Transformation Realness
by Kyle Lagunas
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About this podcast
Welcome to Transformation Realness—the only show all about people who are doing their best to make the world of work less shitty and have the guts to share their story: the good, the bad, and most of all... the real. Hosted by Kyle Lagunas, Founder of KyleAndCo. Produced in partnership with Purple Acorn Network.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 44 episodes
- Something Had to Give: Workday Candidate Profile, A Transformation Realness Exclusive · 26 minEvery time you apply to a job at a company that runs on Workday, you create a new account, a new login, and a new password, then type your resume into the boxes again. Today at…
- Is Findem Studio America's Next Top Model (Context Protocol)? · 44 min · Season 3Everybody in talent tech is announcing an MCP this year, and nobody has a rubric for judging whether any of them work. We find out when something goes wrong. So when Findem…
- AI Fluency and HR Transformation with Sarika Lamont · 42 minJoin us in this enlightening episode of Transformation Realness as we delve into the world of AI and HR transformation with Sarika Lamont, the outgoing Chief People Officer at…
- Navigating Entrepreneurship and AI in the Workplace with Ben Brooks · 56 minJoin host Kyle Lagunas on this episode of Transformation Realness as he sits down with Ben Brooks, the dynamic founder and CEO of Pilot, to explore the challenging yet rewarding…
- You Don’t Have an AI Problem - You Have a People Problem with Michelle Rife and Amberly Marston · 50 minWhat happens when the roadmap disappears, the C-suite keeps changing, and AI shows up promising to transform everything? On this episode of Transformation Realness, Kyle Lagunas…
- Navigating Responsible AI in HR with Susan Jackson and Tara Torres · 52 minJoin host Kyle Lagunas in this eye-opening episode of Transformation Realness as he sits down with Susan Jackson and Tara Torres, two seasoned experts in talent acquisition and…
- The AI Productivity Promise with Matt Charney and Brandice Payne · 52 min · Episode 18Dive into the complexities of AI and productivity with Transformation Realness, as host Kyle Lagunas sits down with the sharp-witted Matt Charney and seasoned product marketing…
- Transforming HR Programs into Business Drivers with Jennifer Brunelle from NRG · 28 min · Episode 17In this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Jennifer Brunelle, who leads Access and Opportunity at NRG, a Fortune 250 company. Jennifer shares…
- Redefining Human-Centric AI Strategies with Alicia Miller from the IRS · 13 min · Episode 16Join us in this enlightening episode of Transformation Realness as we sit down with Alicia Miller, a leading expert in AI literacy, change management, and enablement strategies…
- Reimagining HR and AI Integration with Kyle Forrest from Deloitte · 15 min · Episode 21Join us on Transformation Realness as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Kyle Forrest, a prominent thought leader from Deloitte. Hosted by the formidable Kyle…
- Building Queer Spaces in HR Tech with Natalie Egan and Joseph Cole · 49 min · Episode 15Join us for a groundbreaking conversation on creating inclusive spaces within the HR tech industry. In this episode, host Kyle Lagunas speaks with Natalie Egan, a serial…
- Terraforming the Future: Tyler Weeks on Human-Centric AI at Marriott · 21 minIn this live episode of Transformation Realness, recorded straight from the floor at Unleash and Transform in Las Vegas, host Kyle Lagunas reunites with an official show OG…
- The New ROI: Cathy Peterman (Wayfair) on Engineering Productivity in the AI Era · 17 min · Episode 20Join us in this episode of Transformation Realness as we dive into the world of AI and HR with Cathy Peterman, a senior HR leader at Wayfair. Known for her insightful…
- The Culture of Learning: Jason Desentz on Leading HR at Toshiba · 15 min · Episode 19In this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Jason Desentz, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Toshiba Americas, to explore the transformative…
- Bridging the Gap: Julia Levy on Supporting Graduates in a Post-Pandemic World · 18 min · Season 5 Episode 5Join us for an insightful episode of Transformation Realness as host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Julia Levy, a seasoned talent acquisition expert with over 25 years of…
- By the Numbers: GEM’s Steve Bartel on the Real State of Recruiting · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 4Join us on this episode of Transformation Realness as we dive deep into the current landscape of HR and talent acquisition with Steve Bartel, CEO and co-founder of GEM. Steve…
- The Indispensable Recruiter: Rocki Howard on Staying Human in an AI World · 19 min · Season 5 Episode 2In this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas dives into the evolving landscape of HR with Rocki Howard, founder and chief diversiologist at Diversiology.io and…
- Beyond the Algorithm: Joe Shaker on Creativity in Recruitment Marketing · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 1In this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Joe Shaker, President of Shaker Recruitment Marketing, to explore the evolving landscape of…
- Invisible Software, Real Impact: Paradox on Frictionless Hiring · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 5Hiring is messy, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Transformation Realness, I sit down with Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, and Andrew McMannis, Head of Workday Practice…
- From Buzzword to Business Impact: Lightcast on Skills-Based Transformation · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 4On this episode of Transformation Realness, I’m joined by Mark Hanson and Caroline Effinger of Lightcast to talk all things skills-based transformation. From connecting hiring to…







