Are you struggling to find balance between your personal life and professional ambitions? In this episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, HR strategist and certified career coach Brie Johnson returns to share her wisdom on navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, family life, and personal growth. With over 15 years of experience in human resources and corporate communications, Brie offers practical strategies for creating harmony in your life while scaling your business.

From redefining balance as a shifting pie chart to celebrating "inchstones"—small but meaningful milestones—Brie provides actionable insights for managing busy seasons, setting boundaries, and embracing the power of being a beginner. She also shares her approach to building effective systems through her Better HR Blueprint, helping business owners create supportive, scalable teams. Whether you're a solopreneur or managing a growing team, Brie's advice on hiring, training, and communication will transform how you approach leadership and growth.

Whether you're a parent juggling family and work or an entrepreneur looking to scale sustainably, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips to help you thrive. Tune in to learn how to give yourself grace, celebrate progress, and build a life and business you love.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[01:26] Brie Johnson, HR strategist and career coach, discusses her journey of growth, balance, and family life.
[03:02] Brie explains her perspective on balance, comparing life to a shifting pie chart.
[04:45] Tactical strategies Brie and her husband use to stay aligned during busy seasons.
[07:24] Scheduling around family life and creating "summer hours" for work-life harmony.
[10:10] Setting boundaries with clients and scheduling emails to maintain balance.
[13:10] Brie reveals her upcoming book project and balancing creative work with responsibilities.
[16:28] The concept of "inchstones," celebrating small wins inspired by parenting.
[25:00] Planning and letting go of unfinished tasks using a weekly planner.
[40:00] Brie's Better HR Blueprint: building systems to support teams effectively.
[48:00] Advice on hiring and training employees with clear communication and collaboration.
[55:00] Brie encourages embracing being a beginner and giving yourself grace.

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KEYWORDS: work-life balance, HR strategies, career coaching, entrepreneurship tips, small business growth, team building, hiring best practices, employee training, setting boundaries, time management, personal development, celebrating small wins, inchstones, family and business balance, creative projects, scaling a business, effective communication, leadership tips, beginner mindset, Better HR Blueprint, work-life harmony, parenting and entrepreneurship, business systems, self-mastery practices, personal growth strategies

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