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Hosted by Cecilia Crossley · business · EN · 259 episodes
Explore how the work of HR Leaders is creating positive social change, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals - goals which the world's companies are increasingly understanding the urgency of achieving, and investing in the action required. If you'd like clear, actionable ideas for how you can use the power of your role to effect change in your company, you're in the right place. I'm the founder of social enterprise Uplifting People, we provide services to HR Leaders, and through this work I realised that HR professionals and social entrepreneurs are working in the same areas, albeit in different ways. So we created this podcast to share knowledge, on steps we can take through the work of HR. In my opinion, if you're an HR professional, you are also a change maker. And this podcast will provide you with examples of how. By sharing the successes of some of the world's most inspiring HR Leaders, you can frame your work in the context of positive change, implement bril
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How HR Leaders Change the World is hosted by Cecilia Crossley. The show has published 259 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 258: Coleen Highfield, Chief People Officer at Foxtons on Why HR Must Be Unapologetically Brave" (20 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Episode 257: Lisa Dodman, Chief People Officer at Optima Health on Thinking Commercially, Beyond the Rule Book" (13 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "Episode 256: Ewen MacPherson, Havas UK and Christelle Beneteau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals: Meet CPOs on stage at How HR Leaders Change the World, Live!" (6 October 2026, 28 minutes).
How HR Leaders Change the World publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 259 episodes.
Booking probability for How HR Leaders Change the World is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How HR Leaders Change the World requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. How HR Leaders Change the World's contact route on record: verified email.
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Cecilia Crossley hosts How HR Leaders Change the World, a business show with 259 episodes published.
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Episode #258
Coleen Highfield believes commercial success and people thriving at work go hand in hand. She shares how she has brought company cultures together after acquisitions, providing practical examples such as a six-week...
Episode #257
Lisa Dodman shows how HR adds the most value to the business when it thinks commercially and steps beyond the rule book. Drawing on her time leading the people strategy at a global software business, she reflects on how...
Episode #256
Ewen and Christelle share examples of how their commercial leadership also creates value for society. Both speakers at How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! this year, in this special episode we bring together moments...
Episode #255
Gian Power OBE demonstrates how business benefits from being more human, and shares two stories to illustrate. In one, US pharmaceutical leadership become a changed team after an afternoon sharing their stories; in the...
Episode #254
Jennie Barker challenges the idea that better performance comes from better processes. She explains why clarity, accountability, meaningful work and great leadership matter more than forms and rating scales, and how...
Episode #253
What happens when we assume the best talent will naturally rise to the top? For Rachel, the idea of meritocracy misses a crucial point: people do not start from the same place. Across 25 years in HR, Rachel has...
Episode #252
Episode 252: Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Isn't – Neil Morrison, Group HR and Communications Director at Severn Trent PLC Neil believes that doing right by your business and by your community are not competing...
Episode #251
As organisations grapple with AI, Frank explains why the difference between a story and a narrative matters, and why HR leaders need to understand the beliefs and assumptions people bring with them before expecting new...
Episode #250
Sharon Doherty doesn't think HR's job ends at the office door. Across a career spanning Heathrow Terminal 5, Vodafone and now Lloyds Banking Group, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of what people strategy can...
Episode #249
Arlene believes HR has a responsibility to look beyond the organisation and help tackle the barriers that prevent people reaching their potential. At Aegon UK, she shares how listening to colleagues and stakeholders...
Episode #248
Following the merger of Invacare and Direct Healthcare Group to form DH Care, Tiffany has been helping shape a new organisation across Europe and APAC. She reflects on the realities of leading transformation...
Episode #247
From Army officer to sustainability leader to Chief People Officer, unlocking human potential has been the thread running through Adam's career. Adam shares the lessons from Skanska's pioneering journey to net zero...
Episode #246
Transformation is easy to talk about, but much harder to get right. Charlotte Hill OBE shares the story of Felix's merger with FareShare, and how a values-led approach, consistent leadership and a focus on progress...
Episode #245
Sarnjit believes great organisations are built on cultures that genuinely care. At Cox Automotive, she shares how psychological safety, active listening and continuous feedback create environments where people can...
Episode #244
A certified coach and yoga teacher, Carmen brings a deeply human lens to people leadership at Crowell & Moring, a global law firm. Carmen shares how her work is addressing significant mental health risks in the legal...
Episode #243
No lectures, no powerpoint presentations, at How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! you'll find honest discussion and plenty of participation on the realities facing HR leaders today. On HR's opportunity to drive...
Episode #242
As AI transforms the workplace, Ashley shares why organisations should focus less on having all the answers and more on creating environments where people feel confident to learn, experiment and adapt. Drawing on her...
Episode #241
As technology reshapes the workplace, Laura shares how BT Business is preparing its people for one of the biggest workforce transformations in decades. Laura explains why creating an AI-ready workforce requires more...
Episode #240
Alana explores how HR can move beyond traditional talent management to become a true architect of opportunity. Alana shares her deeply held belief that every person has untapped potential, and that HR's role is to...
Episode #239
With a psychology-informed perspective, Sarah explores how HR can design more effective and fairer people systems by combining commercial thinking with evidence-based practice. Sarah explains why aligning profit and...
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