People Strategy Forum
March 26th, 2025

Hosts: Char Miller, Sumit Singla, Howard Nizewitz, and Sam Reeve + Guest Co-Host

Join us every Wednesday at noon (Eastern) to hear top people experts discuss how to create workplaces where people thrive, employers reward and customers love.

THIS WEEK:

John Gates

Transitioning Executive Roles with Interim Leadership

John Gates is the founder of Salary Coach Academy, a platform dedicated to helping job seekers improve their compensation packages through expert negotiation strategies. With over 30 years of experience in corporate recruiting, John has trained recruiters on how to negotiate job offers, giving him a deep understanding of the hiring process and the often-hidden flexibility in compensation packages. His academy offers affordable, on-demand courses where users can access proven negotiation techniques at various stages of the recruiting process, from handling salary requirement questions to negotiating at the offer stage. His clients have seen significant salary increases, with some achieving more than a 15% increase in base salary, along with signing bonuses. John’s approach has consistently led to better offers, empowering candidates to secure the salary and incentives they deserve, without jeopardizing the job offer. ​​

Rewards Mastermind
March 11th, 2025

Hosts: Howard Nizewitz and Sam Reeve + Special Guest Keynote Speaker

Join us monthly, every second Tuesday at noon (Eastern), to hear reward professionals discuss best-in-class strategies for attracting, retaining and inspiring the workforce.

THIS MONTH:

Karin Hurt 

Workplace Conflict

​Karin Hurt is the Founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm specializing in practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders. With over two decades of experience as a Verizon Wireless executive in sales, customer service, and human resources, she is renowned for cultivating courageous leaders, fostering robust workplace cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. ​

Since 2013, Karin and her husband, David Dye, have expanded their leadership development programs and keynotes to tens of thousands of leaders worldwide. Their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells, provides clean water to communities in Cambodia. ​

Karin is an award-winning author of five books, including “Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates” and the upcoming “Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to Destress the Workday, Build Collaboration, and Calm Difficult Customers” (May 2024). She also hosts the popular LinkedIn show, “Asking for a Friend,” and was recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker.