A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
What Makes a “Good Human” in Business - Rachel Platt - S2 - E12
What happens when you reach the top of your career… and realize it’s not what you want?
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner talks with Rachel Platt, founder and CEO of Platinum HR Consulting, about walking away from a successful corporate career to build something more meaningful.
Rachel shares her journey from Chief People Officer to entrepreneur, the lessons she learned about leadership, and why defining company values early isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. She opens up about building a life rooted in purpose, family, and well-being, and the powerful mindset shifts that helped her find joy again in her work.
👉 If you’re a founder, executive, or people leader navigating culture and growth—this one’s for you.
🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:
•How to pivot out of a high-level corporate role
•The truth about HR leadership in Fortune 500s
•Why values should guide early-stage hiring and growth
•How Rachel defines health and balance in her life
•The power of saying no to clients who don’t align
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Rachel’s background and clients
04:00 – Lessons from decades in corporate HR
06:30 – Leaving the CPO role
09:00 – What family and health mean to her
15:00 – Redefining balance and harmony
20:00 – Becoming an entrepreneur
23:00 – Advice for founders and how to connect
Learn more about Plattinum HR Consulting:
Connect with Rachel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/royvella/
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