34: From Stalled to Strategic: How I Reclaimed My Career and Rebuilt HR’s Reputation

Let me take you back 10 years - I was a high-performing HR professional, but I hit a career wall.  I didn’t see a path forward. Promotion felt out of reach.  And what made it harder? My organization wasn’t even interested in looking at internal candidates for promotion … because our HR department had a reputation problem. We were seen as transactional. As blockers. As the “no” people. Can you relate to that?  And leadership feared that promoting someone from within would just keep things the same. I knew that if I didn’t change something - I would stay stuck. So I made three crucial shifts. They weren’t easy, and they didn’t happen overnight - but they worked. ✅ I was offered the HR Director role. ✅ We completely shifted how the organization sees HR. ✅ The department is now known as a strategic partner, not a roadblock. Keep listening as I’m going to dive into the three things I discovered are essential in moving your career forward.👉 Save your spot for the free 3-part HR leadership series here → https://lnkd.in/epERAEZCKristen 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.