# 265: The Power of Career Advancing Relationships with Bukola Bayo-Yusuf

The Career Change Maker Podcast

🎙️ Episode Overview
In this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast, I’m joined by Bukola Bayo-Yusuf, Global HR Director and advocate for navigating career transitions with intentionality. Bukola shares her inspiring journey, from juggling multiple roles and passion projects to raising a family, all while cultivating what she calls relational prosperity.

We explore her unique perspectives on building meaningful relationships, leveraging opportunities, and thriving in today’s workplace. If you’ve ever wondered where to focus your energy for career success, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and powerful stories to guide you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Relational Prosperity: How fostering meaningful relationships can unlock career opportunities and growth.

✅ HR Challenges in the Modern Workplace: Insights into navigating hybrid work, addressing generational gaps, and implementing AI responsibly.

✅ Empowering People Leaders: How investing in leadership development can transform organisational culture and retention.
Action Steps:

💡 Reflect on what career success means to you and define your “four.”

💡 Build intentional relationships by connecting with key stakeholders and clearly articulating your goals.

💡 Leverage feedback and data to inform your career decisions and strategies.
About Bukola:

Bukola is the Global HR Director at Heidrick & Struggles, where she collaborates with senior executives and Board Members to develop strategic HR plans that align with business goals.

In 2021, she co-founded Excellerate Black Futures, a social initiative focused on developing young Black professionals through talent programs, leadership coaching, and events. The initiative now partners with executive search firms and organisations to create C-suite opportunities for diverse talent.

As a speaker and consultant, Bukola leverages her decades of HR experience to help organisations transform performance management, leadership, and career development. She specialises in equipping leaders and professionals with the tools to succeed in an evolving workplace, particularly focusing on empowering Black professionals and women.

Bukola is also the host of The 4D Podcast, launched in 2024, which highlights the journeys of Black female leaders. The 4D Podcast.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

👉🏾 What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode? How are you applying relational prosperity in your career? Share your reflections on LinkedIn and tag us at Career Change Makers!
🔗 Resources:

• Excellerate Black Futures Website
• Connect with Bukola on LinkedIn
• Excellerate Black Futures on YouTube
• Join the Career Clarity Accelerator
• Join our exclusive weekly Career Navigator email series
• Career Change Maker Website
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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