Engineering HR with Chris Whaley

This episode of the Inside Out Engineering Podcast features host Nikki Maginn in conversation with Chris Whaley, founder of Escape to Expand. Chris shares his unconventional journey from aerospace and industrial engineering into the world of Human Resources, ultimately serving as a VP of HR. The discussion bridges the gap between technical logic and the "gray area" of human emotions and organizational culture. The conversation dives deep into the ethics of corporate culture, the role of HR in restructurings, and why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ultimate differentiator in the age of AI.