S. 2 Ep-13: Boundaries, Bias & Bold HR with Katherine McCord

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This week on Dear HR Diary, Dawn Hart sits down with the unapologetically bold and brilliantly insightful Katherine McCord—a speaker, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for inclusive innovation in HR. Together, they dive into a conversation that every HR pro, leader, and employee needs to hear: the truth about how HR is perceived, the power of boundaries, and the vital importance of honoring your personal limits.

Forget the outdated image of HR as the “fun police”—Katherine shares how HR can (and should) be a force for empowerment, clarity, and humanity in the workplace. We also talk real-life tips for setting boundaries without guilt, why respecting your own capacity is a radical act of self-leadership, and how to navigate those blurry lines between helping and enabling.

💥 This episode is for anyone who's ever felt drained, stretched too thin, or misunderstood in their role. Spoiler alert: Setting boundaries is not just self-care—it’s smart leadership.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 👀 Why HR still gets a bad rap—and what we can do to change the narrative
• 🚧 How boundaries create psychological safety and prevent burnout
• 🧠 The connection between personal limitations and professional excellence
• ❤️‍🔥 The difference between being helpful and becoming someone’s emotional sponge
• 📣 How to advocate for yourself without burning bridges

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Katherine McCord on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/
• Learn more about her work at Titan Management: https://www.linkedin.com/company/titan-management-usa/posts/?feedView=all
• Follow Dear HR Diary for more unfiltered HR truth-telling

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