Nine To Thrive HR
Episodes
Strategically Planning for Optimizing AI at Your Organization
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart, recently visited the podcast to speak about the growing importance of strategic workforce planning. We discussed the nee...
A Personal Look at Workforce Planning
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindy Koetzle speaks with OrgChart CEO Tom McCarty about why strategic workforce planning is more important...
HR’s New Balancing Act: Navigating Talent, Technology and Trust in 2026
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The workplace is shifting again and HR is caught in the middle. In this episode, we explore isolved’s HR’s New Balancing Act: 7 Trends to Watch in...
The Road Ahead for 2026: What 1,200 HR Leaders Told Us About Leave and Accommodations
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After surveying over 1,000 HR leaders, AbsenceSoft's 2026 State of Leave and Accommodations report revealed that the nature of leave and accommodation...
From Buzzword to Backbone: How AI Is Transforming Onboarding and Training
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Cindi Koetzle welcomes David Ly, CEO and Founder of Iveda, for a practical conversation on how AI is moving from buzzword to business-critical to...
A Mixed Bag Session: Outdated HR, Change Management and Finding Alignment
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Robert Hargrove—author and founder of the Harvard Leadership Research Project, Masterful Coaching. Hargrove offers a wi...
Engagement In, Satisfaction Out: The HR-Customer Connection
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle chats with Kerry Hecht, Founder and CEO of 10K Humans, to explore the powerful intersection o...
Scaling Connection: An HR Field Guide from Anywhere Real Estate
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can HR learn from a company with 350,000 independent agents and 8,000 employees spread across 100+ countries? In this episode of Nine to Thrive H...
Inside Payroll Fraud: How SMBs Can Fight Back Without Breaking the Bank
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Payroll fraud is evolving and small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are in the crossfire. In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, Steve Lenderman, Head of...
From HR to Tech: Sharthok Chakraborty on Reinventing Performance Management with AI
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Sharthok Chakraborty, a former HR practitioner turned tech executive to explore the evolving world of performance ma...
Why More Teams Are Choosing Part-Time Talent, with Intch Founder Yakov Filippenko
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are fast-moving teams moving away from full-time hires? In this episode, we speak with Yakov Filippenko, founder of Intch, a platform connecting p...
Matters of the Heart: A Business Case for Well-Being
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle chats with Dr. Meesha Dogan, CEO of Cardio Diagnostics, to explore how AI and epigenetics are...
Fractional, Flexible and Future-Ready: Redesigning Our Workplace
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle chats with Carmen Amador, organizational psychologist and community lead at Oyster, about the...
Scaling Smart: HR Support that Grows With You
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle talks with Jessica Wright, Founder and CEO of Wright Workforce Solutions, about redefining wh...
Bias, Brains and Better Conversations
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Cindi Koetzle is joined by Sara Taylor, Founder of deepSEE Consulting, to explore our competency around unconscious bias and how...
Redefining Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience in the Age of AI
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Barnett, President, Talent Acquisition Solutions at isolved, joins Nine to Thrive HR for a deep dive into the future of hiring and employee expe...
From Stress to Strength: Building Hardiness in the Workplace
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle chats with Dr. Steven Stein, renowned clinical psychologist and founder of Multi-Health Syste...
Equity at Every Level: From the Boardroom to the Breakroom
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As big brands pull back on DEI&B, small and midsize businesses are stepping up. In this episode, Opal Wagnac shares why DEI&B is more than a trend —...
Inside the 2025 Leave and Accommodations Report: HR’s Role in the Employee Experience
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle is joined by Seth Turner, Founder and Senior Advisor at AbsenceSoft, to explore the growing c...
The State of DEI: Backlash, Business and Belonging
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes back Dr. Steve Yacovelli, also known as "The Gay Leadership Dude," for a thought-pro...
The Sketch Effect: The Power of Visual Communication in HR
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle sits down with William Warren, Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, to explore the power of ...
The PAW Team Effect: Driving Business Growth Through People
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle sits down with Jenni Kovach, Chief People Officer at IGS Energy, and Alissa Durbin, VP of HR,...
The Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this must listen episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle explores the power of inclusive language with linguistic anthropologist Dr. Suzan...
2025 Trends: HR, AI, and the Future of Talent Strategy
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Link to survey report - https://eightfold.ai/2024-talent-survey/ In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Sachit Kamat, Chie...
Return to Office, Reskilling and Inclusion: HR Shake-Ups for 2025
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Benjamin McCall, Principal of Focus Consulting, sharing insights from his lifetime...
What Lies Ahead: A Raw Discussion with Sarah Devereaux, HCI Faculty and HR Thought Leader
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Nine to Thrive HR features guest Sarah Devereaux, an HCI faculty, a leadership coach and HR expert, exploring the themes of communicat...
From Taboo to Talked About: Menopause and the Workplace
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle discusses menopause in the workplace with guests Cassandra Pratt, CHRO, and Cynthia McEwen, V...
From Hiring to Healing: Best Practices in Workers' Comp
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle interviews Kevin Ring, COO and lead workers' compensation analyst at the Institute of WorkCom...
Mission-Driven Talent: Veterans Are Essential to Today’s Workforce
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle speaks with retired Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, founder of Vanguard Veteran LLC. This e...
Enhancing Trust and Security in HR: The Role of Biometrics
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle interviews Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni, Chief Technology Officer at Aware, about the integration of ...
Conflict and Expectations: Making the Invisible Visible
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle interviews Carol Bowser, a workplace conflict expert and former employment lawyer, to discuss...
Skills, Data, and Diversity: Preparing for the Workforce of Tomorrow
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle engages in an insightful conversation with Jenny Cotie Kangas, Director of Talent Centered Tr...
Matchmaking: Right Leader, Right Time, Right Place
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Robert Jordan, Co-Founder and Head of Leadership at InterimExecs, and Author of "Rig...
Balancing Employee Expectation and Experience in a Changing Workforce
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle welcomes back Celia Fleischaker, Chief Marketing Officer at isolved, to discuss the landsca...
A Reminder: The Value of Slowing Down in Fast-Paced Environments
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Tricia Binder, co-founder and president of the global art activation agency, Muros...
Best Practices for Humanizing your HCM Tech
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle engages with Opal Wagnac, Senior VP of Market and Product Strategy at isolved, to discuss t...
Successfully Ever After: Career Growth through Branding
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle explores the power of professional branding with guest Chellie Phillips, owner of Successfu...
ASO, PEOs and PSPs: What's Missing? It’s Time To Fine-Tune Your Offerings
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle speaks with Pragya Gupta, Chief Product Officer at isolved. They discuss the vital roles of A...
The Power of Inclusion: Dr. Carol Parker Walsh’s Strategies for Success
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an award-winning executive coach, personal brand strategist,...
Talkin’ about an (DEI&B) Evolution with Amy Mosher
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle chats with Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved, about redefining DEI&B (Diversity, ...
Outcome-Oriented Roadmapping: Moving Farther, Faster and with Less Drama
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Cindi Koetzle in this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR" as she dives into the topic of outcomes versus outputs with guest expert Janice Fraser....
Cultivating Authentic Leadership: Insights from a Jungian Psychologist
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Partnering with expert Dr. Robert Hernandez, a Jungian-trained psychologist, this episode explores the emerging paradigm of ego-self access leadership...
Pioneering Paths in Diversity and Equity: HCI Spotlights (Faculty) Cristina Costa
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the journey of Cristina Costa, founder of Cristina Costa Coaching. Starting with her unconventional path from marketing...
Prioritizing People, Planet, and Profit in HR
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle engages in an enlightening conversation with Alexis Normand, CEO and co-founder of Greenly,...
Creating Future-Ready Organizations with AI-Driven Talent Optimization
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Cindi Koetzle dives deep into the intersection of AI, HR, and talent management with Aashir Shroff, Head of Product at Eightfold....
Transforming Organizations Through Employee Experience
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle engages in a dynamic conversation with Lina Tonk, Chief Experience Officer at isolved. Lina s...
Building a Competitive Edge: Employee Experience as a Business Strategy
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle speaks with Celia Fleischaker, Chief Marketing Officer at isolved, to explore the crucial r...
Talent Outlook Study: Findings Reveal Untapped Benefits
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle talks with Dave Barnett, Chief HR and University Relations Officer at DeVry University, fra...
Grow Beyond Pain: A Conversation with Amrita Subramanian
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cindi welcomes Amrita Subramanian, a former Fortune 500 VP with decades devoted to helping organizations thrive amid crisis. Amrita shares her persona...
Navigating the HR Tech Evolution in 2024
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Cindi Koetzle in an insightful episode of 'Nine to Thrive HR' as she engages Pragya Gupta, Chief Product Officer at isolved, in a discussion...
Beyond Software: Augmenting HR Teams for the Future
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cindi welcomes Megan Coen, VP of HR services at isolved, to explore the evolving landscape of HR augmentation and outsourcing. Megan ...
Skills Based Talent Planning for Visibility, Opportunity and Inclusion
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, host Cindi Koetzle interviews Jason Cerrato, VP of Market strategy at Eightfold, about skills-based talent planning. This app...
Supplement Human Capabilities: AI's Role in HR Transformation
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Webb joins Nine To Thrive to discuss AI as a tool to work in collaboration with human capabilities rather than replacing them. The discussion ra...
Emotional Regulation: The Real Deal with Jen Hope
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive, host Cindi Koetzle engages in an insightful conversation with Jen Hope, a business and leadership coach with a uniq...
Unlocking the Power of Workplace Listening
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Cindi Koetzle as she delves into the world of workplace listening with global expert Oscar Trimboli on this episode of Nine to Thrive HR. Th...
Aspire, Amplify, Adapt: Insights on Culture Success
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Cindi Koetzle in this episode of Nine to Thrive HR as she interviews Mark Miller, a seasoned business leader and author, about his latest bo...
Don't Ditch Diversity
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action, there are reports that corporations are following suit and slowing down diversity programs....
Can’d Aid Partnerships Build Community Impact: The Journeys Group Story
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nine to Thrive HR podcast, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes guests Diana Ralston, Executive Director of Can’d Aid and Bailey Saund...
Communication and Engagement Tactics for Benefit Utilization
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "Nine to Thrive HR" podcast, host Cindi Koetzle teams up with Gianna Ricciardi, co-founder and practice leader at Vita Assure, ...
The “Simplifier’s” Guide to Navigating Change
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, we are joined by change management expert Cyriel Kortleven, known as "The Simplifier." We explore the connection...
Mental Health Advocacy: The Power of Workplace Support and Benefits
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet up with Meg Shea from New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYLGBS) to discuss the importance of mental health in the workpla...
Harnessing the Potential of HR Data
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pragya Gupta, Chief Product Officer at isolved, talks about the significance of HR data and people analytics. Gupta highlights the growing recognition...
Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Action
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores VF Corporation's proactive approach to promoting diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. Lauren Guthrie, VP of Global Diversity, ...
Uniting Culture, Brand, and Customer Experience: A CMO's Journey at isolved
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Lina Tonk, the CMO of isolved, discusses the importance of cultivating relationship with customers, an opportunity enhanced thro...
ATLAS Fellows Building Pathways for Young Talent
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Nine To Thrive HR, Phoebe Anderson, the Executive Director of ATLAS Fellows, shares the program's thoughtful approach to developing...
Experiential Intelligence (XQ): Mindsets, Abilities and Know-How
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“We all have experiential intelligence. It's kind of like our own unique internal fingerprint, because we all have different experiences.” In this...
Advocating for a Growth Mindset
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joelle LaGuerre, Founder, PRO-YOU and HCI Sr. Faculty says it best when she states “fixed mindset is a prove yourself mindset and growth mindset is ...
The Magic Wands of an Employee Wellness Benefits Strategy
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation highlights the important organizational values of listening, honesty and transparency and how these characteristics are foundational ...
A Roadmap For 2023: People Focused Strategies
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jewel von Kempf, Head of People at Coinme, illuminates a path forward of popular focus areas for HR leaders as they continue to tackle people strategi...
Building Blocks for a Thriving Well-Being Culture
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard Safeer found his way to well-being while treating patients as a practicing physician. He quickly realized his desire to have greater influ...
The Sacred Craft of Interviewing
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exciting conversation with Jeffrey Spector, co-founder of Karat, as he takes us on a journey from the foundational cross-country resear...
From the Frontline: HR Trends of 2023
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the findings of a survey of nearly 1,000 full-time employees as isolved Chief Strategy Officer James Norwood shares the surprising and not-so-...
Employer Brand: A Business Critical Discipline
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are beyond a time when employer branding is only meaningful to recruitment and retention. Tiffany Myers, Director of Brand and Creative at Built I...
Hitting Reset On Burnout In The New Year
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Together with Gild Collective co-founders, Rachel Bauer and Kelsey Pytlik, join us for a new year extended podcast with a deep dive into ways to addre...
Building Inclusivity: Using Your Influence To Lead
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a serendipitous meeting with his now publisher, Jen , Dr. Steve Yacovelli defined his brand. “The three things everyone will know,” he said...
How to Move Teams from Isolated to All In
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we meet with Ryan Jenkins, a good friend to HCI. Ryan shares with us a deep dive into loneliness and how it impacts our humanne...
Adult Learning to Support Human Capital Potential
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk all things adult learning. We all have moments in our lives that learning has shaped; whether it be to further our career, gu...
Empathy at Work: The Future of Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jake Wood - CEO of Groundswell - will detail why empathy should no longer be one of the most commonly overlooked workplace tools...
Purposeful Investment In The Employment Lifecycle And Experience
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in the employee lifecycle brings out the best in people, so they can bring out the best in their organization. In this episode, Christine Ma...
Challenges and Differences Between Remote Work and a Distributed Workforce
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People often use the terms “Remote Work” and “Distributed Workforces” interchangeably when in reality they are two completely different models...
Marketing & HR Synergy: Rethinking an Old Partnership
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When isolved polled over 500 HR leaders, 65 percent of respondents indicated that “yes” they would like marketing to be involved with employee exp...
Redefining Traditional Talent Development with Metropolitan Transportation Commission
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the government, you think old school and set in their ways, but not MTC. They are innovative, and agile, dedicated to upskilling and...
Cisco Meraki's Commitment to the Employee Experience
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cisco Meraki has made employee experience a number one priority. Listen in as Laura Dominguez, Head of People and Communities, shares with the listen...
The Evolution of Learning: Fostering DEIB Through Learning and Upskilling
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you foster DEIB in the workplace? Learning and upskilling are critical. In this podcast, Susie Lee, SVP of Business Transformation and Optimiza...
The Evolution of Learning: Talent Development Through Learning
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of work changes quickly, which means it's essential for your people and your business to be agile. But how do you keep your people’s skill...
What Leaders Can Do to Foster Innovation
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation‒the creation and execution of new and valuable processes, services, or products‒has become the key to business survival. New ideas‒bo...
How To Capture And Mobilize Employee Potential For Maximum Business Performance
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s talent leaders need to understand their teams’ readiness, identify high-potential employees, and mobilize them to optimal roles – matchi...
What’s Driving the Employee Experience Now?
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perceptyx has just released a comprehensive analysis of its HR benchmark data, including more than 15 million respondents from 182 countries, and the ...
The Evolution of Employee Listening
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of work has changed dramatically, and to keep pace, organizations need to ensure their listening strategy is evolving as well. In this episo...
Making the Most of Organic Learning Opportunities
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learning has traditionally struggled to keep up with the pace of life outside the organization. The fight for attention spans is only getting more agg...
The Future of the Office with Peter Cappelli
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The battle for remote work is not new, but employees have an unprecedented amount of leverage as organizations seek to navigate the post-pandemic ‘n...
Radical Candor In The Workplace
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Radical Candor is the sweet spot between managers who are obnoxiously aggressive on one side and ruinously empathetic on the other. It is about provid...
Performance Management for Today's Workplace
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The way people work has changed, which means the way we manage performance must change too. Right now, companies have an opportunity to rethink the pu...
Integrating People, Business and Brand into your DEI Strategy
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alignment to the business strategy is a key element in any talent initiative. Listen as Gena Smith, SVP, Human Resources & Head of Global Executive an...
Creating A Culture Of Internal Mobility
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Ionita, co-founder & CEO of Flux, continues the conversation on internal mobility and how companies can promote a culture of internal mobility.
The ROI of Internal Mobility
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Max Goodberg, co-founder & COO of Flux joins us to talk about the benefits of internal mobility and upskilling and how businesses can overcome major o...
A Remote First Mentality
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 18 months many employees have been given something they may not have even known was missing – FREEDOM. As a fully remote employee, the...
The Evolution of Work and Culture Post-Pandemic
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest question on everyone’s mind as the economy and society at large re-open is: now what? How do we make the shift back to in-person work? W...
What HR Must Know about Business Strategy Right Now
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HCI believes that HR plays a critical role in the alignment of business strategy and talent strategy. Yet, too many HR professionals are not adequate...
Individual Attention As a Path to Employee Engagement
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Employee engagement happens one person at a time. To help employees move from being busy with tasks to being enthusiastically engaged in a dynamic wor...