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ERUPT

by Annapurna

You are listening to ERUPT, the home for how businesses can scale and transform. Throughout our podcasts, we aim to inspire and educate to help you and your business to thrive. Across the course of our episodes, we cover an array of topics in cluding DEI, Learning and Leadership and Process and Technology. Our discussions include interviews with industry leaders as we aim to uncover some of the challenges and gain an insight into some of the fastest-growing organisations across the HR and Technology industries.Follow us on our journey to ERUPT and elevate your business!Visit our Linkedin for more content:https://www.linkedin.com/company/735906

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Episodes

  1. The Transformation Blueprint - Culture First: Why Your Business Strategy Should Start with Your People

    In the latest episode of 'The Transformation Blueprint', our host, Magnus (Director of Interim HR & Transformation at Annapurna) welcomes Sian Myers (Chief People Officer at Railpen) onto the podcast. Sian took an unconventional route into HR, having started her career in tech. However, her…

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  2. The Transformation Blueprint - From Business Case to Go-Live: The Reality of Leading Global HR Transformation with Nadia Hutchinson (Global Director, HR Services & Operations at Cabot Corporation)

    Transformation rarely fails because leaders don't have a vision. More often, it loses momentum somewhere between the business case and the moment change actually goes live. For senior HR and Transformation leaders, the challenge is not simply deciding what needs to change. It is building the...

  3. The Transformation Blueprint - The Power of Perspective: Neurodiversity, Leadership, and The Human Side of Business Transformation with Teru Ikogho

    Welcome to our new podcast series, 'The Transformation Blueprint'! Over the course of several episodes, our host, Magnus Okuonghae (Interim & HR Transformation Director at Annapurna) will be speaking to some of the best People leaders to understand all things transformation. By listening to our...

  4. The First 90 Days CTO Playbook with Andrei Nita

    Ever wondered what your first 90 days as a CTO should look like? Andrei Nita, Chief Technology Officer at McKenzie Intelligence Services, joins Sham Ahmed, Director of UK Technology at Annapurna, for a candid chat about just that in our latest #ERUPT podcast episode. The episode covers key topics...

  5. HR Heroes - Decoded: Creating value with AI Transformation with Tejal Shah

    Wondering what the future workplace looks like with the advancements of AI? Becky Finnegan (Associate Director at Annapurna) continues her #HRHeroes podcast series, aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible people behind the HR strategies shaping today's world of work with Tejal Shah…

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  6. How AI is Evolving the C-suite and Modernising Organisational Structures with Alexa Bailey

    Hope Milne, Executive Search Manager at Annapurna, recently sat down with Alexa Bailey, Executive Talent Leader, for a thought-provoking conversation around AI and its impact on how leadership roles are changing and modernising organisational structure. Drawing on her experience both agency-side...

  7. The Cost of Not: Leadership Development with Roger Minton

    Continuing her latest podcast series, 'The Cost of Not', Hope Milne, Talent Practice Search Manager at Annapurna, sits down to talk to Roger Minton, Talent and Learning Leader, for an eye-opening conversation on the real business impact of Talent Leadership development programmes. Roger reflects…

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  8. Launching and Scaling Organisations in New Markets with Anders Wall

    Thinking about taking your business global? You're not alone. Every ambitious organisation dreams of international expansion, but when it’s time to launch into new markets, the reality can be overwhelming. In this episode of the ERUPT podcast, Tom Walsh, GTM Search Manager at Annapurna, is joined...

  9. HR Heroes with Charlotte Forsyth (VP People at LoopMe)

    Continuing our latest podcast series, ‘HR Heroes’, where we sit down with inspirational people leaders from across industries to discuss their career journeys and more, is Charlotte Forsyth - Vice President, People at LoopMe. With a background in both a corporate and startup environment…

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  10. HR Heroes with Peter Zielonka (Global HR Director - Supply Chain at The HEINEKEN Company)

    Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast series, 'HR Heroes'. This series is focused on shining a light on the inspiring people leaders driving real change in their organisation and beyond. In this debut episode, Becky Finnegan, Associate Director at Annapurna, is joined by Peter...

  11. Embedding Predictable Growth using the MEDDIC Methodology with Glen Howard

    In this episode, Tom Walsh, Executive Search Manager at Annapurna, sits down with Glenn, SVP of Sales, EMEA at Kollective Technology, to uncover what it really takes to scale a high-performing sales team using the MEDDIC methodology. Having spent nearly 13 years at Kollective Technology, Glenn…

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  12. Gliding Through Transformation with Ralf Hellebrand (Head of Division IT Transformation at Vodafone) - Part 2

    Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Ralf Hellebrand, Head of Division IT Transformation at Vodafone, hosted by Charley Lucas, Interim IT Manager at Annapurna. In this episode, they dive deeper into the challenges and opportunities organisations face in 2025 and beyond, with a strong...

  13. Gliding Through Transformation with Ralf Hellebrand (Head of Division IT Transformation at Vodafone) - Part 1

    Charley Lucas (Interim IT Manager at Annapurna) continues his latest podcast series with leaders in the IT space by sitting down with Ralf Hellebrand (Head of Division IT at Vodafone) for an insightful discussion on ‘Gliding Through Transformation’. In this episode, Ralf delves into the growing...

  14. In the Spotlight with Estelle Hollingsworth (Chief People Officer at McArthurGlen Group)

    In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Estelle Hollingsworth, who was the Chief People Officer at Virgin Atlantic at the time of recording and is now the Chief People Officer at McArthurGlen Group. Estelle is a firm believer in the idea that employees perform at their best when...

  15. The Arrival of 'BizDevSecAIOps' with Cristina-Gabriela Nita (Global Tech Leader in IT Delivery)

    In this episode, Cristina-Gabriela Nita (Senior Tech Director) talks to Charley Lucas (IT Contracts and Senior Appointments Manager at Annapurna) about a phrase that she has coined herself, BizDecSecAIOps. The BizDevSecOps methodology has now been around for a number of years with the aim of...

  16. In the Spotlight with Rui Casias (CEO at Funcom)

    In this week's episode, we are delighted to be joined by Rui Casias (CEO at Funcom) to discuss the role of the CEO in one of the most exciting and fast-paced industries in which to work, the gaming industry. Funcom are one of those organisations that you may not have heard of themselves but…

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  17. Seize the AI Opportunity with Cristina-Gabriela Nita (Global Tech Leader in IT Delivery)

    In this episode, Charley Lucas, IT Contracts and Senior Appointments Manager at Annapurna, talks to Cristina-Gabriela Nita, Senior Tech Director, about AI and the opportunity that it presents to businesses when used correctly. One of her key messages is that AI shouldn't be feared or seen as a…

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  18. In the Spotlight with Peter Saville (Esteemed Founder/Chairman and Chartered Occupational Psychologist)

    This week's episode is rather special as we look back to 2020 when the late Professor Peter Saville (Chairman and Founder at 10x Psychology) sat down virtually to chat with James Ballard, Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Annapurna. In this exclusive session, Professor Peter Saville introduces...

  19. ERUPT Podcast with Angeley Mullins

    Continuing the new series of ERUPT, and the first episode of the series in 2025, we open up the conversation on 'Start-up Stories: When To Bring in a CRO/ CCO?' Tom Walsh (Executive Search Manager at Annapurna) is joined by Angeley Mullins (CMO & CCO) for a fascinating discussion on the key…

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  20. In the Spotlight with Alistair Palmar (Mindset & Performance Coach)

    Have you ever felt that there is something greater you could be contributing to the world, either personally or professionally? Alistair Palmar, an experienced Mindset & Performance Coach at 49 Consulting LLP, recently sat down with James Ballard, Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Annapurna, to...

  21. In the Spotlight with Amanda Rajkumar (HR Leader & ex Adidas - Global Human Resources, People & Culture)

    Amanda Rajkumar, an inspiring HR leader with experience at global giants like BNP Paribas and Adidas, recently joined James Ballard, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Annapurna, for an open and honest chat about her incredible journey, both personal and professional. From her early days growing up...

  22. The Cost of Not: Strategic Workforce Planning with Gergo Safar (Strategic Workforce Manager at BT Group)

    This week, we welcome Gergo Safar, Strategic Workforce Manager at BT Group for a conversation around 'The Cost of Not: Strategic Workforce Planning'. During his discussion with Hope Milne, Gergo stressed that workforce planning is never as straightforward as setting a plan in January and sticking...

  23. The Cost of Not: Internal Mobility with Andrea Marston (Talent Acquisition Director, EMEA at Nutanix)

    Join us as Andrea Marston, Talent Acquisition Director EMEA at Nutanix, sits down with Hope Milne, Manager at Annapurna for a discussion on ‘The Cost of Not: Internal Mobility’. ♻️🤸 Andrea sheds light on how her team navigated a complex company acquisition by introducing a system of internal...

  24. The Cost of Not: The Best Athlete with Aaron Beider (Head of Talent Acquisition at Vertical Aerospace)

    Aaron Beider, Head of Talent Acquisition at Vertical Aerospace, recently sat down with Hope Milne, Manager at Annapurna, for a discussion on 'The Cost of Not: The Best Athlete'. 🧠🏋️‍♂️ Aaron shares why, in the fast-paced aerospace industry, finding exceptional talent and moving quickly when you...

  25. ERUPT: Building Future Ready GTM Strategies with Louis Fernandes

    In the first episode of the newest season of ERUPT, we are opening up the topic of 'Building Future Ready GTM Strategies'. Tom Walsh (Manager at Annapurna) is joined by Louis Fernandes (GTM and Sales Revenue Leader, ex VP Sales at Uberall) for a fascinating conversation around productivity and…

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  26. Ellevate: Overcoming Hurdles with Daniela Lück (VP of Engineering at SimCorp)

    On this episode, we meet with Daniela Lück (VP of Engineering at SimCorp) to discuss overcoming hurdles and thriving as a senior female leader in the technology world. Daniela shares her personal journey from her home country to moving abroad during a Civil War where she started University and…

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  27. ForTheFounders: Leading Through Uncertainty at ERUPT: Excellence in Leadership

    Our ForTheFounders network has showcased some sensational leaders over the past few years and this session brings together 3 CEOs for a discussion about what our employees are looking for in a leader in an uncertain climate. What do we need from our leaders? How important is it for our leaders to...

  28. Building a Thriving Culture at ERUPT: Excellence in Leadership

    What does a ‘thriving’ culture actually mean? Are we focusing on business success, team collaboration or individual achievements? Join Paul Murphy - Chief People Officer at Laser Digital, Abhishek Rai - CTO at Vivy GmbH, and Sonja Sinterhauf - Strategic Projects, People Ops at Miro (at the time…

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  29. Ellevate: Back in Business - Returning to Work as a Mother with Collette Swindells

    In the latest episode, Becky chats with Collette Swindells, VP of Marketing at Ocean.io which is a B2B data platform with AI built within its core. This conversation is all around how being a mum, combined with a career at leadership level, has impacts on work, social life and family time. This...

  30. Ellevate: Staying True to Yourself in the Workplace with Jeanine Brockhoff

    On this week's episode, we meet with Jeanine Brockhoff, the VP, People at Corti, a Copenhagen-based AI tech company. Jeanine is originally from the Netherlands but has a wealth of international experience, studying and working in countries across the globe, which have helped shape her career and...

  31. Ellevate: Female Leaders in FinTech with Lima Curtis

    This week, we sit down with Lima Curtis, the Head of Marketing for a Danish fintech company. We discuss the challenges women face in the finTech world, how things are changing and some of the biases that still exist in industry. Originally from the UK, we also discuss the big move to Copenhagen…

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  32. Ellevate with Michal Lasman

    On this week's episode, we are sitting down with Michal Lasman, a Marketing Professional based in Berlin. Michal has experience in Early-stage start-ups, mainly SaaS and B2B and is currently working in the FinTech sphere. The discussion this week is around the importance of resiliency in…

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  33. Ellevate: Vulnerability in the Workplace with Sofie Hermansen & Sascha Skydsgaard

    This week, Becky Finnegan doesn't only talk to one guest, but two! Sofie Hermansen and Sascha Skydsgaard, both working at Timelog, a Danish Business Management Software, discuss 'Vulnerability in the workplace'. Sofie and Sascha have experienced similar overwhelming situations at work. However,...

  34. Ellevate: The Role of Chief of Staff with Bernadette Christine Ritscherle

    This week, Becky Finnegan sits down with Bernadette Ritscherle. Based in Berlin, Bernadette is currently working for a SaaS startup, but prior to this has worked in Management Consulting and Global FMCG companies, gaining strong experience from varied roles and challenges. This week's discussion…

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  35. Ellevate: Developing Mentorship Skills and Taking on Feedback with Ingrid Sierra

    This episode is all about women empowerment, challenges in the recruitment industry, career progression and anything else that is empowering women in business Ingrid is a VP of Marketing and an expert in scaling teams. She'll open up about why she believes mentoring is so essential and feedback's...

  36. Ellevate: How to use Imposter Syndrome to your Advantage with Amalie Kaysen

    On this week's episode, Becky Finnegan is joined by Amalie Kaysen, who is a leader in the Product and Strategy space working in international environments with a base in Copenhagen. She started her career in the Management Consulting world where she picked up a strong toolbox before moving into…

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  37. Are Women Founders Still Underrepresented?

    In today’s episode, we spoke to Marianne Ricketts who founded Vibbio, a fully automated video platform. Marianne talks about her journey from the creation of Vibbio, all the way through to selling the company and becoming the director of product management. We also delve into topics such as…

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  38. Ellevate: Nikita Rathi - Fierce, Feisty, Fussy and Fighting for Fair, Ungendered Feedback

    On this week's episode, we sit down with Nikita Rathi who is an experienced Technology Leader who started her career in the US working in well-established successful businesses, moved to work in Dublin and is now in the heart of the German tech scene, working with scale-ups in Berlin. Nikita has...

  39. Ellevate - Cassie Yusofi - How do strong female leaders impact future leaders?

    In today's episode, our host Becky Finnegan spoke with Cassie Yusofi, an international Commercial Leader who specialises in developing solutions to complex commercial challenges for SaaS B2B products and scaling hyper growth sales divisions. Cassie has lived, studied and worked in 3 continents,...

  40. Why Are Relationships So Important?

    In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Patrick Dümpelfeld and Dr. Deniz Albayrak who are CEOs founders of Dümpelfeld & Partners GmbH. We delved into why relationships with clients, employees and partners are so important and discussed startup culture.

  41. How To Rapidly Grow Your Start-up

    In this episode, we spoke to Pratik Goshal, an individual tech entrepreneur of a clean tech startup. We spoke about rapid growth and how to tackle working remotely as a manager. *Pratik is an individual tech entrepreneur and all opinions are his own, not Skyfri’s.

  42. Ellevate: Angeley Mullins - Is Female Leadership Still Underrepresented?

    In today's episode, our host Becky Finnegan spoke with Angeley Mullins, a C-suite leader in the commercial space for various multinational and startup businesses. Angeley discusses her role, how women can get into senior leadership positions and the challenges that women may face in around the...

  43. The Silent Epidemic of Burnout

    This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. Our last panel concluded on topics surrounding burnout. Our amazing panel included...

  44. Captive or Free: Is Retention Just A Jail Sentence?

    This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. This episode focussed on the topic of retention - Is Retention Just a Jail Sentence?…

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  45. Providing the Netflix Of Learning Experience

    This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. This conversation was about Providing the Netflix of Learning Experience with Jon Moon...

  46. Building Your Talent For The Future and Workforce Planning

    This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. Within this episode, Ben Kaminsky who is Founder & CEO @ EVA.ai discusses building…

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  47. DEI: A Journey from Ticking Boxes to Accessibility

    9. his episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. This particular conversation was around DEI: A Journey from Ticking Boxes to...

  48. Curating Curiosity

    This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. Sam Isaacson who is Global Director of Consulting at CoachHub hosted a fascinating...

  49. Creating a Transparent Future Career

    This episode is from our ERUPT Learning and Talent Conference which was hosted in September 2022. The conference focused on topics from developing emotional intelligence to creating a transparent future career. This conversation was around Creating a Transparent Future Career with Patrick Treml…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

You are listening to ERUPT, the home for how businesses can scale and transform. Throughout our podcasts, we aim to inspire and educate to help you and your business to thrive. Across the course of our episodes, we cover an array of topics in cluding DEI, Learning and Leadership and Process and Technology. Our discussions include interviews with industry leaders as we aim to uncover some of the challenges and gain an insight into some of the fastest-growing organisations across the HR and Technology industries.Follow us on our journey to ERUPT and elevate your business!Visit our Linkedin for more content:https://www.linkedin.com/company/735906

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