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Barbara Schiola

Initiator · DISC type Di
Fractional Chief People Officer/ HR Consultant at PX Strategies
📍 United States

Barbara Schiola is a seasoned Human Resources executive with a history of leading people strategies in the technology, media, and advertising sectors. Known for building inclusive, high-performing cultures, she has significant experience in scaling global teams and navigating mergers. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Barbara shows a keen interest in media with a social purpose, demonstrated by her support for organizations that aim to influence culture through impactful storytelling. She is also an Advisory Board Member for "From Day One, " a conference series focused on corporate values and has spoken on mission-driven workforces.

Unique fact: Despite her career in corporate HR, Barbaras academic background is in Fine Arts, highlighting a unique blend of creative and strategic thinking.

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Current Role
Fractional Chief People Officer/ HR Consultant
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Barbara shows up

Confident
Friendly Challenger
Conviction Driven

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Barbara cares about

Mission-Driven Culture
Her experience at First Look Media and speaking engagements on sustaining mission-driven workforces highlight her focus on aligning company values with employee engagement.
HR Transformation
She has a proven track record of managing HR in high-growth environments, implementing digital HR solutions, and leading through mergers and acquisitions.
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Career

Work history

Fractional Chief People Officer/ HR Consultant
PX Strategies
Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources
First Look Media
Chief Talent Officer
Publicis Media
Senior Vice President - Human Resources & Talent
Publicis Media
Head of Human Resources & Talent Management
Canoe Ventures
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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