Too often, “human-centered” gets written off as a nice-to-have - something you sprinkle on after the business decisions have already been made. But the best HR leaders know how to pair data with dignity, metrics with meaning, and policies with purpose. They lead through tension. They navigate nuance. And they show up, fully, because the work demands it.

This session digs into what it really means to be a human-centered HR pro without becoming a pushover - or a burnout case. We unpack how self-awareness fuels better decisions, how compassion strengthens - not weakens - credibility, and why strategy with soul is the most potent leadership combo out there.