Hello! I'm Kendra Prospero
Kendra Prospero
Founder & CEO
Kendra Prospero is the Founder and CEO of Turning the Corner HR, where she partners with founders and leadership teams to solve complex people challenges and build workplaces where employees can thrive. Her work focuses on HR strategy, leadership development, recruiting alignment, and culture, helping growing organizations strengthen their people practices while staying practical, human, and results driven.
Before founding Turning the Corner HR, Kendra spent 13 years at IBM in software development, consulting services, sales support, and training. Along the way, she became the person coworkers sought out for career guidance, hiring insight, and honest feedback. That experience shaped the way she works today, combining business strategy with a sharp eye for talent and the real dynamics that drive team performance.
Kendra is also a keynote speaker and leadership educator who presents to business owners and leaders on culture, accountability, and how to create healthier workplaces. Kendra’s leadership insights have been featured by Vistage Perspectives, Denver Business Journal, BizWest, ColoradoBiz, SHRM, and other leading business publications. Learn more about her speaking at kendraprospero.com.
Outside of work, Kendra is raising her two children with her husband and can usually be found reading the news and squeezing in family time whenever she can.
Explore Turning the Corner HR’s core services:
HR Services,
Fractional HR,
Recruiting,
and Leadership Training.
Kendra
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We share practical insight on people, leadership, and workplace challenges we see every day.
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What to Do When an Employee’s Performance Keeps Slipping
A practical guide for small business owners: how to find out why an employee’s performance is slipping, address it fairly, and know when it’s time for a harder decision.
Is Your Company Culture Turning Toxic? Signs to Watch and How to Fix It
Signs your company culture is slipping as you grow, why it happens, and what leaders can do to fix it, from an HR firm that helps growing companies build healthier cultures.
Colorado FAMLI for Small Employers: What to Do When an Employee Asks for Leave
What Colorado FAMLI means for small employers: who’s covered, your responsibilities, and what to do when an employee asks for paid leave, with links to the state’s official resources.