Power Hour
PeopleFirst, Done Right
What It Really Means to Put People First
In association with
PeopleFirst Isn’t a Perk
How High-Performing Organisations Put People at the Centre
“PeopleFirst” is widely claimed but not always lived. Leaders are being challenged to prove what it really means in practice especially when tough decisions are required.
This online event examines how PeopleFirst leadership shows up beyond policies and benefits and how it drives performance, trust and long-term success.
Key themes & what attendees will learn:
- What organisations most often misunderstand about being PeopleFirst
- What hard trade-offs leaders must make to stay authentic
- How PeopleFirst cultures drive performance, retention and trust
- Real examples of PeopleFirst leadership in action
- What leadership behaviours make the biggest difference day to day
Speakers
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Marissa Andrada is a Board Director, BizBox Group & Former CHRO Chipotle. Throughout her 30-year career, she has helped iconic brands—including Starbucks, Chipotle, Red Bull, GameStop, Kate Spade and Universal Studios—build cultures that fuel growth, performance, and lasting business success. Having supported more than one million frontline employees, Marissa has become a lifelong student of one simple question: What makes people believe? Her work explores the connection between trust, leadership, culture, and performance; it is grounded in the belief that behind every iconic brand is a culture people believe in—and that you can only grow companies by growing your people. Today, she advises CEOs, executive teams, and boards while speaking globally on leadership, culture, trust, and the future of work.Marissa Andrada
Board Director, BizBox Group & Former CHRO Chipotle
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Josh Levine is a work futurist, author, and educator recognized as one of North America’s leading voices on organizational culture. He has spent nearly two decades helping leaders design cultures that drive engagement, retention, and performance. His clients include global technology firms, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 corporations navigating growth, transformation, and IPO preparation. Josh integrates design thinking and business strategy to develop frameworks that align people and purpose. Levine is the author of Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love, which BookAuthority listed as one of the best culture books of all time. He has written for Forbes and Fast Company and appeared on APM’s Marketplace.Josh Levine
Culture & Change Architect
Great Mondays
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Tara Furiani
Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | Host of Not the HR Lady | People, CoS & DEI Consultant
Not the HR Lady
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Katy Esser
Director of Talent Management
Selerix
Agenda
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4:00pm UK | 11:00am ET
Intro by Matt Manners
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4:05pm UK | 11:05am ET
Marissa Andrada
Board Director, BizBox Group
& Former CHRO ChipotleWhat One of One Million Frontline Employees Taught Me About Leadership
After spending three decades supporting more than one million frontline employees, Marissa Andrada shares the unexpected leadership lesson that forever changed how she thinks about culture, employee experience, and business performance. Through one unforgettable story, you’ll discover why true people-first organizations begin by understanding how their own people experience the company.
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4:15pm UK | 11:15am ET
Josh Levine
Culture & Change Architect
Great MondaysListening *is* Leadership
Improve the trust and confidence of your team leadership by raising their awareness of how to develop a foundation of trust and show up in ways that inspire employees to connect and believe in a shared purpose.
In this session participants will:- Learn why trust, relationships, and rituals improve engagement, productivity, and innovation
- Design and commit to practices that foster trust and increase connection across teams
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4:25pm UK | 11:25am ET
Tara Furiani
Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | Host of Not the HR Lady | People, CoS & DEI Consultant
Not the HR Lady -
4:35pm UK | 11:35am ET
Katy Esser
Director of Talent Management
Selerix“Take Space, Make Space”
We’ve all left a meeting thinking one of two things: I talked too much, or I should’ve spoken up. For a long time, I thought that came down to personality. Some people naturally have the floor. Others naturally hang back.
I don’t think that’s what we’re seeing.
I think it’s default.
And one of the most important jobs of a PeopleFirst leader is recognizing those defaults, in ourselves and in others. Because building a culture where people contribute isn’t about encouraging everyone to speak more. It’s about knowing when to take space, when to make space, and helping others do the same.
In this session, I’ll share how this simple shift changed the way I think about PeopleFirst leadership and why the leaders who build the strongest teams aren’t the loudest or the quietest. They’re the ones who know what the moment needs.
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4:35pm UK | 11:35am ET
Q&A
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5:00pm UK | 12:00pm ET
Close
Reasons to attend
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Knowledge and Skill Enhancement
It will help you gain new knowledge and skills, contributing to your professional growth and increase your value as an employee and/or leader.
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Professional development
Attending our events allows you to stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in your field. This is particularly crucial in rapidly evolving industries.
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On-Demand access
You often have access to the wealth of insights the event provides On-Demand too. So you can revisit some or all of the content later on.
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Inspiration and Innovation
Hearing from other professionals and thought leaders can spark new ideas and inspire innovative thinking. You can gain insights that help you approach your work in new ways.
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Networking Opportunities
Our events bring together diverse groups of people, creating opportunities for networking online.
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AND IT’S FREE!
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