What makes a great leader in today's evolving workplace? Find out how a workplace psychologist and executive coach breaks down why strong relationships make better leaders, teams, and cultures.

Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR's Chief HR Scientist to learn from People Practitioners as they navigate the changing world of work.

In this episode of The HR Dialogues, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits with Dr. Karen Bridbord, Chief Talent Officer and licensed psychologist. Drawing from her background in workplace psychology and executive coaching, Karen unpacks what it means to lead through connection — and how building authentic relationships at work leads to better business outcomes.

Karen’s work focuses on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and building psychologically safe and resilient teams. She is also the author of The Relationship-Driven Leader, a book that explores the impact of everyday interactions on team experience and performance.

In this episode we’ll discuss:
- The four pillars of relationship-driven leadership and their impact on workplace wellness and productivity
- Why authentic connection, not just cooperation, drives effective collaboration
- How HR can balance relationship-building with accountability and foster resilient leadership cultures

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How can HR leaders design impactful strategies and prepare for a future with AI-powered teams? Find out how the co-founder of a talent intelligence platform builds business-led HR strategies that truly deliver results.

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In this episode of The HR Dialogues, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits with Avinash Kohli, co-founder at intalent.ai, to unpack how HR leaders can create and implement a business-first HR strategy that is proactive, agile, and future-ready.

Avinash is an HR tech entrepreneur with 20+ years of global experience across Citibank, GE, and Boeing. At intalent.ai, he is reimagining the future of talent acquisition through AI-powered solutions that help organizations scale smarter and hire better.

In this episode we’ll discuss:
- What makes a business-first HR strategy and why it matters
- The link between strategy, organizational design, and execution
- How AI and digital agents will reshape HR

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What are the biggest trends influencing the HR environment and how can HR practitioners prepare for the future of work? An experienced professor shares key insights on AI, leadership, and the evolving workforce.

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In this episode of The HR Dialogues, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits with Professor Marc Miller. Together, they explore HR's current and future challenges and opportunities, focusing on the influence of AI and the changing dynamics of the workforce.

Marc Miller is an author, consultant, and academic with a distinguished career in industrial psychology and HR. Over the years, he has held key consulting roles with top organizations, pioneered HRIS development, and founded his own consulting firm, Marc S. Miller Associates.

In this episode we’ll discuss:
- The evolving nature of the workforce, including the blend of humans, avatars, robots, and gig workers
- The necessary qualities and skills for future leaders and HR practitioners
- Strategies for preparing the workforce for an AI-powered world

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