This episode features Part 2 of a conversation with Bukky Osifeso, founder of TAG HR Consulting.

From building people-first cultures at Netflix and Disney to launching her own game-changing consultancy, Bukky is redefining what modern HR leadership looks like. With over 20 years of experience across some of the world’s most respected brands, she brings a rare blend of big-company insight and startup agility to everything she touches.

In Part 2, Bukky walks us through what it really takes to lead a massive global reorg—with over 700 employees across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and the U.S. She shares how she shifted power from headquarters to local leaders, designed an operating model that enabled true autonomy, and kept people at the center even as reporting lines and job scopes evolved. From surfacing unspoken fears in “safety net chats” to building cross-functional working groups that actually had teeth, Bukky offers a human-first roadmap for org design at scale.

Guest Bio

Bukky Osifeso is a seasoned HR executive and the founder of TAG HR Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in Fractional HR leadership and end-to-end people solutions for startups and small to mid-sized businesses. TAG helps organizations build scalable HR infrastructure, shape impactful people strategies, and cultivate strong leadership cultures through tailored consulting, audits, organizational design, talent development, and strategic advisory support.

With over 20 years of experience, Bukky has held influential roles across leading global brands including 7.5 years at Netflix, 11 years at Disney, and 2.5 years at Amgen. Her career has been anchored in transforming organizations through purpose-driven leadership, people-first strategies, and a deep understanding of business operations.

Based in Valencia, California, Bukky is a proud wife and mom of three (ages 12, 8, and 4). Outside of work, she finds joy in daily walks (Over 500 days!), travel, and creating floral arrangements that reflect her creative spirit. Her leadership brand? Authentic and human. Period.

Guest Quote

“Stop playing therapist and start playing chess. Influence isn’t built on how nice you are—it’s built on how necessary your voice becomes when the pressure is on.”

Time Stamps

[00:25] Meet Bukky Osifeso: From Big Tech to Bold HR Consulting

[01:26] The Real Work of Organizational Change

[02:34] How to Design for Scale Without Losing People

[05:34] Behind the Scenes: Frameworks That Drive Smart Decisions

[05:48] Local Empowerment That Isn’t Just Lip Service

[09:29] What We Got Wrong—and What We’d Do Differently

[15:43] Bukky’s Playbook: Advice for Leading Global Reorgs with Heart

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