Episode 167

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18th Nov 2025

The Hard Truth About HR Career Growth In The Age Of AI

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Dani Woods to explore how high performing HR and payroll professionals can overcome fear, step into visibility, and lead with confidence in an AI driven world. The conversation examines why so many talented HR pros feel stuck or overlooked, how imposter syndrome holds people back, and what it really takes to build momentum and credibility as a modern HR leader.


You will hear clear career acceleration frameworks including how to translate your impact into next level roles, how to build your personal board of advisors, how to lead large scale HR and payroll implementations with confidence, and how to shift from doing the work to moving work through others. Dani also shares practical guidance on overcoming visibility fear, navigating self doubt, using AI as an amplifier rather than a threat, and positioning yourself for leadership in a changing HR landscape.


Whether you are an HR leader, payroll specialist, HRIS professional, or an ambitious people practitioner ready to progress, this conversation will help you break through career stagnation, build genuine leadership presence, and thrive in an AI enabled future of work. Expect actionable insights to strengthen your influence, elevate your visibility, and create the momentum needed to unlock meaningful career growth.


For those of you who’d like to connect with Dani, you can find her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to check out her work at LotusWelle by visiting lotuswelle.com


Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/



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