Episode 171: Self-care & Listening at the Heart of HR Leadership: Karl Edge, Chief People Officer at KPMG UK
Karl emphasises the importance of empathy, communication, and energy management as key leadership traits in navigating today’s complexities, offering insights from his decades of experience coaching leaders.
Karl advocates for the transformative power of listening, introducing the ‘SEED’ framework as a guide to meaningful conversations. Karl also shares his passion for advancing social mobility, shaped by his working-class upbringing, highlighting initiatives such as apprenticeships that have earned KPMG recognition as Social Mobility Organisation of the Year.
Karl underscores the importance of energy management for HR leaders; with actionable strategies and inspiring reflections, Karl challenges everyone in HR to integrate listening and self-care to create impactful change in their organisations and beyond.
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