CPO Circle™
The Leadership Inner Circle for the Boldest People Leaders
What Is the CPO Circle?
Welcome to the CPO Circle™ — the most powerful network for Chief People Officers and Executive HR Leaders shaping the future of work with courage, conviction, and heart.
High-trust. Exclusive. Game-changing.
It’s not just another leadership group.
It’s where real talk meets radical impact.
Confidential. Strategic. Human.
This is your inner circle — a curated space for CPOs to connect deeply, think boldly, and lead with clarity in a world that won’t slow down.
1,000+ Conversations Worth Having
This is where the big questions get asked — and answered.
Our members don’t just talk shop. They reimagine what’s possible.
Sample Topics:
- Leading Culture Through Chaos
- The Neuroscience of Hybrid Wellbeing
- Psychosocial Risk: Simplified
- Pay Equity, Talent Scarcity & AI Dilemmas
- Burnout, Courage & Boardroom Conversations
Why Join the CPO Circle™?
- A Circle of Your Own – An exclusive peer network for bold, values-led CPOs
- Radical Candour, Real Growth – A safe space for honesty, courage, and clarity
- Tools You’ll Actually Use – Templates, frameworks & neuroscience insights
- Leadership at the Next Level – High-impact roundtables, coaching & retreats
- A Place to Recharge & Rise – Visioning, legacy work, and space to think big
Fireside Chats & Executive Roundtables
Exclusive, curated experiences with the world’s most courageous HR thinkers and trailblazers.
No fluff. No egos. Just impact.
Featured Guests:
- Visionary CEOs & CHROs
- DEI & Neuroscience Experts
- Culture, Talent & AI Strategists
Built by LeadershipHQ
For over 20 years, we’ve helped leaders lead with courage, heart, and impact.
The CPO Circle™ is our boldest invitation yet.
Created by Sonia McDonald, one of the globe’s top voices in human-centric leadership, this Circle is for the CPOs who want more than just a seat at the table — they want to reshape the table entirely.
What You’ll Get as a Member
Monthly Roundtables & Courageous Conversations
Confidential, high-trust sessions on what’s really going on in HR and culture.
Exclusive Insights, Tools & Playbooks
From neuroscience to leadership strategy — this is your edge.
Private Peer Community
No judgment. No small talk. Just connection, collaboration, and candour.
Leadership Vault Access
Tools, journals, and frameworks you won’t find anywhere else.
Leadership Coaching & Strategy Sessions
Optional upgrades for bespoke support from the LeadershipHQ team.
Fireside Chats with Bold Thinkers
Disruptors, doers, and the leaders shaking up HR.
In-Person & Virtual Events
Connection, clarity, and courage — online or face-to-face.
Early Access to Research & Trends
Be the first to know what’s shaping the future of talent and culture.
How Do I Qualify for CPO Circle™?
At CPO Circle™, we’re not just connecting titles.
We’re bringing together leaders with heart — those redefining people leadership with courage, kindness, and impact.
This is a space for senior People & Culture leaders — Chief People Officers, CHROs, and equivalent executive roles — who influence at the top and care deeply about how we lead.
At CPO Circle™, we’re not just connecting titles. We’re bringing together leaders with heart — those redefining people leadership with courage, kindness, and impact. Be a Chief People Officer This is a space for senior People & Culture leaders — Chief People Officers, CHROs, and equivalent executive roles — who influence at the top and care deeply about how we lead. Open to Exceptional Heads of People and Culture, Learning and OD
Founded by Sonia McDonald, with over 30 years of HR experience and expertise, CPO Circle™ champions a leadership model built on empathy, authenticity, and bold action
We welcome leaders who treat others with respect, show up for their teams, and lead with the kind of kindness that changes cultures.
This isn’t a space for ego or performative leadership. It’s for those who are real, human, and ready to grow. You don’t have to have all the answers — just the willingness to share, learn, and lead together.