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In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt sits down with Huw Newton-Hill, Managing Director of Attensi, to explore why confidence and behavior change matter more than information in workforce training. The conversation also looks ahead to the future of work, including digital twins, human-centered AI, and the growing importance of communication and problem-solving skills. Explore more of the Future of Work: https://www.pepelwerk.com/
Using Data to Build Better Skills | Huw Newton-Hill | Strategic Shift S2E15
What if workforce readiness could be tested before day one? Huw Newton-Hill breaks down how digital twins and simulation are changing how organizations prepare talent.
What If Employees Could Practice the Job Before Day One? #leadership #podcast #futureofwork
In this episode of Strategic Shift, host Christy Honeycutt is joined by Stacey Cohen, CEO of Co-Communications, to unpack why career visibility has become a critical future-of-work skill. They explore the reality of the resume black hole, how AI and applicant tracking systems are reshaping hiring and why “average” is no longer enough in a crowded job market.
From Invisible to In-Demand: Owning Your Personal Brand | Stacey Cohen | Strategic Shift Podcast
Personal branding is a future-of-work skill—and it starts with taking control of how your skills show up. Build your AI Career Assistant with pepelwerk: https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/build-my-ai-career-assistant/
Personal Branding - A Future of Work Skill #podcast #futureofwork
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Jason Putnam, CEO of Vetty, joins host Christy Honeycutt to examine how trust, compliance and leadership are evolving in an AI-driven hiring landscape. Jason discusses the growing impact of fraud and automation on talent acquisition, why candidate experience can no longer be an afterthought and how leaders must rethink hiring technology, culture and decision-making to keep pace with the future of work. Is your organization prepared for the Future of Work? Learn more: https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/
The Hidden Risk in Today's Hiring Stack | Jason Putnam | Strategic Shift S2E13
When years of change collapse into months, outdated hiring models break first. pepelwerk exists to close that gap, shifting employers and candidates away from static credentials toward real skills, adaptability and momentum. The future of work doesn’t wait. Neither should your systems: https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/
The Pace Paradox - Strategic Shift Podcast #podcast #FutureOfWork #SkillsFirst #WorkforceInnovation
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Angela Sycz, VP of People Operations at Counslr, discusses the critical importance of mental health in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for self-care, work-life harmony and the generational shifts in attitudes towards work. The conversation explores how organizations can better listen to employee sentiment, the role of AI in mental health and practical advice for job seekers navigating the modern workforce. Is your organization prepared for the Future of Work? Learn more: https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/
Mental Health Is a Workplace Issue | Angela Sycz | Strategic Shift S2E12
Employee silence is a leadership signal. In this clip from Strategic Shift, Angela Sycz, VP of people operations at Counslr, explains why organizations that don’t actively listen to their workforce miss critical risks, from disengagement to attrition. When feedback only happens offstage, leaders lose visibility into culture, trust and execution gaps that impact performance. This conversation challenges executives to rethink how psychological safety, listening practices and collaboration influence outcomes at scale. More insights on leadership and the future of work: https://www.pepelwerk.com/ai-career-assistant-for-organizations/.
Employee Silence Is a Business Risk
We keep calling Gen Z “unprepared” … while giving them work that isn’t worth doing. Leaf Lab co-founders Pinny (20+ years in talent acquisition) and Simon (former head of school) join Strategic Shift to explain why early talent is misunderstood and how companies can stop losing great people before they even start. From “you can’t schedule innovation” to “it’s time for resumes to go bye-bye,” they break down what a purpose-driven, collaborative workplace requires and how their lab model produces graduates who can show real outcomes. Learn more about the future of work at pepelwerk: https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/
L-EAF LAB: Hiring The Next Workforce
Are resumes still useful or just bias on paper? Coming up this Friday, Pinny Sutkin, co-founder of Lean-Education Agile Foundry Laboratory, explains why AI-written resumes aren’t the future of hiring. 🔗 Explore skills-based hiring at pepelwerk: https://www.pepelwerk.com/ai-career-assistant-for-organizations/ #FutureOfWork #Hiring #SkillsBasedHiring #AIinHR #StrategicShift
It’s Time to Ditch the Resume #podcast #recruitmentexperts
In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt speaks with AI strategist Tori Begg on navigating the AI shift inside modern organizations. They explore human-first AI adoption, enablement in real workflows and where leaders are seeing tangible value today. The discussion offers practical perspective for executives shaping strategy, teams and culture in an AI-driven workplace.
Leading Through the AI Shift | Tori Begg | Strategic Shift Podcast S2E10
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people build careers and how teams work and it doesn’t require traditional credentials to get started. In this clip from Strategic Shift, AI strategist Tori Begg explains why AI is becoming a powerful equalizer in the workforce, how curiosity and initiative matter more than titles and why prompting is now a core business skill. The conversation explores practical AI enablement, workflow-based adoption and how organizations can help employees find real value by integrating AI into the work they already do. This discussion is especially relevant for leaders, operators and professionals navigating AI adoption and the future of work. For more insight into skills-based careers, AI adoption, and the future of work, visit pepelwerk: https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/en/blog
AI Has No Prerequisites: Why the Future of Work Belongs to Hand-Raisers
Change doesn’t fail because of technology — it fails because of how people experience it. In this episode of Strategic Shift, Christy Honeycutt sits down with HR advisor and change strategist Mindy Honcoop to unpack what really sits beneath AI resistance at work. They explore curiosity as a leadership skill, the emotional layers of change and why readiness starts long before new tools are introduced. It’s an honest conversation about people, uncertainty and what is needed to move forward.
The Missing Layer of AI Transformation | Mindy Honcoop | Strategic Shift Podcast S2E9
This episode explores how clarity, confidence, and community can change your career trajectory. Anna Morgan, Career BFF and founder of EVOLVE, joins Christy Honeycutt to share how to truly stand out in a crowded job market, network with intention and rebuild the in-person connection so many of us are craving. It’s a refreshing, human-centered take on navigating work in a chaotic world.
The Power Of Presence | Anna Morgan | Strategic Shift Podcast S2E8
This episode features author and Three Ears Media founder Katrina Kibben, who breaks down why hiring feels harder than ever and what it really takes to create a candidate experience people can trust. They explore the failures of traditional job postings, the rise of fraud and why frontline workers hold the key to the future of work—along with insights from The Bounce Back Factor on navigating uncertainty, staying findable and leading change by starting with yourself.
Rebuilding The Hiring Experience | Katrina Kibben | Strategic Shift Podcast S2E7
In this clip from the Strategic Shift Podcast, Dr. Stockman and Nick Coniglio talk about what it means to build a high value version of yourself. They share real stories of people finding new careers by understanding their strengths, knowing their why, and choosing paths that actually fit who they are. The conversation also highlights how education and work are changing. College is no longer the only route, and skills, character, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever in a world shaped by AI and constant learning. Watch the full episode for deeper insights on creating your own strategic shift. Go to pepelwerk.com to take the next step in your professional growth.
Understand Your Why
This episode dives into the story of two leaders who turned a bold idea into an eight-figure company and are now helping people unlock the next chapter of their lives. Dr. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, co-authors of The Business of You, share how understanding your values, shaping your personal brand and telling your story with confidence can change your trajectory. They explore the rise of character-driven success, the power of intentional habits and what it really means to run your life like a business built to grow. #highvalue #careerdevelopment #selfimprovement #upskilling #pepelwerk
Building A High Value You | Dr. Stockman & Nick Coniglio | Strategic Shift Podcast S2E6
It's time to accept the fact that college isn't for everyone. There will always be people who excel at learning skills in other ways. With the future of work evolving, the future of how skills are acquired must also evolve. Go to pepelwerk.com to learn more and complete your free profile.
College Isn't For Everyone
Would you invest in yourself if it meant your business or career would grow? Find out how you can grow in your field and get matched to opportunities at pepelwerk.com. Complete your free profile today!
Would You Invest In Yourself?
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