In this episode, Jesse sits down with Kira Gale of Accenture to unpack what HR transformation really means and why it matters more than most leaders realize. Kira shares how her early work in healthcare technology and global team enablement sparked her move into consulting, then breaks down the biggest hurdles companies face when modernizing HR, from hidden process complexity to the capability gap in a more digital, data-driven HR ecosystem. They also explore what separates leaders who navigate change well, including a reinvention mindset, a clear north star, and leading with both data and people at the center. The conversation closes with a grounded take on AI in HR: using it to reduce transactional work so teams can show up more human, more strategic, and more effective through long transformation journeys. Kira LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiragale/ Company Website: https://www.accenture.com/us-en
