Episode 63 of the SWP podcast features legendary people analytics podcaster and good friend Cole Napper. Cole and I discuss all things people analytics and strategic workforce planning and how the respective disciplines have converged and diverged over the years. We hypothesize around the optimal structure to ensure effective delivery and explore C…

The day President Trump took office, he announced plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada. Additional tariff conversations have exploded since that day. How might this impact your personal finances and the economy? Today, we’ll explain a bit of the backstory of tariffs and discuss these new tariffs. Show Links & Info:…

Dolly Parton isn’t just a music icon—she’s a source of timeless wisdom. In this episode, we explore her most inspiring quotes and how they can guide your financial decisions, from saving to dreaming big. Let Dolly’s advice help you build a life, and wallet, worth singing about! Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A V…

It's not every day you meet a living legend in people analytics and workforce planning but Episode 62 of the SWP Podcast does just that. Amit Mohindra is not only an incredibly inspirational speaker, teacher and advisor in the space but also a wonderfully warm, authentic and entertaining human being. Enjoy this intriguing discussion with a true tho…

Brrr, it’s cold out there! Winter has a lot of people thinking about warmer weather. For some, that just means an annual vacation down south. But for certain retirees, they choose to live elsewhere through the brunt of winter, becoming “snowbirds.” Is snowbird life for you? Let’s talk about what motivates people to take up temporary residence elsew…

Episode 61 of the SWP Podcast welcomes back one of our favorite SWP tech entrepreneurs - Vincent Barat from Albert. Join Vincent and I as we debrief the incredible SWP Conference - London event and discuss our many highlights of what was a truly remarkable celebration of the great profession of Strategic Workforce Planning.…

Today, we’re unveiling the 2025 Method to transform your money mindset in just 30 days. Whether you’re overwhelmed by debt, stuck in a savings rut, or simply stressed about money, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you think differently and achieve financial comfort. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ …

Episode 60 of the SWP Podcast explores a fantastic case study involving ATB and Pearson, centred around tech enabled SWP in regulated environments. Juliette Klemencic and Sadhana Bhide share deep insights into technology driven challenges and opportunities in financial services from the perspective of governance, org structure, skills, forecasting …

Did you know most Americans retire earlier than planned, often due to unexpected health issues, job changes, or financial surprises? These challenges can force people out of work early, leaving them unprepared for decades of retirement. In this episode, we’ll explore recent research highlighting the importance of planning for early retirement, even…

Episode 59 of the SWP Podcast sees an intriguing discussion with Alejandro Giordanelli of Merck. Alejandro and I explored the human side of SWP from an organisational psychologists perspective.Nick Kennedy

In many ways, retirement planning was easier for previous generations. If you’re retiring now, you face a completely different set of challenges than your parents or grandparents did. Let’s talk about why the retirement planning decisions of the past were easier to make… Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: h…

Episode 58 of the SWP Podcast set out with no particular agenda yet resulted in one of the richest, most thought provoking SWP discussions the show has seen to date. Amazing what happens when three passionate SWP minds get together and bounce off each other. A huge thank you to Chris and Alicia for their contribution to the profession and for makin…

Episode 57 of the SWP podcast welcomes back Peter Louch from Vemo. I really enjoy chatting to Peter who not only bears the title 'The Coolest Man in SWP' but also (and arguably more importantly) has incredible insight into the challenges faced by many organisations. This chat explores the talent marketplace vs external labor market analytics dynami…

Episode 56 of the SWP Podcast welcomes David Wilkins, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at TalentNeuron, to discuss the recent acquisition of HR Forecast and its implications for Strategic Workforce Planners. This insightful conversation explores what this acquisition could mean for the future of strategic workforce planning, with highlights on en…

The obvious thing for us to do on this podcast is to talk about all the reasons why you should work with a financial advisor. And we do that! But today, we're going to have some fun and share some reasons why you shouldn't. Stay tuned! Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/…

Episode 55 of the SWP Podcast welcomed practitioner and upcoming SWP Conference speaker, Dani Harrison to the show. This important conversation looks at the Tesco journey with a number of really valuable lessons like 'don't try and do too much too early" and the value of a borrow/build approach to developing internal SWP capability. A valuable epis…

Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule…

You wouldn’t necessarily expect Mike Tyson, Kim Kardashian, and Snooki to dispense valuable insights about financial planning matters. In fact, you’d probably expect the opposite. But with a little bit of creativity, we can get some financial planning pearls of wisdom from even the most unlikely of sources. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://…

A random, retired YouTuber did a simple video exploring the top 5 regrets from other retirees he interviewed (all in their 70s). It blew up to almost half a million views (and counting). Let’s see what regrets made the list and, more importantly, explore what proactive steps you can take to avoid having the same regrets when you retire. Show Links …

In episode 54 of the SWP Podcast, we welcome Phillipa Beltran and Sadhana Bhide from Pearson to dive into how advanced technologies like AI, data analytics, and automation are transforming strategic workforce planning. We discuss how predictive modeling helps organisations anticipate future workforce needs, identify skills gaps, and optimise talent…

Remember the thrill of shaking a Magic 8 Ball to get answers to your childhood questions? Would we ace that math test? Would we be famous someday? Well, today, we're bringing a bit of that magic back. But instead of asking about pop quizzes and playground crushes, we’re turning to the Magic 8 Ball for advice on something much more important: your r…

Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of r…

Episode 53 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Vijay Swaminathan, Co-founder and CEO of Draup to discuss key considerations around effective AI transition. Vijay has an incredible back story and is widely regarded as one of the forefathers of contemporary talent intelligence having founded Talent Neuron and, more recently, Draup . This is an incredibly ins…

Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of r…

Are you telling yourself financial lies? In this episode, Mike and Philip are back to share a few more lies people often tell themselves about money and retirement. Some of these could be severely holding you back, so stay tuned! Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/…

Are you telling yourself financial lies? In this episode, Mike and Philip share a few lies people often tell themselves about money and retirement. Some of these could be severely holding you back, so stay tuned! Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/…

Episode 52 of the SWP Podcast celebrates the growth and evolution of the SWP function at RTX (formerly Raytheon) in meeting the two newest members of the team ahead of SWP Conference - Austin. Valentina Bernal and Janelle Hawes provided wonderful insights into the approach RTX have taken to develop a skills architecture across an organization of 18…

Episode 51 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Erica Vermeij to talk us through how Boston Scientific stood up SWP in a 50,000 person organization in only 12 months. This is a great example of how big things can happen effectively in large organizations through effective stakeholder engagement, hard work and not trying to have everything perfect from the o…

Join us for a very special 50th episode of the SWP Podcast in collaboration with the Reimagined Workforce Podcast. WPI Chair and usual host of the SWP Podcast, Nick Kennedy switches seats and invites host and director of Workforce Transformations Australia, Kath Hume to welcome a distinguished panel of global experts to discuss the new Certified Pr…

Ever heard the saying, ‘Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark’? Well, today we're diving into that very concept. How did Noah's forward-thinking approach help him survive the flood, and what can it teach us about preparing for retirement? Tune in as we unpack the ancient wisdom of Noah’s Ark and its modern-day implications fo…

In this episode, we’re diving into some famous words by the one and only Yogi Berra. You might know him for his legendary baseball career, but Yogi was also a goldmine of wisdom. We'll spin some of his classic quotes into financial advice. It's all about viewing things through the right lens—so let's see what financial insights we can uncover from …

In episode 47 of the SWP Podcast, I spoke with Patrick White, Senior Director of the Office of Labour and Economic Analysis at the United States Department of the Air Force. We discussed how Patrick found his way into SWP, the benefits of centralizing SWP processes under budget constraints, and how this approach can optimize resources, mitigate ris…

Episode 48 of the SWP Podcast features Jacque Flusche, Enterprise Workforce Planning Technology and Business Transformation lead at Lockheed Martin. Jacque and I explored the implementation of strategic workforce planning at Lockheed Martin, and the strategic drivers behind this approach. Jacque shares key challenges encountered, the custom approac…

Episode 49 of the SWP Podcast welcomed Andrew Buckland, Associate Director of Workforce Strategy & Analytics at Eastern Health. We discussed Andrew’s initial impressions and goals when setting up the SWP function within the hospital, key steps taken to build reputation and credibility, and strategies to secure a seat at the decision-making table. A…

Being an estate executor involves many responsibilities with various people and organizations. In this week's episode, we'll discuss some common mistakes executors make and how to avoid them. We're pleased to have Estate Attorney, Philip Corson, joining us once again for today's show. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Sched…

A strategic workforce planner who needs no introduction to our global community but one we're so thankful to have input and insight from, I was so very thankful to catch up with Ross Sparkman from Walmart to chat all things, AI, the future of SWP and the evolution of the profession. This is a super insightful and incredibly important discussion for…

We're back with AJ Herrmann from Cleveland Clinic and he's bought his SWP Leadership team along. SO incredibly lucky to have Cinnamon Dixon and Emily Monteleone join AJ for this insightful ant highly relevant discussion around a task based approach to strategic workforce planning. So much gold in this episode that it's worth playing on repeat for a…

Occasionally you meet people who are 10 steps ahead of the general population and think in ways most of us are unable to fathom. Mike Manning is one of those people. I was privileged to be involved in this enthralling discussion where Mike goes deep on all things AI and what it means for the future of work. Great chat with an even better person - t…

While death is an inevitable part of life, discussions about what happens afterward are often overlooked. In this episode, we're joined by estate planning attorney Philip Corson to shed light on the aftermath of losing a loved one. Listen in as Philip discusses the immediate steps to take after loss and how you can effectively prepare your loved on…

Just like an annual checkup is important for maintaining good health, performing regular financial checkups is an essential part of planning for a healthy and successful retirement. By regularly assessing your budget, goals, and progress, you can make informed decisions to keep your finances on track. Although financial wellness is going to look di…

Is retiring at 65 crazy? In this episode, Mike and Marc are going to talk about one billionaire who thinks so. Stay tuned as they unpack this article on the Strategic Planning Podcast this week. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/Mike Flanders

Episode 43 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Sam Yeats from TeamForm. This is a very unique conversation that explores the' coal face' reality around how work is actually done vs how organisations are physically structured. The concept of planning around the delivery teams has huge relevance in the SWP world however is often overlooked in preference for …

Entertaining and insightful (as always) discussion with two of my great friends, Chris Hare and Alicia Roach on the topic of Dynamic Scenario Planning. Learn all about the relevance of DSP to SWP, how to utilise data to inform scenarios and where enterprise software enablement is headed. Also, grab a sneak peek at the pending product release from e…

Every generation likes to talk about how much harder things used to be when they were kids. Like all of the people who used to have to walk five miles to school, in the snow, uphill both ways. But they had at least one thing that was EASIER...and that was retirement planning. Let’s continue our conversation on why this is in today’s episode. Show L…

In today's ultra dynamic labor market, redefining your global talent strategy is imperative for organizational success. From remote work, to skills-based hiring, new trends are reshaping how businesses approach talent acquisition and management meaning organizations are redefining how work is done. In Episode 41 of SWP podcast, the Brandon Crouch, …

Are you planning for your retirement with the confidence that you're making all the right moves? In today's episode, we'll unveil the crucial income planning mistakes that could jeopardize your retirement and show you how to craft a financial plan that's built to last decades, not just years. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.co…

Episode 40 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Clare Moncrieff, Executive Advisor with Talent Neuron. This is a fascinating discussion where we explore the critical connectivity between labour market intelligence and SWP. It was also a wonderful look back at the SWP Conference - London event. Enjoy this engaging conversation with a true thought leader!…

Every generation likes to talk about how much harder things used to be when they were kids. Like all of the people who used to have to walk five miles to school, in the snow, uphill both ways. But they had at least one thing that was EASIER...and that was retirement planning. Let’s talk about why on today’s episode. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing…

Imagine your retirement plan as a ship sailing toward a horizon of rest and relaxation. But what if one leak could sink it all? In today’s episode, we spotlight some of the single oversights that could send your dreams to the bottom. We'll share key strategies to plug the gaps, ensuring your financial ship stays buoyant and on course. Tune in to pr…

This episode might be a bit counterintuitive. We’re going to question the real impact of common financial habits. Are the strategies you consider beneficial actually working in your favor? We explore the pros and cons of practices like ignoring account statements and strict budgeting. Join us for a practical discussion, as we uncover the unexpected…