Local Business Spotlight | Kristin Gupta
NAME
Kristin Gupta
COMPANY
KristinAdvising
POSITION
Owner
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
Those that want to grow
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK?
I've spent 10 years as an executive recruiter and although I love what I do, I saw people switching jobs and not getting any happier. I saw poorly or under developed managers poorly lead people and so many individuals struggling to enjoy what they do at work. You CAN and SHOULD enjoy the place where you inevitably spend the majority of your time! So... I started networking, developing people, and creating better leaders through a virtual platform called Defining Leaders.
WHAT IS ONE THING PEOPLE think THEY KNOW ABOUT YOUR JOB?
That they only need to network when they're looking for a job... Your network works best when you keep it active! If the first time you reach out to your reference is 5 years since the last time you connected, you're not doing it right.
NAME ONE THING YOU WISH PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Leadership development is not something that happens to us. It is something that we have to take up the mantle to do for ourselves. It takes work, but it is time and energy BEST SPENT!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Connecting people and helping them grow
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
Just start!
What is the ONE book that you think I should read RIGHT NOW?
Radical Candor - Actually read it... don't just look at the cover and the back page.
CONTACT KRISTIN HERE:
WEB
https://www.kristinadvising.com/definingleaders
30 SECOND BIO
I've been an executive recruiter for over a decade now! And if there's one thing I've certainly learned through my time in this industry, the best way to find a great opportunity is through Networking! So... now, I'm a recruiter, a networking enthusiast, a coach, a speaker, and a business culture fanatic. I love growing my network and helping others to do so as well!
As an executive recruiter specializing in HR Leadership, I have an opportunity to impact companies by helping them find their people leader, the person that keeps the ship moving, takes care of the employees, and ensures business can be done because the right people are in the right seats with what they need to get the job done!
As a speaker, coach, networker, and connection enthusiast, I believe that we can enjoy what we do at work and at home, and we can find fulfillment in our careers, not just work for a paycheck. I believe that we all need to continually work on being better leaders and creating a community of leaders! That is why in 2020 I created Defining Leaders, a community with the purpose to connect leaders and to allow them to get to know one another on a more personal basis. The group is about learning from each other and a place where people can collaborate. We curate topics that inspire and drive one another to be the best version of ourselves.
We meet every Wednesday at noon on zoom to share our thoughts on leadership. This platform has become a place for growth as we believe together is better. Anyone is welcome to join if you want to be a better leader.
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