Leadership training is one of the most common investments organizations make, but it is also one of the easiest to get wrong. Many companies track attendance, but few measure whether managers actually lead differently afterward.

In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young sits down with Nicole Roberts, Founder & President of People Solutions Group, to discuss how to design leadership development that managers actually use in their day-to-day work.

They explore how HR leaders can identify the right problems before launching training, measure leadership effectiveness in real time, and help managers apply new skills immediately. Nicole also shares practical ways to strengthen leadership development, even with limited resources.

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Nicole Roberts

(04:58) Defining the problem before designing training programs

(06:38) Common gaps in leadership development and training

(11:50) Adapting leadership development to industry-specific needs

(25:00) Balancing personalized training with scalable programs

(41:35) Measuring success and adjusting leadership development programs

(44:52) The power of gratitude in leadership

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's Employee Engagement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/engage-to-excel-15fives-employee-engagement-playbook/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Employee

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Nicole Roberts' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrobertshr/

The future of HR is here, and it's evolving faster than ever.

Recorded live at the HR Superstars Summit, Karina Young asks Dana Calder and Dr. Dieter Veldsman the five burning questions HR leaders are asking as they navigate this new, data-driven, and AI-powered era of work.

As HR teams encounter new challenges and opportunities, this episode provides actionable insights on how to remain focused, strategic, and forward-thinking. Tune in to discover the key trends, innovations, and strategies that will define the future of HR and empower you to lead with confidence in an ever-changing workplace.

Join us as we discuss:
(00:00) Meet HR Superstars: Dr. Dieter Veldsman & Dana Calder
(05:34) What deserves HR's attention?
(14:53) Making an impact with simple HR programs
(20:1) What exit surveys really reveal
(29:38) Where AI adds the most strategic value
(38:04) The simplest path from insight to action

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's Employee Engagement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/engage-to-excel-15fives-employee-engagement-playbook/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Employee

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Dr. Dieter Veldsman's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dieterveldsman/
Dana Calder's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danacalder/

Technology decisions can shift dramatically when HR steps in with a human-centered perspective.

In this episode, Kate O'Neill, CEO of KO Insights and author of What Matters Next, explains how HR can influence innovation before decisions are locked in. She shares why employee experience, ethics, and organizational performance belong at the center of technology conversations, not after rollout plans are set.

You'll hear practical ways HR can gather partial answers, synthesize insight, and guide leaders through uncertainty while staying grounded in values, privacy, and workplace communication.

If you want HR leadership that builds credibility and influence, this conversation offers clear frameworks you can apply today.

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Kate O'Neill

(04:22) Digital transformation vs. innovation

(09:54) How HR can influence without being the decision maker

(14:15) Common mistakes when rolling out change and new tools

(22:38) Finding the right pace in technology decisions

(28:54) Carrying culture forward into the AI age

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's Performance Review Playbook:
https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Kate O'Neill's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoneill/