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Every question you ask as an HR leader is a chance to earn trust and shape real transformation.
In this episode, host James Weier sits down with Katie Biancalana, an HR thought leader with over 20 years of experience, for a compelling conversation on leading through change with creativity and empathy.
Having worked in HR across various industries and through major organizational shifts, Katie shares how true leadership begins when you turn pressure into purpose. From transforming a high-stakes acquisition into an energizing off-site “work camp” to guiding a school district through a first-of-its-kind Workday rollout, she reveals how HR can make even the hardest transitions human and memorable.
Katie also reflects on how AI is redefining the HR landscape and how to stay relevant in a data-driven world. Her message is clear: credibility doesn’t come from having all the answers but from asking better questions. In a future shaped by technology, curiosity, collaboration, and human understanding remain HR’s greatest strengths.
You'll learn:
1. How to transform large-scale change into a shared experience, instead of a top-down directive
2. What it takes to balance empathy with execution during intense transitions
3. Why listening with intent earns credibility and shapes better outcomes
4. How to approach AI adoption with innovation and integrity
5. The mindset every HR leader needs to stay adaptable and future-ready
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Get in touch with Katie Biancalana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shortsleeve/
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About the host James Weier:
James is Director, US at EGYM Wellpass and President of the Denver chapter of the Level Up HR Community. With 10 years of experience and a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, James brings a collaborative, community‑focused approach to his work. When he’s not elevating employee experience or strengthening HR leadership, James enjoys spending time with his wife and their two young boys in Colorado’s great outdoors.
Get in touch with James Weier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesweier/
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