103. Shaping the Future of Workforce Engagement, with Jenny von Podewils

The Dirt

In this episode of the Dirt, Jenny von Podewils, co-founder of Leapsome, shares the origin and mission of their people enablement platform, designed to help companies retain, develop, align, and engage their workforce.

Starting from a personal realization of the gaps in organizational health and culture, Jenny and her co-founder embarked on a journey to create a solution that addresses these challenges. With a background in politics and economics, Jenny's pivot to entrepreneurship led to the development of Leapsome, which has seen remarkable growth and success, including a significant Series A funding.

Through a focus on customer feedback, continuous learning, and challenging the status quo, Leapsome has become a crucial tool for companies worldwide, including industry giants like Spotify and Unity.

Join Jim and Jenny as they unpack strategies on how to maximize employee engagement for a better culture…

3 Key Takeaways

• Invest in People Enablement: Investing in people enablement not only fosters a positive work environment but also directly contributes to the overall productivity and profitability of the company. Focus on retaining, developing and engaging employees as a core strategy for business success.

• Embrace Feedback & Adaptability: Companies that actively seek and incorporate feedback are better positioned to evolve and meet the demands of the market. Regularly solicit and act on feedback to improve and meet emerging challenges, as well as maintain a competitive edge.

• Prioritize Alignment and Clarity: Prioritizing alignment and clarity within an organization is crucial for maximizing efficiency and achieving strategic objectives. Ensure that your team understands their roles, expectations, and how they contribute to the company’s goals.

Resources

https://www.leapsome.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leapsome/

About Our Guest

Jenny von Podewils is the co-founder and co-CEO of Leapsome, a people enablement platform backed by Insight Partners, Creandum, and Visionaries Club. Leapsome helps more than 1500 companies (including Spotify, Unity, and monday.com) build high-performing teams by driving employee development, productivity, and engagement.

Jenny is an alumna of the Universities of St. Gallen and Oxford. Prior to Leapsome, Jenny led teams in business development, corporate development, and digital transformation roles in media and tech companies. In recognition of her work, Jenny was awarded Female Founder of the Year 2023 in the prestigious German Startup Awards and has been listed as one of the top 50 female entrepreneurs in Germany by Handelsblatt. Jenny lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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