1. What’s the first thing you should do when you inherit a messy or non-existent mobility program?
2. How do you uncover critical compliance and immigration risks-without setting off alarm bells?
3. What’s the smartest way to build trust with Finance, Legal, and HR when fixing past mistakes?
4. How do you future-proof your mobility program while handling urgent, high-pressure projects?

In Episode 76, Paul sits down with Amanda Santamour. With over a decade of industry tenure, Amanda specializes in creating and optimizing bespoke Global Mobility programs to address key talent needs for rapidly growing businesses, while supporting employees with both empathy and efficiency. 

We hope you enjoy!

• How do you get the right people in the room during your first 90 to 120 days? 
• What’s the best way to talk to generalist teams like Finance or RevOps when the conversation feels daunting? 
• How can Mobility stop being seen as the ‘gatekeeper’ and become a true partner to the business? 
• How do you balance purpose, people, & technology in Mobility today? 

In Episode 75, Paul sits down with Chris Raines, Senior Manager of Global Mobility at The Trade Desk.  

Chris is a Global Mobility leader with 20 years of experience leading global immigration and talent mobility programs. He’s passionate about simplifying moves and building people-centered mobility strategies that drive business growth.  

Having grown up as an expat child, Chris brings a unique perspective to Mobility - combining empathy for the individual experience with a sharp focus on scalable processes and credible leadership.  

Before joining The Trade Desk, he led global programs across fast-moving, complex organisations and helped transform Mobility from a transactional function into a trusted business partner.   We hope you enjoy :)

• How does living through relocation change the way leaders design it for others? 
• What does effective Mobility look like in smaller, fast-moving companies? 
• Why do the simplest Mobility programs often deliver the biggest impact? 
• What does good judgment look like in Mobility? 

In Episode 74, Paul sits down with Katy Goldwater, CHRO at Remedica.

Katy is a senior HR leader with 25 years of experience spanning multiple industries from heavy manufacturing, financial services, pharma, and software. Katy started out as a management consultant and spent a large part of her career with large multi-national General Electric in various divisional and regional HR roles. She has worked for American and Japanese pharma companies in both western and emerging markets but during Covid she took a career leap into the big tech industry and helped Bytedance, the parent of TikTok, scale in EMEA.  

With significant transformation and programmatic experience in both the HR-function and the business more broadly, Katy loves solving complex problems in a multi-cultural environment and building great HR teams. She has lived and worked in the US and Russia, and in 2024, she relocated to Athens, Greece, with her husband (Vladimir) and two children, Gabriel and Iris.  

She loves variety and change in the context of HR and is especially passionate about helping smart people to develop science-based products that are good for our world.

We hope you enjoy :)

• How should Mobility leaders communicate in a demerger? 
• How do you keep assignees steady through a demerger? 
• How do you shield employees from payroll and visa risks? 
• Which relationships matter most during a demerger, and why? 
• How do you help the business understand costs & the value of reinvesting them? 

In Episode 73, Paul sits down with Diogo Matos, Head of Global Mobility at Solvay.
 
Diogo brings over 15 years of experience across project management, global mobility strategy and HR leadership, having led multinational teams and delivered large-scale transformations in global companies. He is an expert in designing and implementing mobility strategies, with a track record of driving process integration, strategic consultancy and international projects across Europe and Africa.
 

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• What immigration changes in the past year mean for Mobility strategy? 
• How can moving ILR from 5 to 10 years reshape sponsorship costs and budgets? 
• What’s changed in compliance and audit rules & how can companies keep up? 
• Despite the costs & complexity, why is the UK still attractive for global talent? 

In Episode 72, Paul sits down with Supinder Sian, Immigration & Global Mobility Partner at Lewis Slikin.
 
Partner in the Immigration & Global Mobility team, Supy supports clients across all areas of UK business immigration and global mobility co-ordination across the spectrum of sectors. Of note, he specializes and supports many businesses on their UK immigration compliance e.g. sponsor license audits and right to work.
 

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• How do you staff and forecast effectively when you’re operating lean in hypergrowth? 
• How can Mobility offer 90-day work-abroad flexibility while staying compliant? 
• How can Mobility leaders build trust and credibility across the business while being a small team? 
• What can you learn from Shopify’s approach to embedding Mobility into talent, workforce planning, & global operations? 

In Episode 71, Paul sits down with Sandeep Anand, Global Mobility, Immigration & Expansion Leader, former Airbnb and Ex-Shopify. 
 
Sandeep is a recognized leader in Global Mobility, named among the Top 250 Global Mobility Women Leaders; previously also recognized as a Top 100 Global Mobility Innovators and Top 250 Global Mobility Professional. With over 15 years of experience, she has built expertise across Global Mobility, Global Operations, Expansion, Remote Work, and Corporate Travel.
 
Throughout her career, she has held key roles at leading organizations, including BlackBerry, Target, Sun Life, Shopify, and most recently Airbnb. Sandeep is passionate about driving strategic, innovative solutions that influence the shape and future of global mobility.


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• How should Mobility rethink talent strategy in the AI era?
• What role should Mobility play in preparing talent for the skills AI can’t replace?
• What can Mobility leaders learn about workforce change from startup speed versus corporate pace?
• How can Mobility leaders use data on trust and sentiment - not just cost - to influence strategy

In Episode 70, Paul sits down with Jess Larsen is the founder of Thriving Humans, a consultancy helping leaders make AI transformation work for people by focusing on their performance, not just systems. 
 
She’s held senior HR and People leadership roles—including VP of People at fintech scale-up TrueLayer and Chief People Officer at Board Intelligence, along with an earlier career in relocation with BGRS as their EMEA HR Director then external Consultant to their relocation clients. In this work she advised on the intersection of Talent impacts of relocation to stakeholders like Rio Tinto, Honeywell, Morgan Stanley and others —and advised organisations on global mobility, culture design, and workforce strategy. With a career built at the intersection of technology and human performance, Jess brings deep expertise in how AI is reshaping work and what it takes for people to thrive through change.


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In Episode 69, we change format with our first-ever Mobility Summer Mailbag Special. Paul answers the questions we’ve been hearing most from the community this summer -  from technology to scope to long-term careers.  

This special covers: 
1. The reality of AI in mobility - where it’s already being used, and where the hype still outpaces the practice
2. The organizational debate - which functions mobility fits best under, and why sponsorship matters more than reporting lines
3.  The business travel dilemma - why more companies are asking mobility to own it, and how this shift can expand influence and visibility
4. Career growth in mobility - the skills, experiences, and choices that prevent silos and open doors for future leaders  

The episode closes with a myth-busting segment, cutting through some of the assumptions that still surround our field - from “AI is replacing mobility professionals” to “compliance is the core purpose.”  

A different kind of episode - built around the questions shaping mobility today, and designed to give you clear, practical takeaways!  

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• What drives assignment success in Africa -and what still gets overlooked?  
• What are some mistakes companies make when sending talent to Africa?  
• How is assignment length and structure changing across Africa? 
• Why are more companies hiring returning diaspora talent- and how is it changing policy? 

In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Rene Webster, Global Mobility Leader.
 
Rene is a global mobility leader and former expat with a decade of experience leading DSP operations, especially across Africa. Passionate about helping people thrive, she brings a human-centered approach. Her latest project launches a service centre based in Africa, supporting mobility providers with quality-driven outsourced solutions.

We hope you enjoy :)

• How do you maintain mobility awareness in corporations during geopolitical changes?
• How can Mobility effectively mediate between different company stakeholders during strategic and reactive transitions?
• What methods are there for staying informed of latest developments in the Mobility word when on a tight company budget? 
• How do you bridge the gap between Mobility and compensation? 

In the latest episode, Paul sits down with IQVIA's Global Mobility Manager, Tosin Adenrele, to discuss how Global Mobility can best prepare themselves, their teams and their companies for future strategic shifts and geoplotical transitions. Tosin is a seasoned Global Mobility professional with over a decade of experience across industries including FMCG, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Pharma, and Tech. Known as a problem solver, she has led initiatives in change management, HR transformation, and global mobility centralization, earning awards such as the Ovation Award for Innovation (IQVIA, 2024) and Operational Excellence Award (BP). Tosin is also a regular speaker, ambassador for Global Mobility Journeys, and judge for the FEM EMEA EMMA and Relocate Global Awards.

• How can cities attract remote workers without relying solely on cash incentives? 
• What does a successful community onboarding strategy actually look like? 
• What role does social proof play in attracting and retaining remote workers? 
• How can relocation strategies shift to reflect freedom, flexibility, and purpose? 

In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Darcy Marie Mayfield, Culture Architecture & Experience Design Strategist at Shift with Darcy Marie.
 
Darcy is a strategist helping cities and organizations turn relocation into lasting connections. With roots in hospitality and early experience launching Airbnb Experiences, she now works at the intersection of place, mobility, and belonging. From launching TulsaBound to advising a variety of destination and tourism boards, Darcy helps design relocation programs, cultural infrastructure, and narrative strategy that transform how people land, and choose to stay.  

Her work is both about moving people physically and moving them emotionally. She believes that the future of talent attraction isn’t transactional, it’s personal. And people don’t just move for opportunity. They stay (and contribute) when they feel they belong.

We hope you enjoy :)

• How can global companies align their people strategy without erasing culture? 
• What does localised HR actually look like in action? 
• How do you measure global talent programs that truly work?  
• How will AI reshape global talent matching and employee engagement? 

In Episode 65, Paul sits down with  Lisa Rodriguez, People Leader.
 
Lisa is a seasoned Chief People Officer with 15 years of experience shaping the people strategy across advertising, media, and marketing industries. She leads with a focus on elevating the employee experience, cultivating high-performance cultures, and designing forward-thinking talent strategies.  

Throughout her career, Lisa has championed impactful people programs that attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent while fostering a culture rooted in engagement, agility, and innovation. She has driven key strategic initiatives-including talent acquisition optimization, performance management enhancements, talent assessment redesign, and the launch of dynamic learning and development programs. 

Her expertise spans the full talent lifecycle, including skills development, career progression, succession planning, and recognition strategy. Lisa’s track record reflects her commitment to building empowered, future-ready workforces and scalable talent ecosystems that support both individual growth and organizational success.

We hope you enjoy :)
 

• How can systems like Workday help take the stress out of visa tracking and reminders?
• How is AI helping simplify green card filings and service fees in immigration processes?
• How can a simple dashboard show the retention rate and long-term value of sponsoring employees?
• What does “keep it simple” mean when sharing mobility updates with leadership?

In Episode 64, Paul sits down with Pawan Zenda, a Global Mobility and Immigration Manager, Strategist, and Immigration Advocate at ServiceTitan.
 
Her passion for the space is motivated by her personal family immigration experience. Formerly at Netflix, Uber, and Fragomen, with deep global mobility and immigration expertise. Focused on transforming mobility programs through automation and AI in a tech-driven world.

We hope you enjoy :)

• How do you build a high-performing internal mobility system? 
• How do you get buy-in from teams who fear losing talent through internal Mobility? 
• How do you show the ROI of short-term assignments? 
• What do crisis moments reveal about mobility’s role? 

In Episode 63, Paul sits down with Gemma Bailey, Global Mobility Leader at PwC UK.

With over 20 years of experience in the GM industry, Gemma loves its dynamic and varied nature and truly believes it can be transformative in its potential to profoundly impact individual lives and careers while driving organisational success!
 
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• Where can a mobility consultant add the most value day to day? 
• Where can a consultant influence succession planning?  
• How can organisations transition from a reactive to a proactive mobility program? 
• How can a consultant prevent costly repatriation failures? 

In Episode 62, Paul sits down with Michelle Durkin, a Strategic and Operations Global Mobility Advisor & Consultant.

Michelle is a seasoned Mobility professional, with a career that encompasses extensive experience in In-House Corporate Roles, the Big 4 (KPMG), and in the last few years, she has pivoted and thrived as an independent consultant. Her passions include the strategic positioning of Global Mobility within organizations, as well as excellence in relationship management and enhancing the employee experience.

We hope you enjoy :)

• What is a Global Employment Organization and what is the long-term value of building it? 
• What teams are involved in launching the GEO, and what role does GM play? 
• How do you identify and support non-sponsored employees? 
• What does tangible support look like in the current immigration crisis? 

In Episode 61, Paul sits down with Carolyn Volovsek, Director, Global Mobility & Immigration at Cox Automotive.

Carolyn has been in the mobility industry for over 20 years and has held a variety of roles as both a service provider and corporate professional. She is currently the Director of Global Mobility and Immigration for Cox Automotive, where she has cross-divisional responsibility for all domestic and global mobility matters, US and Global immigration, short-term remote work, and global PEO/EOR needs.

We hope you enjoy :)

• How do you scale mobility without adding more headcount? 
• What's the ideal partner ecosystem for mobility? 
• What’s the ROI of replacing relocation stipends with platform-led support? 
• What can an executive move tell you about your mobility program’s limits?  

In Episode 60, Paul sits down with Don Jurries, Global Benefits & Mobility Lead at SumUp.

Don brings over 35 years of international experience to the Global Mobility space, having gone through 15 international moves himself.  He's lived and worked in multiple countries for large American corporates, such as General Electric and AT&T, in a broad range of functions, including Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operations, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, and Head of Acquisition Integration for a number of divisions of those companies. This international exposure has made Global Mobility a key component of his career. 

We hope you enjoy :)

• How can systems-based thinking help GM leaders make better decisions?
• How can behavioral psychology and negotiation theory be applied to GM programs?
• How can mobility leaders turn the ship around on policy escalation and constant exceptions?
• What role will Agentic AI play in the future of mobility and in-house roles? 

In Episode 59, Paul sits down with Simon Mason, Global Mobility Executive.

Simon is a global mobility executive passionate about systems thinking, negotiation, and the future of work. He has led international teams, driven business transformation across continents, and completed executive education at MIT on AI strategy. He’s currently traveling the world on an extended career break, worldschooling his two children.

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• How do you lead an inbound-first global mobility strategy in a company of 90,000? 
• How do you build influence and buy-in for mobility inside a company as large as Cisco? 
• Which internal teams quietly power mobility success? 
• How do you forecast mobility headcount across continents- before the business even moves there? 

In Episode 58, Paul sits down with Kyle D'Souza , Global Mobility & Immigration Director, at Cisco.

As Cisco’s Director of Mobility and Immigration, Kyle leads a global team of 25 individuals and is ultimately responsible for the overall global delivery of Cisco’s immigration and mobility programs. Situated within Cisco’s Join & Connect (Talent Acquisition) team, Kyle is at the forefront of “Mobility 2.0” –transforming and elevating Global Mobility to meet business and talent needs. Kyle is based in Southern California and brings more than 15 years of immigration and mobility experience at Fortune 50 companies in defense/aerospace, technology and consulting.  

Kyle started her career in immigration at the US Department of State. She has spent time in policy roles in Washington, D.C., and is also an EY Alumna. Kyle’s comprehensive experience informs her approach to immigration and mobility.    

Kyle holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts from New York University. Kyle is a proud working mom to two kids, ½ of a dual career couple, and military spouse who serves in a leadership capacity on Cisco’s Global Veterans Employee Resource Group.   

We hope you enjoy! 

• How can you get internal buy-in for a remote work strategy and budget approvals?  
• How can companies manage the compliance challenges of international remote work?  
• How did ResMed structure its remote work policy into clear 30-60-90 day buckets? 
• Why should remote work fall under the Global Mobility function? 

In Episode 57, Paul sits down with Jovina Rasiah, Global Head of Mobility at ResMed.

Jovina is a seasoned Global Mobility professional with over 20 years of experience in expatriate tax consulting and corporate HR. Currently the Global Head of Mobility at ResMed, Jovina is known for her expertise in stakeholder management, project management, and continuous process improvement.  


We hope you enjoy!