In this eye-opening episode, Shailaja Venkat Iyer dives into the evolving role of CHROs and what it takes to be boardroom-ready in 2025.

From aligning talent strategy with business goals to challenging CEOs with data-backed insights, she breaks down the dual mandate for CHROs: being both a people champion and a business strategist. 

The topics she unraveled are:

✔️ How to speak the board’s language and keep up with CXOs? 
 ✔️ Key CXO traits CHROs must adopt and the metrics they must understand  
 ✔️ Real examples of HR leading business outcomes and how you can implement them in your career.  

🎧 Listen if you're an HR professional, aspiring CHRO, or CXO looking to partner deeper with HR. 

👉 Plus, discover which article shaped Shailaja’s HR style and the magic of Pygmalion effect.  

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