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HR career ambitions: Is the Chief People Officer role right for you? (With David D’Souza, CIPD)

Episode 145 | Is the Chief People Officer role right for you? Welcome to the very first video episode of HR Coffee Time! This is episode 145 of the show, following 144 audio-only episodes packed with support, ideas, and inspiration for your HR career. In this special launch to our new video series, I’m joined by David D’Souza, Director of Profession at the CIPD. Together, we unpack everything you need to know about the Chief People Officer (CPO) role – what it involves, why it’s on the rise, and whether it could be the next step in your HR career. ☕ Whether you're in a senior HR role or simply curious about what it takes to reach the top, this episode is packed with insight, advice, and encouragement. 🎧 We cover: What makes the CPO role different from HR Director or Head of People positions Why more UK organisations are creating CPO roles The key skills and experience needed to thrive as a CPO How to tackle self-doubt and feel confident aiming high Practical support available through the CIPD ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Series introduction 01:47 – Meet David D’Souza (CIPD) 04:03 – What is the CPO role? 05:54 – Why CPOs are on the rise 07:21 – How the role is evolving 10:04 – Key challenges and responsibilities 13:13 – Work-life balance in the C-suite 18:15 – Skills you’ll need to succeed 20:56 – Understanding governance 24:00 – Building knowledge and confidence 27:56 – CIPD resources and support 33:38 – Wrap-up and links 🔗 Useful Links: Connect with me on LinkedIn:   / faywallis   My website: https://brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/ 🌟 More resources to support your career: 🎓 Inspiring HR – My accredited leadership development programme for aspiring and existing HR leaders: https://brightskycareercoaching.co.uk... 📘 The Essential HR Planner – Plan your year, stay focused, and make a bigger impact at work: https://essentialhrplanner.co.uk/ 💌 Free Weekly Newsletter - Sign up to get career tips, leadership ideas, and podcast updates: https://brightskycareercoaching.kit.c... 🔍 Mentioned in this episode: CIPD Membership: https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/ CIPD Experience Assessment: https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/ro... CIPD Learning Hub: https://learninghub.cipd.org/d2l/home... CIPD Local Branches: https://www.cipd.org/uk/get-involved/... CIPD Online Community: https://community.cipd.co.uk/ CIPD Aspiring HRD Programme: https://cipdtrust.org/what-we-do/deve... CIPD Mentoring Scheme: https://www.cipd.org/uk/membership/me... 💬 What surprised you most about the CPO role? Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear your thoughts. 🔔 If you found this helpful, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share the episode with a colleague or friend in HR.