Holly May, An Unapologetically Human Approach to Leadership and the Workplace with the Global Chief Human Resources Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance

Are you bringing your whole self to work?  On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Holly May, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. to discuss the importance of leaders creating a trusting environment and a space where people can be unapologetically human.  Holly talks about how her views of professionalism at work shifted after her son's autisim diagnosis and how vulnerability at work can help build trust and connection.  Kristel and Holly discuss setting boundaries, tips for having challenging conversations at work, changes to the Human Resources industry, suggestions for managing your work/life and more! Listen now!

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Holly's background and her role with Walgreens
• Holly's views on optimal leadership
• The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in the workplace 
• Holly's unapologetically human approach
• Holly's take on employee well-being and how companies can support this
• How Holly supports her own well-being as a leader
• Changes to the HR Industry
• How Holly's son autism diagnosis impacted how she showed up at work 
• Tips for building trust and connection in the workplace
• How Holly navigates work/life, vacations and boundaries
• Tips for how to handle challenging conversations at work

ABOUT HOLLY MAY:

Holly May is the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.  Holly is responsible for the strategy and direction of innovative global HR programs, policies and practices that support WBA’s business goals and initiatives and for ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all team members. She also leads Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for WBA and serves on the board of Shield Health Solutions, in which WBA is a majority investor. 

Most recently, May served as Global Chief Human Resources Officer for Abercrombie & Fitch Co., managing all aspects of HR and ESG efforts across the company. She previously worked for Starbucks as Senior Vice President of Global Total Rewards and Service Delivery, responsible for consulting with the company’s board of directors and executive leadership team on the strategic direction of Starbucks’ global compensation and benefits portfolio. Prior to her time at Starbucks, May served in human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility at ING, Voya Financial and Visa Inc., as an HR business partner and leading Rewards, DE&I and HR strategy.  May graduated from Wellesley College and earned her Master of Finance degree from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.

Website: https://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com/about-us/leadership/holly-may 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wba_global/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayholly/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/walgreens-boots-alliance/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBA_Global 

About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:

Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, in-demand Keynote Speaker and TEDx speaker with a mission of supporting companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success & well-being. With Kristel's unique background in Integrative Psychiatry, business and media, she provides invaluable insights and strategies to empower, inspire and motivate companies, leadership and sales teams as well as other groups and organizations. Kristel shares key insights into high-power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success & a modern approach to work/life balance. Using a blend of authenticity, Psychology & Science, Kristel provides insights to excel in sales and thrive as a team leader. Kristel's messaging supports company profitability while promoting vibrant company cultures with healthier and happier employees.  Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes.  As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant, Kristel has a unique perspective into optimizing well-being and achieving success. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine. She has been live on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago & Ticker News.

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