HR Unplugged

Author: BambooHR

HR Unplugged is a show for HR and business leaders unafraid to ask the tough questions needed to tackle the competing challenges posed by todays complex global economy. Each highly interactive episode will feature unfiltered conversations with HR professionals answering the most pressing questions in people leadership including many sent in by listeners like you. Whether youre seeking to re-engage your workers, navigate social justice issues, or simply learn the secrets to competitive pay if you care about your people, youll find a home in our community.
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What Is HR's Business Impact? Help the C-Suite See HR's Strategic Influence
Episode 89
Tuesday, 30 September, 2025

What’s stopping HR leaders from being heard in the boardroom?It’s not always about strategy or experience. Often, it’s about how they communicate their value and impact.Host Vanessa Brulotte sits down with Sara Jones, CEO of InclusionPro and acclaimed TED speaker. Together, they discuss how HR professionals can grow their influence through strategic framing, storytelling, and public speaking. Sara shares success stories from the leaders she’s coached, proving that with the right approach, HR’s influence can extend across the entire organization.Key takeaways:How to frame HR work in terms of business value and impactWhy storytelling is a powerful tool for influencing executivesHow to practice before stepping into high-stakes conversationsKey topics:(00:00) Introducing Sara Jones(02:54) Finding your voice (05:51) Evolving into a strategic partner(08:07) How to speak the executives’ language(09:35) Telling stories that highlight your accomplishments(15:27) Turning data into a memorable message(19:59) How to build confidence for public speaking(23:13) Easy tips for giving better presentationsKey links:Read BambooHR’s blog, “How to Analyze Data That Measures HR Impact: Free HR Report Checklist”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/analyze-data-hr-report-templateRead BambooHR’s blog, “How to Get Over Fear of Public Speaking”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/fear-of-public-speakingSubscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBambooHR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradansiejones/