podcast series

14 March 2025

leading with intention: building a people-first, purpose driven organization, with L'oreal's Stephanie Kramer.

The radical innovators series episode 5

Radical Innovators host Frank Congiu, has an insightful conversation with Stephanie Kramer, CHRO of L’Oréal USA, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands is reinventing its people strategy for a world that’s anything but business as usual. read me read less
Stephanie brings a refreshing, deeply human approach to HR — rooted in her unconventional journey through marketing, general management, authorship, and now, executive leadership. She shares how L’Oréal empowers people managers, redefining hybrid work as a mindset — not just a model — and building a culture of feedback, growth and resilience.

Whether you’re in HR, leadership or just curious about what powers culture in high-performing organizations, this conversation is rich with insights that will help you lead with intention in complex times.
29 April 2025

leading with workforce strategy: disrupt traditional HR models with IBM’s Nickle LaMoreaux

The radical innovators series episode 4

Welcome to episode four of the Rradical Iinnovators series. In this episode, Frank Congiu is joined by Nickle LaMoreaux, CHRO at IBM, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic tech companies continues to lead with workforce strategy. Nickle shares her remarkable journey at IBM, insights on how risk-taking and disrupting traditional HR models have shaped her career, and how IBM’s enduring culture of innovation underpins its talent strategy today. read me read less
From AI-driven HR transformation to building agile, high-impact HR teams, Nickle unpacks the radical moves IBM has made to stay ahead. Discover why embracing technology, evolving with intention and fostering a culture rooted in trust and client focus are essential for future-ready HR leadership.

If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible in HR, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
24 April 2025

leading with purpose: redefining work, culture and impact with Mastercard’s Michael Fraccaro

The radical innovators series episode 3

leading with purpose: redefining work, culture and impact with Mastercard’s Michael Fraccaro.

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Michael Fraccaro, CHRO of Mastercard, to explore how one of the world’s leading technology companies is reshaping its people strategy to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. read me read less
Michael shares Mastercard’s shift to a skills-first approach—prioritizing capabilities over job titles—and how this model is transforming hiring, learning, and internal mobility. He also delves into the role of AI as both a business enabler and a talent development tool, and how Mastercard is cultivating a culture of continuous learning across its global workforce.

Whether you're a HR leader or an aspiring people leader, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how HR can drive real impact in the business.
15 April 2025

the future of CHRO leadership with Prudential’s Lucien Alziari

The radical innovators series episode 2

In this episode of Radical Innovators, host Frank Congiu sits down with Lucien Alziari, CHRO of Prudential, to discuss the evolving role of HR leaders in shaping business success. Lucien shares pivotal moments from his career, lessons from early challenges, and insights on what it takes to develop top tier talent. Discover why the best CHROs are business leaders first - and HR experts second. read me read less