who am i?
Brynn Shader
Westminster, CO
Westminster, CO
As a Human Resources professional with 7+ years of experience recruiting, developing talent inside organizations and coaching professionals in career transition, I am passionate about partnering with my clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether it's enabling a job seeker to unlock their next opportunity or supporting organizations in the engagement and development of talent - I deliver results and help drive individuals and organizations forward.
I believe that with the right tools, strategies and a purpose-driven approach, any job seeker can land themselves a role they'll love in an organization where they'll thrive. Simultaneously, any organization can attract the kind of talent they desperately desire, retain those they are scared to lose and enable the growth of their business by leveraging their most precious resource - their people. The best part of all is this - the career ladder is out, the jungle gym is in and there are no limitations except the ones we place on ourselves.
I believe that with the right tools, strategies and a purpose-driven approach, any job seeker can land themselves a role they'll love in an organization where they'll thrive. Simultaneously, any organization can attract the kind of talent they desperately desire, retain those they are scared to lose and enable the growth of their business by leveraging their most precious resource - their people. The best part of all is this - the career ladder is out, the jungle gym is in and there are no limitations except the ones we place on ourselves.
For individuals
Part of my life's purpose is to support the individual growth of working professionals by providing the resources they need to move forward in their careers. Each person defines forward differently, particularly when it comes to leaving one organization to join another. Change is always uncomfortable and is compounded with the intricacies involved in pursuing a new job.
I help job seekers minimize the stress of the hunt by helping them craft a professional brand that showcases their unique value they bring to an organization that no one else can. In partnership, we create a compelling resume that tells the right story for the job, a cover letter that clearly expresses "why me, why now", and a LinkedIn profile that stands out among the crowd. Ultimately, I help my clients prepare for and land interviews where new opportunities are unveiled before their eyes and their next journey begins. |
for organizations
As an Organizational Development leader, I believe that employees and the companies they dedicate themselves to can BOTH win. My professional and personal experiences have positioned me to effect large-scale organizational change through process and program implementation that solve unique business challenges. I help organizations thrive by transforming the way they acquire, engage and develop their employees, and by partnering with leaders to create change that blossoms.
I've worked in various industries including sales, healthcare, technology, higher education and travel & leisure and have experience working and living abroad in several countries, resulting in acute cross-cultural communication skills and higher levels of emotional intelligence. |
Credit for the jungle gym metaphor
Where Did the "Jungle Gym" Originate?
I wish I was clever enough to think up that analogy myself! In her book Lean In, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg refers to her own career path as being more like scrambling a jungle gym, than climbing a ladder. Where a career ladder offers just one way to get to the top, she writes there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. Her book had a huge impact on me and I recommend it to any man or woman paving their way in today's American working world.
I wish I was clever enough to think up that analogy myself! In her book Lean In, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg refers to her own career path as being more like scrambling a jungle gym, than climbing a ladder. Where a career ladder offers just one way to get to the top, she writes there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. Her book had a huge impact on me and I recommend it to any man or woman paving their way in today's American working world.
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"The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to forge a unique path, with occasional dips, detours, and even dead ends presents a better chance of fulfillment. Plus a jungle gym provides great views for many people, not just those at the top." -Sheryl Sandberg
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Additional Resources
"View Your Career as a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder", Association for Talent Development, TD Magazine
"Why A Career Jungle Gym Is Better Than A Career Ladder", Forbes.com
"View Your Career as a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder", Association for Talent Development, TD Magazine
"Why A Career Jungle Gym Is Better Than A Career Ladder", Forbes.com
More on the Jungle Gym metaphor!
Renowned business leader Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor with Allianz talks about the jungle gym with LinkedIn
Renowned business leader Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor with Allianz talks about the jungle gym with LinkedIn
