources, Björn is currently the Chief People Officer at Mytheresa, a global luxury e-commerce platform. In this role, he leads the HR strategy and operations for over 2,000 employees across numerous countries, supporting the company's rapid growth and expansion. He is responsible for developing and implementing HR programs that foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture, as well as attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj%C3%B6rn-kastl-58290a2/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | #67 - Marta Bisisi - VP, People @Superside | 00:34:22 | |
Marta Bisisi is VP of People at Superside, a fully remote company that provides creative services for the marketing and advertising world. Starting her career at Bain & Company as a management consultant, Marta eventually shifted gears towards what she loves most: working with people. At Superside, she works to make people strategy a factor of long-term competitive advantage and prove how the fully remote model is the way to go for the future of work. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Marta Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martabisisi/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | #38 - Sarah E. Brown | VP of Marketing at Sastrify | 00:37:40 | |
Sarah E. Brown is the VP of Marketing at Sastrify. She’s also an author, Techstars mentor, and ecosystem builder. Her latest book is called Lead Upwards: How Startup Joiners Can Impact New Ventures, Build Amazing Careers, and Inspire Great Teams (Wiley).
Sarah Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-e-brown/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Lead upwards: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Sarah-Brown/dp/1119833353 Power to the startup people: https://www.amazon.de/Power-Startup-People-Career-Founder/dp/B08Y4LB2HM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36XZMG5Z82NNI&keywords=power+to+the+startup+people&qid=1692726230&sprefix=power+to+the+startup+people%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | #57 - Dr. Richard Hossiep | Managing Director & Co-Founder Applysia | 00:39:43 | |
Dr. Richard Hossiep is co-founder and managing director of the HR software company Applysia. In his work, he supports organizations in making personnel selection and development more efficient, modern and better. Richard studied Psychology (BSc & MSc) and Business Administration (BSc) and holds a PhD in Organizational Transparency. He is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Münster, a lecturer at the University of Mannheim and the author of various specialist articles and psychological test procedures. Shownotes Links Richard - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hossiep/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | #37 - Adriana Hurduc | Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager at Cavalry Ventures | 00:32:46 | |
Adriana is a Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager who has excelled across several industries. With a rich history, including roles at Babbel and GetYourGuide, she's honed her expertise. Currently driving global recruitment achievements at Cavalry Ventures, Adriana is a vital member of the VC Platform Global Community and Global Women in VC, showcasing her commitment to industry advancement. Having contributed significantly to Clue by Biowink's growth, she now leads talent acquisition for tech and product teams at HelloFresh. Stay tuned for her upcoming podcast episode, where she'll share her invaluable insights. Shownotes Adriana Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianateodorahurduc/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | #32 - Rene Insam | VP, Corporate Solutions @ Morgan Stanley | 00:39:42 | |
René Insam is a Digital Product Strategist with close to 20 years of experience working for large financial services companies in the United States, including American Express, Charles Schwab, AIG, and most recently Morgan Stanley. René was born in Luxembourg and spent his childhood living in Germany and Greece before immigrating to the United States, initially to earn his MBA, then to embark on his professional career. He lives with his wife and son in Denver, Colorado. Read more about him in his blog: www.insamity.net Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links: René Insam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneinsam/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | #24 - Christin Glaeser-Seidel | Head of Talent Acquisition & EB @wefox | 00:42:39 | |
Christin Glaeser-Seidel is the Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding at wefox. She has a background in talent acquisition, previously working at Deutsche Bahn, working in one of the largest talent acquisition departments in the world. She is also an Ambassador for One Young World, a global organization for young leaders. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Christin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-glaeser-seidel-b4b322104/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | #42 - Tanya Channing | Chief People and Culture Officer @ Pipedrive | 00:34:19 | |
Tanya Channing is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the people field and shaping company culture and is currently Chief People & Culture Officer at Pipedrive. Prior to this, she played a pivotal role in the successful IPO of Worldpay, one of Europe's largest IPOs. Tanya's expertise extends across various sectors, including renowned brands like Burger King and Red Bull. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Tanya Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyachanning/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 03 May 2023 | #15 - Alexander Insam | Partner at GÖRG, Lawyer, Employment Law Expert | 01:16:42 | |
About the guest Dr. Alexander Insam is a seasoned expert in remuneration and labor law and sustainable decision-making, with over 12 years of experience advising banks on compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines for compensation systems. He helps banks balance compliance and competitiveness, drawing on his extensive experience with over 30 major institutions. Alexander also has a passion for craftsmanship and mechanical watches, which inspire his innovative approach to finding practical and sustainable solutions for his clients. He occasionally works as a mediator, particularly in the aviation industry, and shares his knowledge through LinkedIn to help navigate the regulatory complexities of BaFin, EBA, and the EU. Shownotes 00:03:03 - Intro & mechanical watches 00:22:33 - SE transformation & workers' councils 00:26:03 - Remuneration, incentivization, VSOP vs stock option vs shares 00:48:03 - ESG, climate change & gender promotion gap 01:12:48 - Recommendations Links Dr. Alexander Insam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderinsam/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ Book recommendations Man's Search for Meaning https://www.amazon.de/Mans-Search-Meaning-classic-Holocaust/dp/1846041244/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | #55 Rico Habraken | Senior Tech Recruiter at Miro | 00:46:19 | |
Rico is a seasoned business recruiter who seamlessly transitioned into the technical realm. Currently contributing his expertise to Miro, the visual workspace for innovation, Rico is passionate about leveraging data for creating strong stakeholder partnerships. With a knack for process improvement, Rico thrives on solving recruitment challenges, ensuring that Miro attracts top-tier engineering talent for the Amsterdam, Berlin, and Yerevan hubs. Next to recruiting, he finds fulfilment in helping others strategically plan their careers with some of the tools he has used for his own personal growth journey. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Sebastian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/flysebsch/ Linking career framework Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | #80 - Kimberly Breuer | Co-Founder & CEO at Likeminded | 00:32:47 | |
Kim Breuer is deeply passionate about psychology, focusing on how an understanding of human behavior can shape a sustainable world. She champions the concept of "sustainable individuals" who are equipped to maintain their mental health and contribute positively to society. With her company, Likeminded, Kim aims to provide widespread access to psychological resources and care. This platform offers a range of services tailored for corporate environments, empowering employees to thrive beyond mere freedom from mental issues, towards realizing their fullest potential and leading fulfilled lives. Kim's work underscores her belief in the transformative power of psychology to foster personal and communal well-being. Shownotes Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybreuer/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | #45 - Stephan Schmidt | СТО COACH @ Amazing CTO | 00:35:07 | |
00:00 - intro & context Links Stephan Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanjschmidt/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | #99 - Fabian Kuhnt | Partner bei EY | 00:30:44 | |
Companies need talent from abroad in order to remain competitive in the future. I design the structures for this. So that working abroad is legally secure and feasible. Technically, working abroad is not a problem in many sectors. But legally, it remains a major challenge. That's why structures are needed that take the requirements of companies and talents into account. If decentralized working and virtual teams are to become a resource for companies, they need a secure framework and someone who has a comprehensive view of the structures. So that talent acquisition abroad really works. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-kuhnt/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | #49 - Sebastian Schilling | Interim CFO/COO - building finance & people teams for scaling companies | 00:35:59 | |
Sebastian has built the Finance & Internal Operations Team at Taxfix from Series B beyond Series D. He has played a vital role in financial planning, implementing scalable accounting and people systems, fundraising and internal communications at Taxfix. Sebastian holds an honours degree from the University of Oxford and is a graduate of Bucerius Law School, Hamburg. Shownotes Links Sebastian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/flysebsch/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 01 May 2024 | #68 - Sabrina Kosse | Chief People & Organization Office @Bridgemaker | 00:33:46 | |
Sabrina has swiftly advanced her career since September 2023, when she became the Chief People & Organization Officer at Bridgemaker, previously serving as Vice President. Her journey includes a significant tenure at heycar holding, where she rose from Senior to Chief People & Culture Officer over four years, showcasing her leadership and strategic thinking in organizational culture. Before her accomplishments at heycar and Bridgemaker, Sabrina honed her expertise in HR and legal matters at Mister Spex, progressing from a Mid-level position to Lead and then to Expert HR Legal over 7.5 years, and initially started her career with two years as a Consultant at Randstad, laying a solid foundation for her remarkable career trajectory. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Sabrina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-kosse-b99954187/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 22 May 2024 | #71 - Björn Kastl | Chief People Officer at Mytheresa - MBA, Strategic HR Leadership | 00:44:43 | |
With 20 years of experience in human resources, Björn is currently the Chief People Officer at Mytheresa, a global luxury e-commerce platform. In this role, he leads the HR strategy and operations for over 2,000 employees across numerous countries, supporting the company's rapid growth and expansion. He is responsible for developing and implementing HR programs that foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture, as well as attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | #86 - Timothy Tolino | Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness @ Hunter Douglas | 00:30:53 | |
00:00 - Intro & Context Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttolino/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | #66 - Elliot Suiter | Head of Talent Acquisition, Delivery - EMEA @ Uber | 00:40:41 | |
Elliot is leading the EMEA TAlent Acquisition team at Uber Eats, Uber Direct, Grocery and Ads delivering 350+ hires per year. Previously he lead Executive Recruiting at Uber EMEA and did Executive Search at Egon Zehnder. Elliot has a passion for suits and technology, especially AI. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Elliot - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotsuiter/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | #103 - Kira Marie Cremer | Autorin, Dozentin, Podcast-Host & Business Punk | 00:29:12 | |
Kira Marie Cremer ist Dozentin, Host des Podcasts New Work Now und Autorin von „New Work – Wie arbeiten wir in Zukunft?“. Als eine der bekanntesten New Work Stimmen auf LinkedIn hat sie sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Arbeitswelt von morgen mitzugestalten. Durch ihre vielfältigen Aktivitäten trägt sie dazu bei, das Bewusstsein für die Bedeutung von New Work zu schärfen und Menschen zu motivieren, Veränderungen anzustreben. Kira Maries Mission ist es, die Entwicklung der Arbeitswelt positiv zu beeinflussen, Menschen zu ermöglichen, ihre Leidenschaft zum Beruf zu machen und ihre Learnings zu teilen. Darüber hinaus spricht sie offen über ihre Depression, mentale Gesundheit und gibt Tipps und Tricks, damit andere Menschen diese Erfahrung nicht machen müssen. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kiramariecremer Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | #28 - Hilary Klassen | CEO & Co-Founder bestselfy | 00:37:34 | |
Hilary, an experienced entrepreneur and HR leader, believes in the power of positive human interactions for peak performance and well-being. With a background in startups and corporates across multiple continents, she is the CEO and Founder of bestselfy, an AI pocket coach for workplace excellence. Hilary also heads Quahog, an HR consultancy assisting scaling tech companies with various aspects of organizational development, and is a Founding Partner of Strengths Circle, promoting strengths-based leadership. Co-founding The Secret HR Society, she advocates for networks and open-source collaboration. Hilary is from Massachusetts, USA, and welcomes discussions on the Future of Work, Biergartens, American sports, and is fluent in German. Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | #62 - Dr. Alexander Insam | Director, Product Management, Retail at Western Union | 00:33:55 | |
Dr. Alexander Insam is a seasoned expert in remuneration and labor law and sustainable decision-making, with over 12 years of experience advising banks on compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines for compensation systems. Today we talk about equal pay and the gender pay gap. Shownotes 00:00 - Equal pay Links Alexander Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderinsam/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 08 May 2024 | #69 - Maria Kamischke | VP People & Culture ® Lingoda GmbH, HRC Ambassador | 00:40:13 | |
Maria is VP People & Culture at Lingoda, the leading online language learning company in Europe. She did an MBA in Leadership People & Organization and is an HR strategist and expert with more than ten years of experience in strategic HR roles in companies of various industries and sizes. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Maria - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kamischke-514112ab/ Book recommendation: Surrounded by idiots https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Thomas-Erikson/dp/1250179947 Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | #90 - Chris Brown | Advisor for People & Talent: Accelerating Growth for Startups | 00:40:09 | |
Chris helps VC-backed Climate and FinTech startups in Europe and Germany navigate the people side of smart growth. He pecializes in clarifying team culture and building solid people foundations, tailored to your unique stage and goals. Whether you're doing it all yourself, have a junior HR team, or simply need experienced guidance, Chris willl ensure your people strategy supports your growth ambitions. Founders love working with Chris because they get a clear roadmap for scaling their teams, without the headache of figuring it all out alone. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro & Context Links: Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | #53 - Andreas Stryz | CTO & Co-Founder at FINN and Expert Partner at Picus Capital | 00:35:43 | |
Andreas "Andi" Stryz is 39 years old and the co-founder and CTO of FINN, a leading auto subscription company. Passionate about automation and the no-code movement, he oversees the development and implementation of FINN's technology roadmap and brings exceptional leadership skills and a focus on delivering results. Outside of work, he enjoys running and is known for balancing work and play with ease. Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | #41 - Gabriele Fanta | CHRO Körber Group | 00:33:21 | |
Gabriele Fanta has been Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at the technology group Körber since 2020. As CHRO, she is heading the recruiting, personnel development and employer branding worldwide. Before joining Körber, she worked at Daimler, McDonalds and most recently as Head of Global Human Resources at Sixt. She was named one of Germany's most inspiring female executives in 2022 by 40 over 40. Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Gabriele Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielefanta/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | #52 - Anais Neumann | Global Head of Executive Talent Acquisition at HelloFresh | 00:41:55 | |
Leading recruiting teams is just one aspect of her professional life; she also thrives as a hands-on recruiter. Anaïs is deeply involved in sourcing and enjoys sharing her best-kept secrets with others. With over a decade of experience in various forms of recruiting (including executive, high-volume, and specialized tech recruitment), she is always eager to enhance her skills and learn new techniques. Most of these insights are shared on LinkedIn or on her website, www.thecuriousrecruiter.com. In addition to her recruiting expertise, Anaïs is a freelance coach, specializing in leadership, career, and productivity coaching. 🌎 More information can be found on www.thecuriousrecruiter.com. 🔔 For insights into talent acquisition, recruiting wisdom, career development, leadership, and productivity, follow her on LinkedIn. Shownotes Links Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | #44 - Jamie Turner | Vice President People & Talent @IDnow | 00:31:55 | |
Jamie is an HR executive with a track record of building up core pillars of HR with the aim to carry a company onward through maturity and growth journeys. Her last 20 years’ experience leading EU-based, international HR teams in Germany and Austria, coupled with her American upbringing, she applies a unique perspective and balance of HR practices. Her strengths cover diverse areas such as global applications of HR practices on local levels, implementing effective core processes of People Operations, integrating competency management into the daily business of managers and long-lasting leadership development approaches. Jamie is Berlin-based, with her husband and children. They enjoy exploring new cultures and rarely miss a Dodger baseball game! Shownotes 00:00 - Intro Links Jamie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-t-2baaa47/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ Thomas e-mail: thomas@pplwise.com pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | #60 - Leslie Kivit | Chief People Officer at Харо Bank, Founder of ThePeopleLab & Workblocks | 00:33:38 | |
Leslie is the founder of ThePeopleLab, where he helps start-ups in emerging tech such as AI, Blockchain and SaaS build out their People & Culture teams from scratch or improve what they already have. Over the past 15 years, he held HR leadership roles with Xapo Bank, sennder, Meta, Booking.com and Rocket Internet. Shownotes 00:00 - intro & context Links Leslie Kivit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielapwingkivit/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | #35 - Alla Pavlova | Tech & Art Talent Sourcing at Riot Games | 00:53:37 | |
Alla Pavlova, is an Interim IT Recruiter based in Amsterdam. Passionate about technology, Python programming, computer games, and space exploration. She has shared her insights through talks and interviews on platforms like YouTube and Recruiting Brainfood. Currently, focused on sourcing top talents for Riot Games, coaching sourcing teams, crafting exceptional candidate experiences, building the Slack Community in Amsterdam, and hosting WAN-party sessions for sourcers across different countries. Proudly recruited for Riot Games and spoken at various conferences like Sourcing Summit, SOSU Tech, SourceCon, VanHackCon, and HRTX. Connect with her through email, website, Twitter, or YouTube for engaging in discussions on tech and recruitment. Shownotes Alla Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/allapavlova/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 31 May 2023 | #20 - Michaela Matus | Chief People Officer @ censhare | 00:45:09 | |
Summary Michaela is an energetic people leader passionate about shaping organizations and cultures of trust and impact. Her mission is to create an employee experience that enables all team members to develop and grow in an inspiring work environment. Michaela believes that building human connections within an innovative, collaborative mindset is key to aligning the demands of our volatile, digital working world with individual needs. Join us as we dive deeper into Michaela's vision and learn how she strives to bring together people and products to create a #bettertogether experience. Shownotes 00:02:27 - Intro 00:08:52 - Women in Leadership 00:13:27 - Top Learnings & Mentoring 00:21:27 - Boldness 00:27:47 - Network, Peers & Perception 00:34:47 - Female leadership accessibilitxy 00:40:47 - Recommendations Links *Gender Decoder:* https://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/ *Book recommendation*: Michaela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-matus-6b626868/ Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ pplwise: https://pplwise.com/ | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | #61 - Leslie Kivit | Chief People Officer at Харо Bank, Founder of ThePeopleLab & Workblocks | 00:26:31 | |
Leslie is the founder of ThePeopleLab, where he helps start-ups in emerging tech such as AI, Blockchain and SaaS build out their People & Culture teams from scratch or improve what they already have. Over the past 15 years, he held HR leadership roles with Xapo Bank, sennder, Meta, Booking.com and Rocket Internet. Shownotes 00:00 - Fraudulent social engineering in recruiting Links Leslie Kivit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielapwingkivit/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 | #98 - Robin Miguel Betz | Co-Founder at midlane.com, Shaping the future of frontline HR | 00:33:33 | |
Robin Betz ist begeisterter „People Tech“ Leader und Mitgründer von midlane.com. Er hat das Unternehmen gemeinsam mit seinem Studienfreund Mathias Klenk gegründet, mit dem er an der TUM und in den USA studiert hat. Die Idee hinter der Gründung basiert auf zwei Grundüberzeugungen: Erstens, dass gewerbliches Personal das Herzstück des Mittelstands ist, und zweitens, dass Technologie Verwaltungsaufgaben übernehmen sollte, damit mehr Zeit für Menschen bleibt. Die Vision von midlane.com ist es, eine ganzheitliche Personalverwaltung für den operativen Mittelstand in Europa zu erschaffen. Die Gründer wollen mithilfe moderner Technologie die Personalverwaltung neu gestalten und so operative Firmen zukunftssicher aufstellen. Schon heute hilft das Unternehmen Personalabteilungen dabei, Verwaltungsaufgaben zu automatisieren, sodass sich Mitarbeitende auf ihre eigentliche Arbeit konzentrieren können. 00:00 - Intro & Context Links Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmiguelbetz/ Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/ | |||