In this podcast episode, Sophie, an experienced people leader, shares her insights into building effective teams in high growth startups and scale-ups. She emphasises the importance of scoping roles accurately, aligning leadership, and understanding the organisation's needs before starting the recruitment process. Sophie also discusses the value of psychologically informed practices and how they contribute to creating thriving, people-centric workplaces. Listeners are encouraged to assume expertise in their field and employ strategic questioning to bridge the gap between current and future business states, ultimately enhancing retention and performance.