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  • CFO: Finance Expert or Business Leader?
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode, Samuel Dergel sits down with Emilia Bunea to explore her book and the research that’s helping finance executives strengthen their leadership.


    They discuss:

    ▶ Why Emilia wrote Leadership for the CFO (after years as a CFO herself)

    ▶ The importance of pausing to improve your leadership

    ▶ The research-backed framework Emilia created for the finance leader


    If you’re a CFO - or aspire to become one - this episode will challenge and elevate how you think about leadership.


    Buy Emilia's book here: https://amzn.to/4pdTLrz


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    27 Min.
  • The Strategic Rise of the CHRO: Driving Growth, Talent, and the Future of Work 🎙️CxO Interview: Liz Ahmed, EVP, People & Communications at Unum Group
    Nov 5 2025

    Liz Ahmed, EVP, People & Communications at Unum Group, sits down with Samuel Dergel and shared fascinating insights into:


    ▶ The internal culture of credibility built by the "Customer Zero" philosophy.

    ▶ How the pandemic accelerated HR into a central strategic role.

    ▶ What leaders need to prioritize when recruiting for tomorrow's workforce.


    If you're interested in the evolution of leadership and the People function, this episode is for you.


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    The DERGEL Executive Network Podcast discusses leadership, management and productivity.


    Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about. Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.

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    21 Min.
  • From Order-Taker To Partner 🎙️CxO Interview: Joe Sangregorio, CHRO at Curia
    Jul 14 2025

    Joe Sangregorio, CHRO at Curia, sat down with Samuel Dergel and shared fascinating insights into:


    ▶ The events that took place that impacted the CHRO role (hint: 2020 was a pivotal year).

    ▶ Joe's career path and how he navigated all the changes in the CHRO role over the years.

    ▶ Joe's honest thoughts on the ongoing work-from-home debate - both as an executive and an employee.


    If you're interested in the evolution of leadership and the People function, this episode is for you.

    🎙️ Subscribe for more executive insightsThe DERGEL Executive Network Podcast discusses leadership, management and productivity.


    Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about. Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.

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    25 Min.
  • Is AI Coming for Your Job? 🎙️ CxO Interview: Maya Bordeaux, Chief People & Culture Officer at ATPCO
    May 19 2025

    In this episode of DERGEL Executive Network, Samuel Dergel sits down with Maya Bordeaux, Chief People & Culture Officer at ATPCO for a candid discussion on:

    • Is AI really coming for your job? (Spoiler: Maya’s take surprises us)
    • How she worked in 4+ industries - from publishing to McDonald's - and why this helped her win in her career
    • ATPCO’s out-of-the box policies (Hint: employees overachieved since implementing them, without burnout)


    🎙️Key Moments

    • 00:00 Introducing Maya Bordeaux
    • 03:09 What is it about you that allowed you to accomplish working in so many industries?
    • 05:48 How have you have made a difference at ATPCO from a people perspective?
    • 13:19 ATPCO's CEO-CPO partnership
    • 16:05 Is AI coming for your job?
    • 21:08 Ask Samuel segment
    • 25:34 Outro


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    The DERGEL Executive Network Podcast discusses leadership, management and productivity. Samuel Dergel interviews executive-level guest speakers who share what it takes to reach and succeed in the C-Suite, and discuss topics they're most passionate about. Produced by DERGEL Media and sponsored by DERGEL Cornerstone, your trusted executive search partner. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss your hiring needs: www.dergelcornerstone.com.

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    26 Min.