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Directionally Correct, A People Intelligence Podcast

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People Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
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AI In HR
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Innovation
Remote Work
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Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Directionally Correct is the #1 people intelligence podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people intelligence, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent analytics, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect!

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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect!

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Thanks to HRBench for powering this episode. To find out more about the company building the future of people intelligence, reach out to book a demo at hrbench.com/directionallycorrect!

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Recent Guests

Ann Marie Johnson
Senior Director and HRBP at Microsoft
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Episode: Should You Become an HRBP to Advance? A Microsoft HRBP Perspective - Ann-Marie Johnson - #193
Kelly Monahan
Future of Work & AI Advisor, author of Reclaim the Plot
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Episode: AI Impacts, Gig Work, Upwork, Reclaim the Plot & Futurists - Kelly Monahan - #192
Kevin Trowbridge
Director of Compensation and HRIS at Kimray
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Episode: Compensation, HRIS, Analytics, & Blue Collar Work at Kimray - Kevin Trowbridge - #191
Denise Teo
Former head of People Science and People Analytics at Grab (Singapore)
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Episode: People Analytics at Grab, Southeast Asia, & Cognitive Surrender - Denise Teo - #190
Roxanne Bisby Davis
Head of People Intelligence at Cisco
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Episode: People Intelligence at Cisco & The Importance of Trust - Roxanne Bisby Davis - #189
Jack Buckley
Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox
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Episode: Combining the CHRO with CIO Positions at Roblox - Jack Buckley - #188
Hadeel Al-Tashi
Head of SHRM Labs and Future of Work Investor
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Episode: SHRM Labs & Getting Funding for an HRTech Startup - Hadeel Al-Tashi - #187
Sasha Arjannikova
Director of Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe
Adobe
Episode: Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe & the Value of Comms - Sasha Arjannikova - #186
William Tincup
Editor, analyst, advisor, and host at Wrkdefined
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Episode: Does Revenue-Per-Employee Matter? & Random Stuff - William Tincup - #185

Host

Cole Napper
Host of Directionally Correct, a People Analytics Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Chicken soup for the IO’s soul

    As an IO psych guy (and a people analytics leader at my company), I have to say that I love this podcast. It’s interesting. It’s entertaining. Most importantly, it gives me perspective about how people analytics is being practiced in other organizations. Just what I need to make me think outside the box for my own company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsnread
    United States4 years ago
  • Suggestion

    Would be helpful to see topic or guest name in the podcast’s title.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NabilApple
    Canada4 years ago
  • Entertaining and Informative

    I found the first episode to be both funny and informative… a mixture of crazy data study experiences from their past, useful comments about mathematical techniques and real-world vs. academic differences. I appreciate that the hosts are willing to be wrong and discuss/debate topics anyway. Looking forward to listening to additional episodes and laughing along with the hosts about what really happens in the data world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NINSIGHTS
    United States4 years ago

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Guests and hosts are willing to rethink traditional metrics and engage in productive debate.
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Episodes mix entertaining storytelling with technical depth, appealing to both practitioners and researchers.

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AI Impacts, Gig Work, Upwork, Reclaim the Plot & Futurists - Kelly Monahan - #192
Q: How has AI impacted the Upwork freelancer market based on your research there?
The research showed a gradual disruption from AI, with freelancers using AI co-pilots performing higher-skilled tasks and earning higher wages, but also rising inequity and a need for new skill development and work redesign.
AI Impacts, Gig Work, Upwork, Reclaim the Plot & Futurists - Kelly Monahan - #192
Q: Can you tell me about your digital twin and what it was like to see it featured in the Wall Street Journal?
Kelly explains the development of a digital avatar, its training process, and how the feature sparked broader questions about its uses, authenticity, and potential for enhancing presentations and customer interactions.
Compensation, HRIS, Analytics, & Blue Collar Work at Kimray - Kevin Trowbridge - #191
Q: How is AI changing your tech stack and what has been the experience with HRBench in particular?
AI is driving a shift toward modular, interoperable tools; HRBench has accelerated access to analytics, turnover insights, and workforce planning, enabling faster, more confident leadership decisions and easier data sharing with executives.
Compensation, HRIS, Analytics, & Blue Collar Work at Kimray - Kevin Trowbridge - #191
Q: Why do you think apprenticeship is the right model for compensation and HRIS, rather than a purely classroom approach?
Compensation and HRIS require hands-on experience with real data and local governance; mastery comes from doing the work, interpreting data in context, and engaging with leadership to understand the consequences of pay decisions.
Compensation, HRIS, Analytics, & Blue Collar Work at Kimray - Kevin Trowbridge - #191
Q: What do you see the impact of AI doing on developing junior employees and bringing in junior employees in the workforce right now?
AI can save time and money by handling routine tasks, but there is a real concern about replacing needed developmental experiences; the plan should be to use AI to augment learning while ensuring programs remain in place to mentor and develop junior staff for long-term succession.

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A rigorous, practitioner-focused discussion series centered on people analytics, workforce planning, and behavioral science, often exploring how AI reshapes work, decision-making, and organizational design. Episodes frequently feature IO psychologists, HR leaders, and analytics practitioners who translate research into actionable insights for talent strategy, governance, and the evolving role of data in people decisions. Notable strengths include a hands-on, debate-friendly format, real-world anecdotes, and a willingness to challenge conventional metrics in favor of business impact. The show often blends technical depth with accessible storytelling, making it attractive to senior HR leaders, data teams, and practitioners seeking pragmatic g... more

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