Unicorns don’t exist with Teddy Dimitrova

A Portrait of Teddy Dimitrova-Rondhuis who is Freelance Talent Acquisition Manager, Speaker and Author. She is guest at the 93rd episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Teddy Dimitrova is driven by a passion for self-improvement and organizational growth. With experience spanning start-ups, scale-ups, and larger organizations, she excels in balancing people, processes, and technologies, enjoying the challenge of finding solutions to strategic puzzles. Her strength lies in identifying bottlenecks and developing actionable solutions both in the short and long term. As a proponent of servant leadership, she focuses on enabling and inspiring colleagues to excel and find fulfillment in their work. Her core values include connection, balance, flexibility, and progress, while she continues to work on enhancing patience and refining her communication style.

Creative ways of Sourcing with Mark Lundgren

A Portrait of Mark Lundgren, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager bei CarOnSale. He is guest at the 92nd episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Mark is a Global Recruitment Manager who plays a key role in helping companies achieve their growth goals by sourcing top talent, building strong employment connections, and efficiently managing teams. A native Danish speaker, Mark is also professionally proficient in both German and English, allowing him to operate seamlessly in diverse, international environments. His expertise in recruitment and team management makes him an asset in driving organizational success.

The Relational Workforce in an Age of Transformation and AI with Philip Horváth

A Portrait of Philip Horváth, Partner at Luman, Principle at philip, LLC, Speaker & Consultant. He is guest at the 91st episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Philip has spent over thirty years studying and practicing transformation, witnessing waves of new technologies and their systemic impacts. He combines wisdom from global transformational modalities and modern neuroscience to guide leaders in preparing their organizations for constant change. As a partner at LUMAN, he develops strategies to elevate leadership, culture, and innovation in the most innovative companies, serving as an inspirational keynote speaker and executive advisor.

Being a Fractional People Leader with Chris Brown

A Portrait of Chris Brown, an Advisor for People & Talents. He is guest at the 90th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Chris helps VC-backed Climate and FinTech startups in Europe and Germany navigate the people side of smart growth. He pecializes in clarifying team culture and building solid people foundations, tailored to your unique stage and goals. Whether you’re doing it all yourself, have a junior HR team, or simply need experienced guidance, Chris willl ensure your people strategy supports your growth ambitions. Founders love working with Chris because they get a clear roadmap for scaling their teams, without the headache of figuring it all out alone.

How to build & monetize a community with Hung Lee

A Portrait of Hung Lee who is the curator for Recruiting Brainfood Newsletter. He is guest at the 89th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Hung is a recruitment industry professional with over 15 years experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, founder of award winning online recruiting platform WorkShape and now Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood – the best weekly newsletter in recruitment.

HR & digitalisation in the Berlin public sector with Marko Müller

A Portrait of Marko Müller who is Head of the HR Service Centre at BVG. He is guest at the 88th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Marko Müller is Head of the HR Service Centre at BVG, where he has been working for four years. His responsibilities include HRIS, payroll, contract management and employee services, managing both digital and analogue files. With an extensive background in HR, he has worked in large organisations such as Campina, Bombardier and the pharmaceutical industry before joining BVG. At Bombardier, he played a key role in the transformation of HR and the establishment of shared service centres in various regions.

Scaling & Driving Generative AI Adoption for Enterprises with Guillermo Miranda

A Portrait of Guillermo Miranda who is AI Adoption & Digital Transformation Leader. He is guest at the 87th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Guillermo Miranda is a seasoned senior executive with extensive leadership experience in complex global environments, driving digital platforms and user-centered business initiatives to accelerate skills and people performance across global organizations. In January 2024 he launched atlas copilot in London, UK. This is the first GenAI Copilot for HR Professionals, as a Co-Founder he leads Product & Platform Development.

The power of Human Capital in M&A with Timothy Tolino

A Portrait of Timothy Tolino who is Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness at Hunter Douglas. He is guest at the 86th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Timothy Tolino is the Global Director of Benefits, Mobility, and Wellness at Hunter Douglas, overseeing employee benefits for over 23,000 employees across 100+ countries. Before this role, Tim worked in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) consulting for private equity firms, where he conducted due diligence on employee benefits, focusing on market competitiveness and financial implications. His career began with consulting firms like Gallagher and Mercer, providing him with expertise in benefits evaluation. Tim transitioned to his current role to directly impact benefits implementation, aiming to balance global consistency with local customization. His approach involves internal surveys and external benchmarking to align benefits with industry standards, ensuring they contribute to employee satisfaction and retention while driving organizational success.

Transforming hiring chaos into data-driven success with Celia Sauthier

A Portrait of Celia Sauthier who is Head of Talent Acquisition at Moss. She is guest at the 85th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Celia has over 10 years of experience across recruiting and HR, mostly within large tech organizations but more recently within start-ups. She is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Moss, overseeing a small team of TA partners across Berlin and London. In this role, she’s been responsible for professionalizing the company’s hiring approach and interviewing practices. Prior to Moss, Celia spent six years at Amazon in London, where she held senior positions in talent acquisition, focusing on tech recruiting delivery, and change management programs across EMEA.

Let’s talk about HR debt with Kerstin Rothermel

A Portrait of Kerstin Rothermel who Chief People Officer. She is guest at the 84th episode of Thomas Kohler's The People Factor Podcast.

Kerstin is a seasoned Chief People Officer and Fractional HR Leader with over 20 years of diverse international experience. She partners with C-suite executives at start-ups and SMEs to implement high-impact strategies that foster high-performance cultures and align people strategies with business goals. With a robust academic background in Economics, Kerstin is dedicated to delivering innovative, value-driven solutions across various HR disciplines, including talent management, organisational development, and HR transformation.