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Workday Gold

Workday Gold

Written by: Keith Bitikofer
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Join Keith Bitikofer in this insightful podcast as he shares his vast experience in IT, operations, and Workday solutions. With over 30 years of expertise across industries such as Higher Education, Manufacturing, Consulting, and Nonprofits, Keith dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with managing and supporting Workday systems. As a former project manager and director at a large global non-profit, Keith led the successful rollout and supported Workday’s HCM, Financials, Extend, and the global rollout with 40+ partners.


Tune in to explore best practices, leadership insights, and career coaching tips for IT professionals and Workday users, and learn how to thrive in an ever-evolving software landscape. Each episode will cover a chapter of his latest book Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition, in hopes of giving more context and starting a conversation about successfully supporting Workday at your company.


Keith is a partner and consultant at EMD. Keith also does business and life coaching, helping individuals navigate their personal growth journey.


Contact Keith to schedule a discovery call for one-on-one coaching sessions and unlock your full potential in Workday and beyond! Visit https://keithbitikofer.com/coaching-packages/

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Episodes
  • Workday Success Isn’t About Features, It’s About Ownership; With Vipul Gaddamedi

    Workday Success Isn’t About Features, It’s About Ownership; With Vipul Gaddamedi
    Feb 27 2026

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    Every organization believes its Workday challenges are unique. But the truth is, the core problems are remarkably consistent.

    In this episode, I sit down with Vipul Gaddamedi to discuss governance, operating models across company sizes, and how to build a practical AI roadmap that reduces friction rather than chasing hype. We discuss real use cases, including interview-scheduling agents, HR service-delivery modernization with Workday Help and Extend, and how centralizing knowledge creates the foundation for AI success. If you're navigating Workday strategy or career growth, this conversation delivers practical insight you can apply immediately.

    For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer

    Connect with Keith and Vipul on LinkedIn at:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipulgaddamedi/

    NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.
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    24 mins
  • The Career Path Nobody Talks About, with Chris Lennon

    The Career Path Nobody Talks About, with Chris Lennon
    Feb 20 2026

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    Most Workday professionals assume the technical career path only goes one direction — deeper specialization. But what if your next step isn’t more technical… it’s more relational?

    In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer sits down with Chris Lennon, Regional Sales Director at Kainos, to explore his journey from QA tester to consultant, product owner, and ultimately sales leader. They discuss relational selling, the difference between services and product thinking, Built on Workday opportunities, and practical advice for professionals ready to grow beyond their current role. A candid, practical conversation about trust, career risk, and building influence inside the Workday ecosystem.

    For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer

    Connect with Keith and Christian on LinkedIn at:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislennonkainos/

    chris.lennon@kainos.com

    Career Article on LinkedIn by Chris: From QA to Sales. My journey so far, with some helpful tips!
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    39 mins
  • A 14-Year Workday Career Across Partners, Customers, and Amazon, with James Beattie

    A 14-Year Workday Career Across Partners, Customers, and Amazon, with James Beattie
    Feb 13 2026

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    What does a long, successful Workday career really look like? In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer talks with James Beattie about a 14-year journey across partners, customers, independent consulting, and large enterprises, including time on Amazon’s Workday program.

    They explore what AMS work teaches you that implementations don’t, why humility and prototyping matter even for senior experts, how scale exposes ERP limitations, and why fear of releases keeps many customers from getting full value from Workday. A practical, experience-driven conversation for anyone building or supporting Workday long-term.

    For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer

    Connect with Keith and James Beattie on LinkedIn at:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescbeattie/

    NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.
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    37 mins
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