In this episode of Built By People Leaders, Daria Rudnik sits down with Ochuko Dasimaka, Career Strategist, HR Leader, and Founder of Career Heights Consulting, to explore what it really takes to build a successful career—and lead people through complex organizational change.

With experience across global companies like Shell, Amazon, Unilever, and Rio Tinto, Ochuko shares her perspective on navigating large-scale transformations, including restructurings and business closures, while maintaining trust, transparency, and dignity for employees.

The conversation dives into the evolving role of HR as a strategic partner, not just a support function, and how leaders can take real ownership during difficult moments like layoffs and organizational shifts. Ochuko also brings her expertise in career coaching, sharing how professionals can take control of their career paths and position themselves for long-term growth.

Key topics include:
-How to lead people through restructurings and layoffs with empathy
-Why transparency and overcommunication matter in times of change
-The role of HR as a strategic partner (not a “cleanup” function)
-How to align leadership accountability during difficult decisions
-Career strategy: becoming the CEO of your own career
-Supporting employees through transitions and redeployment

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