From corporate HR to HR consultant, meet Megan Pawlak

Episode notes

Let’s just say Megan Pawlak did not take the straight path to becoming a powerhouse HR consultant. She started out in food service, rolled through the corporate world, and eventually said, “Yeah... I think I’ll start my own thing.” Now she runs Benandanti Consulting, helping early-stage startups grow without turning into soul-sucking corporate machines. She’s a pro at finding the right people, saying the quiet parts out loud, and reminding companies that “professional” doesn’t have to mean “emotionally detached robot.” In this episode, Megan and I get into: What it’s really like to go solo and start consulting Why owning your squiggly career path is a total flex How leaders can stop the talent drain (hint: it starts with respect and ends with not being a jerk) The outdated workplace vibes we’re leaving behind (bye, “leave it at the door”) Megan brings the heat, the honesty, and a whole lot of human. Let’s flip the script on work — hit play!