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
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawrescaman/
Episodes
45 episodes
#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...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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25:07
#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...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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18:00
#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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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24:58
#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...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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28:31
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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33:08
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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37:22
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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43:10
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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34:44
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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24:29
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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30:58
#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...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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31:48
#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,...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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32:38
#31 - Cassandra Saikkonen
Thrilled to share our season finale episode featuring the phenomenal sales talent Cassandra Saikkonen, Head of Sales at
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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38:21
#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...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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26:40
#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...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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47:57
#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...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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34:50
#27 - Robbie Blue
Join me in conversation with Robbie Blue, Head of People at Filestage, as we delve deep into the wo...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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32:34
#26 - Patrick J. Griffin
This episode features an incredible guest, Patrick J. Griffin, who's a true master in the world of sales negotiations. Patrick has over $1 billion in sales revenu...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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31:10
#25 - Angela Cheng-Cimini
For the first episode of the 4th season, I have the privilege of speaking with an exceptional global executive and HR leader, Angela Cheng-Cimini.As the Senior Vice P...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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30:06
#24 - Jane Lovas
Today, a new episode has launched on the Talent Talks with Nawres podcast and we have an inspiring guest joining us for the final episode of this season. This mig...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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24:58
#23 - Ebony Joyce
In this episode, we're joined by Ebony Joyce, a brilliant career coach with a wealth of knowledge concerning job search strategies, networking, personal branding, and much more. Ebony shares her insights on gaining career clarity, navigating jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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22:04
#22 - Dr Nakeema Stefflbauer
In this inspiring episode, I have the honour of speaking with Dr. Nakeema Stefflbauer, EMBA, a tech executive and angel investor with a PhD from Harvard and a degree from Brown University. Sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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48:01
#21 - Victoria Effer
In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I have the pleasure of interviewing Victoria Effer, an Account Director, public speaker, and leader of ERG women. Originally from Germany, Victoria currently lives in Dublin and has had an impressive...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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30:39
#20 - Varan Pathmanathan
For this episode, I will be speaking with Varan Pathmanathan who is the Founder of MakeImpact and the Managing director of Purpose Agency. Except for a walkthrough of his career journey in the field of finance a...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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31:41
#19 - Konstanze Just
This episode features a very special guest - Konstanze Just, a global marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in B2B marketing. Konstanze shares her insights on how to keep up with constant new marketing trends and how she overcame he...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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23:37