Christina McClung on Vulnerability as a Leadership Tool | Resilience, Trauma, & Growth

💡 Like, subscribe, and comment: Which RVA leader should we feature next?👥 Book a complimentary leadership coaching call → https://fulfilledcc.com/Welcome back! KC interviews Christina McClung, Senior Vice President and Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Capital One. The conversation explores Christina’s lifelong journey—rooted in resilience, authenticity, and growth—starting from their childhood friendship and extending through her professional rise!Christina’s story is a powerful testament to how personal adversity can be transformed into leadership strength. Early trauma, such as her family’s experience with incarceration, could have been limiting, but instead, it forged resilience and empathy—qualities that she intentionally weaves into her professional identity. Her narrative challenges conventional leadership archetypes by showing that vulnerability and authenticity are not weaknesses but essential leadership tools.Her journey also illustrates the non-linear nature of career growth. From starting in recruiting to becoming an influential HR leader and eventually heading diversity and belonging at a major corporation, Christina’s path was marked by calculated risks, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace new challenges—such as relocating internationally. Each step deepened her understanding of people and organizational dynamics, reinforcing the importance of aligning personal values with professional purpose.