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Diary of CHRO

Diary of CHRO

with João Ricardo 39 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Diary of CHRO is a podcast hosted by João Ricardo that features interviews with current and aspiring HR leaders. Each episode delves into the career paths, experiences, and insights of human resources executives, offering guidance for those looking to advance in the field. The show poses the question 'Are you next?' to its audience, encouraging listeners to consider their own leadership potential in HR.

Episodes

Why Every Leader Must Think Like a Game Master | Diary of a CHRO Ep41
Why Every Leader Must Think Like a Game Master | Diary of a CHRO Ep41 Aug 17, 2026 00:24:46 What if the principles of game design could transform the way we lead, learn, and engage people at work?In this conversation with Thiago Barrionuevo from Cuboo Experience, we explore the power of game-based learning and why leaders should think more like “Game Masters”, creating experiences that challenge people, encourage experimentation, foster collaboration, and make learning more engaging.We d
After COVID, the Employee Contract Was Rewritten | Diary of a CHRO Ep40
After COVID, the Employee Contract Was Rewritten | Diary of a CHRO Ep40 Aug 13, 2026 00:28:32 Together with Natalie Grishakova (Danone Global Organisational Development Director and ex-Global Talent Director for Operations), we explore the future of talent and work with a focus on the challenges facing global organizations like Danone. We discuss what keeps high performers engaged, how organizations identify and develop high-potential talent, and how the role of Talent is evolving for the
Why Most Employer Brands Are Failing? | Diary of a CHRO Ep39
Why Most Employer Brands Are Failing? | Diary of a CHRO Ep39 Jul 29, 2026 00:37:56 Employer branding isn't dead, but the old playbook is.In this recent episode, I challenge Bell Gama to explore why so many employer brands struggle to attract top talent despite investing in polished career pages, EVP campaigns, and social content. The reality is that candidates have changed, expectations have evolved, and authenticity matters more than ever.You'll learn:-𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦
Why Traditional Leadership Fails in a BANI World? | Diary of a CHRO Ep38
Why Traditional Leadership Fails in a BANI World? | Diary of a CHRO Ep38 Jul 6, 2026 00:36:49 Prabir Jha is a LinkedIn Power Profile with more than half a million LinkedIn followers, TEDx speaker, an HR commentator, and an active Tweeter. The world of work has changed, and many traditional leadership approaches are no longer enough. In a BANI world, where environments are Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible, leaders face challenges that can't be solved with yesterday'
There’s No B2B or B2C - Only Human to Human (H2H) | Diary of a CHRO Ep37
There’s No B2B or B2C - Only Human to Human (H2H) | Diary of a CHRO Ep37 Jun 23, 2026 00:29:17 Bryan Kramer is a strategic advisor helping leaders operate differently in Silicon ValleyHe is also a TED speaker and the author of the book H2H: Human-to-Human. In Human to Human #H2H, Bryan explores the many facets of why and how communication today needs to be adjusted to keep up with our ever-evolving and fast-moving social and digital world. If you're looking to bring back the human side
Tech Recruitment, AI and LinkedIn Personal Brand | Diary of a CHRO Ep36
Tech Recruitment, AI and LinkedIn Personal Brand | Diary of a CHRO Ep36 Jun 8, 2026 00:40:25 Gonçalo Sequeira is the Founder and CEO of Hiire, partnering with early-stage startups, scale-ups, and corporates to build their world-class Tech and Digital teams.  He is also a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job and Careers, with 50K followers, which helped him not only to build his personal brand, but is now also helping other people to create their own personal brands!In this video, we will cover topi
Why Executive Teams Struggle to Work Together? | Diary of a CHRO Ep35
Why Executive Teams Struggle to Work Together? | Diary of a CHRO Ep35 May 25, 2026 00:28:39 Many organizations focus on strategy, performance, and growth, but often ignore one of the biggest factors behind success or failure: executive team effectiveness.Ricardo Vargas is the CEO & Founder of Consulting House, Amazon bestselling author of "Chief Executive Team: The Transformation of Leadership", and owner of the YouTube channel "Rewiring Leadership." In this video
What Radio Taught Me About Powerful Communication | Diary of a CHRO Ep34
What Radio Taught Me About Powerful Communication | Diary of a CHRO Ep34 May 5, 2026 00:33:46 Carla Rocha has over 30 years of experience as a radio host and, for the past decade, has been helping leaders strengthen their communication skills. She is also a lecturer at Nova School of Business and Economics and the author of several books on communication.In this video, we will cover topics like:𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺?𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰
Why HR Gets Called the Fun Police (And Is It True?) | Diary of a CHRO Ep33
Why HR Gets Called the Fun Police (And Is It True?) | Diary of a CHRO Ep33 Apr 24, 2026 00:20:55 Sean Kennedy is known as the “TA Guy”, a Talent Acquisition Leader turned into a LinkedIn Content Creator for HR Related topics. However, when everyone expected serious conversations about HR issues, Sean decided to go in the opposite direction by creating fun videos about HR.HR teams are often labeled as the “fun police”, but is that reputation fair, or just a misunderstanding? If you’ve ever won
Why Company Culture Matters More Than Strategy | Diary of a CHRO Ep32
Why Company Culture Matters More Than Strategy | Diary of a CHRO Ep32 Apr 24, 2026 00:23:55 Janina Norton is Group Head of Culture at AXA with core priorities focused on bringing thought leadership and strategic direction on matters relating to employee listening and culture measurement, culture transformation, employee experience, and hybrid working. A strong company culture shapes how people work together, boosts motivation, and drives long-term success.In this conversation, we cover t
What Makes Introverted Leaders So Powerful? | Diary of a CHRO Ep31
What Makes Introverted Leaders So Powerful? | Diary of a CHRO Ep31 Apr 24, 2026 00:13:46 Niels Jansen is Head of HR at LG Benelux.Niels is passionate about developing people and creating environments where they can thrive through “Introvert Leadership”.Introverted leaders are often underestimated but, in reality, they bring some of the most powerful qualities to leadership.In a world that often celebrates loud, charismatic leadership, introverts lead differently and that difference ca
The Secrets to Building a Powerful Employer Brand | Diary of a CHRO Ep30
The Secrets to Building a Powerful Employer Brand | Diary of a CHRO Ep30 Apr 24, 2026 00:31:10 Luís Sottomayor is the Founder and CEO of Talent Portugal, a Talent Attraction and Employer Branding platform that joins candidates, companies, and universities.In this video, we will cover topics like:𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳

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