In this episode of the LOVE Unplugged podcast, I sit down with Kira La Forgia to explore her inspiring career journey and the human-centric philosophy behind her venture, Paradigm Consulting. Kira shares her transition from a high-stress corporate environment to the passion-driven world of small businesses, emphasizing the significant impact of creating supportive team dynamics and healthy business cultures. Throughout the episode, Kira provides a raw account of overcoming burnout, addressing PTSD, and the importance of aligning one’s natural abilities with their business ethos.
The conversation delves into how entrepreneurs can strategically build their team, focusing on mission alignment and the power of internal values to drive external success. By advocating for transparent hiring processes and advocating the values of ethics and diversity, Kira highlights the crucial role business owners play in setting standards for inclusivity and empowering marginalized communities.
Kira emphasizes the necessity of intentional company culture, which is paramount for scaling and talent retention. We discuss the paradigm solution and the set to scale membership, innovative services provided by Kira’s company to streamline HR processes without the need for an in-house HR specialist. The episode wraps up with actionable advice for small businesses on enhancing HR infrastructure, underscoring its critical impact on company image, employee satisfaction, and overall brand reputation.
This compelling episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to cultivate meaningful workplaces and robust company cultures that resonate with their true values. Tune in to LOVE Unplugged to receive Kira La Forgia’s powerful insights on creating an intentional, impactful, and inclusive business environment.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Kira founded Paradigm to bridge the gap between corporate HR policies and the modern needs of online entrepreneurs. Paradigm is the go-to People Operations Consultancy for small business owners who are ready to protect, streamline, and scale their businesses through their most important asset, their people. And just because Google might have almost all the answers, it won’t have what your unique business needs.
Her mission in life is to empower women to identify their unique skills and passions and turn them into profitable businesses so they can have the freedom to live their life on their own terms. She believes that entrepreneurship is not a one size fits all model, in fact, being an entrepreneur means making your own model, built around your values and lifestyle. With just shy of 15 years of experience working in both corporate and small business environments, and starting and running her own online based consulting company, Paradigm’s method utilizes the predictability of traditional business models and adapts them to modern innovation, and unique experiences, and stays focused on measurable results. AKA make money off of doing what you are already great at, the way you want to do it, without jeopardizing your compliance and ethics.
Want to know more about Kira and Paradigm Consulting? Here is where you can connect with them:
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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN
09:10 Learning to manage stress by seeking support.
15:43 Distinguish between internal and external values, align.
19:44 Culture impacts team; avoid trauma, promote enrichment.
33:41 Emphasize culture, define, and share in leadership.
49:17 Hire based on metrics, use for training.
54:51 Ethics: Be clear, consider others, expect clarity.
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