Career Moves HR Pros Can Steal from a CEO

Accenture’s CEO built her career by saying yes before she felt ready. Here’s what HRs can learn.

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Hello HR Rockstar,

Picture this: You’re in a meeting, minding your own HR business, when suddenly your boss drops a bomb —
👉 “I think you could run this place someday.”

Cue panic, self-doubt, and maybe a nervous laugh. Most of us would instantly start listing reasons why we’re not ready.

But Accenture CEO Julie Sweet didn’t. Instead, she remembered her mentor’s advice:
💡 “When someone offers you a stretch role, never question it.”

She said yes. That yes changed her career, catapulted her from General Counsel to CEO of one of the world’s biggest companies.

Moral of the story? 🚀 Big opportunities never show up when you feel 100% “ready.” Confidence isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting that you’ll figure it out.

So, if you’re an HR pro looking to level up, here are…

🎯 5 Career Power Moves for HRs (Inspired by Julie Sweet)

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