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Pathfinders Podcast
Career maps, mentorship, and PBA
The Pathfinders Podcast, hosted by Pete Schramm, CEO of Lattitude, dives into the real stories behind the careers of C-Suite execs, leaders, business owners, and more from all over the world. Pete asks the kinds of questions that get to the heart of how these pros built their careers, who helped them along the way, and the lessons they’ve learned. If you’re curious about mentorship, career growth, and building your board of advisors, this podcast is made for you. New episodes drop about twice a month, packed with honest conversations and practical advice. And here’s the kicker — every episode wraps up with a bit of surprise from Pete that you won’t hear anywhere else. Trust us, you’ll want to stick around for it.
Burnout, Breakthroughs, and Building People-First Teams: Career Lessons and Growth with Cindy Gordon
On this episode of Pathfinders, we are joined by the one and only Cindy Gordon, Chief People Officer at Madison Energy Infrastructure. Cindy takes us on a wild, thoughtful, and inspiring career journey that includes wanting to be a dump truck driver, a fashion designer, AND a pro wrestler. (Yes, a t...
Beyond Borders and Benefits: Lessons in People-Centered Leadership with Zuzel Prieto
On this episode of Pathfinders, Pete Schramm sits down with Zuzel Prieto, a globally seasoned HR executive and co-founder of the People Advisory Group. With a career spanning continents, industries, and executive teams, Zuzel brings a powerful perspective on the value of career mapping, mentorship, ...
Nurture Before You Need: Building a Career of Purpose with Amy Bouque
On this episode of the Pathfinders Podcast, Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer at Kelly Services, joins Pete Schramm for an insightful conversation on what it means to lead, grow, and navigate a meaningful career. From her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut to forging a career in labor relations...
Coal Mines to Career Maps: Resilience, Mentorship, and Mapping a Career with Rob Thomas
In this powerful episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm talks with Rob Thomas, a Marine Corps veteran and HR leader whose career has spanned an extraordinary range of experiences—from underground coal mines to boardroom strategy. Rob’s professional journey didn’t follow a straight line. After gro...
Redefining Leadership: Why Titles Don’t Matter with Divya Divaakaran
In this inspiring episode of Pathfinders, host Pete Schramm sits down with Divya Divakaran—award-winning HR strategist, author, fashion designer, and unapologetic champion of people-first leadership. Together, they explore how mapping your career journey and building a personal board of advisors can...
The People Path: Talent into Transformation with Colleen Capel
On this episode of the Pathfinders Podcast, Pete sits down with Colleen Capel, founder of Leap Leadership Solutions, and a true people-first leader. Colleen’s career didn’t start with a plan to land in HR. In fact, she wanted to be an actress named Tess. But life had other plans, and her first role ...
Our Deepest Fear Is Playing Small: Lessons from the HR Frontlines with Zane Zumbahlen
On this episode of Pathfinders, Pete talks with Zane Zumbahlen, a former IBM executive, current CPO, and lifelong space enthusiast whose career path is anything but ordinary. Zane dreamed of becoming an astronaut but pivoted from physics to people. That path led him to roles at IBM, Cancer Treatment...
Jack of All Trades: Leadership Lessons from the Golf Course to HR with John Bernatovicz
This week on the Pathfinders Podcast, Pete Schramm welcomes John Bernatovicz, entrepreneur, author of HR Like a Boss, and founder of Willory, a leading HR and payroll staffing and consulting firm. John’s career kicked off with a dream of professional golf (he even beat Tiger Woods once!). But after ...
Small Wins and Big Lessons: The Power of Mentorship with Jason Seiden
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re talking with Jason Seiden who is a successful entrepreneur, communication consultant, and published author about his unique career journey and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. As a kid, Jason had two big dreams: becoming a plastic surgeon and finding wa...
1% Better Every Day: Learning from Others with Grant Harris
On this episode of Pathfinders, we’re sitting down with Grant Harris, founder and president of GTH Consulting, LLC, and a certified diversity executive. Grant’s career journey is all about growth, mentorship, and making workplaces more inclusive for everyone. Grant’s love for reading, writing, and t...
