Priyanka Singh, Chief People Officer at Braze

Navigating a Non-Traditional HR Career Path with PriyankaIn this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes Priyanka, an HR executive who shares her unique career journey from journalism to HR leadership at companies like Bridgewater and Braze. Priyanka discusses the importance of selecting the right people, fostering a culture of innovation, and aligning HR initiatives with business goals. She emphasizes the value of empathy, understanding business drivers, and building scalable organizations. Priyanka concludes by offering advice on career development, focusing on meaningful professional relationships, and maintaining trust in the people function.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsor Message from Previ00:44 Meet Priyanka: A Non-Traditional Career Path02:33 Lessons in Leadership and People Management04:39 Driving Innovation in HR07:25 Aligning HR with Business Goals08:44 Collaborating with Executive Teams10:47 Parting Advice for HR Professionals12:04 Closing Remarks