PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros

* 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. We hope you enjoy :)

* 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 & 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?  * What are the benefits of owning business travel?  In Episode 71, Paul sits down with Sandeep Anand, Global Mobility & Immigration Manager at Airbnb and Ex-Shopify Mobility Director.   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 influence the shape and future of global mobility. We hope you enjoy :)

* 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. We hope you enjoy :)

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!   We hope you enjoy :)

* 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 :)