Season 2

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 28: AI in Comp from the Practitioner Lens
Totally Rewarding ChatsApril 02, 2026x
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00:44:35

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 28: AI in Comp from the Practitioner Lens

Sean and Paul sit down with Josh Lemon to break down how leading organizations design compensation and benefits across markets—while balancing local expectations, compliance, and consistency. From leveraging market data to using technology and employee feedback, this episode covers what it really ta...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 27: Pay Equity
Totally Rewarding ChatsMarch 26, 2026x
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00:46:46

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 27: Pay Equity

In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with legal expert Tom Hayes to unpack the evolving landscape of UK and EU pay transparency legislation. He explores the complexities of right-to-information policies, the growing tension with data privacy, and the strategic approaches organizations can take to...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 26: Rewards from the CPO Seat - Roast Paul edition
Totally Rewarding ChatsMarch 19, 2026x
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00:52:16

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 26: Rewards from the CPO Seat - Roast Paul edition

In this episode, Paul and Sean sit down with Jesper Helt, a global HR leader, to rethink how rewards actually drive business impact. Jesper shares the moment he realized up to 80% of HR spend lives in rewards and how that changed the way he approaches every decision. The conversation covers why data...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 25: Pay Equity Best Practices from the Market
Totally Rewarding ChatsMarch 12, 2026x
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00:51:38

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 25: Pay Equity Best Practices from the Market

In this engaging episode, Nancy Romanyshyn from Syndio shares insights on pay equity, transparency, and the evolving landscape of compensation management. Discover best practices, challenges, and future trends in pay transparency and how companies can navigate this complex space effectively. Chapter...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 24: The Story of Levels.fyi and Creating a Great Data Source
Totally Rewarding ChatsMarch 05, 2026x
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00:53:48

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 24: The Story of Levels.fyi and Creating a Great Data Source

In this episode of Totally Rewarding Chats, Paul and Sean sit down with Zuhayeer Musa, co-founder of Levels.fyi, to discuss the rise of compensation transparency in tech. Zuyaheer shares how Levels.fyi evolved from mapping job levels across companies to becoming a leading salary transparency platfor...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 23: Whats Up with W@W and This Years Conference
Totally Rewarding ChatsFebruary 26, 2026x
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00:41:21

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 23: Whats Up with W@W and This Years Conference

In this episode, Sean and Paul chat with Courtney about her journey from kindergarten teacher to leading event programming and affiliate engagement at WorldatWork. She shares what inspired the shift and what she’s learned along the way. They also preview the upcoming WorldatWork conference, includin...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep 22: Discussion around AI in Comp
Totally Rewarding ChatsFebruary 19, 2026x
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00:44:55

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep 22: Discussion around AI in Comp

In this engaging conversation, Sean, Paul, and Giac delve into the evolving landscape of compensation consulting, the impact of AI on the industry, and the journey of transitioning to solopreneurship. Giac shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, emphasizing the impor...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 20: Global TR leader for Campari
Totally Rewarding ChatsFebruary 05, 2026x
20
00:38:53

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 20: Global TR leader for Campari

In this episode of Totally Rewarding Chats, Sean and Paul sit down with Patricia Pinies of Campari to explore her global career in compensation and rewards. Patricia shares how her journey from Venezuela to roles across Latin America and Asia shaped her approach to managing rewards in diverse cultur...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep.19: History and Future of Compa with Charlie Franklin
Totally Rewarding ChatsJanuary 29, 2026x
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00:48:51

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep.19: History and Future of Compa with Charlie Franklin

In this episode, Paul Reiman and Sean Luitjens sit down with Charlie Franklin, co-founder and CEO of Compa, to unpack his path into compensation, the launch of Compa during the height of the pandemic, and how AI is reshaping the future of pay. The conversation covers why real-time compensation data ...

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 18: LATAM comp and Ben
Totally Rewarding ChatsJanuary 22, 2026x
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00:50:56

Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 18: LATAM comp and Ben

In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Alberto Mondelli, Senior Director at Willis Towers Watson, for a deep dive into compensation and benefits across Latin America. Drawing on decades of consulting experience, Alberto breaks down what multinational organizations often get wrong when entering...