PerchPeek Pods – Global Mobility Pros

What makes a world-class employee experience in global mobility, and why does it matter? How can mobility teams show business leaders the ROI of a great employee experience? What’s the key to moving from immigration to broader global mobility? How can GM leaders empower their teams to enhance employee experience? In Episode 47, Paul sits down with Amanda Brown, Global Mobility Senior Manager at Snowflake. With 16+ years of expertise in global mobility and immigration, Amanda currently leads Snowflake's Global Mobility program. She oversees all aspects of global relocation and immigration while managing a high-performing international team of five. She joined Snowflake five years ago and played a pivotal role in building the Global Mobility program from the ground up. Under her leadership, the program has successfully supported Snowflake’s rapid growth, maintaining operations in 28 countries and actively expanding into new markets.   We hope you enjoy :)

How should HR & Mobility teams plan for unexpected crises—natural disasters, political instability, or personal emergencies? What are the biggest challenges mobility professionals face when handling crises? What should HR & Mobility teams do now to prepare for the next unexpected event? Which internal and external stakeholders should be involved in crisis management? In Episode 46, Paul sits down with Claire Fielding,  Director, EMEA Advisory, AIRINC. Claire joined AIRINC in December 2023 and is based in London. With extensive experience leading mobility teams in tech, she supports clients in optimizing mobility programs and global expansion. A qualified accountant (ACA) with global project experience, she enjoys running and has completed marathons in 6 continents We hope you enjoy :)

What are the main emotional and psychological struggles of relocation? How do relocation challenges vary for interns, mid-level employees, and executives? How can companies help relocators thrive, not just survive? Why do good hires leave after relocating, and how can companies prevent it? In Episode 45, Paul sits down with PerchPeek's very own Relocation Coach, EJ Pureza. EJ brings extensive expertise in global mobility, specializing in providing end-to-end support for individuals and families navigating international relocations. With a background in marketing, business English consultancy, and global mobility, She has guided hundreds of relocators—from interns to senior executives—through complex cross-border transitions. EJ’s expertise spans key aspects of relocation management, including temporary accommodation, home finding, relocation budget management, and expense tracking. With a deep understanding of the logistical, financial, and emotional components of international moves, EJ ensures seamless transitions by coordinating household goods shipments, securing suitable housing, managing relocation allowances, and offering guidance on cultural adaptation and family integration.She also shares her insights and experiences on the hidden financial challenges employees face during relocation—and how HR can provide the right support. We hope you enjoy :)

What are the biggest challenges of running a smaller, decentralized mobility program? What’s the best way to introduce new Mobility frameworks without resistance? How do you work with legal and compliance teams to set realistic risk tolerances? What is the importance of cross-cultural training and softer relocation services? In Episode 44, Paul sits down with Danielle Snyders, former Global Mobility Director at Align Technologies.Dani is a global mobility leader with over 20 years of talent management experience in corporate mobility as well as third-party provision and has lived and worked all over the world.  She is particularly passionate about mobility best practices, organizational design, and effective change management; and in her spare time, she loves traveling, swimming, and hiking. We hope you enjoy :)

How can AI enhance efficiency and compliance in Global Mobility Programs? How can Data analytics be used to drive decision making? How can you start to implement AI and Data analytics in your GM function? What are some specific AI use cases to transform mobility for both employees and consultants? In Episode 43, Paul sits down with Paul Gucciardi, the ex-IBM Mobility process powerhouse.Paul Gucciardi is a multi-disciplined leader who bridges IT and business strategy, with extensive experience in Global Mobility, HR Services, and IT solutions. Having moved into Global Mobility space fifteen years ago at IBM, Paul recognized the opportunities for process improvement, enabling technology and the need to support an expat throughout the assignment process.Currently, Paul provides strategic consulting services, assisting companies in designing and implementing HR workforce and mobility solutions that drive operational efficiency, align with business objectives, and elevate talent strategies. Paul was able to bring the AI<>GM combination to life in so many tangible examples in this episode. It's a must-listen for anyone wanting to visualise what the future of GM looks like, and how they should be looking to disrupt their own programs.We hope you enjoy!

What are the biggest blockers to getting a ‘seat at the table’ for GM leaders? How do you effectively present cost savings and financial impact when there is no set budget? Which key stakeholders should small mobility teams prioritize for relationship building? How do we sustain Global Mobility's momentum post-COVID? In Episode 42 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Keryn Mendes, Global Mobility Manager at Aurecon.  Keryn is a senior Global Mobility practitioner leading Global Mobility programs, with experience spanning 19 years, across multiple industries and regions, and underpinned by Worldwide ERC GMS-T accreditation, and leadership programs. Keryn’s corporate experience includes global organizations such as Adobe, Ericsson, Rio Tinto, and Boeing. She is a thought leader within the Mobility industry across the global, creating, hosting, and speaker at industry events, driving sector best practices across ESG, and co-host of the internationally recognised Mobility podcast, The Working World.  Her industry achievements include recognition as a Think Women 40 Outstanding Global Woman, Global Mobility Champion of the Year, Top 250 Global Mobility Professional, and Top 100 Mobility Innovator.  We hope you enjoy!

How can you make relocating leaders engage more with their relocation? What mistakes do leaders often make during international transitions and how can you avoid them? What are the traits, preparation and actions of a leader well set to be relocated? How do you structure conversations with leaders regarding relocations and career? In Episode 41 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Jenn Fenwick, Executive Coach & Leader Transition Strategist.   She is a Sounding Board who partners with leading global brands and leaders during pivotal moments of growth, challenge, and change. Whether supporting a leader through an international move, a significant promotion, onboarding, and integration, or a global transformation, Jenn draws on her unique experience coaching in both the sporting and corporate worlds.  She blends executive and high-performance coaching with a focus on well-being, empowering leaders to accelerate their growth, evolve to the next level, and maximize their impact. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Jenn blends her work with global organizations with raising her four-year-old twins.We hope you enjoy!

How can global mobility leaders transition from immigration-focused roles to broader mobility positions? How can you create momentum and results in your first 30-60-90 days? How do you lead a distributed GM team across different time zones & cultures? How do you compile & present a GM policy for senior leadership approval while balancing detail and clarity?On Episode 40 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Nicole Yunez, Director, Global Mobility and Immigration at Kroll.  With extensive experience in Global Mobility & Immigration, Nicole specializes in crafting innovative mobility solutions, managing complex programs, and driving talent strategy. Her background spans Consulting and IT industries, with a focus on policy design, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration. She is passionate about creating seamless global workforce strategies where the employee and the firm both wins.  In this episode, Nicole also shares her insights and strategies for ensuring successful VIP relocations.We hope you enjoy!

How can you maximise assignment success using incentive-driven Mobility packages? How do you gain buy-in for Mobility in month 1? How do you build a brand-new Mobility data ecosystem? What untapped channels can you expand the footprint of Mobility into? On Episode 39 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Kerwin Guillermo, Global Head of HR Compliance Enablement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Kerwin focuses on demonstrating leadership through change and is one of the most innovative HR leaders in the industry today. He excels at managing disruption and challenge, building exceptional partnerships, and inspiring and guiding team members to their best performance.  His insights offer valuable lessons for HR leaders looking to prove the business value of their initiatives. We hope you enjoy!

How do you go about restarting Mobility from scratch when a company has been spun out of a parent business? Do you try to adapt the legacy GM program or launch a totally new one? How do you maintain the best elements of the old program whilst starting totally anew?How do you make the change work in terms of provider network?How do you get the wider company on board with our new program?The latest episode is a fascinating discussion with Jochen Lenz, Head Of Global Mobility at Daimler Truck, who went through the experience of relaunching Mobility at Daimler Truck, when it spun out from Daimler. Jochen started his career in Global Mobility Controlling at Daimler about 15 years ago, as he wanted to work internationally. In 2015 he moved to a more HR-focused role in Japan which he enjoyed professionally and privately – thanks to great food & snowboarding there. After returning to Germany he was part of the Daimler Truck spin-off in 2021, and led the build-up of the new Global Mobility function there.An incredibly insightful episode - enjoy!