S1 E23: Scaling Startups and Embracing the Journey with Nadya Pierre

In this episode of 'Good Ideas + Bad Decisions,' hosts Ellen and Kat welcome Nadya Pierre, a fractional HR consulting expert and founder of Soleo Strategies. Together they dive into the complexities of running a business, focusing on the crucial aspects of HR for early-stage startups. The discussion covers the importance of setting up people systems, the challenges of hiring the right talent, and how company culture impacts business outcomes. Nadya shares her personal journey, the significance of having a supportive community, and offers practical advice on managing multiple clients while maintaining work-life balance. Tune in for valuable insights on entrepreneurship, mental health, and the rewarding chaos of making your own path.Nadya Pierre is the founder of Soleo Strategies, partnering with tech, biotech, and AI founders to build scalable leadership, culture, and talent programs. With over a decade leading people operations and human resources from seed through Series B, she specializes in designing inclusive, high-performance cultures and coaching leaders through growth. SHRM-SCP certified and a Bridges Method executive coach, Nadya believes that leading with intention and kindness creates the conditions for lasting success.Kat is the Owner + Operator of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kat&co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and brings a unique perspective with her psychology background and experience in creative business operations, making her adept at discussing the intersection of creativity and structured processes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join her newsletter The kat&co Download!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ellen is the Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ellen Hockley Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and offers valuable insights from her extensive experience in building successful small businesses and empowering female entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on business strategy and growth. 00:00 Welcome to Good Ideas + Bad Decisions01:08 Meet Our Guest: Nadya Pierre02:44 Nadya's Journey and Business Insights04:38 Challenges in Hiring and HR12:11 Navigating the Job Market19:59 Scaling Your Business26:48 Setting Goals for the New Year27:38 Balancing Work and Family Time29:35 Managing ADHD and Productivity Tools32:15 Time Management Strategies33:38 Focus Tools and Techniques44:20 Words of Wisdom and Final Thoughts