From Support to Strategy: Claiming the Table as a People Leader
In this episode of Build by People Leaders, we’re talking about the seat at the table — and why it’s built, not given.
For years, HR leaders have worked to be recognized as true business partners, not just support or administrative functions. While progress is happening, there’s still a critical gap — especially when it comes to AI.
According to IBM’s 2025 CEO Report, only 1% of CEOs expect HR to support their company’s AI transformation. That number should stop us.
AI is already reshaping how we work, how we lead, and how organizations build capability. If HR and People leaders are not at the core of this shift — preparing leaders, designing systems, and shaping new ways of working — then who is?
This episode sets the tone for why Build by People Leaders exists:
to elevate those internal leaders who are earning trust, building capability, and turning people strategy into business strategy.
Because the seat at the table isn’t given.
For years, HR leaders have worked to be recognized as true business partners, not just support or administrative functions. While progress is happening, there’s still a critical gap — especially when it comes to AI.
According to IBM’s 2025 CEO Report, only 1% of CEOs expect HR to support their company’s AI transformation. That number should stop us.
AI is already reshaping how we work, how we lead, and how organizations build capability. If HR and People leaders are not at the core of this shift — preparing leaders, designing systems, and shaping new ways of working — then who is?
This episode sets the tone for why Build by People Leaders exists:
to elevate those internal leaders who are earning trust, building capability, and turning people strategy into business strategy.
Because the seat at the table isn’t given.
It’s built — by People Leaders.
You’re listening to Built by People Leaders, brought to you by AIDRA AI. I’m your host, Daria Rudnik — team architect and executive leadership coach.
Let’s talk about the seat at the table.
For a long time, HR leaders have been working to be seen as true business partners — not just support functions. And while progress is being made, there’s still a long way to go.
In IBM’s 2023 CEO report, only 1% of CEOs said they expect HR to lead their company’s AI transformation.
That number should stop us. Because AI is already transforming how we work, how we lead, and how we build capability inside organizations.
And if HR isn’t at the core of that shift — preparing leaders, shaping systems, designing new ways of working — then who is?
This podcast exists to elevate those who are doing that work. The ones earning trust, building capability, and turning people strategy into business strategy.
Because the seat at the table isn’t given. It’s built — by people leaders.
Let’s talk about the seat at the table.
For a long time, HR leaders have been working to be seen as true business partners — not just support functions. And while progress is being made, there’s still a long way to go.
In IBM’s 2023 CEO report, only 1% of CEOs said they expect HR to lead their company’s AI transformation.
That number should stop us. Because AI is already transforming how we work, how we lead, and how we build capability inside organizations.
And if HR isn’t at the core of that shift — preparing leaders, shaping systems, designing new ways of working — then who is?
This podcast exists to elevate those who are doing that work. The ones earning trust, building capability, and turning people strategy into business strategy.
Because the seat at the table isn’t given. It’s built — by people leaders.