25 GIU 2024 · - How do you build the GM brand internally as a strategic function vs a relocation function?  - What is a co-sourced relocation model?  - What does it mean to be a true global mobility partner instead of a vendor?  - How does global mobility in the EU differ from GM in the US?  - What is the most exciting thing about the GM industry right now?  In Episode 18, Paul is joined by Delivery Hero's Head of Global Mobility & Travel, Yuki Watanabe. Originally born and raised in Japan, Yuki moved to the US for university education. She gained her professional experiences both as a service provider and in-house expert in the areas of corporate / expat tax management as well as various corporate HR roles across industries. After decade(s) of US experience, it was time for her to plunge into a new adventure by joining a young tech company based in Berlin, Germany.  With some amazing experience including taking GAP on the journey to a co-sourced model, Yuki brings so much energy, and adaptability to her Global Mobility strategic thinking. A great episode packed with mobility gems! We hope you enjoy!!

18 GIU 2024 · - How can you incorporate mindfulness in Mobility?  - ​​In a fast-paced GM role, how do you maintain work-life balance and personal wellbeing?  - How can you build your personal brand in Mobility as an introvert?  - What are the differences between working in mobility at a tech company versus a traditional mobility environment?  In Episode 17, Paul is joined by PagerDuty's Principal Global Mobility & Immigration Partner, Krista Caldwell.   She is an experienced Global Mobility professional with more than 13 years in the field.  She has worked with both small and large multinational organizations to build and deliver successful global mobility programs. Krista was also an expat on a rotational assignment to Basra, Iraq in 2006-2007.   Her passion lies in creating inclusive and positive mobility experiences for all involved in the process. She strives to drive improvement and help further company strategy, manage costs, and create value while providing an extraordinary employee experience.   Krista holds her Global Mobility Specialist – Talent Mobility (GMS-T) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certifications and actively participates in Global Mobility industry conferences and events. In 2024, she was awarded the Forum for Expatriate Management’s Global Mobility Professional of the Year award.    Krista also shares the importance of involvement in local relocation councils and formal mentoring programs.   We hope you enjoy!!

11 GIU 2024 · - Where are legislative changes influencing company Mobility policies right now?  - How do you help the business adapt to fast-moving immigration changes on route in 2024?  - What do you look for when hiring candidates for the new world of Mobility?  - What will be the impact of AI on Mobility?  In Episode 16, Paul is joined by Lucid Motor's Senior Immigration & Global Mobility Manager, Larry Brouder.   Larry's 28+ year career revolves around crafting mobility programs across diverse industries. His expertise goes beyond design – he's built service delivery platforms, consulted on policy and relocation, and now focuses on strategic consulting in global mobility, HR, and expat tax.   A true specialist, Larry tackles the intricacies of international assignments, policy, immigration, and global security/tax. He even led HR programs and built global programs in mobility, business continuity, and talent management.   Currently, Larry leverages his expertise at the world's leading EV manufacturer. He remains a thought leader, actively sharing his insights on Global Mobility at industry events, covering topics like Expatriate Programs, Immigration, Global Security, and Pandemic Protocols.    We hope you enjoy!!  

3 GIU 2024 ·   - What is it like to lead a GM team through an acquisition?  - How do you effectively launch and implement a remote work policy?  - How do you land your own international assignments as an in-house role?  In Episode 15, Paul is joined by Global Mobility & Immigration Leader, Cheryl Craig.  Cheryl brings 20 years of industry expertise across Expat Tax, Consulting, and various corporate roles. As a GM leader, she successfully navigated two acquisitions and led VMWare through the rollout of their remote work policy. With her own impressive assignments in Belgium and Singapore, Cheryl is passionate about guiding young professionals entering the exciting world of Global Mobility!  In this episode, Cheryl also provides valuable insights on how to work with the internal comms team to get a new remote work policy adopted into the organization.   It's a short episode but packed with many mobility gems! We hope you enjoy!!

28 MAG 2024 · - How does the relocation industry remain relevant in the face of post-pandemic decline? - How can entry-level professionals leverage their GM role for future career growth? - How do you educate procurement to pick the best providers? - What are the opportunities for relocation companies to have more impact over the next five years? In Episode 14, Paul is joined by Stryker's Senior Global Mobility Manager, Jack Jampel.  Jack has been the Senior Manager of Stryker Global Mobility since January 2011 and brings his mobility expertise and business-building results to Stryker. He manages the company’s relocation program and provides strategic direction supporting Stryker’s hiring, talent management, and retention objectives. Before joining Stryker, Jack was with Wyeth Pharmaceutical for 20 years, holding numerous HR leadership positions. He has also spoken at numerous conferences and on panels where he is known for his candidness in delivering messages on more controversial topics that truly drive results.   Jack is a strong supporter of the Global Mobility supplier partner network. He has held numerous regional board positions, and advisory positions and is a recipient of a Meritorious Service Award and a Distinguished Service Award for his many contributions to the Worldwide ERC.    In this episode, Jack also provides valuable insights into the workings of RMC pricing, particularly beneficial for newcomers to the world of relocation. We hope you enjoy!!

22 MAG 2024 · - How does a Talent Mobility structure differ to Global Mobility?  - How does a framework offer more clarity than a rigid policy?  - How can GM leaders transition into wider Reward or Talent roles?  - How will AI impact the way RMCs work?  In Episode 13, Paul is joined by Total Rewards & Mobility Leader, Michael Piker.  Mike brings a wealth of experience and expertise in Global HR, boasting a robust background in nine countries with renowned brands. As a seasoned LGBTQIA+ Global HR leader, his strategic focus includes areas such as Total Rewards, DE&I, Global Mobility, People Analytics, People Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.   Beyond his corporate achievements, he serves as an adjunct lecturer on Total Rewards and Global Mobility at esteemed institutions such as NYU, Erasmus University, and CBMN. Additionally, he contributes as a Global Advisor to TR2050, World@Work, atlas copilot and has served as a Board Member (NED).   In this episode, Michael also gives some amazing advice for global mobility professionals looking to broaden their roles into Talent/ Reward.   We hope you enjoy!!

14 MAG 2024 · - How do you make RFPs fit for purpose and as impactful as possible?  - How do you maximise the ROI of policy changes?  - What strategies can maximise relocator experience?  - How can Mobility maintain its influence post-pandemic?  - What sort of data can be used to reflect the value of Global Mobility?  In the latest episode, Paul is joined by Ray Kirby. Ray currently leads Global Mobility for Qualcomm. Prior to Qualcomm, he held various Mobility leadership roles at Coinbase, Twitter, Nordstrom and Amazon. Ray is based in Seattle, WA and serves as the Immediate Past President of the Puget Sound Relocation Council. He earned his Meritorious Service Award issued by the Worldwide ERC® in 2020 and was named a Top 100 Most Admired Mobility Professional by The View from the Top. They truly dive into the nitty-gritty of getting the results you want from RFPs, from preparing the processes to successfully implementing the final policies. We hope you enjoy!

30 APR 2024 · - How do you make in-house GM work across 40 countries?  - How do you find the right people to make a great in-house team?   - How do you attract great talent to less common destinations?  - How do you liaise with local governments on immigration policies?  In Episode 11, Paul is joined by Bolt's Head of Global Mobility, Liis Valdsalu.  Liis is a global mobility professional, who has built the function from scratch in public and private organizations. She believes in the benefits that in-house teams have to offer to the organizations. Together with the Global Mobility team at Bolt, she supports immigration and relocation in 40+ countries.    She also shares more amazing insights about how to build an awesome in-house GM function from the ground up, and the challenges she’s overcome along the way.   We hope you enjoy!!

23 APR 2024 · - What is the difference between Talent Mobility and Global Mobility?  - How do you measure and improve the ROI of Talent Mobility?  - What Mobility strategies can help employee retention?  - What defines business vs employee-driven relocations for you?  - What type of support do you provide to Internal Talent Mobilities?  In Episode 10, Paul is joined by Uber's Talent Mobility Program Manager,  Eddie D. Coronado.  Eddie is a seasoned Talent Mobility professional with extensive experience managing Internal Talent Mobility Programs at leading corporations like Siemens, Electronic Arts, and Uber. As Operations Program Manager at Uber, he develops strategies to attract, retain, and engage top talent, drawing on his multicultural background and global perspective.   Eddie also delves into his firsthand experience of working in both large (300 people) and small (13 people) Talent Mobility teams.  If you'd like more information on how to leverage Internal Mobility to Transform Talent Engagement and Performance, check out this insightful content by Eddie! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tTrEKfganw6B7KybmTeaGq12ep08U5p4cfQ2zq-gvns/edit?usp=sharing  So much for Mobility lovers to enjoy in such a short conversation - we hope that you like it!!

16 APR 2024 · - How has GM changed and not changed in 38 years?  - How do you build a top-class network in GM?  - What strategies can you use to support your team when approaching difficult conversations?  - How has the approach to cross-border remote work requests evolved over the past 3 years?  - What are some tips for building successful vendor relationships?  In Episode 9, Paul is joined by ERM's Global Mobility Lead Viv Mott. Viv with 38 years of experience in the Global Mobility field working mainly in the Financial Services sector, started off her GM career at Citi, joining the GM team in London as a Junior Relocation Specialist in 1986. She left Citi in 2007 after working her way up through the ranks to Vice President managing an in-house team of 7 handling an average of 800 cross-border moves annually. Since leaving Citi Viv has held GM managerial roles at ABN AMRO, RBS, Barclays, and Aviva and is now the Head of Mobility at ERM (Environmental Resources Management) a sustainability company. She lives in Surrey with her daughter and continues to enjoy networking with her many friends and colleagues whom she has met in the GM field over the past 38 years! She also shares her firsthand experience of dealing with the impact of Brexit on her role in the UK, alongside some crazy relocation stories! We hope you enjoy!!