Talent Talks with Nawres
Talent Talks with Nawres brings you practical insights on how high-growth tech companies build and scale world-class teams. Each episode features conversations with People leaders, Talent experts, founders and executives who share the strategies, processes and decisions that shape successful organisations.
We explore hiring excellence, candidate experience, People operations, GTM leadership, culture and the tools that modern teams rely on. The podcast is designed for People Directors, Talent Leaders, founders and CEOs who want to scale smarter.
Talent Talks is brought to you by Growth Partnerz, a recruitment partner for fast-growing tech companies across Europe and the US. We specialise in hiring exceptional GTM talent, from Sales Development to Chief Revenue Officers.
Learn more: https://www.growthpartnerz.com
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Episodes
51 episodes
#49 - Deepika Venugopal
In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I’m joined by Deepika Venugopal, Chief Human Resources Officer at Laundryheap, with extensive experience building and scaling people strategies across multiple international markets.We discuss...
#48 - William Ingham
In this episode of Talent Talks, I’m joined by William Ingham, Chief People Officer, advisor and author, with over two decades of experience leading people, culture and organisational transformation across global enterprises and high-growth com...
#47 - Jyl Feliciano
In this episode, I'm joined by Jyl Feliciano, Global Vice President of People, Culture and Belonging at Highspot, with over two decades of experience shaping people and culture strategies across high-growth organisations.We discuss why c...
#46 - Colleen Pimentel
In this episode, I'm joined by Colleen Pimentel, a go-to-market leader with more than three decades of experience scaling sales organisations across big tech and startups.Recorded in honour of International Women's Day, we cover the fund...
#45 - Sarah Hartman
In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I’m joined by Sarah Hartman, a People and Talent leader with hands-on experience building People functions from scratch in fast-paced tech companies.We discuss laying strong foundations, creat...
#44 - Chelsea Rawls
In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I’m joined by Chelsea Rowls, a senior People leader with deep experience supporting growing tech companies.We discuss building trust in HR, making engagement surveys work, turning fee...
#43 - Dr. Fatima, pt.2
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Dr Fatima P. Godall, Director of People and Culture at Electrify Video Partners, returning for part two after her highly valued first appearance. We explore what it really takes to build a strong cultur...
#42 - Kathrin Selezneva
In this episode, I’m joined by Kathrin Selezneva, Lead Talent Acquisition Manager at Humanoid, to discuss what it really takes to hire at speed without compromising on quality. We...
#41 - Tom Booth
In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Booth, Talent Lead at Primer, to explore how modern tech companies can build fair, consistent and high-quality hiring processes. We discuss why Tom’s team ...
#40 - Alicia Riley
In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia Riley, Head of People at Ben, to explore what it takes to scale people operations from the ground up. We talk about building inclusive and fair recruitment processes, choosing the right HR and talent...
#39 - Dr. Fatima Godall
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Fàtima Godall, Director of People and Culture at Electrify Video Partners and angel investor in the deep tech space. We dive into what it takes to build a strong culture in remote teams, how to become the best...
#38 - Tiffany Barroso
In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffany Barroso, a seasoned People & Talent leader. We dive into what makes a candidate truly stand out, how to build confidence during your job search, and why candidate experience matters more than ever. Tif...
#37 - Scott Long
In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Long, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at DDN Storage. With over 25 years of experience and 800+ successful searches, Scott shares what truly sets top candidates apart, how AI is reshaping recruitment, and wh...
#36 - Paul Cabrera
In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Cabrera, Head of People at Protex AI. We explore what it takes to build a high-performance culture in a remote-first world, how to lead with feedback, and what today’s workforce really values. A must-listen f...
#35 - John Keenan
What does it take to hire and be hired at the highest levels in tech?In this episode, I’m joined by John Keenan, International Recruiting Director at Gong and former global talent leader at LinkedIn and Pluralsight. We talk about what se...
#34 - Ashley Zucchet Logan
In this episode, I talk with Ashley Zucchet Logan, Global Director of Talent Development at Nuvei, about navigating some of the most personal and pivotal moments in our careers. We explore how to approach maternity leave with confidence, overco...
#33 - Sean Kennedy
In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I speak with Sean Kennedy, a Talent Acquisition expert known as "The TA Guy", who brings a people-first mindset to hiring and career growth.Sean shares how this philos...
#32 - Denise Males
In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I speak with Denise Males, founder of Candlewood Career Advisors and a Global Talent Acquisition leader with experience across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups in media,...
#31 - Cassandra Saikkonen
Thrilled to share our season finale episode featuring the phenomenal sales talent Cassandra Saikkonen, Head of Sales at
#30 - Nazli Oguz
Don't miss this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres featuring the talent Nazli Oguz, a seasoned sales and leadership professional with global experience. Nazli shares her journey from working at Michael Page to making a career shift into a tech...
#29 - Ed Armishaw
Dive deep into the world of sales excellence with our latest episode, featuring Ed Armishaw, Sales Director at ServiceNow! Ed shares pivotal career moments, leadership wisdom, and unique strategies for leading sales teams. Discover how he influ...
#28 - Cesár Beltrán
Today’s inspiring guest is César Beltrán. In the world of technology sales and business development, staying ahead of the curve is key. Our guest today brings over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, making waves as a dynamic and decisiv...
#27 - Robbie Blue
Join me in conversation with Robbie Blue, Head of People at Filestage, as we delve deep into the wo...