In this riveting episode, Chad Sowash is fresh from the disciplinarian delights of the army and has decided that his next battlefield is...podcasting. Brace yourselves for tales of grit and grime that somehow segue into the importance of gap years and personal development. Chad shares why he traded textbooks for infantry and football for firearms. Get ready for an exploration into the dizzying heights of military discipline, where the only thing more terrifying than the training is Chad's love for it. As we dive deeper, Chad pontificates on leadership — a topic as vast and unfathomable as his ..read more

Brace yourselves for the roller coaster ride of snark that is the "Chad and Cheese Podcast." It's your audacious dive into the world of HR, where co-hosts Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman take no prisoners and spare no feelings. Each episode is a concoction of brash opinions, industry insights, and a healthy dose of mockery, aimed at anyone within earshot. Join us as we dissect the recruiting world, interview industry bigwigs like Blair Fambro from Hershey, and generally wreak havoc in the most delightful way possible. If you're looking for political correctness, you've taken a wrong turn somewhe ..read more

This week we welcome longtime TA practitioner Author of Hiring Humans Craig Fisher Craig brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new book, Hiring Humans.  Practical tips and key takeaways are written for HR and TA as deskside reference and refresher. The 5:1 content generation template gives you the cadence and consistency to build your personal brand as a recruiter.  Craig has built a community for TA with TalentNet events.Twice a year, the conference is a safe space with honest conversations, case studies and featured speakers.  ..read more

In this podcast episode, the boys chat with Kyle Samuels, founder & CEO at Creative Talent Endeavors. The conversation revolves around the intricacies of executive search, focusing on retained executive search and its traditional practices. The discussion highlights the challenges and dynamics of the industry, including high fees, limited diversity, and the impact of remote work on recruitment. Kyle emphasizes the importance of human connection in the workplace and suggests ways for startups to navigate their first executive search. The episode concludes with a light-hearted note about Kyl ..read more

In the "Chasing Jasper" episode of "Talent Chasing," listeners are introduced to Jasper Spanjaart, whose journey from a small village in Holland to becoming an influential journalist and filmmaker is both inspiring and reflective. Born in 1995 and raised in a nurturing household, Jasper's passion for football and storytelling shaped his early years. Despite an initial foray into business studies, he eventually found his true calling in journalism, supported by his family's unwavering encouragement. Listeners can look forward to: - Jasper's Unique Path: From his early love for football to pivo ..read more

It's the inaugural episode of Talent Chasing, where we dive deep into the multifaceted world of sports and talent discovery. Our hosts, Chad Sowash and Jasper Spanjaart, along with special co-host and featured guest, Brian Johnson, a former Major League Baseball player and scout, share an intimate look into the journey of identifying and nurturing talent.  From Brian's early days as a high school athlete juggling the demands of being a standout in both baseball and football, to his tenure at Stanford playing under the shadows of future NFL greats and baseball legends, this episode uncove ..read more

In this episode of the Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheeseman and Chad Sowash dive into the world of talent acquisition with Sher Zippo, a specialist from Bar Taco, a restaurant brand renowned for its upscale casual street food and innovative service model. Zippo shares insights into Bar Taco's unique approach to hiring, leveraging technology like QR codes to enhance both customer and employee experiences, and maintaining a fun, equitable work environment across their 30 locations. The conversation covers everything from the origins of Bar Taco, the challenges of scaling in the hospit ..read more

In this episode, join us as we sit down with Debbie Tang and Ryan Whitacre from Bridge Partners, a leading executive search firm focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Debbie, a former lawyer from DC, and Ryan, adopted from Seoul and raised in Flint, Michigan, share their unique journeys into executive search and their passion for DEI. We delve into why DEI is a cornerstone at Bridge Partners, tracing its roots back to the early 2000s when multiculturalism was at the forefront. Our guests discuss a recent survey they conducted on DEI initiatives in corporate America, r ..read more

In this episode, Katee and Jackye chat with Rolondo Talbott. Rolondo Talbott (pronouns are he/him/his and we/us/ours) is a passionate DEI leader, veteran, neurodiverse individual who has several invisible disabilities and is driven by the mantra to, “Do Good, Seek Justice, and Correct Oppression.” Rolondo’s current role is in the entertainment sector but before that, he served as the Senior DEI Business Partner for Amazon’s Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division, where he honed his ability to cultivate inclusivity and equity in global tech. Before that role, Rolondo was a DEI leader in ..read more

In this episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast, host Jackye Clayton is joined by special guest Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse, as they engage in a dynamic, thought-provoking conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Donald Knight shares his journey from his initial aspiration to pursue a legal career to his current role as Chief People Officer at Greenhouse, and the pivotal role his CHRL, Katee Kennedy, played in shaping his career path. His extensive experience working at multiple companies, including his current position, adds depth and insi ..read more