Welcome back to the HR Higher Version Podcast, where I help HR professionals unlock their full leadership potential and intentionally build the careers they deserve.

I’m Kristen, your executive coach specializing in helping HR leaders break through the glass ceiling and land director and executive roles.

Today, I’m thrilled to share something very special with you — a free, live, virtual, 3-part leadership series designed specifically for HR professionals who want to accelerate their career growth and build a clear, intentional path to executive leadership.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or uncertain about your next move, this series is for you. And I’m going to explain why and what I will be covering in each session.

👉 Save your spot for the free 3-part HR leadership series here → https://lnkd.in/epERAEZC

Kristen 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.

Welcome back to the HR Higher Version Podcast — where I talk about what it really takes to grow your career in human resources, from the inside out. I’m Kristen Wade — executive coach, HR leader, and your go-to guide for getting unstuck and stepping into the next, higher version of your career.

I’m especially excited about today’s episode, because it’s a message so many HR professionals need to hear — maybe even you.

I’m talking about something I see stall careers over and over again: the pursuit of perfection.

And here’s the thing: the HR professionals I work with are smart, thoughtful, and deeply committed to doing things right. But sometimes, that strength turns into a trap — one that keeps them overthinking, second-guessing, and holding back from taking bold moves forward.

Today, we’re going to talk about what it means to choose perseverance over perfection — and how making that one shift can change the entire trajectory of your career.

Kristen 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.

Let me ask you something: Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why am I not further along by now?”

You’ve done the work. You’ve gained the experience. You’re respected and reliable—and yet, the next level feels just out of reach.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Let’s dig into a career pattern I see all the time among incredibly talented HR professionals - and more importantly, we’re going to unpack what to do about it.

So if you’re ready for an honest, strategic conversation about what might be slowing your growth - and how to shift into forward motion - you’re in the right place.

Let’s get into it.

Kristen 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.