EP262 Jacqui Bailey | President of HR Project Partners

Send us Fan MailGerry sits down with Jacqui Bailey, the founder of HR Project Partners, to discuss her incredible journey over the past 10 years. From overcoming early business struggles to building a thriving company that now supports clients across Canada, Jacqui shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the power of positive thinking.In this episode, Jacqui opens up about starting HR Project Partners, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her growth as a leader. She reflects on how her mindset and persistence helped her push through tough times, the lessons learned from rejection, and the importance of continuous learning and coaching.Jacqui also shares her experience transitioning from social work to HR and project management, her decision to start her own business, and how she built a strong, supportive team. She emphasizes the importance of policies in the workplace and the value of networking and community involvement.0:00 - Introduction to Gale Force Wins0:22 - Jacqui Bailey introduction by Gerry0:42 - Jacqui introduces herself and her company, HR Project Partners1:50 - HR Project Partners' 10-year anniversary 2:07 - starting HRPP and overcoming challenges2:26 - Jacqui reflects on how she reached the 10-year mark in business3:50 - The importance of a positive mindset and lifelong learning5:51 - Jacqui's journey and growth over 10 years6:02 - Reflecting on early entrepreneurial mindset9:43 - Jacqui's decision to start her own business10:12 - The struggle and growth during HR Project Partners’ early years11:42 - The importance of persistence in the face of rejection12:07 - Confidence building through early challenges13:00 - The impact of rejection and building experience14:03 - Continuous professional development and growth15:31 - Learning from others and continuous coaching16:09 - The importance of being coachable and humble17:15 -  experience with coaching and personal growth18:47 - Influence of Napoleon Hill’s "Think and Grow Rich"19:23 - Applying mindset principles in business20:35 - Business development and working through challenges22:01 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing growth23:16 - Building a strong, supportive team24:03 - Stepping outside comfort zones27:06 - Helping companies with HR and people management35:47 - Jacqui's involvement in local business associations36:59 - The benefits of community involvement and networking38:00 - Giving back to the community and the importance of supporting others39:00 - Jacqui's donation to Kids Eat Smart Foundation40:00 - approach to productivity and getting things done41:07 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: overcoming fear and trusting intuition42:10 - Confidence versus arrogance in leadership43:45 - Jacqui's  humility and the importance of staying grounded45:00 - Reflecting on success and team support45:51 - Closing remarksGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/