#50 Making the Leap

<p>Today feels pretty special to me because this is my 50th episode of the HR Mentor!!</p> <p>Thank you so much for listening and for supporting me on this journey over the last 2.5 years. It has been an absolute privilege to share this content with you.</p> <p>Today’s episode is also special because I created it for a specific group of emerging professionals. It was inspired by this comment from a listener, Traci Carmen.</p> <p>“I recently started listening to your podcast and wanted to sincerely thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. I've been in HR for 3.5 years with about 3 of those years being a coordinator. I've take moved into an HR Generalist position and really lack confidence in this role. I find your podcast so calming and informative and it gives me guidance in all areas I need! </p> <p>One piece of advice you gave was so helpful- swim in your own lane. I've decided I'm not necessarily an expert at the things I'm doing, so am focusing on becoming one so that I can speak to all I do with absolute confidence. Thank you again for this wonderful resource and response :)”</p> <p>Traci, this episode is for you and all the other HR professionals out there making the leap from their first HR role to a more advanced one. </p> <p>It is not unusual for emerging professionals to feel a lack of confidence when transitioning from their first role to the next and imposter syndrome is a very real experience. Like many of you, I also experience doubt and a dip in my confidence when I start something new. This podcast is a perfect example. But, like most things, I figured it out over time and with a lot of help and support. And, you will too.</p> <p>In this episode, I share five strategies to help you make the leap from an entry-level HR role to something more advance.</p> <p>These five strategies are:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Get clear expectations on your role and client group</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Focus your time on understanding over advising</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">I