▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ In this episode, I talk to HR Director-turned-investor Devyani Vaishampayan. Devyani has created a role for herself at the forefront of AI innovation in the HR sector. Her investment arm funds HR tech start-ups while she helps corporations trial new ideas with her incubator programme. In this illuminating conversation, we talk: - The five ways in which AI is impacting businesses - How AI can help organisations become more human-friendly - The new leadership required in the Age of Transformation - How AI is improving the hiring process - What she looks for in start-ups Enjoy! Links: https://hrtechpartnership.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf7K6kdUyUY

▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ In 2008, my guest this week Ed Evarts was unexpectedly laid off from his job as a senior HR director at records management giant Iron Mountain. In the middle of a recession and with no network outside his former employer, he set about building his own coaching practice Excellius. It’s now thriving and Ed tells us how he made it happen. Often my pods can get a bit philosophical, but this one is packed with practical advice, whether you’re building your career within a proper job or you’re out there on your own. We talk: - 3 keys to psychological safety - Positive relations with your boss - Raising your visibility - Effective networking - Play the hand you've been dealt To your humanity, Richard Links: Excellius - https://www.excellius.com/ Drive Your Career - The Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drive-Your-Career-High-Impact-Responsibility/dp/1734500409/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48mxUXGDO4A

BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/richard-firsthuman Are you a CEO or Business Unit Head who wants: * Your organisation to be operating at a much higher level * To find a way to have your people be proactive * Your people to fully live up to their potential In this short video, I will show you: * How “trust blockers” embedded in your organisation actively prevent your people from trusting one another and taking action where the company would obviously benefit * The “trust scaffolding” that the most forward-thinking leaders are building to unleash initiative and leadership throughout their companies or divisions * Where to start as a leader to start building a high-trust organisation for breakthrough results Plus the story of Sara who turned around the divisional of a major media corporation using exactly these principles. I’ve successfully helped leaders transform the companies or divisions using these ideas at organisations such as BBC and the Olympics Organising Committee. If the contents of this video resonates and you would like help in changing the DNA of your organisation to take your company to the next level, let's talk. Reach me at richard@firsthuman.com. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acsaytTu-j4

▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ ▶️ Book a free strategy call for your life, leadership or business with Richard https://calendly.com/richard-firsthuman/30min ▶️ Join our Being Human Community on Telegram - https://t.me/+0munsPz5JEIyNDB This week, I sit down with Michelle K. Johnston, PhD., author and professor of management at Loyola University in New Orleans. We discuss her book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, and how the overriding imperative for leaders today is to connect; to themselves and others. We talk: - From pantsuits to heels - Dropping perfection - How to build connection - The power of ritual - Lessons from a great quarterback Links: The Seismic Shift in Leadership - The Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seismic-Shift-Leadership-Thrive-Connection/dp/B09T3RDC13/ Dr. Johnston's Website - https://michellekjohnston.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4IxO9wxcs