Across industries, from Nirali Matalia of Decision Minds, to Juliette Weir of Heymondo, a powerful shift is reshaping the HR landscape. These executives lead in vastly different environments AI consulting and global travel insurance, yet they are united by one belief: People strategy is business strategy.
As AI accelerates, global teams scale, and employee expectations evolve, these leaders are proving that organizations can only grow at the speed of their managers. And this is precisely where HIC Consulting delivers unmatched impact, developing leaders who can think critically, communicate with clarity, and navigate the real-world challenges shaping today’s workplaces.
Nirali Shah Matalia – Chief People Officer & Head Of Operations, Decision Minds
Scaling Agility Inside a Global AI-First Data Solutions Company
Decision Minds is an AI-first Data Solutions company specializing in Data Cloud solutions, AI, and Digital Engineering. Decision Minds works with Fortune 500 companies in the Americas, Asia & Europe across technology, financial services, and healthcare, helping them modernize their data platforms, implement AI-driven solutions, and optimize cloud data costs. In an organization, where the technology landscape shifts hourly; Nirali’s work centers on helping talent adapt at the same speed as innovation.
Her team recently partnered with internal technology leaders for a global AI literacy initiative, training employees across consulting, engineering, sales, and operations in modern AI tools. According to Nirali: “Knowledge must scale equally across regions if we want collaboration and productivity to scale, too.”
The initiative boosted workflow efficiency, and like many forward-leaning tech companies, Decision Minds is now poised to leverage these productivity gains to translate into measurable revenue growth.
Nirali stresses that today’s HR leaders must be both strategists and navigators. “We’re operating in constant motion. Leaders who succeed are the ones who can hold ambiguity, move quickly, and bring their people with them.”
Her focus is on building a culture where agility, performance, and employee experience function in harmony, not opposition.
Juliette Weir – Chief People Officer, Heymondo
Human-Centered Leadership in a Global Travel Insurance Brand
Heymondo, operating in over 150 countries has redefined digital travel insurance through real-time tech support and a user experience that travelers consistently rate among the best in the industry. Behind this strong reputation is a people strategy built on empathy.
Juliette’s journey into HR started with a dream, literally. “I woke up one day and just knew I needed to apply to the internship that launched our career,” she shared.
As an identical twin, Juliette credits her deep empathy and relationship intuition as the foundation of her leadership style. Respect is not a value for her; it’s a strategy. She, as well as the CEOs, personally meets every final candidate. “Hiring isn’t a transaction. It’s the beginning of a relationship,” she emphasizes.
This approach has contributed to Heymondo’s high satisfaction and remarkably low turnover, rare for a global tech-enabled service organization.
Now, as the company prepares for its next stage of expansion, Juliette is strengthening:
Career development structures
Performance review frameworks
Talent forecasting and workforce planning
Her goal is to protect the culture that built Heymondo’s success while scaling responsibly and sustainably.
Where These Leaders Align, And What It Signals for the Future of HR
Despite operating in different industries, they agree on three critical truths:
1. HR must sit at the strategic table, not operate from the sidelines.
2. Empathy, communication, and adaptability are the new leadership currencies.
3. Organizational growth depends entirely on the strength of its managers.
The message is universal: The future of HR is strategic, technology-forward, financially informed, and deeply human.
How HIC Consulting Accelerates That Future
Organizations partner with HIC because traditional leadership training is no longer enough. HIC delivers immersive, cohort-based, simulation-driven development that mirrors real leadership scenarios. We guide leaders through interpersonal conflict, decision-making under pressure, cultural tension, change management, feedback, employee coaching, and more.
Leaders don’t just learn. They practice. They fail safely. They grow fast. They apply instantly.
Companies that work with HIC consistently report:
Stronger manager communication
Higher team engagement
Improved cross-functional trust
More confident decision-making
Faster adaptation and action during change
In a world where the pace of change is only accelerating, HIC equips managers to lead with clarity, competence, and culture-first thinking, exactly what the leaders at Decision Minds and Heymondo are focused on.
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About the Author
From securing an $8M breakthrough inside a global fintech to being named CEO of the very platform she built, Netta Jenkins has mastered the art of turning bold ideas into lasting business transformation. With a LinkedIn community of over 200,000, she’s the CEO redefining how organizations drive employee engagement and performance through AI. A two-time Wiley author, Netta’s work has been amplified by Arianna Huffington to more than 10 million people. Her latest book, Supercharged Teams: How Every Manager Can Create a Culture of Excellence, gives leaders the playbook to transform everyday teams into high-performing powerhouses.
As founder of HIC, a workplace consulting firm and creator of HIC HR Hub, a private community for senior HR leaders to share and gain new insights. She also hosts Beyond Management™, a viral LinkedIn leadership series with over 50 million impressions, where she sparks street-level conversations that elevate employer brands, attract top talent, and inspire customers. A seasoned TEDx and international keynote speaker, Netta has energized audiences across the U.S., Ghana, the Netherlands, and Turkey with bold insights and measurable takeaways. With 15+ years of global advisory experience, she shares weekly video tips that empower managers at every level. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, McKinsey, Forbes, Fortune, and more. Named one of CIO Views’ Top 10 Most Influential Black Women in Business to Follow.
Netta helps organizations connect workplace culture, technology, and performance to deliver measurable, lasting impact. Previously serving as VP of Global Inclusive Strategy at IAC, Netta partnered with brands like Match.com, Vimeo, and Daily Beast. She advises Betterment, consults executives via the Intro app, and is pursuing a doctorate in quality systems. Currently, she collaborates with Marc Lore (former CEO of Walmart) and Preet Bharara (former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York) to build Telosa, a visionary new city in America. Residing on the East Coast with her family, Netta continues to make a transformative impact in both the corporate and startup landscapes.
