Anthony Vaughan

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Professional Speaker at HRCI

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Anthony Vaughan is a workforce researcher and strategist focused on leadership, technology, and the future of work. As a former Chief People Officer, he hosts the "Business of Alignment" podcast and runs a large executive research platform, leveraging insights from over 1, 000 conversations with HR leaders. People who have worked with him describe him as collaborative, attentive, and highly skilled.

Outside of his direct professional roles, Anthony is a professional speaker and has been recognized as a top HR influencer. He is driven by a mission to help organizations become more people-first and create healthier, more effective work environments. In his personal time, he focuses on fostering good communication and healthy relationships with family and partners.

He started his first company at age 19 and quickly grew it to 200 full-time employees.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

Decisive But Calm

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
His research, podcast, and speaking engagements are all centered on understanding the intersection of leadership, workforce strategy, and technology shaping how people experience work.
HR & People Leadership
As a former Chief People Officer and host of an HR leadership podcast, he is deeply invested in the strategic role of HR and how people leaders drive business alignment.
Organizational Alignment
He believes the failure of HR technology is not the product itself but a lack of organizational alignment, a core theme in his research and "Business of Alignment" podcast.

Media Appearances

Anthony has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Professional Speaker at HRCI
10-2025
Strategic Advisor – Market Intelligence & Ecosystem Partnerships at Great Place To Work
10-2024
Head of Strategic Growth & Partnerships at Boundless Immigration
5-2023 - 2-2025
Vice President of Channel Partnerships & GTM Sales Strategy (E1B2 Partner) at Mavric.io
1-2023 - 5-2024
Senior Enterprise Account Executive (Senior Team Lead) at Top Employers Institute

Education

2009 - 2011
Business from Wesley College, Delaware

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Exp : N/A Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Professional Speaker at HRCI
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Insights For Selling To Anthony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anthony is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anthony

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anthony move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Anthony take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Anthony

Personality Compatibility


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