Best Lattitude Podcasts (2025)

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Coal Mines to Career Maps: Resilience, Mentorship, and Mapping a Career with Rob Thomas 27:36

20d ago27:36

27:36

In this powerful episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm talks with Rob Thomas, a Marine Corps veteran and HR leader whose career has spanned an extraordinary range of experiences—from underground coal mines to boardroom strategy. Rob’s professional journey didn’t follow a straight line. After growing up in a challenging environment with no clear…

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Redefining Leadership: Why Titles Don’t Matter with Divya Divaakaran 34:44

27d ago34:44

34:44

In this inspiring episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm sits down with Divya Divakaran—award-winning HR strategist, author, fashion designer, and unapologetic champion of people-first leadership. Together, they explore how mapping your career journey and building a personal board of advisors can transform your professional path.Divya shares her…

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The People Path: Talent into Transformation with Colleen Capel 36:05

1M ago36:05

36:05

On this episode of the Pathfinders Podcast, Pete sits down with Colleen Capel, founder of Leap Leadership Solutions, and a true people-first leader. Colleen’s career didn’t start with a plan to land in HR. In fact, she wanted to be an actress named Tess. But life had other plans, and her first role in talent acquisition changed everything.Colleen s…

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Our Deepest Fear Is Playing Small: Lessons from the HR Frontlines with Zane Zumbahlen 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

On this episode of Pathfinders, Pete talks with Zane Zumbahlen, a former IBM executive, current CPO, and lifelong space enthusiast whose career path is anything but ordinary.Zane dreamed of becoming an astronaut but pivoted from physics to people. That path led him to roles at IBM, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and beyond, each shaped by mom…

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Jack of All Trades: Leadership Lessons from the Golf Course to HR with John Bernatovicz 36:51

2M ago36:51

36:51

This week on the Pathfinders Podcast, Pete Schramm welcomes John Bernatovicz, entrepreneur, author of HR Like a Boss, and founder of Willory, a leading HR and payroll staffing and consulting firm.John’s career kicked off with a dream of professional golf (he even beat Tiger Woods once!). But after realizing he wouldn’t break into the top 1%, he piv…

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Small Wins and Big Lessons: The Power of Mentorship with Jason Seiden 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re talking with Jason Seiden who is a successful entrepreneur, communication consultant, and published author about his unique career journey and the lessons he’s picked up along the way.As a kid, Jason had two big dreams: becoming a plastic surgeon and finding ways to eliminate plastic waste. But life had other p…

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1% Better Every Day: Learning from Others with Grant Harris 41:36

3M ago41:36

41:36

On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re sitting down with Grant Harris, founder and president of GTH Consulting, LLC, and a certified diversity executive. Grant’s career journey is all about growth, mentorship, and making workplaces more inclusive for everyone.Grant’s love for reading, writing, and thinking led him to study psychology as an undergrad…

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Profession Changes and Mindset Shift: Career Mapping Job Switches with John Oliverio 37:25

3M ago37:25

37:25

In this episode of Pathfinders, we’re talking with John Oliverio, VP of HR at Audia International, about his career journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From physical therapy to HR leadership, John’s path is a masterclass in adaptability, mentorship, and the power of relationships.John started out studying psychology at the Universit…

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Approach Mentorship Intentionally: A Journey in HR with Heather Holland 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re joined by Heather Holland who is a seasoned HR and DEI professional who’s carved out an impressive career at companies like Mars Inc. and TC Energy. Her journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and staying open to new opportunities.Heather didn’t start out dreaming of a career in HR. She originally s…

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The Power of Authenticity: Finding Belonging in the Workplace with Sarah Reynolds 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

In this episode of Pathfinders, we’re diving into the incredible journey of Sarah Reynolds, Chief Marketing Officer at HR tech company HiBob. From dreaming of becoming a marine biologist to becoming a trailblazing marketing leader and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Sarah’s story is one of resilience, growth, and au…

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Thought Liters Featuring Pete Schramm 6:43

4M ago6:43

6:43

Pete Schramm is the founder of Lattitude, a company that provides employee connection software and services. They focus on career mapping, engagement surveys, and building a personal board of advisors through mentorship. The company is based on the idea that individuals, just like companies, can benefit from having a diverse group of people guiding…

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Baseball to Boardroom: The Journey to Building a Digital Marketing Agency with Colton Hower 26:42

4M ago26:42

26:42

On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re sitting down with Colton Hower, founder and CEO of POWER Marketing. Colton’s journey from college athlete to successful entrepreneur is all about adaptability, mentorship, and turning passion into purpose.A former Division One baseball player, Colton originally thought he’d end up in law. But during college, he…

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Run Through the Fire: Navigating Change and Growth as a Leader with Brian Fishel 35:48

4M ago35:48

35:48

On this episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm interviews Brian Fishel, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in human resources and strategic business partnerships. Fishel shares his career journey, which began with aspirations to be either an athlete or a doctor. This desire led him to study biology in college, but his career ultimate…

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Choosing Purpose Over Pay: Workplace Inclusion through DEI with Dr. Victoria Mattingly 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dr. Victoria Mattingly, better known as Dr. V. She’s the CEO of Mattingly Solutions, an expert in DEI, and an all-around rockstar in creating more inclusive workplaces.Dr. V’s journey started with a big decision early in her career: should she take a high-paying, six-figure job or acce…

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Don’t Let Best Get in the Way of Better: A Journey in Talent Acquisition with Aaron Brown 43:05

5M ago43:05

43:05

This week on Pathfinders, we’re diving into the incredible career journey of Aaron Brown, a global talent acquisition thought leader with over 20 years of experience. From his roots as the son of a basketball coach and dreams of engineering greatness, to taking a leap into recruiting, Aaron shares how his path evolved in unexpected and rewarding wa…

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Mentorship, Growth, and Embracing Failure: A Career Journey with Josh LeFebvre 35:37

5M ago35:37

35:37

In this episode of Pathfinders, we sit down with Josh LeFebvre, whose career journey is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a dream of becoming a lawyer evolved into a thriving career in leadership development—a transition marked by key moments of mentorship, discovery, and growth.Josh began his professional path in political event planning…

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Navigating GovCon and Beyond: A Path to Leadership and the Power of Mentorship 33:30

5M ago33:30

33:30

On this episode, our host, Pete Schramm, sits down with Alexa Tsui, COO of G2Xchange, who shared her journey as a business development (BD) and capture professional, now turned COO. She discussed her work in government contracting, how she first got into this field, and her unique perspectives on business development. A key focus of this conversati…

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Mapping Your Career: Insights on Leadership, Change, and Self-Awareness with Dave Pygon 39:53

5M ago39:53

39:53

During the latest episode, host Pete Schramm interviewed guest Dave Pygon, president and founder of Pygon ONE Consulting, a Chicago-based firm. Pygon ONE focuses on mastering and tackling the complex challenges of soft skills, particularly leadership development, problem-solving, driving results, efficiency and effectiveness, and improved communica…

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The Power of Feedback, Mentorship, and Networking: Insights from Two HR Leaders 47:28

6M ago47:28

47:28

In this episode of the Pathfinders podcast, we feature an insightful conversation with Sam Thomeier and Chelsea Hamilton, two HR experts with extensive experience in the industry! They share their unique career journeys, discussing how they first entered the field and the lessons they've learned along the way. One of the key themes in this conversa…

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Creating Fulfillment at Work: Leading with Purpose with Lyndsay Dowd 44:23

6M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode of the Pathfinders Podcast, we sit down with Lyndsay Dowd, a leader with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world, to discuss her career journey and insights into modern leadership practices. Lyndsay's path to success began early in life, as she aspired to be a motivator. In college, she studied sociology and women's studi…

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Pathways to Success: Workforce Development and Mentorship with Jesse McCree 37:28

6M ago37:28

37:28

In this episode of the Pathfinders podcast, Pete sits down with Jesse McCree, a national thought leader in investing in human talent. With 15 years of experience across startups, consulting, education, workforce development, leadership, public policy analysis, and nonprofit management, Jesse currently serves as CEO of South Central PA Works. In thi…

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The Rule of Threes: Lessons in Growth, Leadership, and Authenticity with Brittany Martin 38:55

7M ago38:55

38:55

Brittany Martin, founder and CEO of BeKindWorks, shares her inspiring career journey on this episode of the Pathfinders podcast. Growing up, Brittany dreamed of becoming a librarian, and her love for research and appreciation for different cultures took root during her time in college, where she studied business and worked at the campus library. Th…

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Leading with Impact: The Power of Mentorship and Continuous Learning with David McGlennen 33:55

7M ago33:55

33:55

David is a great journalist who is dedicated to helping others succeed in life and business. He believes in the power of mentorship and surrounding yourself with a personal board of advisors to help you navigate blind spots and grow. He has a Monday morning newsletter that provides valuable advice and guidance for anyone looking to improve themselv…

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Mastering Mentorship and Making Choices: Brad Kogut’s Journey in Career Mapping 42:43

8M ago42:43

42:43

Brad Kogut, a senior executive at Anywhere Real Estate, encourages junior employees to focus on building environments where people can engage in intellectual and curious discussions that lead to the best solutions. He shares his diverse career journey, which spans from roles in hotels and sports to his current position in real estate, including a l…

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The Career Compass: Mentorship, Balance, and Public Service with Rob Mercuri 43:55

8M ago43:55

43:55

Rob Mercuri, a small business owner and member of the Board of Supervisors for the 28th district, is the guest on the Pathfinders podcast hosted by Pete Schramm. Rob shares his personal career journey and talks about his values and priorities in serving his community. He also discusses his time at West Point, his transition to civilian life, and hi…

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Finding our meaning with connection, a conversation with Career Club CEO, Bob Goodwin 35:57

8M ago35:57

35:57

Bob, a successful businessman, shares his career journey which included working in sales, finance, and creating a platform to help job seekers. He reflects on the importance of teamwork and collaboration, and encourages people to follow their passion and find meaning in their work. In this interview, Bob Goodwin, founder of Career Club and Next Pla…

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Episode 9: The Discomfort of Evening 11:55

5y ago11:55

11:55

In this episode, we talk about how Women In Translation month originated and the books we read to mark it, including The Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, translated by Michele Hutchison. This dark and unsettling masterpiece is the winner of International Booker Prize, 2020. Listen to how we felt about the journey of 10-year-old gri…

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Episode 8: The Blessed Girl 14:13

5y ago14:13

14:13

Bontle Tau is a young woman in Johannesburg with a perfect 'Instagramable' life. A beautiful woman, she is spoilt by her lovers (three of them). She is sassy, funny and living the life but then something happens that makes her question her life. In this episode, we talk about Angela Makholwa's spectacular book, The Blessed Girl. Listen to us to kno…

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Episode 7: Lattitudes of Longing 11:24

5y ago11:24

11:24

In this episode, we talk about Indian writer, Shubhangi Swarup's sensational debut, Lattitudes Of Longing. Enjoy !

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Episode 6: Dominicana 11:11

5y ago11:11

11:11

A discussion on Angie Cruz's heartwarming book, Dominicana, which was shortlisted for Women's Prize 2020. Enjoy !

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Episode 5: Fleishman is in Trouble 11:27

5y ago11:27

11:27

A discussion of Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, an award winning New York journalist. The book was longlisted for Womens's Prize for Fiction, 2020 and nominated for the John Leonard Prize, 2019.

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Bonus: My Sister, the Serial Killer 8:43

5y ago8:43

8:43

A bonus episode on My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, longlisted for Booker and shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction, 2019. It was also recently announced as the winner of the British Book Awards 2020 in the Crime and Thriller Book of the Year category.

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Episode 4: Red at the Bone 15:06

5y ago15:06

15:06

Enjoy our discussion on our fourth pick from the longlist of Women's Prize for Fiction 2020- Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson!

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Episode 3: Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line 21:08

5y ago21:08

21:08

We are back with our third pick, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara, once again one of the books that made it to the longlist of Women's Prize for Fiction, 2020. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

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Episode 2: Queenie 17:44

5y ago17:44

17:44

A discussion on Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, our second pick from the long list of Women's Prize for Fiction, 2020.

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Episode 1: Actress 13:16

5y ago13:16

13:16

For our first ever book discussion, we have picked Actress by Anne Enright. Tune in to know how Enright has explored a complicated mother-daughter relationship through the protagonist Norah and her actress-mother, Katherine.

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Pilot 6:48

5y ago6:48

6:48

This is the introduction to our series of podcasts on books by women writers. The next episode will be a review of Anne Enright's Actress. We hope you enjoy listening to the channel as much as we enjoy being a part of it!

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