Rockstar to Recruiter: Living on the Talent Acquisition Treadmill: Travis

This episode of 'True Stories at Work' hosted by Michelle Aronson features a conversation with Travis, an experienced HR professional and Talent Acquisition leader. Travis shares his journey from aspiring to be in a rockstar to falling into Human Resources. Travis discusses the challenges, surprises, and emotional moments he has faced in his career. He reflects on a powerful moment with an executive coach that changed his outlook on leadership and his life. We discuss the importance of HR in business strategy, the value of coaching, and the need for companies to be transparent and aligned in their values and actions. 0:00 Rockstar to Recruiter: Living on the Talent Acquisition Treadmill: Travis 00:01 Introduction 02:05 Travis' Story 11:36 Stories at Work 28:41 Workplace Confession 33:11 Haiku for Travis Resources Curious about the benefits of coaching + how to set yourself up for success in college and life, here are some links to get started: Leaders Need Professional Coaching Now More Than Ever (hbr.org) The Secret Syllabus – A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me Let's talk about your people strategy Tell a story! Make a Workplace Confession Host: Michelle Aronson Editor: Bella Hutchins