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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, packed with practical wisdom 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.

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
  • How career pivots can become turning points when you stay clear on your values and strengths.
  • Practical ways to build influence, even when you don’t have the title yet.
  • Why relationships matter, and how to invest in your network without it feeling transactional.
  • What experienced leaders wish they had focused on earlier, and what they would do differently now.
  • How to keep growing as HR changes with the future of work.
Featured Guests
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
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