Burned Out and Undervalued: Harmeen Johal's Journey To Success & Building Her Own Staffing Empire

Burned Out and Undervalued: Harmeen Johal's Journey To Success & Buildng Her Own Staffing Empire


What happens when a top-performing recruiter burns out after 12 years in the corporate world?

In this powerful episode of Talent Titans, Suky sits down with Harmeen Johal, founder of Talencia, to unpack her journey from burnout and self-doubt to launching a thriving solo recruitment business. Harmeen shares how walking into a staffing agency by chance led to a successful career at Randstad, and why hitting a wall in 2023 became the turning point for her business and like.

You'll hear how Harmeen overcame professional burnout, rediscovered her confidence, and built a six-figure business in just months, entirely on her own terms. She reveals the mindset shifts, revenue models, and personal boundaries that helped her break free from the corporate mold. If you're in staffing, considering going solo, navigating burnout, or self-employed, this episode will hit home.

In this episode:
Navigating burnout in the staffing industry
Transitioning from corporate recruitment to solopreneurship
Managing guilt and boundaries as a working mom
Personal branding and LinkedIn as a lead funnel
Revenue planning and workback models
Lessons in confidence and trusting yourself

About Harmeen:
With close to 15 years of experience in staffing and recruitment, Harmeen is a seasoned and results-driven professional specializing in permanent placements across Quebec, with particular expertise in accounting and finance, administrative, and human resources roles. She is the founder of Talencia, a recruitment firm committed to providing tailored, high-quality service and fostering long-term partnerships between clients and top-tier talent.

Harmeen brings a strategic and human-centric approach to recruitment, grounded in a deep understanding of both employer needs and candidate potential. Her ability to deliver efficient, thoughtful hiring solutions has earned her a strong reputation among organizations seeking to build high-performing teams.

A dedicated working mother of two young children, Harmeen exemplifies the balance between professional ambition and personal fulfillment. She is guided by the principles of discipline, consistency, and a belief in creating opportunities through intentional action.

Before launching her career in recruitment, Harmeen worked as a travel agent and explored the world extensively. That global perspective continues to shape her human approach to business today. She is bilingual (French and English) and holds a Human Resources Management certificate from Concordia University.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Harmeen is passionate about health and wellness. She maintains an active lifestyle through daily fitness and hot yoga, believing that resilience, focus, and personal growth are essential in both life and business.

LinkedIn:   / harmeen-johal-3059377  

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