My amazing network,
Thank you for the many congrats on my "work anniversary" recently (my consulting company Corporate Talent Advisors).
Truth be told, I have had Corporate Talent Advisors (CTA) now for 16 years but haven't made mountain of money. I initiated CTA when I was part of a RIF, and was doing well for many months. But the uneven income was difficult and I missed the comradery of belonging in an organization. I have kept CTA alive with some side gigs, but went back to work full time in the corporate world.
I love HR! Always have, always will. No other part of the organization can impact so many, create change, have a front row seat to view the worst and best, and watch individuals grow and succeed.
I think I was pretty good at my job - I was always very challenged, successful, appreciated, and well compensated. But I've also seen bad leadership, HR-blaming, resistance to change, and egos that permeate and damage every corner of an organization.
Yes, CTA is 16 years old, and I am now going to focus on this "teenager." I am happily stepping out of the full time HR race, spending my energy connecting with organizations, (for profit and not for profit), company leaders, community leaders, employment attorneys, and HR professionals to make an impact, share my experience, and equip others to have an impact on themselves, their organizations, and this amazing profession - Human Resources.
If you are in HR, kudos, keep up the good fight. Be the best you can be - just as with any profession, you must continue to grow your knowledge, expand your influence, understand the business, and connect with people every day.
HR is an integral part of the success of an organization - if your organization doesn't see or value that - leave.
If you don't feel that - change your profession.
If you need to talk - call me.
