In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I’m joined by Sarah Hartman, a People and Talent leader with hands-on experience building People functions from scratch in fast-paced tech companies.

We discuss laying strong foundations, creating culture that’s truly lived, rethinking job design for 2026, skills-based hiring, authentic employer branding and practical ways to improve retention and engagement immediately.

A practical conversation for People and Talent leaders building high-performing teams in high-growth environments.

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In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I’m joined by Chelsea Rowls, a senior People leader with deep experience supporting growing tech companies.

We discuss building trust in HR, making engagement surveys work, turning feedback into action and balancing fairness, clarity and scalability while staying human.

A practical conversation for People and Talent leaders navigating growth and complexity.

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In this episode, I’m joined once again by Dr Fatima P. Godall, Director of People and Culture at Electrify Video Partners, returning for part two after her highly valued first appearance. We explore what it really takes to build a strong culture in a fully remote, high-growth environment. We talk about why clarity and trust are the foundations of effective leadership and how remote companies can maintain high performance without losing their human touch. She also shares what she has learned from investing in more than 70 tech companies. A must-listen for leaders, founders and talent professionals who want to build cultures that thrive in remote-first organisations.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Kathrin Selezneva, Lead Talent Acquisition Manager at Humanoid, to discuss what it really takes to hire at speed without compromising on quality. We talk about how Kathrin built the recruitment function from scratch during Humanoid’s earliest days, what she learned from hiring over 100 people in the first year, how culture is intentionally shaped during hypergrowth and where AI genuinely adds value in recruitment without replacing the human element. A must-listen for People and Talent leaders and founders scaling teams in fast-growing tech companies.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Booth, Talent Lead at Primer, to explore how modern tech companies can build fair, consistent and high-quality hiring processes. We discuss why Tom’s team manually reviewed 1,200 applications, how simple habits like a no update update improve candidate experience, and how AI question banks can make interviews more structured and reliable. A practical conversation for People and Talent leaders scaling hiring in fast-moving environments.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia Riley, Head of People at Ben, to explore what it takes to scale people operations from the ground up. We talk about building inclusive and fair recruitment processes, choosing the right HR and talent tools, and supporting working parents through flexible policies and strong return-to-work programs. A practical and insightful conversation for anyone leading people and culture in high-growth companies.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Fàtima Godall, Director of People and Culture at Electrify Video Partners and angel investor in the deep tech space. We dive into what it takes to build a strong culture in remote teams, how to become the best version of yourself at work, and what she looks for when backing early-stage startups. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating their career.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffany Barroso, a seasoned People & Talent leader. We dive into what makes a candidate truly stand out, how to build confidence during your job search, and why candidate experience matters more than ever. Tiffany shares real, honest insights on interviews, rejection, and the human side of hiring. A must-listen for anyone navigating their next career move.

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