Episode Summary
What happens when a mental health expert leads your people strategy? In this episode of Built by People, host Dave D’Angelo sits down with Dr. Amy Campbell, Chief People Officer with a PhD in Counseling and Clinical Supervision, to explore how psychology—not business buzzwords—can be the foundation for thriving, resilient workplaces.
Amy shares her unique journey from clinician and educator to CPO in the tech world, and how her background in human development helped her build a cultural framework that supports engagement, growth, and well-being at scale. She discusses the importance of values-based leadership, strength-based team building, and the hard lessons she learned from burnout while scaling a company through rapid growth, geopolitical upheaval, and a global pandemic.
Whether you're in HR, leadership, or simply trying to lead yourself better—this episode will leave you rethinking what truly powers high-performing companies.
Key Timestamps
[00:46] – Amy’s career journey from clinical psychology to corporate leadership
[02:03] – Why building a people-first culture was a defining moment
[03:47] – How positive psychology drives engagement and profitability
[06:28] – The reality of burnout—even for mental health professionals
[08:58] – Amy’s legacy: Making psychology a business imperative
[09:59] – The most important leadership role: leading your own life
Takeaways
Ground your people strategy in real psychology, not just corporate speak
Use strength-based frameworks to improve performance and well-being
Burnout can hit even the experts—prioritize self-leadership daily
Company culture is lived, not laminated—embed values into actions
Pause before reacting: micro-moments of mindfulness build resilience
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