Inspiration

For 30 years working in the high technology hardware industry, I rose to a high level of success, responsible for billions of dollars worth of manufacturing each year.

My success was based not on being a technologist (I’m not), but on my desire to be a truly excellent businessperson and leader. I read everything I could get my hands on, and continued learning from mentors, coaches, and authors. I still do that today.

This blend of hands-on business experience – successes AND failures! – and deep study of business and leadership theory and frameworks, is my secret cocktail for excellence.

Reaching high levels of success in male dominated environments, I also felt pushed to conform and to ignore my empathy and intuition at critical moments.

Over time, I learned that being true to my inner voice was the most important element in my success and personal fulfillment. I had to learn how and when to bring that voice forward, how to talk about it and how to protect it.