This week on People First, we’re joined by Mary Olson-Menzel, the founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development. With over 30 years of leadership experience across industries like media, tech, and healthcare, Mary is an expert in helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential. She’s also a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches and the author of What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career.
Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to miss:
- 02:00 Mary’s Journey: From aspiring movie star to Olympic figure skater, Mary shares the twists and turns of her career journey and the lessons she learned along the way.
- 08:00 The Pivot Point: Mary talks about the inspiration behind her book and how she developed a methodology to help people find joy and fulfillment in their careers.
- 17:00 The Power of Networking: Mary provides tips on how to build a meaningful network, no matter where you are in your career, and why relationships are key to career success.
- 21:00 The Journey of Writing a Book: Mary opens up about the challenges and rewards of bringing What Lights You Up? to life and how she hopes to inspire readers to pursue their passions.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to reignite their passion for their work or make a career pivot. Mary’s insights on finding what truly lights you up will leave you inspired and ready to take the next big step.
And... don’t forget to check out our book!
You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!) The hardcover is available now! We've put our hearts into this exciting new book; we're sharing the insights of our research and experience as authors, best friends at work, and our leadership development programs around the world. You, Me, We is a book for leaders who want to improve― at leading, yes, but also at their lives. How so? By building deep, long-lasting relationships that set everybody up for success.
Get your copy here:
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What is PeopleFirst! with Morag Barrett?
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.
We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!