Diversifying Your Talent Pipeline, with Kyle Samuels
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kyle Samuels about diversifying your talent pipeline.
Kyle Samuels is the founder and CEO of Creative Talent Endeavors (CTE), a retained executive search firm known for helping organizations identify and hire the leadership talent that drives growth, transformation, and long-term value. Under Kyle’s leadership, CTE has been recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and was named the #4 fastest-growing company in Charlotte. What sets Kyle apart is a deep commitment to authenticity, candor, and alignment. Whether he’s partnering with a founder making their first executive hire or a global enterprise reshaping its leadership bench, Kyle brings a direct, empathetic, and values-driven approach to every search. His work is grounded in the belief that hiring the right leader isn’t just about a resume — it’s about long-term fit, trust, and shared purpose. Kyle is also the creator of Fairantee™, a value-based pricing search algorithm that uses data to determine the price of a search, not an arbitrary percentage like most search firms use. This makes using executive search more transparent and equitable.
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The Evolving Role of HR leaders, with Andy Lange
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andy Lange about the evolving role of HR leaders.
Andy Lange, MBA, PMP®, SHRM-SCP, is the Senior Vice President of People at Take Command, bringing over 15 years of combined HR, executive leadership, and operational experience. Prior to his current role, Andy served as CEO for seven years and as a partner and general manager, where he led business operations, talent strategy, and organizational growth. His career blends hands-on HR leadership with executive-level insight, enabling him to build scalable people programs that align with business objectives. Andy’s practical, real-world approach to helping HR leaders elevate their strategic impact through modern benefits strategies has been shared through speaking and editorial opportunities for BenefitsPro, HRSouthwest, business.com and SHRM.
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Collaborative AI in the Workplace – Rethinking How People and AI Work Together, with Ab DeWeese
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ab DeWeese about collaborative AI in the workplace.
Ab DeWeese is a a serial entrepreneur, AI educator, and author of Essential AI: Your All-in-One QuickStart to Using AI in Business and the Workplace. He’s also the creator of CollabChat AI, a platform designed to help teams work with AI—and each other—to produce better, more reliable results. In this conversation, we’re diving into what HR leaders need to know about collaborative AI: how it reduces risk, strengthens decision-making, and helps people stay at the center of innovation.
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Why “Summer Break” Feels Like a Myth for Working Moms, with Cindy Cavoto
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cindy Cavoto
Cynthia Cavoto is a seasoned productivity coach and business strategist who empowers professionals and entrepreneurs to reclaim control of their time and build systems that support sustainable growth. As the founder of Cavoto Coaching & Consulting, she brings a unique blend of project management, digital marketing, and neuroscience-informed coaching to her work. Cynthia works with big-hearted, high-achieving individuals who feel stretched thin and are ready to regain clarity, energy, and purpose in their work and life. Her coaching provides not only strategic guidance but also practical tools—like personalized time management systems, downloadable resources, and tailored accountability structures—to create lasting change. With a warm, intuitive, and results-focused approach, Cynthia helps clients move from overwhelmed to empowered. Her work transfo
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THE FAIRY GOD DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO A GOOD LIFE: A Prescription For The Working Woman, with Denise Brown
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Denise Brown about her book, THE FAIRY GOD DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO A GOOD LIFE: A Prescription For The Working Woman.
Denise Brown, MD, has over three decades of experience as a physician, CEO, and Chief Strategy Officer. She is a transformation leader who helps women in business learn how to prioritize and avoid stress and burnout. A thought leader in self-care for working women, Brown is a graduate of The University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, with training at Stanford and Vanderbilt. She resides in Austin, TX with her husband and children.
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