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Leveling Up

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Hosts Mary Fox and Chelsea Seid interview the world's most innovative leaders taking talent development and employee experience to the next level. We cover manager training, employee experience, employee engagement, mental health in a shifting workplace and more.

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Episodes

  1. Reimagining and Transforming How People Work Together with Brian Elliott and Helen Kupp

    In today’s episode, I talk to Brian Elliott and Helen Kupp, who both work at the popular workspace and team communication app, Slack. They share how the pandemic allowed them to see an opportunity for growth and reimagine and transform how people work together with their latest project - Future...

  2. How to Approach a Shifting Workplace as an HR Leader with Abby Payne

    In today’s episode, I talk to Sailpoint’s Chief People Officer Abby Payne. Abby has been with Sailpoint since 2011, having created the company's original people team, including driving a differentiated employee experience and a globally recognized organizational culture. Abby's strong drive to...

  3. The Intersection Between Well-being and Work with Traunza Adams

    In today’s episode, I talk to a chief people officer expert with over twenty years of experience in human resource leadership. Traunza Adams has made the transition from HR and people management to working for herself in her family’s philanthropic pursuits. In her current role, she's overseeing…

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  4. How to Navigate The Hybrid Work Model with Jeanine Boyle

    In today’s episode, I talk to a talent acquisition expert who talks about employee wellness, moving from global enterprises to smaller startups, and what the future of the workplace looks like. Jeanine Boyle is the Chief People Officer at Zelis. Jeanine has more than 20 years of leadership...

  5. Why Thinking Globally Is the Key to a Healthy Workplace with Pamela Mattsson

    Being able to show up as your authentic self is something that lots of organizations talk about, but few have made possible. Enter Outreach - a company that enables people to accelerate their revenue strategy with a CMS platform powered by AI-driven insights. Pamela Mattsson, VP of People and...

  6. How to Manage Your Time Successfully

    In today’s episode, we are doing things a little differently by hosting a panel with industry experts who are Marlow coaches and have a lot to say on the super popular subject of time management. Marlow coaches are certified coaching experts in manager and leadership development who focus on...

  7. An Innovative Approach to Performance Management with Tim Russell

    Performance excellence in many organizations looks like a continuous process where people understand that coaching, feedback, and checking in through conversations are one of the ways that continuous performance management occurs. Tim Russell is the head of learning and development at Magic Leap,...

  8. Trends in Talent Recruitment and the Hiring Experience with Kevin Grossman

    This subject of how to create a great candidate experience is something that is relevant to every hiring manager today. As shifting work environments change, the introduction of EDI becomes standard across companies and more employees seek benefits outside traditional compensation, hiring…

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  9. Leading Culture Change in a Large Organization with Badia Rebolledo, CPO at Krispy Kreme Mexico

    Multinationals are great organizations to be involved in when it comes to learning the SOPs of your field, however startups offer a unique approach to work culture, SOPs and learning opportunities. Regardless of the level, when it comes to managing people it takes a lot of work, experience and...

  10. What is Coaching with Chelsea Seid

    Coaching has become this really popular, super interesting, ubiquitous term that, because it's used so commonly, almost means nothing. Coaching in a leadership and lifestyle sense is really a partnership where two equals discuss challenges and come up with solutions to these problems. Coaches are...

  11. The Benefits and Challenges of Leading a Transatlantic Team with Ciara Lakhani

    Is it possible to learn what it's really like to work with people when you have employees in the US, France and Portugal? Enter Dashlane - a company focused on providing a simple solution for protecting passwords, personal info and all your data. What makes the company unique is their approach to...

  12. Developing a Culture of Feedback with Kristen Dean-Hayward

    Many companies are now recognizing that the future of return to work and the culture of organizations are changing in light of the pandemic. Superhuman, a company focused on creating an optimized and tailored email experience, has approached the return to work and inner office culture differently...

  13. Talent Development in the Remote Workplace with Chris Tobin

    Traditional models of scaling businesses focus on quick and rapid growth that overlooks the importance of talent acquisition and retention. Chris Tobin, Senior Vice President of People at Intercom, shares his philosophy on talent development, the role leadership plays in company growth, and why...

  14. Using Data Driven Insights to Improve Employee Engagement with Mark Gundacker

    Talent development and HR is facing a new era a year and a half after the global pandemic started. What do experts believe is the future of the working world? With over 25 years of experience covering a breadth of industries and human resources, Mark Gundacker, current Chief of People Officer at...

  15. The Future of Work, Culture in a Remote Environment, and Effective Onboarding with Nolan Church

    The labor market is changing, especially in the field of venture-backed startups. There are more well-funded companies than there ever were before. While the capital exists, it’s harder for companies to seek qualified individuals to fill the roles especially and these companies begin to scale up...

  16. Developing Employees Remotely with Gitlab's Head of Remote, Darren Murph

    The COVID 19 pandemic has been the catalyst for considerable changes and upheaval in how businesses are run. As a result, many of us have had to adapt to the world of remote work practically overnight, with hardly any preparation. This is not the case for GitLab, which has been a remote company…

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  17. Return to Work, Vaccine Mandates and Big Tech with Protocol Journalist Allison Levitsky

    Return to work policies are continually in flux in the face of continued uncertainty. No matter what industry you work in, you are likely to look at how big tech is approaching these decisions to see what you can do in your business. Today, Allison Levitsky, Protocol journalist, joins us. Allison...

  18. How to Write a Great Resume in Today's Post-Pandemic World with Leet Resumes’ Marc Cenedella

    Today’s guest is Marc Cenedella, the Founder and CEO of Leet Resumes, as well as the Founder and CEO of Ladders Inc., the community for $100,000+ careers. Marc is a nationally renowned thought leader on careers, career management, and recruiting. He is frequently sought out by national media...

  19. A Grassroots Approach to Employee Engagement with Jackie Shyman Holt

    Grassroots change requires a lot of trust, and it takes a lot more effort around communication, engagement, and ‘buy-in’ than simply barking out orders! Today’s guest is Jackie Shyman Holt, the Head of Human Resources at 7 For All Mankind. Jackie has more than 20-years’ experience in all aspects…

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  20. Prioritizing Needs in Learning and Development with Sunita Arora

    Learning and development plays a vital part in the efforts of any business to level up. Today we are joined by Sunita Arora, the Head of Learning and Development at GE Digital. Sunita is a learning and development strategist with over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies in...

  21. Coaching Trends: Where today’s managers are focusing their time and energy with Bhavna Chadalavada

    As a Marlow coach, Bhavna Chadalavada has inside information as to what is going on in the minds of company managers at this moment in time. The COVID-19 pandemic has been responsible for a large amount of change in all facets of life and business. In today’s conversation, Bhavna provides us with...

  22. Taking an Agile Approach to Employee Experience and Talent Development

    Today’s guest is Amber Russell, joining us from Dutchie. Amber is leading the talent management in programs at Dutchie but has been part of the talent development teams at a few other notable companies, including Pegasystems and Vistaprint. As a key leader in talent and experience, her focus is…

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  23. Creating Space for Sensitive Strivers with Melody Wilding

    In today’s episode, we welcome to the show Melody Wilding, executive coach, human behavior expert, and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. Melody helps sensitive leaders escape self-doubt and overcome impostor syndrome and, in this...

  24. Forecasting the Future of Talent Development Beyond the Pandemic with Dropbox Leader, Megan Bickle

    The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant talent management challenges, including hiring freezes and layoffs, a sudden shift to remote work, and increased employee stress and burnout. This week, we welcome Megan Bickle, Head of Talent and Performance Management at Dropbox. We discuss how...

  25. Transitioning from an Individual Contributor to a Manager of Managers

    The exciting process of growing a company rapidly can easily become an unmanageable beast if the right systems and values are not in place from the beginning. Today on Leveling Up we are joined by Kristen Wiley, who is the Founder and CEO of Statusphere, a company that has gone from strength to...

  26. Leadership Brand with Chelsea Seid

    Our Host: Chelsea Seid, Co-Founder and COO of Marlow In this episode, Chelsea Seid, Co-Founder and COO of Marlow, talks about what it means to develop a personal leadership brand and how you can develop a strong brand and truly live by it. Chelsea details steps you can take to shape the external...

  27. The Changing World of Employee Benefits — with Jordan Peace (CEO of Fringe)

    In this week's episode, Jordan Peace (Co-Founder and CEO at Fringe) shares the trends his team is seeing when it comes to helping more organizations gain access to flexible employee benefits. About Jordan: Jordan Peace is CEO of Fringe, a lifestyle benefits company. Hailing from the world of...

  28. Redesigning Learning & Development with Nathan Knight (Better.com)

    Our Guest: Nathan Knight, Director of Performance Management & Learning and Development Better.com In this episode, Nathan Knight, Director of Performance Management and Learning & Development at Better.com, speaks on how his team is approaching learning and development, as well as his views on…

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  29. Episode 21: Belonging and Inclusivity in the Workplace with Abadesi Osunsade

    Our Guest: Abadesi Osunsade, Founder & CEO of HustleCrew In this episode, Abadesi Osunsade, Founder & CEO of HustleCrew, speaks her mind about how companies are approaching belonging and inclusivity in the workplace, specifically after the recent Black Lives Matter Movement, as well as what we…

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  30. What It Means to Be a Remote-First Company

    In this week's episode of Leveling Up, Mary speaks with three incredible industry leaders. Grant Goodale, the co-founder, and CTO at Convoy, a fully connected freight marketplace that uses machine learning and automation connect shippers and carriers. Neela Campbell, director of people and...

  31. Episode 27: Accountability & COVID-19 w/ David Mann (Google)and Mary Fox (Marlow)

    David Mann, People Partner at Google, joined us to discuss how leaders can hold their team members accountable while also being empathetic to shifting personal needs and priorities.

  32. Episode 26: Professional Development During COVID-19 (Mary Fox & Chelsea Seid of Marlow)

    Episode 26: Professional Development During COVID-19 (Mary Fox & Chelsea Seid of Marlow) by Leveling Up

  33. Episode 25: The Art Of Public Speaking w/Danish Dhamani & Mary Fox

    Developing your skills in presentations and public speaking can influence your overall confidence, career direction, and even business trajectory. In today’s episode, we join TED X speaker, speech coach, and entrepreneur Danish Dhamani to talk about specific ways to master public speaking skills,...

  34. Episode 24: Your Personal Brand & LinkedIn w/ Samantha Nolan and Mary Fox

    In this episode, Samantha talks about the importance of using LinkedIn to share your personal brand in a more intentional way. Samantha’s Bio: Samantha is a personal branding expert, who focuses on the development of resumes, interview and career coaching, and LinkedIn promotion. She has worked...

  35. Episode 23 - How to Maximize the Impact of Your LinkedIn Profile w/ Katie Fogarty & Mary Fox

    This week, we sat down with Katie Fogarty to discuss how you can get the most out of your LinkedIn profile. Katie has built a career helping professionals, organizations and businesses tell their story. Prior to launching The Reboot Group, Katie wrote for morning TV news, global PR firm clientele...

  36. Episode 22 - Creative Problem Solving with Dr. Amy Climer

    Episode 22 - Creative Problem Solving with Dr. Amy Climer by Leveling Up

  37. Episode 20 - Collaborative Leadership (Mary Fox & Julie Koenke)

    Our Guests: Julie Koenke, Executive Director of the Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership at ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career In this episode, Julie Koenke details the meaning, importance, and implementation of collaborative leadership, emphasizing systems where...

  38. Episode 19: Career Transitions (Chelsea Seid & Lizzie Azzolino)

    This week, Chelsea hosted Lizzie Azzolino, talent consultant and coach at Until Now, for a discussion on career transitions. Lizzie is the Founder & Principal at Until Now, where she brings a design thinking approach to working with leaders to create talent and culture strategies for the modern...

  39. Episode 18: To Design Your Company Culture, Start With The CEO (w: Jennifer Peatman)

    In this week’s episode, experienced HR leader and executive coach, Jennifer Peatman, joined Marlow CEO, Mary Fox, in discussing the importance of company culture and why the CEO and other c-suite executives need to play a key role in shaping company culture. Read more here:...

  40. Episode 17: Leveraging Informational Interviews w/ Matt Du Pont

    In this week's episode, Matt Du Pont - the author of How to get first round interviews at tech companies - joined us to talk about they importance of informational interviews. Matt coaches job seekers in tech on how to be successful in getting the jobs they want - and informational interviews are…

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  41. Episode 16: How to Use Training to Develop a High Performance Culture (w/ Chelsea Nelson)

    In Episode 16, Chelsea Seid and Chelsea Nelson, HR Manager at Columbus Pool Management sat down to discuss how one company used training and development initiatives to successfully develop a high-performance culture.

  42. Episode 15: Supercharge Your Team's Performance (w/ Victoria Reichenberg)

    Our Guest: Victoria Reichenberg, Leadership Coach and Organization Development Consultant for VLR Consulting In this episode, Victoria Reichenberg shares her six principals of supercharged teams and how to implement these in your company to improve team performance. Victoria speaks on the...

  43. Episode 14: Take The Lead On Your Own Development (Sandy Lucas, Buying Manager At Massdrop)

    Episode 14 is with Sandy Lucas, a Buying Manager at Massdrop. Sandy's responsible for four communities and oversees two direct reports. In Sandy's day-to-day, she moves from negotiating with vendors to communicating with community members, and then motivating her team internally. As a buyer, she...

  44. Episode 13: Executive Search and Company Culture with Saydeah Howard of IVP

    Saydeah Howard, SVP of Talent and Services at IVP, sat down with Mary Fox to discuss best practices for continuing to develop a strong culture as you grow your organization and how to develop your executive skills. In this episode, Saydeah also talks about how she helps senior leaders find and...

  45. Episode 12: New Hire Onboarding - E-Learning to Train Team Members

    Aaron Horwath joined us to discuss how Pixelz (www.pixelz.com) uses e-learning to train every new hire and get them up to speed significantly faster.

  46. Episode 10: New Hire Onboarding - Achieving Digital Adoption with your New Hires

    As part of our New Hire Onboarding series, we sat down with Brittany Rolfe Hillard and Kristian Fennessy to discuss strategies for getting your new team members up to speed on their digital tools. ---- About Brittany Rolfe Hillard - With a passion for people, Brittany Rolfe Hillard has spent the...

  47. Episode 9: New Hire Onboarding - The Role of the Manager w/ Jennifer Farris

    In Episode 9, Jennifer Farris joined us to discover how managers can level up in onboarding their new team members. Jenn explains why managers play a key role in new hire onboarding and she walks us through specific strategies for thoughtfully onboarding every individual into your organization....

  48. Episode 8: Leadership Brand w/ Chelsea Seid

    In this Episode, we discuss the value of developing a personal leadership brand and the steps, strategy, and implementation of that brand. A personal leadership brand is a guiding principle for the type of leader you want to be. You will walk away with specific actions you can take to develop…

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  49. Episode 7: Enhancing Career Development Through Mentoring (With Sarah Hatfield & Chelsea Seid)

    Cultivating and nurturing relationships with strong mentors should be a part of your career development strategy. Listen to our interview with Sarah Hatfield on strategies to identify, approach and maintain relationships with mentors throughout your career. Sarah is a managing director focused on...

  50. Episode 6: Emotional Intelligence: What it is and why it matters (Host: Chelsea Seid)

    Chelsea Seid, Marlow Co-Founder and COO, walks through emotional intelligence. Chelsea outlines techniques for how to enhance your emotional intelligence and become more self-aware.

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Hosts Mary Fox and Chelsea Seid interview the world's most innovative leaders taking talent development and employee experience to the next level. We cover manager training, employee experience, employee engagement, mental health in a shifting workplace and more.

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