Strategic Shift
Stories of bold decisions and innovations transforming workforce development.
Episodes
24 episodes
Fractional Work and the Rise of Global Talent with David Barnette
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt speaks with David Barnette, Co-Founder and President of Avant Executive Search, about the rise of fractional work and global talent. David shares how companies are rethinking traditional ful...
Moving Beyond the Grind Culture with Carrie Fabris
In this episode of Strategic Shift, executive coach Carrie Fabris discusses the critical shift toward human-centered leadership as organizations navigate the complexities of AI, hybrid work, and shifting employee expectations. The conversation ...
Hiring for Skills or Potential? The Answer Isn’t Simple
Join us as Matt Baxter, CEO of WedgeHR, shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a leader in HR tech. Discover how storytelling, authenticity, and human connection are transforming the future of hiring and why hope and trust are more vit...
Embracing the Future of Work with Stephanie Manzelli
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of workforce strategies, AI integration, and talent mobility with Stephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer of EMPLOY. Stephanie shares her insights on how HR can lead change, foster a human-cen...
Huw Newton-Hill: Using Data to Build Better Skills
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Huw Newton-Hill, Managing Director of Attensi, to explore why confidence and behavior change matter more than information in workforce training. The conversation also looks ah...
From Invisible to In-Demand: Owning Your Personal Brand
In this episode, discover actionable strategies to stand out in today's competitive job market, harness the power of personal branding, and leverage digital and social platforms to amplify your professional presence. Stacey Ross Cohen, CEO of C...
The Hidden Risk in Today’s Hiring Stack
Discover how Jason Putnam, CEO of Vetty, is transforming talent verification, onboarding, and leadership with a focus on trust, human experience, and innovative tech. This episode explores the evolving landscape of HR, AI, candidate trust, and ...
Mental Health Is a Workplace Issue with Angela Sycz
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Angela Sycz, VP of People Operations at Counslr, discusses the critical importance of mental health in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for self-care, work-life harmony and the generational shifts in at...
L-EAF LAB: Hiring The Next Workforce
We keep calling Gen Z “unprepared” … while giving them work that isn’t worth doing. L-EAF LAB co-founders Pinny Sutkin (20+ years in talent acquisition) and Simon Holzapfel (former head of school) join Strategic Shift to explain why early talen...
Tori Begg: Leading Through the AI Shift
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt speaks with AI strategist Tori Begg on navigating the AI shift inside modern organizations. They explore human-first AI adoption, enablement in real workflows and where leaders are seeing ta...
Mindy Honcoop: The Missing Layer of AI Transformation
Change doesn’t fail because of technology — it fails because of how people experience it. In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt sits down with HR advisor and change strategist Mindy Honcoop to unpack what real...
Anna Morgan: The Power of Presence
This episode explores how clarity, confidence, and community can change your career trajectory. Anna Morgan, Career BFF and founder of EVOLVE, joins Christy Honeycutt to share how to truly stand out in a crowded job market, network with intenti...
Katrina Kibben: Rebuilding The Hiring Experience
This episode features author and Three Ears Media founder Katrina Kibben, who breaks down why hiring feels harder than ever and what it really takes to create a candidate experience people can trust. They explore the failures of traditional job...
Dr. Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio: Building A High Value You
This episode dives into the story of two leaders who turned a bold idea into an eight-figure company and are now helping people unlock the next chapter of their lives. Dr. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, co-authors of The Business of You, sh...
Scott Birkhead: The Art of the Right Hire
In this conversation, Scott Birkhead shares insights from his extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, particularly in the context of his current role at Geostabilization. He discusses the importance of hiring veterans, the n...
Kevin Fleming: Designing Education For The Future
This episode dives into the future of work by reimagining how we prepare people for it. Dr. Kevin Fleming, founder and CEO of Catapult Masterclass, challenges the “graduate and figure it out later” mindset and shows how aligning purpose, talent...
Hart Brown: The Frankenstein Effect
In this episode, Hart Brown, CEO of Future Point of View and certified futurist, joins Christy Honeycutt to break down the truth about AI, the future of work, and why this moment matters more than any other in modern business. From rethinking e...
Karim Abouelnaga: Reimagining Education with AI
This episode explores the future of work through the lens of public education and equity. Karim Abouelnaga, CEO of Practice, explains why potential is universal but opportunity is not and how Title I schools can raise proficiency through though...
Mark Beal: Living to Work or Working to Live?
Season 2 of Strategic Shift kicks off with a conversation about thriving in today’s multi-generational workforce. Mark Beal, professor and Gen Z thought leader, explains how younger professionals are working smarter with AI, while also showing ...
Jude Reser: Building Mission-Driven Workplaces
🎙️ In this episode of Strategic Shift, Dion McIntosh sits down with Jude Reser — former VP of HR for a top hospitality company turned Head of HR at Thomas More University.They dive deep into:-Why she left corporate HR for a purpose-...
Silas Ellis: Why Misalignment is Failing Our Future
What if the biggest challenge facing education, work, and technology isn't innovation — but misalignment?In this episode, Silas Ellis dives deep into the cracks forming between generations, tech, and workforce expectations. From his wor...
Rob Holmes: Trades - America's First Responders
🔧 America’s skilled trade crisis is real—and it’s your opportunity to thrive.In this episode of Strategic Shift, Rob Holmes, co-founder of Forge Now, breaks down why 9 million trade jobs are going unfilled while college grads struggle w...
Kim Kelley: Work is the New Classroom
🚨 The education system is BROKEN — and this CEO has the data to prove it.In this episode of Strategic Shift , Kim Kelly, CEO of pepelwerk, explains why college is missing the mark for 85% of people, and how she’s revolutionizing hiring ...
Dr. JJ Ayers: Rethinking Education
Welcome to Strategic Shift, a podcast by pēpelwerk exploring bold decisions and workforce innovations shaping the future of work.In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Dr. Ayers, Coordinator for Career and Technical Education (CTE) ...