Episodi

  • Ep.13: Simplicity, Burnout & Belonging: Lou Holcomb’s Unfiltered
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty, CEO of myBasePay, sits down with Lou Holcomb, Global Director of Contingent Workforce at UKG, live from Dallas.

    From her early days as a Russian linguist in the U.S. Army to building and leading global workforce programs, Lou shares how storytelling, data, and resilience shaped her leadership journey. She opens up about the realities of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and how rediscovering creativity became her turning point.

    Angela and Lou dig into what’s next for the contingent workforce, from simplifying complex ecosystems to balancing vendor consolidation with diversification, and why trust and inclusion are the true foundations of scalable programs. Lou also reveals her approach to building culture across global teams, empowering contingent talent, and creating workplaces where people feel safe to fail, learn, and grow.

    If you’re rethinking your workforce strategy or simply trying to bring more humanity into your leadership, this episode is a must-listen.

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    28 min
  • Ep. 12: Neha Malhotra and Kaden Elliott, BayOne Solutions, Make Tech Purple, Measurable Progress, and Closing Workforce Gaps
    Sep 18 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty is joined by Neha Malhotra, Head of Recruiting Delivery and Make Tech Purple at BayOne, and Kaden Elliott, Business Development Account Manager at BayOne. Together, they unpack the realities of representation in tech, the impact of COVID on workforce participation, and the biases that keep qualified talent out of roles.

    Neha shares how the Make Tech Purple initiative moved female placements from 26% to 46% in four years through targeted recruiting, upskilling, and systemic change. Kaden brings his perspective from healthcare and staffing, explaining how interview bias shows up in practice, why allyship matters, and how companies like Expedia and Levi’s proved that measurable progress is possible.

    You’ll also hear how early engagement through schools and internships shapes the next generation, why STEM jobs create life-changing opportunities, and what leaders must do to build fairer, stronger, and more competitive teams.

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    41 min
  • Ep. 11: Ursula Williams, President at SIA, Collaboration, Technology, and the Future of Staffing
    Aug 21 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Ursula Williams, President of SIA, to discuss how collaboration and technology are reshaping the staffing industry. Ursula shares her journey from staffing practitioner to leading one of the industry’s most respected organizations, reflecting on how resilience, adaptability, and innovation have defined the past five years.

    The conversation explores how AI and automation can eliminate inefficiencies while keeping recruitment human-centered, why rebranding and positioning are crucial in a crowded market, and how collaboration across providers is essential to the industry’s next chapter. Ursula also shares the vision behind CollaborationX, SIA’s newest event focused on the future of staffing, technology, and workforce solutions.

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    48 min
  • Ep. 10: Nicholas DiZoglio, Building Future-Proof Programs and Rethinking MSP Strategy
    Aug 7 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Nicholas DiZoglio, Global External Workforce Leader at Biogen, to discuss what it truly takes to design a future-proof workforce program.

    From his early days in staffing to building and running enterprise-wide programs in biotech and pharma, Nick brings a rare mix of practical wisdom and strategic clarity.

    They dig into the real conversations happening behind the scenes, including what to look for when bidding out new tech, when to lean on MSPs, and how to balance cost savings with long-term value. Nick also shares why cultural awareness is key when rebooting a workforce strategy, and how industry events and peer relationships play a critical role in staying relevant.
    If you’re navigating program overhauls, compliance challenges, or just trying to do more with less, this one’s for you.

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    34 min
  • Ep.9: Art Zeile, Building the Future of Tech Hiring Through AI, Cybersecurity, & Skills-Based Talent
    Jul 24 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Angela Alberty sits down with Art Zeile, CEO of DHI Group, to explore the lessons and leadership philosophies that have defined his entrepreneurial journey across video conferencing, data centers, cloud computing, and now at the helm of DICE and ClearanceJobs.

    They unpack how the tech hiring landscape has shifted dramatically since 2019, the importance of understanding economic cycles, and why AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are the macro forces reshaping workforce demand.

    Art shares how DICE has evolved from a job board to a high-engagement hiring platform, embracing skills-based hiring as a response to the growing gap between job requirements and available talent.
    From the significance of customer empathy to the role of optimism in leadership, Art outlines what it takes to lead through uncertainty, stay ahead of rapid technological change, and build solutions grounded in real-world pain points.

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    35 min
  • Ep.8: Joseph Postiglione Sr, VP of Procurement, How to Spot the Right Clients and Lead Real Change
    Jun 19 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Joseph Postiglione Sr. to explore a career that spans corporate procurement, Big Four consulting, and executive coaching.

    Before his current role in financial services, Joe served as VP and Chief Procurement Officer at the NBA, where he built a global procurement function from the ground up.

    Joe brings a rare perspective on how change truly happens within organizations, and why so many transformation efforts fail to deliver results. He shares how to assess a company's real capacity for change, the importance of mapping both current and future state processes, and how incomplete requirements gathering creates costly blind spots. Joe emphasizes the power of emotional intelligence in leadership, the value of getting clear before jumping into execution, and why trust is the foundation for both upselling and sustainable impact.

    Whether you're navigating a significant transformation, building a pre-sales process, or just trying to lead with more clarity and self-awareness, this episode offers practical tools and hard-earned wisdom you can apply immediately.

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    43 min
  • Ep.7: Beau Billington, Founder of The Free Agent, Building Smarter Workforce with Fractional Talent
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Angela Alberty talks with Beau Billington, Founder of The Free Agent, about the rise of fractional work and how it's reshaping both hiring and career paths.

    Beau shares his journey from corporate life to building a platform for independent professionals and explains why more companies are turning to part-time executives to scale with flexibility. They dig into what makes fractional work successful, from setting clear expectations and managing risk tolerance to pricing models and the legal differences between 1099 and W-2 classifications. Beau also addresses compliance challenges, common myths about fractional talent, and the mistakes companies make when engaging part-time leaders.

    Whether you're a company exploring fractional hiring or a professional considering the leap, this episode offers grounded insight from someone who’s been shaping the space for nearly a decade.

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    24 min
  • Ep.6: Carrie McDowell, How Relationships, Rebrands, and Real Talk Power Change
    May 22 2025

    In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Carrie McDowell joins Angela Alberty live from ProcureCon to share how she went from fashion to staffing to leading Lyft’s contingent workforce program.

    Carrie unpacks the work behind rebranding a legacy program at a household-name company, how change management happens, and the role of internal relationships in driving lasting impact. She speaks candidly about getting laid off while pregnant, landing her dream role, and what it means to lead while raising two young children.

    From designing Lyft’s internal brand to building policies from scratch.

    Carrie shows what it takes to build something that lasts and why joy, support, and honesty are essential in work and life.

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    26 min