REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan
Welcome to REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan (formerly REVUP Your Potential and REVUP Your Business) — the podcast for forward-thinking, proactive leaders who believe in a people-centric approach to business. Whether you’re an executive, a seasoned manager, business owner, or novice manager, this podcast is for those that know that putting people first drives real, lasting success.
Each episode, we'll sit down with passionate guests — leaders who share real-world experiences, proven frameworks, and insights from their industries. Together, we explore what it takes to lead with impact, stay ahead of the curve, and build thriving, future-ready organizations.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire your team, and think strategically —
It’s time to REVUP Your Leadership and REVUP Your Success!
REVUP Your Leadership with Hilda Gan
S7E6: Beyond HR Headaches – Strategies for Stronger Leadership w/ Christine Thrussell
Behind every great organization is a leader who knows that people—not policies—make the difference.
In this episode, HR veteran Christine Thrussell shares two decades of hard-earned wisdom from leading recruitment, transformation, and leadership development across the U.S. and Canada.
From the costs of poor leadership to the power of onboarding, retention, and appreciation, Christine breaks down what truly drives a healthy workplace culture. She also shares how leaders can move from transactional to transformational, build trust across teams, and recruit not just for skills—but for fit and belonging.
Whether you’re a people manager, HR professional, or aspiring leader, this episode will help you navigate the human side of leadership with candour, empathy, and strategy.
0:00 - Intro
02:25 - From transactional to transformational
08:28 - The costs of not having strong leadership
10:42 - Importance of onboarding
11:56 - Importance of employee retention
13:37 - Succession planning
24:27 - Valuing your entire team as a leader
27:44 - How to show employees appreciation
29:42 - Recruiting for skills, fit, and culture
35:33 - Work culture and belonging
39:47 - What’s next for Christine
Visit Christine’s website - https://ctchr.ca/
Connect with Christine - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/christinethrussell
Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan
Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.com
Follow us
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbright
Twitter - twitter.com/pplbright
Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbright
Instagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/
Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience.
People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems.
#Leadership #HRStrategy #WorkCulture