Women in HR

This is the Season 1 finale of Women in HR — and it's a personal one. In this episode, I share my own story of feeling stuck as a senior HR leader. The 3am wake-ups. The redundancies. The mentor who asked me what I wanted and the silence that followed. And what finally helped me move forward. If you've ever wondered how someone who spends her career helping others with theirs could complet...

Episode summary Clarissa Wang has built her HR career across some of the world’s most recognizable organizations including Google, Salesforce and Heidrick & Struggles. Today she leads people strategy at Endowus a rapidly scaling Singapore-based wealth management platform. In this conversation, Clarissa and Renee explore what it really takes to scale cultureacross multiple markets, why “I don’t...

Summary In this solo episode, Reneeunpacks one of the most common patterns she sees in her coaching work: thehabit of delaying a career move while waiting for the “right moment.” Whetheryou’re thinking about leaving your company, going for an internal promotion, orrenegotiating your current role, the logic of waiting can feel sound. Reneemakes the case that it isn’t — and that the cost of inaction...

Summary Rachael Fitzpatrick, Global HR Business Partner at Maxeon Solar Technologies, joins the podcast to share how 25+ years across tech, shipping, insurance, and solar energy have shaped her approach to HR leadership. Rachael discusses how she's built trust quickly when moving between vastly different industries, why networking (not job boards) is what gets you across the line when switchin...

Episode summary You're brilliant at developing everyone else's career. But what about your own? In this solo episode, Renee Conklin shares three patterns she sees repeatedly in the senior female HR leaders she coaches, patterns that are quietly holding them back from their next career step. Drawing on Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith's book "How Women Rise," Renee breaks...

Summary Catherine Chow, Head of HR at Nestlé Hong Kong, shares insights from her 20 year career in HR. In this conversation, Catherine discusses the gap between how HR sees itself versus how the business sees HR, the challenge of building credibility in male-dominated industries like manufacturing and automotive, and the cultural dynamics of working across Hong Kong and Mainland China. She opens u...

Summary In this episode of the Women in HR podcast, host Renee Conklin discusses the unique challenges faced by accomplished HR professionalsin their job searches. She highlights how their behind-the-scenes roles can hinder their visibility and self-promotion, which are crucial for a successful job search. Renee emphasizes the importance of building a support network anddeveloping a tailored job s...

In this episode, Sarah Boulton shares her personal experience of overcoming redundancy, rebuilding confidence, and landing a senior role at MSD. She emphasizes the power of networking, self-reflection, and strategic patience in a competitive job market-valuable insights for HR leaders seeking their next opportunity. Key Topics The importance of networking before you need it Overcoming the stigma o...

In this episode of the Women in HR podcast, host Renee Conklin speaks with Yvonne Tan, a seasoned HR professional with over 25 yearsof experience. We discussed Yvonne's diverse background in HR, the importance of networking and vulnerability in job searching, and the impact of social media on career opportunities. Yvonne shares her insights on maintaining an abundance mindset, the significance...

Self-rejection is the biggest barrier senior HR leaders face in their job search—and most don't even realize they're doing it. When you see "100+ applicants" on a LinkedIn job posting, you assume the competition is fierce. But what if that number is a lie? Renee Conklin reveals the truth: 20-25% of applicants never finish their LinkedIn Easy Apply, and 30-80% don't meet basic job requirements. Tha...