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ABOUT COLE NAPPER

A globally recognized leader in people intelligence and analytics, workforce planning, talent intelligence, AI, HR technology, and behavioral science.

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Cole has pioneered the shift of HR from a cost center to a profit center through data, AI, and scalable solutions. He had led strategic HR transformation at global Fortune 500 companies (FedEx, Toyota, Texas Instruments, Grainger), venture-capital backed startups (Motive, Booster), and built transformative HR technology at HRBench, Lightcast and CultureAmp. Owner and Principal Consultant at Directionally Correct, LLC, Cole hosts the #1 people intelligence podcast and newsletter in the world. He is a keynote speaker and HR tech advisor. His expertise spans across the HR domain and is backed by a Ph.D. in I-O Psychology.

WHAT I DO

People Intelligence | C-Suite Leader | AI in the Workplace | Data Driven HR Academy | Directionally Correct Podcast & Newsletter | Book Author | Keynote Speaker 

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Keynote Speaker

Cole Napper delivers provocative, data-driven, and future-focused keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. Whether speaking on people intelligence, AI, workforce strategy, or the future of HR, these are talks you won’t want to miss.

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Directionally Correct Podcast
#1 People Intelligence Podcast 

Directionally Correct is the #1 people intelligence podcast, offering data-driven insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies at the intersection of workforce intelligence & AI in the workplace. Hosted by Cole Napper, world-renowned expert, the podcast equips professionals with the tools to turn labor market trends and people analytics into competitive advantage.

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People Analytics Book
Book: "People Analytics"

"People Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset" teaches you how you can use people analytics to drive business performance? Why does a data-driven approach to HR add value and how can you achieve this? What role should AI play in a people analytics function?

"People Analytics" has the answers.

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Directionally Correct Newsletter

Get actionable strategies for turning HR into competitive advantage, and insights you won't find anywhere else from the number one people analytics newsletter in the world.

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The Data Driven HR Academy 

The Data-Driven HR Academy helps HR professionals at all levels use data to drive real business impact. Based the book "People Analytics", the course blends leadership, technical skills, and strategy to transform how HR works. Sign up today. 

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Advisory

Cole helps organizations harness people data and generative AI to make smarter talent decisions, advising leaders on everything from building people analytics functions to embedding AI in HR workflows through strategy sprints, workshops, or ongoing advisory support.

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