2025 SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES · PANEL REPLAY What I Wish I Knew Earlier in My HR Career A candid conversation on career pivots, building influence, and the power of relationships, with practical advice for HR professionals at every stage. Published Aug 28, 2025
About This Session
In this HCM Tech Advisory webinar, a panel of accomplished HR leaders share the lessons, challenges, and insights they wish they had known earlier in their careers. From career-defining pivots to building influence and the power of relationships, this discussion is packed with wisdom for HR professionals at every stage of their careers.

Panelists
Leah Joyner – Founder, HCM Tech Advisory • Tobias Washington – HR & Employee Experience Leader • Becky Miller – Employee Benefits Leader • Sue Dunlap – HR Consultant • Carol Baxter – HR Executive

Whether you’re just starting out or advancing into HR leadership, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and practical advice to grow in today’s evolving future of work.

Key Takeaways
  • Identify key career lessons and turning points that shape long-term success in HR.
  • Understand how to build influence and credibility across stakeholders and leadership.
  • Recognize the role of relationships and networks in career growth and opportunity.
  • Apply practical insights to navigate challenges and make more strategic career decisions.
Featured Guests
Leah Joyner
Founder, HCM Tech Advisory
Tobias Washington
HR & Employee Experience Leader
Sue Dunlap
HR Consultant
Carol Baxter
SVP, Head of HR, Revature
Becky Miller
Chief, Employee Benefits, FL Sheriff Risk Management Fund
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