The HR Pivot

In this episode, Patrick Sutton shares insights on HR transformation in 2026, the impact of AI, managing burnout, and developing future-ready HR leaders. Discover practical strategies for leveraging AI, fostering creativity, and maintaining well-being in a rapidly evolving HR landscape. Want to work with me? DM me on Linkedin

You did the work to break into HR. And now you're the HR department of one — and somehow every day is just putting out fires and processing paperwork. This is the trap. And more HR professionals fall into it than you think. This week I'm sitting down with Danielle Shroyer, a 10-year HR of one expert, to talk about what it actually takes to stop being used reactively and start showing up as...

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Carla broke into HR from an operations background. She had no previous HR experience/titles. Listen to her story! Schedule time to learn how you can pivot. https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

I get this question a lot from pivoters. So let's talk about what it looks like to update your resume in 2026. Ready to pivot in 90 days? https://airtable.com/appzCth1DVPXGHTix/pagGT2MCWXEbrEUVH/form

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Ryan was on the hamster wheel of landing so many interviews, making it to 12+ final rounds for HR roles in 6 months, but not being able to secure the offer. He moved to a new state with his funds dwindling and needed to land something asap! Listen to how he is finally able to break the rejection cycle and land an HR role! Join the upcoming FREE resume Masterclass on June 3, 2026 to learn how to ar...

Getting a ton of interviews, but can't get past the first or second round for your dream HR role? Then this is the episode for you. You are making 1 of 4 mistakes. You have the experience, but you need a different language. Because you have the experience they want you for interviews, but then once you get in there you can't articulate your value. You are using what I call 'apology ene...

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There is one key trait of people who quickly land 5 interviews and those who don't. Listen to what you need to let go in order to get the HR interviews you have been wanting even if you are pivoting. Free Resume Masterclass: www.balangize.com/5in90Resume The 1 Resume to Land 5+ HR Interviews to Pivot in 90 Days Without an HR Certification, Tailoring to Every Job Description, or Apologizing for...

Recruiters are viewing your profile and not calling. So you start spiraling — is it my picture? My name? should I just delete LinkedIn? Let's be real: bias exists. But some of the moves you're making to protect yourself from it? They're the same moves keeping you stuck. In this episode, I'm getting into the logic that doesn't logic, the audit most of you are skipping, and the self-sabotage nobody'...

In this episode, you'll learn why  describing your background isn't the same as connecting it  — and what hiring managers are actually listening for when they ask about your experience. You'll walk away knowing how to take anything you've done, in any industry, and translate it into language that makes a hiring manager think  "this is exactly who we need." If you keep get...

LaShaunique discusses how to assess real red flags in job opportunities, the pitfalls of faux flags, and how to ask the right questions during interviews to avoid toxic environments. She offers practical advice for high performers navigating today's job market. Stop getting rid of opportunities because of things that appear as red flags, but may not be. Red flags, job interview, career assessm...

If your networking strategy is producing 0 interviews, you willl want to listen to this episode. I break down the most effective strategy so you get more referrals, more interviews and ultimately land an HR role in 90 days or less.

The concept of 'hateration' and its impact on career pivots How external negativity affects mindset and decision-making Strategies to build conviction and resilience during career transitions to pivot to your dream role.

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If I needed to land an HR interview in a week — and I didn’t have the “exact” experience — I would not try to match myself to the job description. I would do the opposite. I would build my resume and my stories around the exact words my managers have used about me . For example, a job description might say: “Brings hands-on expertise in employee relations, talent development, recruiting, learning...

You are sending LinkedIn messages ALL the time because you know you need to network to land interviews in 2026 But ZERO responses - Crickets is like Wheeettt?!?! The #1 reason this happens is very clear I break down what that is and how you can fix it. And how my clients have landed interviews from networking on LinkedIn or otherwise. Join the HR Pivot Resume Masterclass and learn how to pivot int...

Everyone talks about SMART goals and words of the year, but those are only ways to get motivated, but not how to MOVE through the hard parts of completing a goal. Here is the strategy I have been using for years! That I apply to career and business that you need to know.

Need to land an HR role in 90 days or less w/o exact experience? Join Primed to Pivot I’m sharing my biggest fail of 2025 on this week’s podcast. It’s a story about a professional connection I thought was solid… and how quickly things went sideways. The fail? Let’s just say it involved me, a blocked message, and a hard lesson about how we handle rejection. Don't miss out how I unpack what happ...

In this episode, we uncover why feeling underpaid and undervalued in HR can actually create a self-reinforcing cycle — keeping you from earning what you deserve and being recognized for your work. We dive into: Subtle signs you are likely ignoring that is impacting your ability to grow in your career Brain fog and how it directly affects your ability to earn more “Good habits” you may be overusing...

In HR, we’re taught that great storytelling means tailoring our message to the audience — but what if that advice can actually backfire? In this episode, Matthew breaks down why focusing too much on your audience can dilute your authenticity, weaken your influence, and make your message less effective. You’ll learn how to balance strategy with sincerity so your stories actually connect, inspire ch...

Significant growth in your paycheck (10-20%) is the dream most are looking for in this economy. When you want to make such a big leap (outside of the average of 3-8%) you need some real inertia in your approach to your career. That's why most of look for mentorship. Because we know mentorship can propel us forward. BUT not all mentorship leads to growth. In my latest episode, I break down the...

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