Lora Poepping worked in corporate HR departments for years, but considered the help she gave friends and family in finding jobs to be more a favor than a career until a friend suggested she turn it into a business. Fortunately, Lora gave it some thought and realized that starting her own business could really fill her soul.
Today, she runs Plum Seattle as a successful and thriving career coaching and HR consulting business. Lora can easily relate with her clients as she’s been in their shoes – she’s been laid off, she’s paused her career, she’s had high self-esteem and low self-esteem. More than anything, she wants career pausers to seek the support they need to achieve their goals and know that they deserve it.
Mentioned in this episode:
- How Lora became the first part-time employee in Microsoft’s HR department
- The difference between men and women when it comes to investing in themselves
- Specific advice on what to say to busy former colleagues when you’re looking to connect
- The importance of classification and clarity in your discussions
- Why Lora doesn’t believe in networking
- Rock-star stories and why you need 5 of them in your back pocket
- Why you should read job postings in your industry even if you aren’t currently looking
