Vanessa Iloste, VP of HR for Asia at SEPHORA, shares her journey across diverse industries and the key role of career conversations in employee growth. She discusses how high-quality dialogues can enhance retention and cultivate psychological safety within teams. Vanessa emphasizes moving beyond transactional interactions to foster genuine relationships and continuous development. She highlights the significance of creating supportive environments that empower employees to manage their career paths, ultimately driving loyalty and engagement.

In this enlightening discussion, Vanessa Iloste, HR VP of Sephora Asia and veteran of LVMH with over 21 years of experience, shares invaluable insights on navigating career conversations. She emphasizes how crises, like the pandemic, can be transformative learning opportunities for HR. Vanessa advocates for curiosity in career paths and the importance of discussing compensation openly with leaders. With a focus on empathy in leadership, she inspires individuals to take ownership of their career journeys and navigate their professional growth confidently.