Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Jodi Brandstetter "Building Profitably: The HR Perspective ” Awakened Life Podcast Season 4 Ep. 31 -- In this insightful episode of "Awakened Life with Scott Landis," Jodi Brandstetter, an accomplished HR professional and bestselling author, shared invaluable strategies on HR can be a strategic partner for business owners. The discussion emphasized the pivotal role of HR in providing expertise on laws and regulations, collaborating with business attorneys, and fostering a work environment beneficial to both employees and the organization. Jodi's journey from Chief Talent Officer to successful business owner provided profound insights. Her shift from assuming she needed traditional employees to collaborate with experts on project work showcased the evolution of an entrepreneur. The conversation underscored the importance of building systems and teams for a profitable and scalable business, challenging assumptions, and embracing a mindset shift. The episode delved into practical marketing strategies within HR, urging professionals to think like marketers and utilize design thinking for effective problem-solving. Jodi's emphasis on observation, curiosity, and the value of networking in the HR community rounded out the conversation. Key Takeaways: Strategic HR: Understand the laws and regulations, collaborate with business attorneys, and create a work environment that benefits employees and the organization. Entrepreneurial Evolution: Shift from traditional employment models to collaboration with experts for project work, emphasizing the importance of building scalable and profitable business systems. Mindset Shift: Challenge assumptions, embrace mindset shifts, and participate in mastermind groups to uncover blind spots and gain diverse insights. Marketing in HR: Think like a marketer, utilize design thinking for problem-solving, and leverage observation and curiosity to improve processes. Community Building: Connect with the HR community, seek support, and build a peer group for navigating challenges. For more from Jodi: Career Strategy Templates including SMART Goals & 90-Day Player at https://bydesignbrainery.com/talentimpact Design Thinking Worksheets at https://bydesignbrainery.com/forwardimpact --- To find greater balance in your work and life, download the Total Freedom (life wheel) Exercise here: ⁠wheel.awakenedlife.com⁠ To join the Awakened Life Community at our next live retreat in Scottsdale, please apply here: ⁠https://www.awakenedlife.live/⁠