The Future of TA Needs a New Kind of Conversation
TA Draft Mode is the interview series where 50 TA leaders share their real AI transformation journeys. Honest, unfiltered, and unscripted. Because the rough draft is okay.
- Honest, peer-to-peer conversations about what’s working and what’s not
- A space where vulnerability is valued and peer learning drives innovation
- Promoted across SeekOut’s community of 750+ enterprise customers
- Thought leadership positioning in front of the TA community that matters most
An Interview Series for TA Leaders Navigating Change
As expectations and tools shift in recruiting, TA teams are questioning long-held assumptions about how to hire and how to define success. This series creates space for honest, unpolished conversations about what’s uncertain and what still matters.
Conversations Led by Experience
Hosted by Tangie Pettis, a TA leader with 25+ years of experience. Each episode brings real perspective from someone who has lived the challenges, not just studied them.
Built for the TA Community
Each episode brings TA leaders together to share candid perspectives, early thinking, and lessons that are still taking shape. No polished talking points required.
The Moment Calls for Honesty
TA is operating in a period of active change, with AI reshaping tools, expectations, and decision-making in real time. This series meets that moment head-on.
Here’s What to Expect When You Get Drafted
Virtual Recording
Each episode is recorded virtually using the Riverside podcast platform. Join from wherever you are.
20 Minutes or Less
Conversations are designed to be tight, focused, and easy to fit into a busy day.
Video + Audio
Every episode is produced in both video and audio formats for flexible viewing or listening.
Cross-Promoted
Episodes are distributed across Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and LinkedIn.
From Sign-Up to Amplification
Sign Up
Share a bit about your TA experience, what you’re navigating right now, and the perspective you’d bring to the conversation.
Get Drafted
Guest selections are made with care, focusing on leaders who bring thoughtful, honest perspectives and real substance to the table.
Prep Call
A short 15-minute conversation helps align on topics, set expectations, and create a comfortable starting point before recording.
Record
A focused conversation, 20 minutes or less, designed to feel natural and unscripted. Two TA professionals talking through what matters.
Amplify
Once published, your episode is shared across Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and SeekOut’s channels to extend the conversation beyond the recording.
We’re Looking for Substance Over Soundbites
Leaders who are open to sharing work that’s still taking shape.
Tangie Pettis
VP, Community & Brand Engagement, SeekOut
Tangie has 25+ years of TA leadership experience, including in-house leadership at Fortune 500 companies like UnitedHealth Group and Optum, plus independent consulting. She’s also a former TALK board member serving a 5,000+ member TA organization and a previous editor at SourceCon – the world’s largest global sourcing community. Tangie brings the conversations TA leaders are having behind closed doors to the mic.
The TA Community Values Connection
Peer Learning
Connect with other TA leaders navigating similar challenges and opportunities.
Shared Insights
Gain perspective from leaders at different stages of their AI transformation.
Actionable Takeaways
Leave each episode with concrete ideas to bring back to your team.
Ready to Get Drafted?
If you’re a TA leader navigating AI transformation and want to be part of this conversation, we want to hear from you. Fill out the form above to get connected with Tangie directly.
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