Your Trainer: Nina Szewczak
Nina Szewczak is a dedicated HR professional with 19 years of experience in leadership, organisational development, and learning. Passionate about lifelong learning and creating meaningful change, she works to develop inclusive and forward-thinking HR practices that support both individuals and organisations in reaching their full potential.
With a lifelong commitment to education and professional development, Nina teaches CIPD students across levels 3 to 7, helping them build the knowledge and confidence to navigate the evolving HR landscape. She also delivers CMI Leadership & Management qualifications, equipping leaders with the skills to foster high-performing, people-centred workplaces.
Nina holds an MSc in Human Resource Management from Kingston University London, along with Chartered Manager status and a CIPD Advanced Diploma in HR Management. She is currently furthering her expertise with an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and expanding her global HR perspective through her HR studies in Canada.
Beyond her teaching and studies, Nina is driven by a mission to transform workplaces into spaces where people thrive. She believes that leadership is about shaping environments that bring out the best in individuals. Since we spend a significant part of our lives at work, the way organisations treat their people doesn’t just impact business performance – it shapes society. Better workplaces create stronger communities, healthier individuals, and a more equitable world.
For Nina, HR is first and foremost about people. While frameworks, policies, systems and technology play a role, it’s leadership, culture, and human connection that drive real change. By fostering inclusive workplaces, championing employee wellbeing, and aligning people strategies with business success, she is committed to redefining what it means to lead, work, and thrive in the modern world.
