In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast, we dive into one of the most pressing questions for today’s leaders: how to stay relevant in a world where technology, teams, and expectations are evolving faster than ever.
Host Riha sits down with Shubhra Singh, Head HRBP – Global Business at Sonata Software, to explore the future of leadership in an age of transformation. From developing future-ready skills to navigating uncertainty with empathy and foresight, this episode unpacks practical insights that can help leaders not just survive change but lead through it.
About the Speaker
Shubhra Singh is a seasoned HR leader with over 15 years of experience in human resources management, known for her business-oriented approach and commitment to driving meaningful organizational change. As the Head HRBP – Global Business at Sonata Software, she leads initiatives that nurture high-performance cultures and align talent strategies with business objectives. Her work focuses on empowering employees, fostering innovation, and ensuring that HR practices evolve in step with dynamic business needs.
A lifelong learner and advocate of change, Shubhra brings a unique blend of strategic insight and human connection to her role. Prior to Sonata Software, she served at TVS Credit Services Ltd., where she led HR strategy and planning, driving cross-functional change management initiatives to support business growth. This experience honed her expertise in strategic alignment, consulting, and building robust HR frameworks that power high-performing organizations.
Timestamps
(3:41) First step HR leaders should take to translate business goals into a talent strategy.
(7:17) Early warning signs that a talent strategy and business goals are out of sync.
(11:57) Metrics or indicators that HR needs to keep an eye on to know if their talent strategy is truly driving business success.
(16:24) Practical ways to engage business leaders so they see talent strategy as a growth driver rather than just an HR function.
(24:07) Trends shaping the future of talent strategies that will stay tightly aligned with business goals.
