Summary

In this episode of the Built By People Podcast, Valentina shares her unique career journey from being an immigrant to becoming the Chief People Officer at Curana Health.

She discusses the challenges and opportunities in healthcare HR, the importance of building a unified culture across diverse teams, and her evolving philosophy on leadership. Valentina emphasizes the need for HR leaders to engage with real business problems and offers valuable advice for those aspiring to make an impact in the field.

Takeaways

• Valentina's career was shaped by her immigrant background.
• She transitioned from law to screenwriting and then to HR.
• Her experience at Bridgewater shaped her approach to people management.
• Valentina emphasizes solving problems from root causes.

• Understanding provider motivation is key in healthcare HR.
• Building a unified culture requires tailored approaches for different teams.
• Exit interviews can provide valuable insights for engagement.
• Leadership involves interrogating problems rather than influencing decisions.
• HR leaders should focus on solving business problems to gain influence.

Chapters

00:00 Valentina's Career Journey: From Law to Healthcare

02:23 The Mission of Kirana Health: A Personal Connection

05:23 Challenges in Healthcare HR: Understanding Provider Motivation

08:05 Building Culture Across Diverse Clinical Teams

10:36 Leadership Evolution: From Influence to Alignment

11:40 Advice for Rising HR Leaders: Take Your Seat at the Table