#1 From Support to Strategy: Claiming the Table as a People Leader With Daria Rudnik

In this episode of Build by People Leaders, we’re talking about the seat at the table — and why it’s built, not given. For years, HR leaders have worked to be recognized as true business partners, not just support or administrative functions. While progress is happening, there’s still a critical gap — especially when it comes to AI. According to IBM’s 2025 CEO Report, only 1% of CEOs expect HR to support their company’s AI transformation. That number should stop us. AI is already reshaping how we work, how we lead, and how organizations build capability. If HR and People leaders are not at the core of this shift — preparing leaders, designing systems, and shaping new ways of working — then who is? This episode sets the tone for why Build by People Leaders exists: to elevate those internal leaders who are earning trust, building capability, and turning people strategy into business strategy. Because the seat at the table isn’t given. It’s built — by People Leaders.