Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast

People Analytics, Insights, Fun

Directionally Correct is the #1 people analytics podcast in the world. Hosted by Cole Napper, the podcast dives into people analytics, workforce planning, behavioral science, and talent intelligence, helping leaders navigate the future of AI in the workplace with insight and a dash of fun. To find out more, check out colenapper.com

#159 - Tyler Weeks - People Analytics & HR Tech at Marriott

#159 - Tyler Weeks - People Analytics & HR Tech at Marriott

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Tyler Weeks, Managing VP of People Technology, Research, and Analytics at Marriott! In this wide-ranging and intellectually electric conversation, host Cole Napper sits down with one of the most original thinkers in the pe...

#158 - Amy Armitage - The Future of Work, Human Capital, & The Conference Board

#158 - Amy Armitage - The Future of Work, Human Capital, & The Conference Board

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Amy Armitage, Program Director for Human Capital Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning at The Conference Board! In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Cole Napper sits down with Amy to explore how th...

#157 - Peter Louch - HR Tech Voices series episode with Vemo for Workforce Planning

#157 - Peter Louch - HR Tech Voices series episode with Vemo for Workforce Planning

Peter Louch, the CEO of Vemo - Workforce Planning, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2026. In this episode, we discuss how Vemo is a robust workforce planning platform that utilizes predictive analytics and AI to automate supply and demand modeling, hel...

#156 - JR Keller - Should You Let Your Top Employee Leave, Internal Mobility, & Cornell EMHRM

#156 - JR Keller - Should You Let Your Top Employee Leave, Internal Mobility, & Cornell EMHRM

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, JR Keller, Associate Professor & Faculty Director of the Executive Master of Human Resource Management Program at Cornell! In this wide-ranging and deeply practical conversation, JR joins the show to unpack what actually w...

#155 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Storytelling with Data & People Analytics at Google

#155 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Storytelling with Data & People Analytics at Google

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, CEO of Storytelling with Data! In this wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, host Cole Napper (CN) sits down with Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic (CNK), one of the most influential voices in data visua...

#154 - George LaRocque - 2026 Predictions, WorkTech Investments, & Follow the Money

#154 - George LaRocque - 2026 Predictions, WorkTech Investments, & Follow the Money

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, George LaRocque, Founder of WorkTech! In this wide-ranging and deeply analytical conversation, Cole sits down with George to unpack the evolution from “HR tech” to “work tech,” why that distinction matters, and how shiftin...

#153 - Cole Napper - Ask Me Anything AMA Episode with Special Guest Host Chayce Kowalski

#153 - Cole Napper - Ask Me Anything AMA Episode with Special Guest Host Chayce Kowalski

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest & host, Cole Napper, with an AMA Episode along with guest host, Chayce Kowalski! In this ask-me-anything style session, Cole and Chayce dive into audience-driven questions covering the realities of modern people analytics, ...

#152 - Joey Price - The Power of HR & Does Active Listening Matter Right Now?

#152 - Joey Price - The Power of HR & Does Active Listening Matter Right Now?

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with special guest, Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR & Industry Analyst at Aspect43! In this wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Joey and Cole dive deep into the evolving world of HR technology, the impact of AI on HR teams, and how HR p...

#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast

#151 - Cara Christopher - HR Tech Voices Series Episode with Lightcast

Cara Christopher, the Chief Marketing Officer at Lightcast, joins the Directionally Correct podcast for our latest HR Tech Voices episode of 2025. In this episode, we discuss how Lightcast is the labor market intelligence company providing the essential external data and context layer for strategic ...

#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes, Wild Previous Guests, and Innovation

#150 - Cole and Scott - Reflecting on 150 Episodes, Wild Previous Guests, and Innovation

Check out this episode of the #1 people analytics podcast with hosts, Cole Napper and Scott Hines where we talk about 150 episodes of the Directionally Correct podcast, reflecting on “colossal achievements,” sharing challenging behind-the-scenes stories like “rough” early episodes and technical woes...