The TroopHR Podcast
Episodes
Ep 53. Building Trust in HR: Using AI to Modernize Policies, Compliance, and Onboarding with Nicola Barry of AirMason
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can HR leaders build real trust with employees while keeping pace with compliance, technology, and the rise of AI?In this episode of the TroopHR P...
Ep 52. The Journey to Transformational Leadership with Sonja Mustiful
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to become a transformational leader—and why is self-awareness the starting point?In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, Ta...
Ep 51. Grief at Work: Why Bereavement Policies Fail and How HR Leaders Can Do Better with CJ Infantino
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really look like to support employees through grief at work—and why are most organizations getting it wrong?In this deeply human and pr...
Ep 50. Building Trust Through Compensation: Bobby Benfield CEO @ OpenComp
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, Taylor Bradley dives deep into the evolving role of compensation with Bobby Benfield, CEO of OpenComp. Togethe...
Ep 49. From CHRO to CEO: Positioning People Leaders for the Top Job with Katie Stricker, Founder of The Potential Equation
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a CHRO to become a CEO?In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Katie Stricker, executive advi...
Ep 48. From HR to COO: Jamie Coakley on Building Operational Fluency and Leading with Kindness
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take for an HR leader to step into the COO seat? In this episode, Taylor Bradley sits down with Jamie Coakley, Chief Operating Off...
Ep 47. Immigration in 2026, Compliance, and HR Strategy with Nicole Gunara of Manifest Law
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this forward-looking episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley is joined by Nicole Gunara, Principal Immigration Attorney, Manifest Law, ...
Ep 46. Imposter Syndrome and Workplace Conflict: A Hidden Connection with Melanie Manning & Kenya Salaudeen
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when high-achieving women doubt their success—and how does it ripple through the workplace? In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, Tay...
Ep 45. Rethinking HR’s Role in the Age of AI with Theresa Fesinstine, Founder of PeoplePower.ai
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can HR become the leader of AI adoption in the workplace?In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, Taylor Bradley sits down with Theresa Fesinstine, a 2...
Ep. 44: Leading from Within — Erin Coupe on Self-Leadership, Fulfillment, and Alignment
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to lead yourself before leading others? In this powerful episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with E...
Episode 43: Minisode Mystery Guest - Lightning Round on AI & HR
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special lightning-round minisode, host Taylor Bradley is joined by a very special TroopHR member for a rapid-fire Q&A on one of the most p...
Ep 42. Redefining Performance in a Remote-First World with Madeline Grecek, Global Director of People at Remote
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next great hire lives halfway across the world? In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Madeline Grece...
Ep 41: Immigration, Anxiety & the HR Response - What Every Employer Needs to Know with Matthew Hellrung
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when immigration policy shifts overnight and your employees are caught in the crossfire?In this powerful episode of the TroopHR Podcast, ...
Special Edition. Navigating Friday’s H1B Executive Order: Insights with Immigration Attorney Nicole Gunara of Manifest Law
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with immigration attorney Nicole Gunara of Manifest Law, to unpack the late...
Ep 40. What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses — with Mita Mallick
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you might be someone else's bad boss story? In this thought-provoking episode of the TroopHR podcast, Taylor Bradley reconnects ...
Ep 39. Feedback That Fuels Growth: Ben Brooks on Elevating Development Conversations
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn feedback into a force for career transformation? In this powerful episode, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Ben Brooks, founder of P...
Ep 38. Designing Connection in Remote Teams with Jessica Zwaan and Jared Kleiner
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you foster deep team connection in a remote-first world? In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Talentful C...
Ep 37. From Chaos to Clarity: Rebecca Taylor on Reskilling for the Future of Work
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to employee retention in an AI-driven world isn’t just about teaching new skills—but helping people rediscover why they work?In th...
Ep 36. Live from 2025 Retreat: Leading Through Change with Chelsea Kaden and Trey Boynton
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What keeps HR leaders up at night in 2025? In this lively and insightful live episode from the TroopHR Retreat, Mita Mallick is joined by Chelsea Kade...
Ep 35. Redefining Ambition: Executive Coach & Author, Amina AlTai on Sustainable Success and the Power of Purpose
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if our definition of ambition is actually holding us back? In this thought-provoking episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley is joine...
Ep 34. From HR to Founder: Leading with Conviction and Self-Awareness, Thach Nguyen, Managing Partner @ Plenty Search
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great founder, and how can HR leaders become one?In this candid and deeply personal conversation, Taylor Bradley sits down with Thach Ngu...
Ep 33. Rethinking the First 90 Days: A Startup Playbook with Cindy Gordon, Chief People Officer, Madison Energy Infrastructure
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does successful onboarding really look like in a startup? In this candid and strategy-packed episode, TroopHR host Taylor Bradley sits down with ...
Ep 32. Reimagining Leave: How Deborah Hanus, CEO of Sparrow Is Transforming Compliance and Compassion in HR
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with , CEO and founder of Sparrow, to uncover why employee leave remains one of ...
Ep 31. Minisode: Lillian Gilbreth and the Radical Power of Empathy at Work
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this miniepisode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley spotlights Lillian Gilbreth, an often-overlooked pioneer who quietly reshaped the futu...
Ep 30. Behind the Curtain: Managing Burnout & Building HR on Broadway with Manny Bejarano
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway may be dazzling under the lights, but what happens behind the curtain? In this episode, Taylor Bradley sits down with Manny Bejarano, a seaso...
Ep 29. Reinventing Yourself: Career Growth, Confidence & The Power of Change with Lan Phan
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to reinvent yourself, whether it’s a career pivot, a shift in workplace positioning, or embracing new challenges? In this p...
Ep 28.Hiring for Startup Growth: Finding Stage-Appropriate Talent with Natalie Ledbetter
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley sits down with startup talent expert Natalie Ledbetter to dive into one of the biggest cha...
Ep 27. Navigating Employment Law in 2025: Trends, DEI Backlash, and HR Challenges with Julie Werner, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener's Note: For context, this episode was recorded one week before President Trump assumed office, which is why he is referred to as Preside...
Ep 26. 2025 HR Trends & Talent Outlook: A Conversation with Chief Talent Officer, Michelle Schreck at Flatiron Search Partners
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TroopHR, Taylor Bradley sits down with Michelle Schreck, Chief Talent Officer at Flatiron Search Partners, to explore what's a...
Ep 25. Transforming Compensation Cycles with AI: Insights from Amee Parekh, CEO of Stello AI
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, Taylor Bradley explores the evolving landscape of compensation strategies with Amee Parekh, CEO of Stello AI. ...
Ep 24. Redefining High Performance: Insights from Joy Sybesma, Founder of ScaleJoy, and Alli Trussell, SVP of People at Bilt Rewards
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Taylor Bradley sits down with Joy Sybesma, Founder of ScaleJoy, and SVP of People at Bilt Rewards Alli Trussell, to redefine what high performanc...
Ep 23. The Future of Recruiting: AI, Automation, and Human Connections with Anthony Onesto, Chief People Officer at Suzy
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, host Taylor Bradley speaks with Anthony Onesto, a recruitment industry veteran, to discuss how AI is revolutio...
Ep 22. Navigating Politics in the Workplace with Jen Fox and Pete Turok
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR Podcast, Taylor Bradley tackles the thorny issue of political discourse in today's workplace with HR veteran, Jen ...
Ep 21. Hot Takes on HR's Hottest Topics with The Huerta 'Brothers': Daniel and Stephen from Modern People Leader
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TroopHR, Taylor Bradley sits down with Daniel and Stephen Huerta, the dynamic duo behind the Modern People Leader podcast. The ofte...
Ep 20. Nurturing Leadership Through Mentorship: Luck Dookchitra,VP, People & Culture at Leapsome
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Taylor Bradley engages in an insightful conversation with Luck Dookchitra, an experienced HR leader, about the transformative power o...
Ep 19. Building Resilient Organizations: Rory Sacks on Transforming L&D for Business Impact
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TroopHR, Taylor Bradley sits down with Rory Sacks, a seasoned Learning & Development leader, to explore the evolving landscape ...
Ep 18. Labor Day Minisode: Sweeping Away Barriers, Anna Bissell, America's Trailblazing CEO
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode, host Taylor Bradley takes us on a journey back to the late 1800s, exploring the inspiring story of Anna Bissell. Widely recogniz...
Ep 17. Unlocking the Power of Executive Storytelling: Featuring Jared Cozart and LeAnne Harper, Co-Founders of Unlock
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley dives deep into the art of storytelling with experts Jared Cozart and LeAnne Harper, co-fo...
Ep 16. Transforming Employee Experience through Product Management Principles: A Conversation with Jessica Zwann, COO at Talentful
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley engages with Jessica Zwann, a former CHRO and current COO, to delve into the dynamic world...
Ep 15. Bridging Venture Capital and HR Leadership in Startups with Rebecca Price, VC Partner at Primary Venture Partners
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley explores the intersection of venture capital and HR leadership with Rebecca Price, a seaso...
Ep 14. From Macro to Micro: Navigating Labor Economics, HR Trends, and Compensation Strategies
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley takes listeners on a journey from broad labor market trends to granular compensation strat...
Minisode 4th of July: James G Thompson & The Double V Campaign of WW2
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 4th of July mini-episode of the TroopHR podcast, host Taylor Bradley shares an inspiring story of an unsung hero in the history of the...
Ep 12. “Do This Daily” with Lan Phan, Author & Founder of Community of Seven
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Bradley sits down with Lan Phan, accomplished author of "Do This Daily" and founder of Community of Seven, to explore the transformat...
Ep 11. Thriving in a multi-generational Workforce with Helen Dayen CEO of the Dayen Group
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Bradley sits down with Helen Dayen, the dynamic CEO of the Dayen Group, to dive deep into the intricacies of navigating a multigenerational wor...
Ep 10. Reimagine Inclusion - Transform Your Workplace with Mita Mallick Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Taylor is joined by Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta, an accomplished Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling a...
Ep 9. Transforming the Workplace Insights from Zamena Ladak and Josh Saterman | TroopHR Retreat 2024
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode from the 2024 TroopHR retreat, host Taylor Bradley sits down with Zamena Ladak, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity &...
Ep 8. Bridging the Gap Between HR and Business Operations: Insights from SkillCycle's Co-Founder, CCO Rebecca Taylor
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor welcomes Rebecca Taylor, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at SkillCycle, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of the Chief Oper...
Ep 7. Cultivating High-Performing Teams with Charter's Massella Dukuly and Emily Goligoski
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Taylor speaks with Massella Dukuly, Head of Workplace Strategy + Innovation and Emily Goligoski, Head of Research, SVP from Char...
Ep 6. Evolving the CHRO Role with Shari Chernak, Executive Consultant @ Mercer
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Shari Chernak, an Executive Consultant with Mercer that specializes in HR leadership and organizational transformatio...
Ep 5. The Cost of Tolerating Underperformance with Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on The TroopHR Podcast as we explore the cost of tolerating underperformance with Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena. Melanie shares prac...
Ep 4. A Team of One with Alicia Henriquez, Head of People LiveBlocks
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for great practical takeaways in our conversation with Alicia Henriquez, Head of People at LiveBlocks, as she delves into the unique challenge...
Mini-sode The 2024 TroopHR Retreat with Tracy Avin, Founder of TroopHR
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elevate your HR game when you join us at the 2024 TroopHR Retreat. Set in the stunning locale of Naples, Florida, the Retreat will be the perfect blen...
Ep 3. The Human Aspect behind the Visa Process with Judy Husbands, Partnerships Manager at MobSquad
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we delve into the human side of the visa process with Judy Husbands, the Partnerships Manager at MobSquad, a valued TroopH...
Ep 2. 2024 Priorities - Beyond Business Insights with Jill Katz, Founder & Chief People Officer Assemble HR Consulting
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Katz, the Founder and Chief People Officer at Assemble HR Consulting, sits at a unique intersection, working with clients in various industries a...
Ep 1. Charting the HR Landscape: 2024 Insights with Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an illuminating conversation as Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing, shares her expert insights and visionary perspec...