How to turn HR from a basic function into your secret competitive weapon 🛡️
EY’s #CHRO2030 insights make 1 thing crystal clear: organisations that treat HR as an afterthought will struggle to survive. But those that embrace it as a strategic lever ⚙️ will thrive — not just in profits 💶, but in people 🧑🏼⚕️ 🧕🏼 👨🏼🏫, purpose 💫 , & performance 📊. So, the future of leadership is no longer about titles or tenure. It’s about agility, skills, & the ability to thrive amid disruption. Leaders are being asked to move across functions, geographies, & industries — & succeed in environments that don’t exist yet
Here’s the reality I see every day coaching executives through career transitions:
➡️ Traditional career paths are disappearing
➡️ Success increasingly depends on skills, adaptability, & influence — not just past accomplishments
➡️ Leaders who can harness technology, #AI, & human-centered strategies are the ones who redefine their impact
The report highlights 3 shifts that matter for executives navigating transitions:
1️⃣ From roles to skills: Leaders must translate experience into capabilities that are relevant in new contexts. Your title doesn’t define you — your skills do
2️⃣ From hierarchy to influence: Success comes from collaboration, resilience, & emotional intelligence. Executives must show they can lead across teams, geographies, & stakeholders
3️⃣ From execution to transformation: Leaders are expected to drive organizational change. The ability to lead major transformations is now a career currency
This is where executive transition coaching becomes mission-critical. It's all about:
✅ Translating experience into transferable skills
✅ Positioning executives to thrive in skill- & technology-driven environments
✅ Building confidence to take on most senior roles that stretch them — & deliver real impact to the organisation at the same time
The war for leadership talent isn’t just about hiring — it’s about reinvention. And that’s the opportunity every executive should embrace
💬 Here’s my question to leaders and CHROs: If you were designing your next career move from a skills-first perspective, what would be your first bold step?
Let’s stop chasing titles....And let’s start building careers that are #FutureReady
📣 But don't take my word for it, take it from a recent client of mine, a Chief Industrial Officer of a luxury brand:
💬 "In my rational mind, I’ve always believed that when someone faces a problem, they should be able to solve it on their own. However, I must say that executive transition coaching with Navid has been truly powerful. His coaching provided me with a fresh perspective & helped me recognize alternative paths. I realized that the solutions are often already within us, but a coach like Navid helps bring them to the surface. I am very pleased with the results we have achieved together & would highly recommend Navid to any leader looking to master their transition and maximize their leadership impact”
About Navid Nazemian
Ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today for the 3rd year running, I use interventions that are designed to overcome obstacles quickly. Over the last 2 decades, I have helped hundreds of executives successfully eliminate unproductive thinking and solve their toughest, most complex challenges. In return, they have supported their organisations to build world-class cultures primed to create new markets, accelerate performance, increase productivity, and develop game-changing value propositions. 5 more ways to connect with me and my work:
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Navid
