What does it take to build a successful company without sacrificing your values? In this episode, we're joined by Halo's founder and CEO, Paul Hamilton, and entrepreneur and president of AdvntBlanket, one of HaloITSM's partners, Hichem Guemiri.

From redefining success to building a customer-first culture, Hichem and Paul explore the importance of staying agile, authentic, and focused on people above all else, demonstrating that growth doesn’t need to come at the expense of integrity.

Get in touch: podcast@imaginehalo.com

Connect with Hichem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hichemguemiri/

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hamilton-halo/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haloservicesolutions

Follow us on Instagram: @lifeathalo

Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-gaffney/

Production: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-battle/

This season, we’ve talked a lot about The Halo Way - Halo’s distinctive approach to work that eliminates bureaucracy, promotes autonomy, and empowers people to excel.

But what if it’s not for everyone?

In this episode, Gianmarco Rubino, the Director of HaloITSM, shares his journey, how he embraced the Halo Way, and why, despite its many benefits, it might not be for you...

00:00 Introduction
02:11 GM's journey at Halo
06:08 The day-to-day of the Director of HaloITSM
11:06 Why did GM join Halo?
16:25 What is the Halo Way?
22:13 Why the Halo Way isn't for you
37:25 The future of Halo
41:57 GM's future at Halo

Join us as we dive into the truth about workplace culture with Leanne Elliott, occupational psychologist and co-host of the award-winning Truth, Lies & Work podcast. From failed wellness initiatives to the rise of Gen Z’s value-led careers, we explore how company culture shapes modern workplaces, whether remote or in-office. Discover practical insights on tackling burnout, navigating toxic jobs, and spotting superficial changes versus real progress. Get in touch: podcast@imaginehalo.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haloservicesolutions Follow us on Instagram: @lifeathalo Leanne and Truth, Lies & Work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne/ Website: https://oblonghq.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ygGLtvh7BaBsRDhNHUANw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-lies-and-work/id1636315252 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_hIyk9KjxJQ1lZWhiaqDw Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-gaffney/ Production: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-battle/