Most HR leaders want a seat at the table. But what does it take to get there?As the Chief People Officer at Skillsoft—and a former consultant for brands like Comcast, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola—Ciara Harrington believes the best CPOs think like business executives first, and HR leaders second.In this episode, she explains what true transformation looks like, how to overcome resistance when making big changes, and why proving HR’s impact with data is no longer optional.Ciara also shares:<ul><li>The #1 mistake HR leaders make when reporting up to the CEO</li><li>Her thoughts on external hiring vs. internal upskilling in the age of AI</li><li>Why perfectionism is the enemy of progress when leading big transformation</li></ul> 💼Connect with Ciara on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciarabarry/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciarabarry/</a>Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: <a href="TalentAllStars.com" target="_blank">TalentAllStars.com</a>💼 LinkedIn: h<a target="_blank">ttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/</a>💼 Dave’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davetravers/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/davetravers/</a>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter</a>🎵TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiter " target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiter  </a> Enjoyed this episode? We’d be grateful for a rating or review on your favorite podcast app.

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The 2 Skills That Make or Break HR Careers in 2025 with Ciara Harrington, CPO of Skillsoft

How exactly do high-performing talent, HR, and recruiting teams operate on a day-to-day basis? We find out through conversations with talent leaders at some of the world's most influential businesses.