Pathfinders Podcast

Pathfinders Podcast

The Pathfinders Podcast, hosted by Pete Schramm, CEO of Lattitude, dives into the real stories behind the careers of C-Suite execs, leaders, business owners, and more from all over the world. Pete asks the kinds of questions that get to the heart of how these pros built their careers, who helped them along the way, and the lessons they’ve learned. If you’re curious about mentorship, career growth, and building your board of advisors, this podcast is made for you. New episodes drop about twice a month, packed with honest conversations and practical advice. And here’s the kicker — every episode wraps up with a bit of surprise from Pete that you won’t hear anywhere else. Trust us, you’ll want to stick around for it.

Episodes

Burnout, Breakthroughs, and Building People-First Teams: Career Lessons and Growth with Cindy Gordon

August 5, 2025 • 34 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, we are joined by the one and only Cindy Gordon, Chief People Officer at Madison Energy Infrastructure. Cindy takes us on a wild, thoughtful, and inspiring career journey that includes wanting to be a dump truck driver, a fashion designer, AND a pro wrestler. (Yes, a triple threat if there ever was one.) Cindy shares how she navigated her career using curiosity, courage, and a willingness to follow w...
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Beyond Borders and Benefits: Lessons in People-Centered Leadership with Zuzel Prieto

July 22, 2025 • 41 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, Pete Schramm sits down with Zuzel Prieto, a globally seasoned HR executive and co-founder of the People Advisory Group. With a career spanning continents, industries, and executive teams, Zuzel brings a powerful perspective on the value of career mapping, mentorship, and embracing the uncomfortable moments that drive real growth. Starting with a chalkboard and an imaginary classroom, Zuzel’s passio...
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Nurture Before You Need: Building a Career of Purpose with Amy Bouque

July 8, 2025 • 37 mins
On this episode of the Pathfinders Podcast, Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer at Kelly Services, joins Pete Schramm for an insightful conversation on what it means to lead, grow, and navigate a meaningful career. From her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut to forging a career in labor relations, HR, and people leadership, Amy’s story is rooted in resilience, intentionality, and relationships.  She opens up about how early men...
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Coal Mines to Career Maps: Resilience, Mentorship, and Mapping a Career with Rob Thomas

June 10, 2025 • 27 mins
In this powerful episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm talks with Rob Thomas, a Marine Corps veteran and HR leader whose career has spanned an extraordinary range of experiences—from underground coal mines to boardroom strategy. Rob’s professional journey didn’t follow a straight line. After growing up in a challenging environment with no clear blueprint for success, he pursued college, then shifted course to serve in the Marin...
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Redefining Leadership: Why Titles Don’t Matter with Divya Divaakaran

June 3, 2025 • 34 mins
In this inspiring episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm sits down with Divya Divakaran—award-winning HR strategist, author, fashion designer, and unapologetic champion of people-first leadership. Together, they explore how mapping your career journey and building a personal board of advisors can transform your professional path. Divya shares her unconventional leap from aspiring finance professional to HR trailblazer, reflecti...
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The People Path: Talent into Transformation with Colleen Capel

May 27, 2025 • 36 mins
On this episode of the Pathfinders Podcast, Pete sits down with Colleen Capel, founder of Leap Leadership Solutions, and a true people-first leader. Colleen’s career didn’t start with a plan to land in HR. In fact, she wanted to be an actress named Tess. But life had other plans, and her first role in talent acquisition changed everything. Colleen shares how she built a career focused on culture, talent, and leadership, and how alo...
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Our Deepest Fear Is Playing Small: Lessons from the HR Frontlines with Zane Zumbahlen

May 13, 2025 • 30 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, Pete talks with Zane Zumbahlen, a former IBM executive, current CPO, and lifelong space enthusiast whose career path is anything but ordinary. Zane dreamed of becoming an astronaut but pivoted from physics to people. That path led him to roles at IBM, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and beyond, each shaped by moments of reflection, feedback, and mentorship. Pete and Zane explore the Career Matr...
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Jack of All Trades: Leadership Lessons from the Golf Course to HR with John Bernatovicz

April 29, 2025 • 36 mins
This week on the Pathfinders Podcast, Pete Schramm welcomes John Bernatovicz, entrepreneur, author of HR Like a Boss, and founder of Willory, a leading HR and payroll staffing and consulting firm. John’s career kicked off with a dream of professional golf (he even beat Tiger Woods once!). But after realizing he wouldn’t break into the top 1%, he pivoted, first into sales at ADP, then into building a business that merges people, pur...
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Small Wins and Big Lessons: The Power of Mentorship with Jason Seiden

April 15, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re talking with Jason Seiden who is a successful entrepreneur, communication consultant, and published author about his unique career journey and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. As a kid, Jason had two big dreams: becoming a plastic surgeon and finding ways to eliminate plastic waste. But life had other plans. After studying business at Wharton, Jason took a leap into entrepreneurship du...
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1% Better Every Day: Learning from Others with Grant Harris

April 8, 2025 • 41 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re sitting down with Grant Harris, founder and president of GTH Consulting, LLC, and a certified diversity executive. Grant’s career journey is all about growth, mentorship, and making workplaces more inclusive for everyone. Grant’s love for reading, writing, and thinking led him to study psychology as an undergrad and later earn an MBA in organizational development psychology. Early in life, his ...
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Profession Changes and Mindset Shift: Career Mapping Job Switches with John Oliverio

April 1, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode of Pathfinders, we’re talking with John Oliverio, VP of HR at Audia International, about his career journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From physical therapy to HR leadership, John’s path is a masterclass in adaptability, mentorship, and the power of relationships. John started out studying psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and began his career in physical therapy. After nine years at Ames D...
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Approach Mentorship Intentionally: A Journey in HR with Heather Holland

March 25, 2025 • 37 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re joined by Heather Holland who is a seasoned HR and DEI professional who’s carved out an impressive career at companies like Mars Inc. and TC Energy. Her journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and staying open to new opportunities. Heather didn’t start out dreaming of a career in HR. She originally set her sights on becoming a lawyer, but after being rejected from law school twice, ...
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The Power of Authenticity: Finding Belonging in the Workplace with Sarah Reynolds

March 18, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of Pathfinders, we’re diving into the incredible journey of Sarah Reynolds, Chief Marketing Officer at HR tech company HiBob. From dreaming of becoming a marine biologist to becoming a trailblazing marketing leader and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Sarah’s story is one of resilience, growth, and authenticity. Growing up in a rural area, Sarah struggled to see a path into the tech w...
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Thought Liters Featuring Pete Schramm

March 13, 2025 • 6 mins
Pete Schramm is the founder of Lattitude, a company that provides employee connection software and services. They focus on career mapping, engagement surveys, and building a personal board of advisors through mentorship. The company is based on the idea that individuals, just like companies, can benefit from having a diverse group of people guiding and supporting their growth and development. Pete suggests starting small with appro...
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Baseball to Boardroom: The Journey to Building a Digital Marketing Agency with Colton Hower

March 4, 2025 • 26 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re sitting down with Colton Hower, founder and CEO of POWER Marketing. Colton’s journey from college athlete to successful entrepreneur is all about adaptability, mentorship, and turning passion into purpose. A former Division One baseball player, Colton originally thought he’d end up in law. But during college, he discovered a love for journalism and media. After graduating, he jumped into his fi...
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Run Through the Fire: Navigating Change and Growth as a Leader with Brian Fishel

February 25, 2025 • 35 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm interviews Brian Fishel, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in human resources and strategic business partnerships. Fishel shares his career journey, which began with aspirations to be either an athlete or a doctor. This desire led him to study biology in college, but his career ultimately took a different path. Fishel started his professional journey in HR at Taco Bell,...
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Choosing Purpose Over Pay: Workplace Inclusion through DEI with Dr. Victoria Mattingly

February 18, 2025 • 34 mins
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dr. Victoria Mattingly, better known as Dr. V. She’s the CEO of Mattingly Solutions, an expert in DEI, and an all-around rockstar in creating more inclusive workplaces. Dr. V’s journey started with a big decision early in her career: should she take a high-paying, six-figure job or accept a smaller internship that aligned with her long-term goals? With guidance from he...
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Don’t Let Best Get in the Way of Better: A Journey in Talent Acquisition with Aaron Brown

February 11, 2025 • 43 mins
This week on Pathfinders, we’re diving into the incredible career journey of Aaron Brown, a global talent acquisition thought leader with over 20 years of experience. From his roots as the son of a basketball coach and dreams of engineering greatness, to taking a leap into recruiting, Aaron shares how his path evolved in unexpected and rewarding ways. Aaron takes us back to his time at Martin Marietta (now Lockheed Martin), where h...
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Mentorship, Growth, and Embracing Failure: A Career Journey with Josh LeFebvre

February 4, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of Pathfinders, we sit down with Josh LeFebvre, whose career journey is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a dream of becoming a lawyer evolved into a thriving career in leadership development—a transition marked by key moments of mentorship, discovery, and growth. Josh began his professional path in political event planning, where he first tapped into the power of connection and organization. As his inter...
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Navigating GovCon and Beyond: A Path to Leadership and the Power of Mentorship

January 28, 2025 • 33 mins
On this episode, our host, Pete Schramm, sits down with Alexa Tsui, COO of G2Xchange, who shared her journey as a business development (BD) and capture professional, now turned COO. She discussed her work in government contracting, how she first got into this field, and her unique perspectives on business development. A key focus of this conversation was the importance of mentorship and networking. Alexa emphasized the value of p...
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