On the latest installment of HR Visionaries join us as we explore the intersection of human resources and mental well-being with our guest, Sara from SonderMind. Sara shares her transformative journey from New Jersey, where she began her career in legal departments of large corporations, to her current role in Denver. Her experience is rich and varied, transitioning from handling complex HR advisory roles in various tech-enabled consumer startups to her current position as VP of People at a mental health company. Throughout the episode, Sara discusses her shift from a legal to an HR focus, the strategic importance of aligning business objectives with people management, and her insights into navigating different business landscapes. She also delves into her personal story, discussing the pivotal decision to not pursue law school and her evolution in the HR space. The conversation is particularly poignant as Sara opens up about managing burnout, the significance of mental health in professional life, and the challenges of scaling companies rapidly while maintaining work-life balance. This episode is an eye-opener on the critical role of HR in shaping business dynamics and the importance of aligning one's career with personal values and mental health.
More about Sara and SonderMind:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramarzitelli/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondermind/
Paul's Job:
https://www.instagram.com/paulsjob/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/paulsjob/
https://www.youtube.com/@paulsjob/featured
HR Visionaries Deutschland:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2OHMNxXljWpKs1hU5eDqm2?si=8f11934c029d4729
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/hr-visionaries-deutschland/id1621089768
