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From Chaos to Clarity: How HR Can Drive Business Success

September 26, 2025 • Ryan Naylor • Season 1 • Episode 5

In this episode of The People Ops Playbook, Ryan Naylor sits down with Sana Walker, founder of HR Girlfriends, to explore how HR leaders can move from reactive problem-solvers to strategic partners. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries, aligning with CEOs, and building trust with leadership. Sanaa shares actionable advice on being solution-oriented, leveraging data to drive decisions, and navigating relationships with CFOs and executives to ensure HR drives real business impact.

If you’re an HR professional looking to elevate your influence, or a business leader wanting to understand the true value of HR, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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