Welcome to Episode 1!

In this inaugural episode, host Stacy Joslin, Business Development Leader at ProcureAbility, kicks off the series with a powerful conversation featuring  Lauren Gallagher, ProcureAbility’s Chief Talent Officer. Together, they dive into how consulting, HR leadership, procurement hiring trends, and talent strategy are transforming in today’s rapidly shifting workforce landscape. From evolving expectations around flexibility, travel, trust, and performance to the new realities defining the overall modern consultant experience, this episode unpacks what it really takes to build organizations that thrive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How workforce expectations have changed, and therefore, what leaders must do to keep up
• Why flexibility and autonomy are now significantly essential in consulting roles
• What top talent values most in the procurement and consulting space today
• How people-first organizations attract, engage, and eventually retain high-performing teams
• Practical, real-world strategies for adapting talent and leadership models

About Our Guest

Lauren Gallagher, Chief Talent Officer at ProcureAbility, brings deep expertise in talent development, HR leadership, and building high-impact cultures. She is passionate about people and process and has implemented numerous successful programs focused on employee engagement, development, and retention ensuring organizations effectively and efficiently reach their goals. Her insights offer a fresh, actionable perspective for anyone leading (or aspiring to lead) in procurement or professional services.

Listen Now

Whether you’re a procurement professional, consulting leader, talent strategist, or someone passionate about workforce transformation, this episode offers timely, practical insights into procurement hiring trends that you can apply today.