You know the feeling: another back-to-back day, another week that flew by, another month where your goals stayed untouched because – well - everything felt urgent.
Your calendar is full, your inbox is overflowing, your team leans on you constantly… and yet,
at the end of the week, you're wondering:
"What did I actually get done that mattered?"
If you’re nodding along, this episode is for you.
After 30+ years in HR leadership roles, I’ve seen exactly how often “busy” masquerades as success. But the truth? It’s a trap.
One that’s exhausting, discouraging, and holding a lot of smart, capable HR professionals back from the leadership impact they know they’re meant to have.
Today, I want to talk about why you stay stuck in cycles of nonstop activity… and how to break free from that spin so you can shift from “overwhelmed operator” to intentional leader.
You don’t have to keep spinning. Let’s get into it.
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.
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