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CPO Circle™ 

The Leadership Inner Circle for the Boldest People Leaders

High-trust. Exclusive. Game-changing.

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.

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What Is the CPO Circle?

 

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.



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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

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

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

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.

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The CPO Circle gave me tools...change, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.

— People & Culture Executive, ASX-listed company

It’s the only place I don’t have to pretend I’ve got it all together. Real, strategic, and human.”    

— CPO, National Infrastructure Firm

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.
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HEY, I'M MAX!

From a young age, I learned that I could use my artistic talent to express myself in new and exciting ways. I can’t wait to help you uncover your inner creative.

Everyone has an artist inside. Some of us just need a little more help bringing that inner artist to life. Once you discover that side of yourself, you are free to be unapologetically you.

I believe my paintings not only make the world a better place, but they also shape the people who experience them in beautiful ways. Through online education, I can help you make your own impact on the world around you.

Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before or you are just looking to learn a new technique, I look forward to taking this creative journey together.

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.

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This is not for everyone.
 It’s for the few ready to lead differently — and lead better.

Invite-only. Limited spots. High-impact only.
Request your exclusive invitation now.

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