In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon are joined by powerhouse guest Devi Virdi, Interim CEO of CSSC.

With 25 years of experience across the FTSE 100 and Fortune 250, Devi shares her unique journey navigating high-level roles in HR, Sales, and Marketing across the energy, real estate, and hospitality sectors.

It’s an unfiltered conversation on how to bridge the gap between commercial discipline and human-centered leadership.

Dive into the conversation as we discuss:

• The Double Pivot: Devi shares the strategic reality of moving from HR to Commercial P&L roles and back again, and why broad functional experience makes for better leaders.
• Leading Through Crisis & Change: Insights into the new hot word "transformation". Devi discusses the emotional and strategic balance required to modernize 100-year-old organizations while keeping people at the center.
• Myth Busting: Reaching Out to Hiring Managers: Is it a "load of rubbish" to message a hiring manager directly? Devi and Marcus break down why personal narrative and intentional networking always beat a "cold" application.
• Culture Fit vs. Alignment: Why "fit" shouldn't mean "similarity." Devi explains the importance of diversity of thought and why positive disruptors are essential for a healthy business.

Join Marcus, Megan, and Devi as they challenge conventional HR wisdom and provide the high-level insights needed to navigate the executive recruitment landscape effectively.

Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned hiring manager, or a job seeker aiming for the C-suite, this episode is packed with wisdom to elevate your career strategy.

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