Fractional Frequency: The STRATIVIS Sessions

AI is everywhere.Execution isn’t.We sat down with Myles Harrison to talk about what works and why most companies are lighting money on fire pretending they “have an AI strategy.”We get into: Why bad AI consulting feels like getting your watch stolen then sold back to you What has to be true before AI does anything useful How to build workflows that actually perform (not just look good in a deck)And also… serious question:Has Mark Zuckerberg replaced himself with a very calm, very consistent AI agent?If your AI isn’t driving outcomes, it’s not strategy. It’s cosplay.

NY Times featured Cara Laban sits down with us to share what it really looks like to build something from nothing and to do it on your own terms.In this episode, we talk to Cara, a solopreneur and the founder of Travelreddi.com, a platform designed to take the stress out of international travel by curating personalized prep tasks and actions for travelers. But this isn’t just a founder story, it’s a story of evolution.From aspiring actress to waitress, entertainer and now early-stage tech founder and author, Cara’s path is anything but linear. That’s exactly what makes it compelling. We love her and we know you will too.

In this follow-up with Mike Reading, we get real about his build journey since we last talked. Mike's now part of a founder lab, working to refine his approach to scaling {RDT} DevAI, and operating inside the pressure of building something that matters.In this conversation we dive a little deeper and break down the art of critical thinking, why it’s a muscle, why it’s at risk and why leaders who stop training it will fall behind fast.Because better tools don’t make better decisions. Better thinking does.

The future of talent won’t be hired. It will be built.In this episode, we explore how TalentSquare is redefining talent acquisition, moving beyond jobs, beyond pipelines, and toward a connected ecosystem designed for speed, quality, and scale.Brano Vargic shares the origin story, the technology behind the platform, and the leadership principles required to disrupt an industry that’s long overdue for change.This is a conversation for operators who care about impact over effort when scaling hiring.

Joe Silva doesn’t do theory. He’s built his career in the real world of cybersecurity, across both defense and private sectors, where the stakes are high and the margin for error is zero. Now, as Founder & CEO of Spektion, he’s channeling that experience into building something of his own and it shows. Some people are wired to lead, to build, to take the risk. Joe is one of them.In this episode, we get into what it actually looks like to make that jump from operator to founder and the mindset shift that comes with it. We also (of course) put HR under the microscope. Joe’s take? Let’s just say he’s got opinions. And they’re not the ones you hear in HR echo chambers.Even though we’re building completely different products, the overlap in how we think about people, performance, and building something that actually works is real.Tune in for this candid conversation on leadership, building in high-stakes environments, and what it really takes to scale something from the ground up.

After leading HR at scale, Jenna Ferrua made a deliberate move away from the corporate model to join STRATIVIS as a Principal Consultant and Fractional CHRO.In this episode, we unpack that decision. What she saw from inside large organizations, why she believes the future of HR is more agile and outcome-driven, and how she’s now ready to help companies solve real business challenges without the overhead.A grounded, honest conversation on leadership, timing, and building where you can have the greatest impact.

Wrapping up our month of strong female voices, we have HR leader, Erisa Ojimba.In this episode, we sit down with Erisa and unpack the career moments, leadership influences and hard-earned lessons that shaped how she shows up today. We talk about the traps leaders fall into when they prioritize harmony over credibility and why chasing likeability can quietly limit impact and authority. This is a candid conversation about building trust, earning respect, and leading with clarity, even when it means being uncomfortable. Because in leadership, being liked isn’t the goal. Being trusted is.

In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we’re joined by Megan Mirkes, Operations Manager of Kidz Kabaret, for a conversation on what the corporate world can learn from the arts.Leading in creative and nonprofit environments requires a different lens. Megan shares how simple acts of gratitude, empathy, and truly understanding the experience of your team can shape stronger cultures and more resilient organizations. When resources are limited, leaders have to be intentional about how they show appreciation and create meaning in the work.As businesses navigate tighter budgets, the nonprofit world offers an interesting blueprint. Megan talks about how organizations like Kidz Kabaret balance the books while still making people feel valued and connected to the mission. The takeaway may surprise some leaders — the things that make the biggest impact on teams aren’t always financial.

As part of our nod to women in leadership this month, we’re joined by one of our favorite people, Nponano Maikori.Nponano is a strategic communications leader with over 15 years of experience building programs that cultivate engagement, shape culture and connect the dots across complex, global organizations. She brings both precision and heart to her work, using communications not just as messaging, but as a catalyst for clarity, alignment, and real change.Currently the Director of Communications at Baker Donelson, Nponano understands something many leaders overlook: authority isn’t just held in titles, it’s built in narrative.In this episode, we explore the power moves that don’t make headlines. The subtle decisions. The behind-the-scenes influence. The long-game thinking that builds credibility and trust inside organizations, especially in environments where not every voice is equally amplified.This is a conversation about influence without ego, narrative without noise, and the quiet force that shapes how organizations move.If you care about leadership, reputation, and building authority that lasts, this one’s for you.

Today’s guest is dialing in from London and she doesn’t build small.Entrepreneur and ambitious operator, Gail is the founder and CEO of H&G Recruitment, a business she scaled from zero to £43M in annual revenue. She also launched NTS, Network Transport Solutions just a year ago, and it’s already turning over £2M annually.She leads a team of 50+, has built authority and credibility in historically male-heavy industries, crediting her success to sharp strategy, disciplined execution, and zero appetite for excuses.

“Authentic leadership” gets thrown around a lot.But when it’s inconvenient? When it risks power or when it costs you comfort? Do you still choose it?In this episode Amy and Erin sit down with Jacob Little, a leader who has shaped careers, built psychological safety at scale, and led with conviction even when it wasn’t the easy path.This isn’t a conversation about being likable.It’s about congruence between who you are and how you decide, the difference between vulnerability and leading vulnerably, the real risk of showing up fully. Especially in senior roles. Why authenticity requires discipline, not just openness, and how AI is increasing the premium on distinctly human leadership.We unpack the hard edges: when authenticity feels risky, the tension between transparency and oversharing, the pressure to “play the role,” what high performers must unlearn when they step into leadership, and why values don’t earn you credit, they hold you accountable.Honest. Reflective. Practical. No leadership theater. Just the real work.

Most companies treat values like marketing copy. Polished, framed, and quietly ignored when decisions get inconvenient. We didn’t build STRATIVIS that way.Values were the infrastructure first. Everything else came after.People First, Always isn’t a tagline we added to sound good. It’s the standard we operate against, moment to moment, decision to decision. It shows up in the teams we’ve built, the leaders we’ve challenged and the calls we’ve made when it would have been easier not to.In this episode, we break down what values are actually supposed to do: hold weight under pressure, guide decisions when there isn’t a clear playbook, and shape the kind of company you become, whether you planned for it or not.Because values aren’t what you publish. They’re what you prove.

In this episode, we tackle whether competency frameworks are genuinely useful or just corporate overkill. The short answer? It depends.Depends on how they’re built, how they’re used, and whether they actually support the business. Listen to find out.

On this episode, Erin and Amy chat with Mike Reading, Founder of RegenDesign Labs and creator of {RDT} DevAI. Mike is building a developmental thinking partner designed to strengthen executive-level thinking and entrepreneurial energy inside real work, not outside of it. We dig into how leaders actually think, make decisions, and sustain momentum when the work is complex, ambiguous, and very real.

Annual reviews, awkward conversations, delayed feedback. We’re calling it out. This episode tackles what’s wrong with performance reviews and how leaders can replace them with honest, timely conversations that actually move people forward.

Just a couple of HR execs who’ve done the hard yards, tested the tools, and figured out what actually helps the hiring process when you add AI . No spin ,just what works, what doesn’t, and how to make your life easier.

Throwback to one month into Strativis. when Erin and I were still figuring it out and somehow already running a full-blown mutual appreciation society. In this episode, you’ll hear our meet-cute, our early chaos, and why we knew we’d build something big together. Hit play and get to know us.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organizations attract, evaluate, and hire talent, but not without raising ethical, legal, and human concerns. In this episode of Honest HR, I dive into the promises and pitfalls of AI-driven hiring tools. Are they truly creating the efficiencies that were promised? How can HR professionals leverage AI responsibly while staying compliant and people-focused?

Welcome to the very first episode of Honest HR: Results Over Rules. This one’s personal. I’m sharing the story behind why I walked away from corporate leadership to build something of my own—Strativis. No scripts, no sugarcoating—just the honest truth about what pushed me out of the traditional HR world and into entrepreneurship. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a system that prioritizes rules over real impact, you’ll get it. This episode is where it all starts—my story, my vision, and why this podcast exists.