(#60) Stay-At-Home Mom to HR Leader in Neurosurgery with Korrie Hawkins

In this inspiring episode of the Healthy Careers Podcast, host Maddie Traylor welcomes Korrie Hawkins, Director of Human Resources at Nebraska Spine + Pain Center, to discuss her powerful transition from stay-at-home mom to HR leader in neurosurgery.Korrie shares how her unique journey—filled with both personal sacrifices and professional resilience—led her to thrive in a high-stakes healthcare environment. With real talk about re-entering the workforce, balancing motherhood, and navigating the evolving demands of HR in private practice, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone balancing family, leadership, and career reinvention.Whether you're a healthcare executive, practice administrator, HR professional, or a parent exploring a career pivot, this episode highlights the importance of transferable life skills, empathy in leadership, and the human side of healthcare hiring.Key Takeaways:HR is a cornerstone of operational success in modern medical practices.Motherhood builds leadership skills—from multitasking to emotional intelligence.Career breaks don’t mean career ends—they often provide the resilience needed for leadership.Supportive culture and values-based hiring drive patient experience and employee satisfaction.Episode Highlights:00:39 Meet Korrie Hawkins: Mother, HR Director & Leader in Neurosurgery02:13 From Stay-at-Home Mom to Career Professional04:08 Navigating the Challenges and Wins of Motherhood07:26 HR’s Role in Patient-Centered Healthcare Operations10:07 Why HR Is Critical in Private Practice Success27:26 Korrie’s Advice on Rebuilding Confidence & Reentering the Workforce30:46 Final Takeaways: Building a Supportive and Resilient Career PathKeywords:HR in healthcare,Private practice human resources,Neurosurgery operations,Working moms in medicine,Career reentry after parenting,HR leadership in medical practices,Healthcare administration podcast,Balancing career and family,Women in healthcare leadership,Physician hiring and team building,Employee retention in private practice,HR advice for medical groups,Transferable skills from parenting,Supportive workplace culture in healthcare,Connect with Korrie Hawkins:LinkedIn: Korrie HawkinsVisit Nebraska Spine + Pain Center