Startup Sensations

Why HR Matters: Expert Guidance on Leadership and Organisational Culture

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S5 Ep9 – Michelle Blieberg is a seasoned HR leader, executive coach, and architect of leadership programmes, whose career spans global giants such as Charles Schwab, UBS Investment Bank, and Time Warner, as well as nimble startups.

In this practical and insightful episode, Michelle joins Shelley and Bulent from Connecticut in the US to unpack the real-world contrasts of leading HR in large versus small companies. She also discusses the evolving landscape of work post-pandemic. The discussion ranges from navigating resource constraints in startups to the enduring importance of trust and psychological safety, the nuances of leadership development, and actionable advice for founders and aspiring leaders alike. Michelle illuminates the cultural differences between the US and UK workplace environments, shares powerful anecdotes from her career, and casts a thoughtful eye over the promise and pitfalls of AI in business.

🎙️ Key Topics:

• The realities of HR in startups vs. established corporations

• Building workplace trust and psychological safety post-Covid

• Creative approaches to leadership and talent development

• The impact of AI and the critical importance of inspiring leadership

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