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Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered

Korn Ferry
Artificial Intelligence
Memory Decline
Korn Ferry
Work-Life Balance
Aging Workforce
Generative AI
Imposter Syndrome
Ageism
Executive Function
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Corporate Training
Private Equity
Remote Work
AI Integration
Job Interviews
Gen Z
Corporate Culture
Career Development
Job Market

Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work? In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listener... more

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Latest Episodes

We all know the type, and it's easy to be jealous. People who just always have or find a job, even in today's brutal market. How do they do it? We talk to one of them.

It's been tough for companies and individual workers to grow revenues or careers lately. A panel of experts discuss strategies for leaders and career climbers in 2026 to sidestep the strife.

Fifteen percent of the population does their best work in the wee hours. Can the corporate world find a way to adjust to their schedule? Two experts discuss.

AI has some leaders openly pronouncing layoffs or hiring freezes, but new data suggests that's the wrong approach. Two experts discuss how melding human and machine capabilities is the real way forward.

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Recent Guests

Laura Podesta
Media training and PR strategy consultant
Episode: Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Smriti Kengovie
Managing consultant with Korn Ferry's North America Technology Practice of Professional Search
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Dr. Chris Kaufman
Founder of Human Complex Systems and an avowed night owl with over 30 years of experience in training executive teams.
Human Complex Systems
Episode: Briefings: The 3:30 AM Club
Mark Esposito
Professor at Harvard University's Berkman Client Center for Internet and Society, a globally recognized leader in the application of AI in business.
Harvard University
Episode: Briefings: The Mind Meld: AI & Humans
Tom McMullen
Leader of Korn Ferry's North America total rewards practice
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: Pay Transparently or Pay Later
Corinne Randall
Korn Ferry associate client partner in culture change and communications
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: Pay Transparently or Pay Later
Frances Weir
Business psychologist with many years of experience in workplace dynamics
Episode: Briefings: Ghosted…Again!
Michael Dill
Director of Workforce Studies at the Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of American Medical Colleges
Episode: Briefings: Is There a Doctor in the House?
Evelyn Orr
Korn Ferry's Head of CEO and Executive Assessment in North America
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: Dazed & Confused

Host

Jill Wiltfong
Chief Marketing Officer for Korn Ferry

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Korn Ferry Briefings Podcast hosted by Jill Wiltfong is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Jill's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. She has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Very stilted

    Topics may be good. But this stilted presentation makes it unpleasant to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    debbiegrick
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommended!

    Podcast channel that covers the most timely topic, not too long in terms of length and most importantly easy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nadiraap
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Super energizing and informative

    I enjoyed listening to the first 3 episodes with Jill. They’re very energizing, informative and have multiple takeaways. Excited to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iammaggyfromnl
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I’m so glad I stumbled upon this podcast—it’s fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emybobemy
    United States7 years ago

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Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Q: What is your advice for those looking to join the always hired category?
Having a clear elevator pitch and preparing relevant examples of work can significantly help candidates land jobs.
Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Q: How do people react when they hear that you're always employed?
Most people are curious and want to know how she's managing to stay employed in a tough market.
Briefings: 2026: Beat the Odds!
Q: What do you think leaders will do with the extra time AI may provide to workers?
Radhika suggested that there's a risk that leaders will expect employees to continue pushing hard instead of reallocating time for well-being and development.
Briefings: 2026: Beat the Odds!
Q: Do you think the Always On Pace has something to do with CEO exits being at record highs?
Esther agreed that the constant change is emotionally taxing for CEOs, contributing to their exits as they struggle to let go of past practices.
Briefings: 2026: Beat the Odds!
Q: What are some of the biggest roadblocks facing firms that you're seeing in EMEA right now?
Iktimal mentioned three main roadblocks: structural complexity, skills and leadership shortage, and change fatigue, which leads to disengagement and reduced productivity.

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Focusing on contemporary issues that corporate leaders face, this podcast navigates the challenges of modern workplaces with a spotlight on topics such as AI integration, pay transparency, leadership psychology, and health care innovation. By featuring expert insights and case studies, it seeks to inform leaders about evolving workplace dynamics and the strategic implementations required to adapt. What sets this podcast apart is its innovative format, incorporating audio clips and recreated scenes to enhance listener engagement while tackling pressing themes for today's business environment.

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