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Directionally Correct, A People Intelligence Podcast

Directionally Correct, A People Intelligence Podcast

WRKdefined Podcast Network 144 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Directionally Correct is a podcast focused on people intelligence, hosted by Cole Napper. It explores topics like workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent analytics. The show aims to help leaders navigate AI's impact on the workplace with insight and humor.

Episodes

Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe & the Value of Comms - Sasha Arjannikova - #186
Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe & the Value of Comms - Sasha Arjannikova - #186 Aug 17, 2026 3823 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Sasha Arjannikova, Director of Analytics Business Partnering at Adobe! In this rich conversation with host Cole Napper
Does Revenue-Per-Employee Matter? & Random Stuff - William Tincup - #185
Does Revenue-Per-Employee Matter? & Random Stuff - William Tincup - #185 Aug 10, 2026 6753 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, William Tincup, Editor, Analyst, Advisor, Host at Wrkdefined! In this wide-ranging, unfiltered, and often provocative c
Is the IQ Debate in I-O Psychology Really Over? - Dr. Deniz Ones - #184
Is the IQ Debate in I-O Psychology Really Over? - Dr. Deniz Ones - #184 Aug 3, 2026 4757 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Dr. Deniz Ones, Hellervik Professor of Industrial Psychology & Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University o
The ROI of People Analytics from Aptitude Research - Madeline Laurano - #183
The ROI of People Analytics from Aptitude Research - Madeline Laurano - #183 Jul 27, 2026 4000 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Madeline Laurano, Founder and Chief Analyst at Aptitude Research! Host Cole Napper sits down with Madeline to unpack th
The State of Workforce Planning in 2026 - Nick Kennedy - #182
The State of Workforce Planning in 2026 - Nick Kennedy - #182 Jul 20, 2026 4171 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Nick Kennedy, CEO of The Workforce Planning Institute! In this timely conversation, Cole Napper and Nick dive deep into
Is People Analytics Having a Mid-Life Crisis? & Employee Listening at Netflix - Colby Nesbitt - #181
Is People Analytics Having a Mid-Life Crisis? & Employee Listening at Netflix - Colby Nesbitt - #181 Jul 13, 2026 5924 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Colby Nesbitt, Senior Manager of Employee Listening at Netflix! In this wide-ranging conversation, Cole Napper and Colb
What Analytics Do Startups & PE-Backed Firms Need? - Andrew Bartlow - #180
What Analytics Do Startups & PE-Backed Firms Need? - Andrew Bartlow - #180 Jul 6, 2026 5168 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! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Andrew Bartlow, Operating Partner & Senior Advisor at Altamont Capital Partners; Co-Founder, People Leader Accelerator! In this episod
Is People Intelligence the Future? Unpacking a Manifesto - Cole Napper & Alexis Fink - #179
Is People Intelligence the Future? Unpacking a Manifesto - Cole Napper & Alexis Fink - #179 Jun 29, 2026 3454 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 ! Check out our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2026! In a special twist, host, Cole Napper, steps into the guest seat as he’s interviewed by special guest host, Alexis Fink, Founder of Propeller Insights and Co-F
Is a Digital Twin Coming for You & Your Job? - Allen Kamin - #178
Is a Digital Twin Coming for You & Your Job? - Allen Kamin - #178 Jun 22, 2026 4367 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 ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Allen Kamin, Practice Leader, Organizational Effectiveness at Oracle! In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Cole N
The Skills vs Tasks Debate We Need - Angela Le Mathon & Sandra Loughlin - #177
The Skills vs Tasks Debate We Need - Angela Le Mathon & Sandra Loughlin - #177 Jun 15, 2026 3984 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 ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guests, Angela Le Mathon, VP, Workforce Intelligence & Insights at Walmart & Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM! In this wide
People Insights at HP & The Value of Data Security - Amy Stevenson - #176
People Insights at HP & The Value of Data Security - Amy Stevenson - #176 Jun 8, 2026 3932 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 ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Amy Stevenson, Senior Director People Insights at HP! In this wide-ranging and highly practical conversation, Cole Napper welcomes ba
The Power of Us & Social Identity at Work - Jay Van Bavel - #175
The Power of Us & Social Identity at Work - Jay Van Bavel - #175 Jun 1, 2026 3506 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 ! Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at NYU and Author of “The Power of Us”! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoug

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