The HR Dialogues

#47 | HR in the Boardroom: Why Executive Presence Matters

AIHR Season 3 Episode 47

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Why do so many HR professionals struggle to influence at the executive level? Discover how to build executive presence, earn credibility, and confidently claim your seat at the table.

Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR's Chief HR Scientist to learn from People Practitioners as they navigate the changing world of work.

In this episode of The HR Dialogues, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits with Candice Mitchell, talent development strategist, consultant, and founder of the Talent Development Academy. Together, they explore what it takes for HR and L&D leaders to move beyond being support functions and become trusted strategic partners in the boardroom.
Candice has more than 20 years of experience in learning and development and works with organizations to build strategic capability plans that drive business results. She is also the author of the USA Today bestselling book Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear.

In this episode we’ll discuss:
- Why executive presence starts with understanding the business, not proving your expertise
- How HR and L&D professionals can build trust, credibility, and influence with senior leaders
- Practical ways to develop commercial acumen and confidently claim your seat at the table

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