I coached five Chief People Officers leading HR in high-growth, high-pressure environments in 2025.
The same patterns kept surfacing:
"When things go well, the team gets credit. When things go wrong, it's HR’s fault."
“I’m not just leading people. I’m quietly coaching every other exec.”
“I feel like I have to say something brilliant every time I open my mouth in leadership team meetings. Like I need to prove I deserve to be in the room.”
What struck me wasn’t just how complex the CPO role is, but how misunderstood it is.
And how lonely it can feel.
That's why I'm excited to share that my new eBook, "What You Deserve to Know as a CPO: Your 2026 Leadership Guide," launches Monday here in the community.
This eBook unpacks the emotional labor of HR leadership nobody budgets for, as well as insights on strategy, executive team influence, and culture systems.
What’s one word or phrase that summarizes your 2025 as a People Leader?
