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People Advisor
&
Executive Coach

Partnering with scaling and evolving companies to build all aspects of HR. 
Guiding ambitious professionals through career-defining moments.

Impacts

Build Faster. Scale Smarter.

Access expertise at a fraction of cost.

Partner with an executive People leader who's experienced from early teams of 15 to a global workforces of 1,000+ at Fortune 500.

For Companies

Your Competitive Advantage​

Get your unique career strategy with a coach who has seen behind the curtain and been part of the decision-making team at Fortune 500s and fast-scaling startups 

For Individuals

65%
Cost Reduction 

88% 
Success Boost

Services

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Fractional HR 

✔  HR system, AI tools & workflow optimization 
✔  Recruiting & Scaling 
✔  Org Design & Talent Mapping
✔  Onboarding & Retention Strategy 
✔  Performance & Training & Succession 

✔  Compensation & Pay 
✔  Change Management (e.g., downsizing, M&A, conflict resolution, compliance, ER)

 

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Career Coach

✔  Professional AI tools & optimization 
✔  Executive Presence & Leadership 
✔  Women & Minority Leadership
✔  Negotiation & Influence Psychology 
✔  Interview & Resume & LinkedIn Coaching
✔  Burnout Management

✔  Career Transitions & Pivots
✔  Promotion and Growth Strategy

Founder

For over a decade, I have had a front-row seat to how winning organizations actually work—as Global People Partner at a Fortune 500 company managing nearly 1,000 employees, Head of HR at a fast-growing biotech startup, and Executive Recruiter at a global agency.

This rare trifecta gave me what few professionals gain: a seat at the decision making table across every environment, observing what happens behind closed doors.

What I discovered: How productive organizations effortlessly attract top talent while keeping costs lean. After working directly with successful founders and senior executives, I noticed why certain professionals skyrocket to leadership while others, equally talented, stay stuck.

These experiences converged into something uncommon: a complete map of both sides—the organizational architecture that makes companies thrive and the individual capabilities that accelerate careers.

I tested the strategy on myself. Agency to in-house. Fortune 500 to competitive startup cohort. I became the youngest promoted Global People Partner at a Fortune 500 company and the first Head of HR at a fast-growing startup. Each time, I was able to get into spaces where the path might not seem obvious.  

Now, I help others build what I learned to see:

  • I partner with founders, executives, and nonprofits to build HR infrastructure that supports rapid growth without sacrificing agility or affordability.

  • I coach rising professionals, particularly women, to accelerate their careers with the strategic frameworks and executive capabilities that create competitive advantage.

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Jasmine Chen

CEO of Grounded Forward | Founder Referred.fyi (Techstars) | Career Coach

Cornell University MILR in HR Management | New York University B.A. Economics, Sociology

​Featured Events

  • Smart Talent Tactics to Hire, Lead & Motivate Without Burning Out
    Smart Talent Tactics to Hire, Lead & Motivate Without Burning Out
    Jun 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Ever get the feeling as your team scales, you are spending more time managing people than building product? This workshop is built for founders or new people leaders who are action-driven, short on time, and ready for practical tactics to motivate better and lead a team that actually thrives.
  • Navigate Career Growth in Uncertain Times
    Navigate Career Growth in Uncertain Times
    Jun 05, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join me hosting an all-star panel of renowned career experts, award-winning authors, Fortune 500 HR leaders, and keynote speakers who have guided executives, founders, and high performers through every stage of their career.
  • Future of Work: Opportunities & Insights
    Future of Work: Opportunities & Insights
    Jun 03, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join me hosting: Opportunities & Insights from VCs, companies, academia and founders. Where is the Future of Work heading towards? 🚀 Join us for an insight-packed conversation on the AI, HR Tech and Workforce Development.
  • Students vs. Recruiters Pt I: Is AI the new boogeyman in hiring?
    Students vs. Recruiters Pt I: Is AI the new boogeyman in hiring?
    Apr 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM EDT
    https://info.codepath.org/employers/ees-25
    AI is changing the hiring game—and students are using it too. In our first 'Students vs. Recruiters' webinar, CodePath students and HR leaders dive into how AI is reshaping campus recruiting.
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