The Urgency of Recomposing Your Mix of Talent with Audra Nichols

IN THIS EPISODE...In a world where blended workforces redefine success, organizations must integrate independent contractors and full-time employees, balancing innovation with agility!Audra Nichols, COO of MBO Partners since January 2022, excels in this realm, leading talent and client services with over 25 years of experience in transformational change. Her expertise, honed through roles at UnitedLex and PwC, focuses on leveraging technology and evolving skills to meet dynamic needs, making her an essential voice in navigating this hybrid model.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Audra”)If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to http://RateThisPodcast.com/blended Be sure to:Check out our website at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork Follow Karan on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramFollow SDL on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP (SDL):This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.-------------ABOUT AUDRA NICHOLS:Audra Nichols, who was appointed Chief Operating Officer at MBO Partners in January 2022, oversees all talent and client-facing services for the organization's portfolio of independent contractors and enterprise clients. Additionally, she manages operational excellence functions. Previously, Nichols was Executive Vice President at UnitedLex, where she led the legal services transformation business, focusing on growth, scale, and profitability through operational excellence and client impact optimization.With a background at PwC and Arthur Andersen LLP, she brings over 25 years of professional services experience, specializing in large-scale transformational change, team building, and innovative operational practices. Audra is recognized for her ability to bridge strategy and execution effectively, consistently driving measurable business growth and differentiation globally. She actively contributes to Consulting Magazine's board of directors and CHIEF, a women's executive network. She has held key roles in The Conference Board's Globalization Leadership Council and Advancing Women in Leadership Council. Audra is a seasoned public speaker with a Bachelor of Science in Corporate &amp; Organizational Communications from Ithaca College.------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:<p...