The People Experience Pulse

How can workplaces foster both individuality and inclusion amongst their people while effectively encouraging well-being?

In today’s episode, Our hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond chat with Leslie Day-Harrell, Executive Vice President of Associate Experience and Head of Corporate Real Estate at Jackson Healthcare. Jackson Healthcare is a family of highly specialized healthcare staffing, search, and technology companies.

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Have you ever found yourself fumbling for words or battling butterflies in your stomach right before addressing your organization? In today’s episode of 'The People Experience Pulse,' our hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond unpack techniques for managing the fear of public speaking.

Discover the myths that surround this common fear, hear insightful strategies for managing, if not befriending, the fear of speaking, and get ready...

How do you ensure DE&I remains a priority in your organization in the midst of a changing political climate?

In today’s episode, our co-hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond chat with Dr. Cherise Bernard, Head of Culture and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Invitae, and Founder and Consultant at Modern Work. From a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular pharmacology to leading corporate DE&I roles, Dr. Bernard brings a rich ...

Everyone knows about the importance of having a physically safe workplace, but what about an emotionally safe workplace? On today’s episode of The PX Pulse, Jeff Bond sits down with Jamine Moton, Founder and CEO of Skylar Security.  Jamine has nearly a decade of experience working in law enforcement and is now pioneering a new era of physical security throughout the Southeast United States and beyond.

Jamine shares insights behind...

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How can your All-Hands agenda boost employee engagement? In today’s episode of 'The People Experience Pulse,' our hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond engage in a dynamic conversation about the often underestimated importance of an All-Hands meeting agenda.

Debunking the myth that these meetings have to be dull, Vicki and Jeff highlight the agenda's role as a messaging tool, crucial for organizational leaders and emp...

Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond sit down with Gerard Quinn, Vice President of IT Innovation and Informatics at ICON. Gerard is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the life science industry, serving in both both human and animal health.

Gerard, Vicki and Jeff discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence and how ICON is leveraging AI and data science to revolutionize the landscape of clinical trials. Ger...

What if we told you that, as a leader, you should not be the first voice people hear during a meeting? You might be thinking, “that doesn’t make sense. Then who?”

Today we have another special Strategies For Success episode featuring our hosts Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond in this series on All Hands Meetings.

Vicki and Jeff discuss the importance of taking a human-centered approach to your all-hands meeting, as well as share ...

Have you ever attended an all-hands meeting that felt more like an information dump than an opportunity to connect with your team? Maybe that waterfall of updates could have just been an email.

On today’s episode of The People Experience Pulse, your hosts, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond discuss the common pitfalls and misconceptions of company-wide meetings. In this first in our new series titled “Strategies for Success,” Vicki ...

How do authentic workplace relationships contribute not only to employee satisfaction but also play a crucial role in the overall success of an organization?

In part two of our discussion with Experience, Development, and Culture Professional Llewella Dowling, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond dive deeper into the dynamics of cultivating trust with your team, the power of acknowledgment and recognition, and the strategic importance...

How can leaders authentically navigate the evolving landscape of employee experience, while effectively building trust and stakeholder alignment to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture?

On today’s episode, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond sit down with Experience, Development, and Culture Professional Llewella Dowling to discuss cultivating authentic workplace relationships.

In the first part of this two-part episode...

In today’s episode, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond sit down with Dr. Kibibi Springs, an Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology Practitioner and the Director of Talent and Workplace Experience at Hightower, a B Corp commercial furniture manufacturer. Dr. Springs is a leading expert in crafting workplace experiences that prioritize well-being, promoting healthy, productive lifestyles, cultures, and businesses.

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What happens when an organization shifts its focus to creating an unparalleled employee experience? In today’s episode, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond chat with Amanda Crafton, Vice President of Associate Experience at TIAA. TIAA was founded by Andrew Carnegie after recognizing teachers retire without enough money to live on. Through their belief that everyone should be able to retire with dignity, they serve those who serve othe...

In today’s episode, Vicki sits down with Christian Höferle, a cross-cultural specialist and the founder of The Culture Mastery.

Based in Atlanta, he is German by passport, American by choice, Bavarian at heart, and many people call him The Culture Guy. Christian’s passion is to help people discover commonality when they are overwhelmed by difference.

You’ll learn how Christian’s German heritage influenced his view on change and a...

Today, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond sit down with Janine Lee, President and CEO of Philanthropy Southeast, for Part 2 of their conversation. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit and foundation leadership, Janine is a veteran strategist and grantmaker dedicated to creating a more equitable South through philanthropy.

In today’s episode, Vicki, Jeff, and Janine explore inclusion, equity, and Philanthropy Southeast’s jou...

How can leaders create a culture of equity and organizational excellence, aligning actions with values?

Today, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond welcome Janine Lee, President and CEO of Philanthropy Southeast to The People Experience Pulse. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit and foundation leadership, Janine is a veteran strategist and grantmaker dedicated to creating a more equitable South through philanthropy.

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How can human resource and people experience leaders effectively navigate the evolving talent landscape, while simultaneously fostering impactful employee experiences and preserving leadership authority within their organizations?

In today’s episode, Jeff Bond chats with Tara Blyth, Chief People Officer at Infotech, and Alejandra Nunez, Organizational Development Consultant at The Walt Disney Company. Our guests share experiences ...

How can leaders elevate people's experiences and build inclusive workplace cultures to drive success and fulfillment?

On today’s episode, Vicki and Jeff sit down with Grace Horvath, President of CPAmerica. Grace leads leads the strategy and initiatives of CPAmerica Inc., a national not-for-profit trade association serving independent CPA firms.

You’ll hear about Grace’s path to where she is today, including the pivotal role of me...

How do you create a workplace culture that values people above all else and fosters continuous improvement?

In today’s episode, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond chat with Matthew Samuels, Employee Engagement Manager at MountainSeed. Matt is passionate about fostering human flourishing through work and today he shares how a people-centric approach can transform the way we work. 

Matt talks to Jeff and Vicki about his personal jour...

Welcome to "The People Experience Pulse," a Chat With Leaders Media podcast. In this trailer episode, Executive Producer Quentin Thomas, sits down with the Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond to delve into the inspiration behind the podcast's focus on People, Employee, and Human Experience (PX/EX/HX) leaders. Vicki, a DEI-focused executive coach, musician, and Executive Partner of the People-First Elevation Team, emphasizes the import...