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Hire Learning with Oz Rashid
by MSH International, LLC
Hire Learning with Oz Rashid is a series of raw, honest, and entertaining conversations with top-performing business leaders across an array of industries that focus on the one thing every business leader has to play a part in: finding top talent. The reality is that making the right or wrong decisions when hiring not only impacts you as a leader - it affects every aspect of the business. The goal of the show is to help business leaders learn new ways of approaching the way they identify and engage top talent. Follow us on: Instagram @hirelearningpod Twitter @hirelearningpod TikTok @Hirelearningpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' targ
Episodes
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Hiring for Emotional Intelligence with DeDe Halfhill of TAIOH Partners
DeDe Halfhill, Founder and Principal Consultant of TAIOH Partners, is a retired US Air Force colonel with 25 years of service. Her career includes a tour with the US Air Force Thunderbirds, two command assignments, including a squadron in Iraq, and a role on the staff of the Chairman of the Joint...
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16,000 Hires in Four Weeks with Michelle Link of Maximus
Michelle Link, Chief Human Resources Officer of Maximus, leads global HR for a workforce of 40,000 to 50,000 people. Her career includes HR leadership roles at Corning, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, PRA Group, and ADS. At Maximus, she oversaw the hiring of 16,000 people in four weeks...
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From the Front Desk to HR for More Than 50 Hotels with Toby Ramirez-Johnson of Omni Hotels & Resorts
Toby Ramirez-Johnson, Senior Corporate Director of Human Resources of Omni Hotels & Resorts, started in the front office at the New Haven Omni in 1997. Today she sets HR strategy for more than 50 Omni properties, with a stint leading HR across the Southeast for Wyndham in between. We talk with…
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From Audible to Oncology: Building an AI Accelerator with Andy Martin of MJH Life Sciences®
Andy Martin, Chief Technology Officer of MJH Life Sciences®, spent a decade in machine learning and AI product roles at Amazon's Audible before taking on healthcare's hardest data problem. He credits his Amazon team, who were on the incident clock right alongside him, with shaping how he thinks...
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Way Too Much: Rethinking the Modern Interview Process with Jessica Kalinowski of Beacon Biosignals
Jessica Kalinowski, Head of Reliability and Security of Beacon Biosignals, joins us to unpack how she took an engineering org from one or two releases a month to 130, all without a single AI adoption mandate. Her path runs through McKesson and connectRN, where she most recently served as Vice...
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Why This Healthcare CISO Left the Private Sector for Public Service with Curt Kwak of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Curt Kwak, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, spent most of his career protecting patient data and hospital systems before making an unusual jump: trading healthcare's private sector, including nearly a...
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How an Arby's Job Led Laura McLand to a 30,000-Person HR Career
In this episode, we talk with Laura McLand, Vice President of Human Resources at Sun Holdings, the second-largest franchise organization in the country. Sun Holdings operates 13 brands, including Burger King, Popeyes, Arby's, IHOP, Applebee's, Golden Corral, and Taco Bueno, across more than 1,250...
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Building a Team Culture That Scales Without Burnout with Philip Martoccia of Five-Star AudioVisual
In this episode, we talk with Philip Martoccia, Chief Operating Officer of Five-Star AudioVisual. Philip joined the company in May 2022 with zero experience in the audiovisual industry, and helped grow its revenue from $49 million to $115 million. Before audiovisual, his path ran through...
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From Washing Dishes to Chief Operating Officer with Jason Reader of Davidson Hospitality Group
In this episode, we talk with Jason Reader, Chief Operating Officer of Davidson Hospitality Group. Jason began his hospitality career washing dishes at a Perkins in Pennsylvania, moving to Pyramid Hotel Group, Magna Hospitality, and Remington Hospitality before joining Davidson, where he now...
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David Salama, The Insomnia Cookies Executive Who Hires Differently
In this episode, we talk with David Salama, Chief Digital Officer of Insomnia Cookies, about leading digital transformation at a brand built on nostalgia. David started his career pricing complex instruments at a hedge fund, then led the product side of the innovation lab at S&P Global. He went…
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From Turning Around Written-Off Hospitals to a Billion-Dollar Health Network with Paul Hiltz of Naples Comprehensive Health
In this episode, we talk with Paul Hiltz, President and CEO of Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), an independent, locally governed health system in Southwest Florida. Paul spent 30 years turning around underperforming hospitals across Ohio and Kentucky before taking over NCH in 2019, where he has...
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Most Leaders Think They’re Self-Aware. Dr. Lilicia Bailey Says They’re Wrong with Dr. Lilicia Bailey of CommonSpirit Health
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lilicia Bailey, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country. Dr. Bailey started in psychology at Spelman, built global people functions at Cox Enterprises, and rebuilt...
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From Google and Aetna to Building a Company From Scratch with Shana Sweeney of SugarAI
In this episode, we talk with Shana Sweeney, Chief Human Resources Officer of SugarAI, the AI-powered CRM company formerly known as SugarCRM. Shana has led people strategy at nearly every scale: benefits at Aetna, people operations at Google, utilities and manufacturing at Severn Trent…
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Takes on Talent: Why AI Readiness Is a People Problem
In this episode of "Takes on Talent," we sit down with Marina Morgan, Founder and Principal Strategist of AIQ, a framework designed to measure how ready an organization is to adopt AI — not from a technology standpoint, but from a human and organizational one. Marina brings more than 15 years of...
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From UFC Fight Pass to the Las Vegas Raiders: Building Marketing Teams That Win with Kristen Banks of the Las Vegas Raiders
What does it take to market one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports — and hire the team to do it? We explore that question with Kristen Banks, Senior Vice President of Marketing of the Las Vegas Raiders. Kristen spent nearly eight years at the UFC, rising from Content Marketing...
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What Protecting World Leaders Teaches You About Hiring with Mark Kendall Moore of Dayton Children's Hospital
In this episode of "Hire Learning with Oz Rashid," we sit down with Mark Kendall Moore, Chief Security Officer of Dayton Children's Hospital, for one of the most unconventional career stories this show has featured. Before leading security across 32 locations in a pediatric hospital system, Mark...
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Unsupervised AI Is a Toddler Out Looking for a Job with Keith Zubchevich of Conviva
Keith Zubchevich is President and CEO of Conviva, a global leader in real-time experience analytics and one of the sharpest voices on AI in the enterprise. Keith joined the company in 2008 as its fifth employee and took over as CEO in 2021. Before Conviva, Keith helped take Riverbed public and...
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Takes on Talent: Why AI Makes Mediocre People More Mediocre with Ryan Lee of Trident Advisors
Ryan Lee is Founder and CEO of Trident Advisors, where he helps organizations accelerate AI-driven transformation and build intelligent workflow automation into the fabric of how they operate. He has shipped mission-critical systems at Apple Pay, Visa, and ADT, and is one of the few practitioners...
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15M Books, 75 Countries, Now She's Building AI with Anna Belova of OpenWay AI
Anna Belova, Founder and CEO of OpenWay AI, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and serial entrepreneur. She built DEVAR into one of the most ambitious consumer augmented reality companies in the world — 15 million books sold across 75 countries in 27 languages, a no-code AR platform used by 250,000...
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Corporate Recruiting Is Passion, Not Commission: The Five Ps and What Candidate Experience Actually Costs with Brett Fitelson of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
Oz Rashid sits down with Brett Fitelson, Technical Talent Acquisition Manager of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services, to explore what separates transactional recruiting from recruiting that genuinely changes lives. Brett came into staffing the way most great recruiters do: sideways. A yellow…
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Build a Company That Outlasts You Through Founder-Led Growth with Benny Czarny of OPSWAT
Benny Czarny is CEO and Founder of OPSWAT, a cybersecurity company he bootstrapped from a San Francisco apartment over 20 years ago. It now employs over a thousand people and protects critical infrastructure across 80+ countries. He is also the author of “Cybersecurity Upside Down” and…
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What Yvette Martinez-Rea of Yext Learned About Grief, Work, and Showing Up
In this episode, we sit down with Yvette Martinez-Rea, Chief Operating Officer of Yext, a SaaS platform powering digital presence for some of the biggest brands in the world. Yvette brings more than two decades of operating experience across tech, gaming, media, and beauty — including senior...
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The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore with Colette Brown of Stony Brook Medicine
In this episode, Colette Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer of Stony Brook Medicine, discusses what actually builds (and breaks) a healthy culture. She dives into why leaders should address behavior instead of attitude, the red flags hiring managers keep talking themselves into ignoring, and…
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Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Future of Work with Calvin Arterberry of Flowbot Forge
Calvin Arterberry, CEO of Flowbot Forge, discusses AI and the future of work. Calvin brings extensive experience in product design and UX leadership, having previously shipped products that drove tens of millions in revenue at major brands, including Verizon, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Wayfair, before...
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Leading TA for One of the World’s Biggest Brands with Astad Dhunjisha of AT&T
Astad Dhunjisha, Vice President of Human Resources at AT&T, oversees talent acquisition and frontline learning for this Fortune 40 company that hires over 25,000 people a year. Prior to this role, he was Global SVP of TA and HR at Experian and led various global HR functions at Bayer and…
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Why Getting Uncomfortable Is the Secret to Career Growth with Christy Harris of CCC Intelligence Solutions
Christy Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP of CCC Intelligence Solutions, a publicly traded SaaS company, joins Oz. She shares her career journey, including 21 years at Allstate and then taking a massive leap of faith to lead HR in a high-growth, AI-driven technology company. Christy...
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How Sports Franchises Use Data To Understand the Evolving Fan Experience with Craig Swaisgood of the New York Mets
In this episode, we sit down with Craig Swaisgood, VP of Data and Analytics of the New York Mets. Craig brings an incredible track record of leveraging data across multiple high-stakes industries, having previously served as VP at JPMorgan Chase, Senior Director at the Houston Astros, and working...
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How To Spot, Interview, and Hire People With an Athlete Mindset with Tate Kelly of United Soccer League
In this episode, we sit down with Tate Kelly, Senior Vice President of Partnerships at the United Soccer League (USL), to discuss the explosive growth of professional soccer in the US. Tate brings a wealth of sports business experience, having previously sold corporate partnerships for the...
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Evolving as an HR Executive From Industry to Industry with Diedre Bradley
In this episode, we sit down with Deidre Bradley, Vice President of Human Resources of a large national healthcare organization, founder of DB Coaching and Consulting, and adjunct professor of the University of Houston Clear Lake. Deidre brings over a decade of high-level HR leadership experience...
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From Warner Media to Chief Marketing Officer: Navigating PR, Culture, and Growth with Karina Kogan of Sundays for Dogs
In this episode, we sit down with Karina Kogan, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer of Sundays for dogs. With two decades of experience scaling iconic consumer tech and media businesses, Karina has driven growth for renowned companies like Peloton, Aura, Napster, Warner Media, and P Vault. ...
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Take the Detour: Career Risks, Big Bets, and Building High-Performance Teams with Malvika Jhangiani of FARO Technologies
Hiring for skill feels safe; hiring for will builds transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Malvika Jhangiani, Chief Human Resources Officer of FARO Technologies. With global HR leadership experience spanning multinational organizations across the US, India, and the Middle East, Malvika...
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What It Means To Show Up as a Hiring Leader with Andrew Diskin
Hiring fast feels productive; hiring wrong is expensive. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Diskin, Talent Acquisition Leader at one of the world’s leading global research firms. Andrew brings more than 15 years of talent acquisition leadership experience across major organizations…
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Takes On Talent: AI Hype, What Is Moltbook, and Is Something BIG Happening?
In this episode, Oz Rashid breaks down the accelerating AI race, recent executive shakeups at major AI labs, and what it all means for business leaders and the workforce. He explores the difference between AI hype and enterprise reality, the “February 2020 moment” analogy, and why technology...
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Speaking the Language of the Business as an HR Leader with Dr. Gordon Dean Cooper
On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gordon Dean Cooper, HR Executive formerly of LVMH, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Kenneth Cole. Gordon shares how he approaches HR as a commercial function, shaped by operating inside highly regulated financial institutions and brand-driven luxury organizations. Key...
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Leading When the Stakes Are Life and Death with Oscar Benavidez of Mass General Brigham
We’re joined by Oscar J. Benavidez, MD/MBA, Chief, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology and Executive Director, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization and Surgical program at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Harvard Medical School. Oscar...
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From Entry-Level to Executive: Lessons in Growing Leaders at Scale with Camille Mallari of Parallon
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Camille Mallari, one of the Regional Chief Operating Officers of Parallon, a $2B healthcare services organization. Camille shares her journey from an entry-level management trainee to an Executive, offering a candid look at what it takes to grow leaders from...
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Responsible AI Starts With People, Not Technology with Julia Zhou of SAAFE.ai
We’re joined by Julia Zhou, Co-Founder and CTO of SAAFE.ai, a veteran technology leader with decades of experience as CIO, CTO, and Head of Product across complex healthcare organizations, including HCM, CINQCARE, CBH, and Molina Healthcare. Julia shares how responsible AI, trust, and culture...
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The Marathon Mindset: Leading High-Performance Cultures with Dariya Golan
We sit down with Dariya Golan, CEO, Advanced Surgery Center of Clifton at SCA Health. Dariya shares her incredible journey, starting as an entrepreneur in Ukraine to leading a major healthcare turnaround where she has grown EBITDA by 500%. She discusses how the mental toughness gained from…
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The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship with Evan Shy of HTD Talent
Evan Shy, Chief Executive Officer of HTD Talent and Coding Temple, joins Oz to explore the realities of building scalable enterprises, accelerated talent development, and the unglamorous truths of entrepreneurship. They discuss how AI is transforming workforce training, the mental fortitude...
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Takes on Talent: Best of 2025
This “Best of 2025” edition brings together standout moments from the leaders who defined the year. Oz revisits conversations with Russell Foltz-Smith, Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product of Smarter Sorting; Amos Schwartzfarb, CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author, and Formerly MD of Techstars...
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Breaking Barriers From Wall Street to the Board Room, and as a Mother, with Pari Parchi, CEO of Panorama Aero
Today, we talk with Pari Parchi, Founder and CEO of Panorama Aero. Before launching Panorama Aero, she built an elite Wall Street career at Morgan Stanley, Fortress Investment Group, and Cowen, where she became CEO of Cowen Aviation Finance. Pari shares how structured finance shaped her...
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Coaching-Led Leadership: From High School Basketball to the Boardroom with Michael Rady of Swisher
Today, we’re joined by Michael Rady, Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Swisher, whose career spans senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, United Parks & Resorts, and Ingersoll Rand. He brings a lifetime of coaching influence, a world-class talent mindset, and deep experience leading...
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How Nontraditional Paths Can Lead to an Amazing Career with Ozge Gunaydin Erturk of FloSports
Host Oz Rashid talks with Ozge Gunaydin Erturk, Chief Marketing Officer of FloSports. Before joining FloSports, Ozge built a powerhouse career at global brands including Amazon, Match.com, and Varsity Tutors. She shares how her engineering background shaped her data-driven marketing approach…
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The 8-Hour Interview That Worked: When Breaking Hiring Rules Makes Sense with Lauren Easterday of EastLight LLC
On this episode, host Oz Rashid talks with Healthcare Operations Leader Lauren Easterday, Founder and Principal of EastLight LLC. Before launching her own firm, Lauren built a distinguished career in healthcare and operations, holding leadership roles at Wipro, Clearway Health, and…
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How HR and AI Come Together in Healthcare with Kristen Medlin of Eventus WholeHealth
On this episode, host Oz Rashid talks with Kristen Medlin, Chief Human Resources Officer of Eventus WholeHealth. Kristen’s career spans two decades of shaping HR, first in Aiken Regional Medical Centers and then UHS, before her move to Eventus. Kristen leads with an innovation-first mindset,...
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25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire with Nan Poppen of First Bank & Trust
Nan Poppen, Chief Human Resources Officer of First Bank & Trust, has dedicated over 25 years to the company, leading its HR department for the last 17 years. Nan is a rare example of loyalty and people-first leadership in an era defined by career moves and shifting priorities. She oversees HR for…
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How To Take Calculated Risks and Transform Your Career with Mariano Filippini, Founder of Gen-FC
We sit down with Mariano Filippini, Founder of Gen-FC, the first youth soccer channel in the US. Mariano’s career includes HSBC bank (where he earned a full-tuition NYU Stern MBA scholarship) to working at TelevisaUnivision managing Global Content Licensing business before moving on to fill the...
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How AI Is Already Revolutionizing Healthcare with Jae Zayed of Southwest General Health Center
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jae Zayed, a seasoned technology executive who has led digital transformation initiatives across healthcare organizations, from Oracle and The Cerner Corporation to Southwest General Health Center, where he currently serves as Chief Digital and...
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Building People-First Cultures From Retail to Manufacturing with Monica Anderton of DS Smith
We’re thrilled to welcome Monica Anderton in this week’s episode. Monica’s journey spans industry giants — including The Home Depot, global metal leader Novelis, and her current role as Chief Human Resources Officer for the North America Packaging and Paper Division of DS Smith, a global...
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The Energy Blueprint for Leaders: Embodied Leadership with Nathalie Danielle Weister
We’re joined by Nathalie Danielle Weister, Embodied Leadership Coach and Founder of Nathalie Danielle | Embodied Leadership Coaching. She previously held leadership roles at TelevisaUnivision, Hilton, The Walt Disney Company, and Fox Networks Group, bringing a wealth of experience in people,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hire Learning with Oz Rashid is a series of raw, honest, and entertaining conversations with top-performing business leaders across an array of industries that focus on the one thing every business leader has to play a part in: finding top talent.
The reality is that making the right or wrong decisions when hiring not only impacts you as a leader - it affects every aspect of the business.
The goal of the show is to help business leaders learn new ways of approaching the way they identify and engage top talent.
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