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Built by People Leaders

Daria Rudnik
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Leadership Development
Human Resources
AI Transformation
HR Leaders
People Strategy
Organizational Culture
Future Of Work
Growth-Focused Sectors
Tech
Saas
Business Strategy
Team Dynamics
Developer Experience
Self-Managed Organizations
Company Culture
HR Leadership
Recruitment
Employer Branding

Built by People Leaders is a podcast for HR, People, and L&D leaders at scale-ups and fast-growing companies. Host Daria Rudnik — Team Architect, Executive Leadership Coach, and former Chief People Officer — talks with the in-house HR and People leaders building the people side of scale.

Each episode goes inside the real work: designing leadership development that keeps up with growth, earning tr... more

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Rachel Sutherland is SVP of People & Operations at Respondology, a 50-person venture-backed SaaS company, and she builds HR functions from the ground up at high-growth startups. In this episode of Built by People Leaders, Rachel Sutherland argues tha... more

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Katherine Hawkins-Jones is Chief People Officer at a UK-based motor insurance company and founder of the People Experience Consultancy PeopleScape. She entered HR from retail and hospitality management, completed her CIPD qualifications, and built ov... more

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Greta Stahl, Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development at Workday, ran the largest L&D program in the company's 20-year history: Everyday AI, which reached over 85% monthly AI adoption (a 40%+ jump from baseline) and conservatively sa... more

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Dom Dib is Head of Human Resources at 'Maplewave', a technology firm that won the Digital Nova Scotia Talent Champion Award and recognition as one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. Dom runs a two-person HR team supporting a globally dist... more

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Ted Forbes, co-author of Making HR Matter: What CEOs Want and How to Deliver It, spent 25 years running HR functions at companies ranging from United Airlines (85,000 employees) to the startup Cotopaxi (70 to 300 employees). Ted introduces the "Relev... more

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In this episode of Built by People Leaders, host Daria Rudnik sits down with Ed Howard, founder of One Breath Leadership and author of the One Breath Leadership book and app. Ed spent 20 years as a global compliance executive in investment banking be... more

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In this episode of the Built by People Leaders podcast, host Daria Rudnik speaks with Marina Morgan, fractional strategy leader, executive facilitator, and founder of AIQ Impact, about why successful transformation depends less on technology and more... more

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In this episode of the Built by People Leaders podcast, host Daria Rudnik speaks with Anastasia Minko, Senior HR Project Manager at Smart Europe, about how HR leadership changes across cultures, industries, and stages of company growth. Drawing from ... more

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Recent Guests

Dom Dib
Head of Human Resources at MapleWave
MapleWave
Episode: #30 Scaling HR Operations with a 2-Person Team & AI Automation with Dom Dib, Head of HR at 'Maplewave'
Ted Forbes
Co-author of Making HR Matter; business-focused HR leader and executive coach
Author, Making HR Matter
Episode: #29 Connecting People Decisions to EBITDA at Scaleups with Ted Forbes, Co-Author of Making HR Matter
Ed Howard
Founder of One Breath Leadership
One Breath Leadership
Episode: #28 Managing Executive Stress & The Physiology of Pressure with Ed Howard
Marina Morgan
Fractional Strategy Leader and Executive Facilitator
Independent consultant/AIQ
Episode: #27 Why AI Transformation Fails Without Human Readiness with Marina Morgan, Fractional Strategy Leader
Anastasia Minko
Senior HR Project Manager at Smart Europe
Smart Europe
Episode: #26 What European Companies Get Right About HR with Anastasia Minko, Senior HR Project Manager at Smart Europe
Chris Farr
Leadership-focused operations executive in MSP/technology
Invision Technologies
Episode: #25 AI Transformation Without Losing Culture with Chris Farr, Operations Executive at Invision Technologies
John Pezoulas
Co-founder and managing partner of Ready Set Exec
Ready Set Exec
Episode: #24 Hiring Executives in 2026: What Startups Keep Getting Wrong — with John Pezoulas, Co-Founder of Ready Set Exec
Jason Aydelott
Fractional Chief Learning Officer
Self-employed / Fractional CLO
Episode: #23 Why Most L&D Fails (And How to Fix It) with Jason Aydelott, Fractional Chief Learning Officer
Ochuko Dasimaka
Career strategist, HR leader and founder of Career Heights Consulting
Career Heights Consulting
Episode: #22 Leading Through Change & Career Growth with Ochuko Dasimaka, Global HR Leader at Rio Tinto

Host

Daria Rudnik
Host of Built by People Leaders, introduces topics and guides conversation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Diverse experience of guests

    I really enjoy the breadth of people leaders on the podcast and their diverse experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane Dieter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great host and great conversation!

    Daria and I spoke last week and I was really impressed with her insightful questions and professional ambiance.

    She is a total pro and would recommend her highly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Utah TF
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show about building highly productive teams

    Incredible show about how HR and people leaders can actually add value to companies as opposed to feel like a roadblock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bulldog232
    United States4 months ago
  • Must listen!

    This podcast is solid. Great host, amazing guests. Every time I learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AibЕ
    Israel6 months ago
  • Love that show!

    One of the best shows for HR professionals about how to be a strategic HR business needs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deepnice
    Israel6 months ago

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Diverse guests with varied leadership backgrounds and HR expertise.
Listeners praise actionable insights for building productive teams and strategic HR partnerships.
Consistently high-quality guests and meaningful discussions on leadership and culture.
Host asks insightful, practical questions and keeps conversations focused on business impact.

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#11 HR as the CEO’s Secret Weapon: Leading People, AI, and Growth with Mary Kelly
Q: What makes HR directors well-suited to become CEOs?
HR directors blend understanding of HR issues, industry regulations, and financial literacy from working with CFOs, making them strong candidates for leadership because they can connect people, policy, and budgets.
#7 The Power of Followership in Leadership with Dr. David Leitner
Q: Do you want to kind of briefly introduce yourself? Tell us about what you do.
David explains that he focuses on followership and strategy, helping leaders use strategy as the glue between leadership and followership and teaching through workshops and strategic consulting.
#14 What Is the Goal? An Honest Conversation About HR, AI, and the Future of Work with Andrew Bolton
Q: Tell me, what kind of HR would you want to have in your company?
He argues for HR that starts with a clear business goal, prioritizes hiring the right people to achieve that goal, and avoids gimmicks; HR should support tangible outcomes rather than preserving tradition.
#14 What Is the Goal? An Honest Conversation About HR, AI, and the Future of Work with Andrew Bolton
Q: Do you want to share your story and your path to leadership and building your own business?
Andrew outlines his transition from finance to technology, emphasizing how HR and people leadership shaped his entrepreneurial path and how his experiences influence his approach to Tech Rescue.
#9 Business First, People Thrive: A Modern Playbook for HR Leaders with Shayna Cooke's
Q: Are you a morning person or night owl?
Can I say both? I love early mornings and late quiet evenings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Built by People Leaders

What is Built by People Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical people leadership for scale-ups, often featuring HR, People, and L&D leaders who are driving growth in fast-moving companies. Episodes explore topics like AI-enabled people operations, leadership development at scale, culture and trust at the executive level, and using people strategy to move the business forward. A distinctive strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from HR executives and consultants to marketing and AI transformation experts—paired with a hands-on, outcomes-oriented approach that translates people initiatives into measurable business impact. Listeners likely value actionable frameworks, governance around AI, and human-centered leadership as companies scale. A core differentiator is the ... more

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Recent guests on Built by People Leaders include:

1. Dom Dib
2. Ted Forbes
3. Ed Howard
4. Marina Morgan
5. Anastasia Minko
6. Chris Farr
7. John Pezoulas
8. Jason Aydelott

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