{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The iGaming Leader","title":"From Coder to CPO: Shelley Hannah’s unique journey to success in iGaming","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3011,"description":"In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming. \nShelley shares her inspiring 25-year journey from software programming to executive leadership in iGaming. \nShe opens up about battling perfectionism, navigating self-doubt, leading through rapid industry change, and recovering from a life-altering car accident. \nThe conversation explores leadership resilience, mental health in high-pressure roles, and the power of empathy in building high-performing teams.\nGuest Bio\n\nShelley Hannah started her career in 1999 as a software programmer, working in the air traffic industry and insurance.\nIn 2013 she moved to the iGaming industry and, since then, has been working with partner programs, aggregation business, product innovation, operations and commercial.  \nFor nearly 7 years she has been part of the growth journey at Relax Gaming.  \nHer career in product and software development has been instrumental in Relax Gaming's success and reputation as a leading B2B supplier.\nShelley is currently on the move to a new role, to be announced very soon. \nKey Topics Discussed\n00:00 – From coder to CPO: Shelley’s non-linear rise\n04:30 – Handling the chaos: why iGaming is a different beast\n06:30 – Perfectionism, ambition, and burnout\n09:45 – Learning to let go and lead through trust\n14:00 – Navigating imposter syndrome and leadership doubt\n16:00 – The loneliness of director roles\n19:00 – Why building team culture beats micromanaging\n23:00 – There will be Fire\n26:30 – Surviving a near-fatal car accident\n33:00 – Mental health, relapse fear, and self-awareness\n38:00 – Growth through discomfort and honest leadership\n43:00 – Practical ways to balance health and ambition\n47:00 – A message to anyone who's quietly struggling\nPowerful Quotes\n\"We all have different skills. If we were all the same, we'd be like robots.\"\n \"You don’t need to know everything to take the role. You just need the skills to figure it out.\"\n \"Your to-do list will never be done....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yqvdFvcfDiDCUT_op0gUBWr9w0nodzeeimRJmH0xYVI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNTg1/MTBkYjJjNjA5MTU2/ZWFkZDc3OGI4MDgx/NDRmOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}