Today I’m tackling a subject that I’ve had experience with, and think many of you probably have too, and that is - fear.

Have you ever found yourself hesitating to take that next crucial step in your career because you worried you weren’t good enough or didn’t have all the skills mastered? You’re definitely not alone.

Fear can be a powerful force, often lurking in the background and holding us back from pursuing the very opportunities we desire. It whispers doubts. It magnifies our insecurities. It can even paralyze us in our tracks.

But what if I told you that fear doesn’t have to be a stop sign? Instead, it can serve as a compass, guiding you toward growth and self-discovery. The world of HR requires us to push past our comfort zones, take risks, and embrace the possibility of failure.

Whether you’re just starting out in HR, feeling stuck in your current role, or looking to make that leap into the executive suite, stay tuned. Together, we’ll turn those fears into stepping stones for success and unlock your potential.

Are you ready to dive in and discover how to turn fear into fuel for your career? Let’s get started!

Kristen Wade helps HR professionals who want to reach the executive level,
to stop putting out fires and become more strategic with their time. For individual support, apply for Kristen's Signature Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a free discovery call.

Or if you're ready to ensure your unique values shine, grab a Personal Branding Strategy Session with Kristen here.

Dolly Parton once said, “Figure out who you are and do it on purpose.” It’s a powerful sentiment, and one that speaks directly to the heart of personal branding.

As HR professionals, the path to leadership requires more than just experience or technical skill; it calls for intentionality in shaping how others see you. This begins with a clear understanding of your values—those guiding principles that shape your actions, influence your decisions, and communicate what you stand for.

Just as Dolly suggests, success in leadership requires knowing who you are and living that out with purpose. Values are a defining component of who you are, and they’re more than a checklist of good qualities. They are aspirational, guiding you not just in who you are now, but who you want and need to become in order to reach the Executive level.

In this episode, we’ll explore how aligning your values with your career goals sets the foundation for an impactful personal brand.

Are you ready to figure out who you are and start doing it on purpose?

Kristen Wade helps HR professionals who want to reach the executive level,
to stop putting out fires and become more strategic with their time. For individual support, apply for Kristen's Signature Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a free discovery call.

Or if you're ready to ensure your unique values shine, grab a Personal Branding Strategy Session with Kristen here.

In addition to daily goals, I set three bigger weekly goals that I want to accomplish. I usually set aside a specific time that I can reflect on the previous week and then set my top three things that I want to accomplish for the upcoming week.

This has been a particularly busy couple of weeks for me. And I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t spend as much time as I should have, or be as intentional as I should have, on setting my goals for this past week.

I knew I wanted to focus on some healthier eating habits, but was in a hurry and didn’t take the time to think through what that would look like. Instead, I simply wrote “eat healthier breakfasts” as one of my weekly goals.

So, guess what happened? When it came time to reflect on the past week, I had no idea whether or not I had accomplished my goal. Did that granola bar I grabbed as I ran out the door on Tuesday count as a “healthier breakfast”? And “healthier” than what?

How do you know if you have accomplished your goals? Let’s dive into 3 strategies to make sure that you do know.

Kristen Wade helps HR professionals who want to reach the executive level,
to stop putting out fires and become more strategic with their time. For individual support, apply for Kristen's Signature Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you to a free discovery call.

Or if you're ready to ensure your unique values shine, grab a Personal Branding Strategy Session with Kristen here.