HOST

Matt Poepsel, PhD

Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization

GUEST

Daria Rudnik

Author, CLICKING

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING, and co-author of The AI Revolution.

A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience. Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders from Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daria helps leaders build high-performing teams in a world of rapid change and disruption. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, and an AI-powered coaching tool she developed.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Daria emphasizes that HR should be viewed as a strategic partner, not just an administrative function.
  2. She shares how building trust and understanding business needs are essential for HR to add value.
  3. The importance of giving and receiving feedback is discussed as a growth opportunity.
  4. Daria reflects on how career transitions can be powerful moments for reflection and alignment.
  5. She highlights the need to balance structure with adaptability when building people strategies.

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