From Chaos to Clarity: How HR Can Drive Business Success
Built to Grow: The Small Business Playbook · 2025-09-26 · 31 min
Episode notes
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. Follow Sana on LinkedIn: Follow Ryan on IG: Follow our Podcast on IG: Learn more about AvaHR and get a free trial of our ATS: Watch the live Interviews on YouTube: