Episode 5: Empower & Elevate: How Recognition Shapes Purpose-Driven Workplaces

Paula Edelsteine Chief People Officer (CPO), Kitsap Credit Union Paula has spent over 20 years serving as a Global HR Business Leader and Chief People Officer for various sectors, including technology, corporate functions, sales, research & development, and manufacturing. In her capacity as a strategic thought partner and coach to executive leadership, and with extensive experience in overseeing all aspects of HR, her role has been to establish and guide a data-driven people agenda aimed at facilitating business outcomes in rapidly evolving organizations that prioritize both customers and employees. She holds a deep passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in driving improved business performance and fostering a meaningful employee experience. Her track record includes achieving success in talent recruitment and development, helping individuals advance toward their career aspirations. Colleagues often describe her as an authentic leader who places equal importance on achieving results and the manner in which those results are attained. Her reputation is built on a foundation of integrity and trust, consistently delivering on commitments and accomplishing goals through a collaborative and principled approach.

Partha Neog CEO, Vantage Circle Partha Neog, the Founder and CEO is the driving force behind Vantage Circle. With over two decades of experience in Product and Executive Management, Partha has a successful track record of scaling winning businesses. Partha played a pivotal role in the conceptualisation and launch of 99acres.com (India’s number 1 property portal). When he worked for Aricent, Hughes Software Systems, and Bharat Electronics, he gained remarkable expertise in various industrial verticals. He has gained deep insights into the employee engagement space through his experience with several companies and HR departments.

Travis Doster Senior Director of Public Relations, Communications, and Public Policy, Texas Roadhouse Restaurants Travis Doster is the Senior Director of Public Relations, Communications and Public Policy for Texas Roadhouse. The $1.5 billion company, founded in 1993, owns and operates 465 restaurants in 49 states and three countries. Doster oversees internal and external communications, serves on the crisis management team, and is involved in government relations. He is on the board of the charitable foundation and other boards including the Kentucky Restaurant Association and Kentucky Retail Federation. Doster has a degree in Public Relations from the University of Arkansas. Prior to joining Texas Roadhouse in 2006, he was Vice President of Public Relations for FSA, managing a 35-person staff and providing PR, marketing, crisis management and issues management for 12 national clients including Texas Roadhouse and Qdoba.