Take A Chance On You
Take A Chance On You
Podcast Description
Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker.
Following the success of her latest TEDx Talk inspired by the topic of community, Alexandra has created this podcast with the intention to create a space for emerging talent, visionaries and challengers to take a chance on themselves and share their path of discovery through storytelling.
Alexandra believes we all start somewhere and have experiences we should be sharing with the world earlier than we often do.
Podcast episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to personal growth, career transitions, and creative self-expression. Specific episodes highlight the challenges of building self-identity in the fashion industry, the interplay between psychology and marketing in understanding cultural communities, and the stories of individuals navigating significant career pivots. For example, Naychi Htet discusses the adaptability needed in her marketing career, and Yevgeniya Melnyk shares insights about launching her fashion brand after a technical education.
Season 1 podcast episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute.
Season 2 in collaboration with INSPO.
Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker.
Following the success of her latest TEDx Talk inspired by the topic of community, Alexandra has created this podcast with the intention to create a space for emerging talent, visionaries and challengers to take a chance on themselves and share their path of discovery through storytelling.
Season 2 collaborator – INSPO social networking platform.
In this episode of the Take a Chance on You podcast, host Alexandra Forsyth interviews Julia Lebedev, a leader in the automotive industry with over 20 years of experience. Julia shares her unique journey to leadership, emphasising the importance of empathy, connection, and openness in fostering effective teams. She discusses the challenges she faced as a transgender person in the workplace and how she overcame them to build trust and respect among her colleagues. Julia advocates for a leadership style that prioritises people and encourages personal growth, highlighting the significance of mentoring and building relationships within teams.
Takeaways
- Leadership is not about high roles but about presence.
- Caring for teammates can change the dynamics of a team.
- Openness in leadership fosters trust and connection.
- One-to-ones are essential for developing trust.
- Investing in people leads to better results.
- Empathy is crucial in connecting with team members.
- Mentoring helps individuals grow and succeed.
- Leadership requires a focus on team dynamics.
- Building relationships is key to effective leadership.
- True leadership is about enabling others to thrive.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Julia Lebedev and Her Journey
04:23The Evolution of Leadership and Personal Growth
11:34Building Trust and Open Leadership
19:14Connecting with Younger Generations in the Workplace
27:28Julia's Role and Responsibilities in Vehicle Development
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