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Cappuccino with HR

Rudi Bauer

43 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Ash Jones, Personal Brand Advisor and Founder of Great Influence, about building authentic and effective personal brands. They explore where to start, how to find the right focus and niche, and how to balance personal and business content without losing authenticity. Ash shares insights from over 10 years of advising entrepreneurs and leaders, including his work with Steven Bartlett, and explains how leadership-led personal branding can strengthen cultur...

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In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Ash Jones, Personal Brand Advisor and Founder of Great Influence, about building authentic and effective personal brands. They explore where to start, how to find the right focus and niche, and how to balance personal and business content without losing authenticity. Ash shares insights from over 10 years of advising entrepreneurs and leaders, including his work with Steven Bartlett, and explains how leadership-led personal branding can strengthen cultur...

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Episodes (20/43)

Cappuccino with HR

Leveraging Leaders’ Voices: The Business Power of Personal Branding

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Ash Jones, Personal Brand Advisor and Founder of Great Influence, about building authentic and effective personal brands. They explore where to start, how to find the right focus and niche, and how to balance personal and business content without losing authenticity. Ash shares insights from over 10 years of advising entrepreneurs and leaders, including his work with Steven Bartlett, and explains how leadership-led personal branding can strengthen cultur...

1 week ago

42 minutes

Cappuccino with HR

What 2025 Taught Us: A Year-End Special with Hung Lee

In this year end special of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer is joined by Hung Lee, Curator of Recruiting Brainfood, for a reflective look at 2025 and what it revealed about the future of HR, recruiting and work. Together they discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments of the year, the reality behind the AI hype and the trends shaping conferences, hiring and candidate experience. Hung shares sharp observations on why tools and ideas are not the problem but implementation often is, and wh...

1 week ago

41 minutes

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The Future of HR Lies in AND – Not in OR

In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer speaks with Jürgen Hartwig, CHRO and Member of the Board at Daimler Truck, about why the future of HR depends on embracing And instead of Or. They explore how HR must shift its mindset, move beyond transactional work and take a more strategic role in shaping people and culture. Jürgen shares insights on global differences, generational expectations and how AI can both create space for meaningful human interactions and increase the demands on ...

2 weeks ago

44 minutes

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Unlearning Is the New Learning: The Skills Shaping the Future of Work

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Margareta Sailer, Founder and CEO of mondaysquares, about why learning and specifically unlearning are critical skills in times of constant change. Drawing on her experience as Senior Recruitment Manager EMEA at Tesla and Global Recruitment Director at Lilium Aviation, Meggy shares insights on adaptability, resilience, and leadership. They discuss why letting go of outdated mindsets is often harder than learning new skills, how leaders can reduce fear of...

3 weeks ago

40 minutes

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Beyond Paychecks: Designing Reward Systems for a Meaningful Employee Experience

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Kent Frederiksen, Vice President Rewards at the LEGO Group, about how modern reward systems go far beyond salary. They explore why flexibility and individualization are becoming essential, how companies with lower brand recognition can still build compelling reward strategies, and how transparency and EU regulations are reshaping the landscape. Kent shares insights into shifting employee expectations, what people truly value, and the innovative reward tr...

4 weeks ago

43 minutes

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The HR Revolution: Breaking Free from Policies to People Experience

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Katharina Baehr, Head of People & Culture Recruiting & Employer Branding at Contabo Group, about the shift from traditional HR to People & Culture and why the industry needs a new mindset. They discuss modern leadership trends, the role of individualization in people strategies, how AI can create real people moments, and why HR needs a place at the C-suite table to drive real transformation. In case you want to connect with Katharina, here ar...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Andreas Mayer, Director Employee Experience & Operational Excellence at ING Deutschland, about how everyday interactions shape meaningful employee experiences. They discuss what employee experience really means, how thoughtful process design and automation can support people better, and why leadership alignment is essential. Andreas also shares insights into generational differences, the growing role of AI in HR, and how organizations can strik...

1 month ago

39 minutes

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Softness at Work: Weakness or the Ultimate Leadership Asset?

In this episode Rudi Bauer talks with business psychologist and somatic coach Kate Silber about the power of softness at work. They explore whether softness is a weakness or an essential leadership asset, how self-respect and emotional awareness build true authority, and why integrating empathy, vulnerability, and body awareness can transform individuals and organizations alike. Kate also shares simple somatic practices for staying grounded and discusses how self-trust and self-respect ...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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Putting People at the Center: Women in Tech and the Future of Work

In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, host Rudi Bauer talks with Christine Regitz, Head of SAP Women in Tech and President of the German Informatics Society, about advancing women in technology. They discuss why progress has been slow, how early education and mentoring can inspire girls toward STEM, and what leaders can do to build confidence and inclusion in tech teams.

2 months ago

35 minutes

Cappuccino with HR

From Stress to Strength: How to Build Workplace Resilience

In this episode, Rudi Bauer speaks with Ludmila Tomperi, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner HQ at Wolt, about how resilience shapes our ability to adapt, lead, and thrive in fast-changing work environments. They explore what resilience truly means in today’s business world — from individual mindset to organizational culture — and why psychological safety, curiosity, and emotional intelligence are essential to building stronger, more adaptable teams. The conversation touches on how AI is transf...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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Behind the Scenes: Putting HR and Tech on the Same Stage

In this episode, Rudi Bauer speaks with Ivana Spiridonovic, B2B Marketing Manager at WeAreDevelopers, about the behind-the-scenes of the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, the world’s leading event for developers, AI innovators, and tech leaders, and how the new HR track, the HR Leaders Summit, extends this vision. They explore how the summit bridges the gap between HR and developers, the surge of feedback and engagement on social media, why mental health and interactive formats resonated so str...

3 months ago

29 minutes

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From Inside Out: Aligning Culture with Employer Branding

In this episode, Rudi Bauer speaks with Mihaela Nedelcu, Employer Branding and Culture Programs Manager, about the power of employee advocacy in building authentic employer brands. They discuss fostering trust, enabling employees to share real stories, and aligning internal culture with external branding. Mihaela shares lessons from Coca-Cola HBC, the role of feedback and capability building, and why courage and creativity are key to future employer branding.

3 months ago

34 minutes

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Robots Don’t Drink Coffee, But They Might Hire You

In this episode, Rudi Bauer speaks with Christian Wastlhuber, Fractional TA Leader & Co-Founder at The UnleashPeople, about how HR and tech are merging. They discuss building strong recruiting foundations, stepping into automation, and the recruiter’s changing role in times of rapid transformation. Christian unpacks the shifting skillsets companies need, the biggest bottleneck in people development, and the “trinity alliance” that drives organizational success. Reference Kevin Wheeler’s a...

4 months ago

33 minutes

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Leading Through Stagility: Human Capital Trends That Redefine Work

In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer, Cathrin Christ, Director at Deloitte, and Birte Reitmann, Manager Organization and Work Transformation at Deloitte, unpack Deloitte’s latest Human Capital Trends Report and explore the emerging concept of stagility, the balance between stability and agility that leaders need to navigate today’s fast-changing world of work. They discuss what stagility requires, how leaders can foster the right environment, the difference between leaders and ma...

4 months ago

39 minutes

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Culture Starts With You: Rethinking Leadership in 2025

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Meghan Hennessy, Global People Director and former leader at Uber, Meta, and Apple, about rethinking leadership in 2025. They explore how leaders can strengthen their leadership “muscle,” navigate fear of change, and foster a culture that embraces learning from failure. The discussion also touches on AI adoption, ethical considerations, and the balance between technology, data, and human-centric leadership, highlighting the key skills leaders need to emp...

4 months ago

35 minutes

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How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Nora Dietrich, mental health expert, Founder and Co-CEO of Between People, psychotherapist, and author of “Mental Health at Work”. Together, they explore how trust, awareness, and leadership shape mental health at work, and why building a sustainable culture is key to the future of work.

4 months ago

35 minutes

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Scaling Talent from Within: How Upskilling Fuels Growth

In this episode, Rudi Bauer talks with Margareta Sailer, Founder and CEO of Mondaysquares, about scaling talent from within and why upskilling is essential for growth. Drawing on her experience as Senior Recruitment Manager EMEA at Tesla and Global Recruitment Director at Lilium Aviation, Margareta shares how to build adaptable organizations, foster curiosity, and create safe spaces for learning. They discuss leading AI adoption from the top, keeping careers future-proof in a shifting j...

4 months ago

44 minutes

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From Learning to Leading: Why HR Needs a ChatGPT License

In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer talks with Daniel Mühlbauer, Speaker and Impactor at HR.Daten.Liebe, and also known as Data Dan, about why HR needs a ChatGPT license and how to lead AI adoption with confidence. They explore the balance between innovation and regulation, and why curiosity is key in uncertain times. From overcoming fear of technology to identifying real industry problems, this episode delivers practical steps and inspiration for HR professionals ready to embra...

6 months ago

42 minutes

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From Code to Cause: Building a Sustainable Future with Tech

In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Lina Pfeiffer, Founder of the Climate Stories Initiative, to explore how developers and companies can become sustainability champions. From visualizing climate change on Google Maps to mobilizing political will and deploying AI agents, the conversation uncovers the growing impact of technology in solving global challenges. They also dive into generational perspectives, mental health, and how sustainability is reshaping talent at...

6 months ago

36 minutes

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Building Brands People Stay For: The Power of Belonging & Growth

In this episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with Ferdinand Ruggenthaler, Head of Human Resources Administration at A. Loecker Konfekt, to unpack the evolving landscape of employee retention. They dive into the core strategies companies can use to keep top talent, the critical role of honesty and belonging in fostering loyalty, and how leadership influences long-term engagement. Ferdinand also reveals subtle early indicators that someone may be about to leave, the financial imp...

7 months ago

31 minutes