Influence isn't about titles — it's about impact. In this episode of HR Baddies, host Katie Garcia breaks down one of the biggest challenges HR professionals face: how to drive decisions, shape culture, and move the business forward even when you're not sitting in the C-suite. Because the truth is, HR teams are often expected to lead transformation, manage crises, and fix culture — yet still fight to be taken seriously in strategic conversations. This episode gives you the blueprint for shifting that dynamic once and for all. Katie dives into the real reasons HR struggles for influence, and more importantly, the four levers every HR pro can use to build credibility fast: data-driven storytelling, stakeholder mapping, piloting solutions, and becoming the calmest, most prepared voice in the room. She also breaks down what NOT to do — the habits and communication styles that unintentionally undermine HR's authority — and replaces them with practical, modern strategies to elevate your voice and your function. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ Why HR is often looped in too late — and how to change that ✅ How to shift from being seen as "support" to being seen as "strategic" ✅ The four influence levers HR can pull — even without a fancy title ✅ How to communicate in business language that executives respect ✅ Why pilots create faster credibility than presentations ✅ What behaviors quietly hurt HR's influence (and how to avoid them) Key Takeaways: Influence is built on consistency, not job titles Data turns HR ideas into business decisions The strongest HR leaders lead through clarity, not volume Trust grows when you deliver — and keep delivering You don't need permission to lead; leadership is a behavior, not a role. Why You Should Listen: If you've ever felt overlooked in a meeting, dismissed when raising concerns, or frustrated that HR isn't treated as a strategic partner, this episode is the mindset — and method — shift you need. Katie gives you the exact frameworks, language, and confidence to make your ideas land — and to make leadership listen. This isn't about waiting for the promotion. It's about showing up like the leader you already are. 🎙️ Listen Now: www.hrbaddies.com

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