From Iron Maiden to Whole-Hearted Leader with Victoria Pelletier of Kyndryl

On this episode, we’re joined by Victoria Pelletier, Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Kyndryl, who stepped into a COO role at 24 and never looked back. A former child actor, TEDx speaker, and branding expert, Victoria shares how her journey from “Iron Maiden” to “whole-human leader” reshaped how she hires, leads, and shows up authentically. From building resilient teams to embracing emotional intelligence, her insights offer a powerful blueprint for anyone hiring or leading in today’s workplace.Key Takeaways:(01:27) Early grit and leadership propelled Victoria to COO at age 24.(06:50) Confidence can be mistaken for competence, especially for young leaders.(10:19) Building an authentic personal brand opens doors and opportunities.(15:54) Trusted leaders and growth mindsets are vital for organizational transformation.(16:57) Vulnerability and authenticity improve leadership and team culture.(25:09) Even experienced performers get nervous when speaking as their authentic selves.(29:33) Hiring for diversity, fit, and learning agility strengthens teams.(35:21) Learning agility matters more than rehearsed answers in interviews.Resources Mentioned:Victoria Pelletierhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/Victoria Pelletier’s | Websitehttp://www.victoria-pelletier.com/Kyndrylhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/kyndryl/Embracing healthy resilience: Victoria Pelletier at TEDxMiamihttps://youtu.be/xFpknOCFMOg?feature=shared“The Power of Whole Human Leadership” by Victoria Pelletierhttps://victoria-pelletier.com/the-power-of-whole-human-leadership/Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.  To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring