Talent All-Stars

What if you could spot team members getting ready to leave—before they even say a word?

At Amdocs, Employment Practice Lead Victoria Myers built exactly that: an early warning system that flags flight risks—driving a 45% internal mobility rate and making internal hiring faster and smarter.

In this episode, Victoria shares how she made it happen, plus:

• The surprising perk Gen-Z is demanding from employers
• How she shifted from recruiter to servant leader
• How her team uses AI and her #1 tip for getting started

Great leaders don’t just walk in and start making changes—they listen, learn, and then lead.

Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Toshiba America, has built a career on this principle. From consulting to leading HR at major corporations, he has mastered the balance between business impact and cultural legacy.

In this episode, Jason shares how he navigates massive organizational shifts, why he believes influence is about trust just as much as strategy, and how being proactive in your career can open unexpected doors.

Jason also talks about:

• How he builds rapport with team members when stepping into a new role
• The bold move that got him into Chrysler’s high-potential program
• The power of asking the right follow-up questions to shift a conversation and open opportunities

What’s Vanguard’s secret talent acquisition superpower? Turning their mission into an irresistible recruiting pitch.

Tiffany Haley, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Vanguard, shares why the best recruiters are those who genuinely believe in what they're selling.  

In this episode, Tiffany explains how she coaches her team to leverage empathy, passion, and storytelling—transforming them into true brand ambassadors who attract top talent that drives company results.

Tiffany also covers:

• How a call center job prepared her for C-suite communication
• How to teach recruiters to “feel” your mission
• How to create “zero buyer's remorse” hiring experiences

When scaling a global tech giant like Intel, talent isn't just important—it's mission critical.

Cindi Harper, VP of Human Resources, Talent Planning, and Acquisition at Intel, learned this firsthand when a plant manager gave her a career-defining wake-up call: Without the right people in place, he warned her… the entire operation grinds to a halt.

In this episode, Cindi shares how she went from hesitant college grad to global talent leader in one of the world’s most competitive and rapidly changing industries.

She also shares:

• How writing “future letters” helps Intel’s leaders align behind a common vision
• How she forecasts short-term and long-term hiring needs
• Her approach to balancing business outcomes with organizational health
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Can you break traditional management structures and still drive exceptional results?

Steve O'Brien, SVP of People Solutions at Syneos Health, proves it's possible with his innovative "decoder ring" approach to talent leadership—managing 25 direct reports without a single scheduled one-on-one meeting.

In this episode, Steve explains how he balances efficiency with employee engagement, why decision-making should be pushed down to remove bottlenecks, and how psychological safety and autonomy drive performance.

Steve also talks about:

• The 3 biggest priorities new leaders should tackle
• Why some “creative tension” is healthy for talent teams
• How to leverage quarterly performance reviews for big wins

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemobrien  

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