This episode is with Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream.

You may not have heard of her, but I think you’ll be glad you did when you’ve listened.

I love hearing leadership stories of people outside the NHS, and I think this one in particular gave me lots to think about.

I stumbled across Shelleye on another podcast, and read her book Unapologetically Ambitious- and it blew me away.

From being the oldest of four in a modest American family to becoming one of the first black female CEOs of the tech industry and creating “the most stunning Silicon Valley turnaround,” Shellye knows how to create success on her own terms, and through her book and her videos, she’s now made it her mission to teach others to do the same.

She’s been featured frequently in Forbes, the New York Times Business Inside, and more, is subject of a Harvard Business School case study on becoming a CEO, and has been on lots of big podcasts around the world. She’s currently a Fortune 500 board member, and now spends her time talking about her leadership career and lessons she’s learnt.

*Highlights:

• Her journey (4 mins)
• Where her conviction came from (7 mins)
• Imposter syndrome (11 mins)
• Having a goal whilst staying flexible (17 mins)
• Broadcasting your intentions (24 mins)
• Self-care (30 mins)
• Taking risks (34 mins)
• Negotiating in a new job (37 mins)
• Lessons she learnt at the top (46 mins)
• Adopting a mentor (54 mins)

*Resources

• Shelley's website
• Her book
• Her new network Ignite

*Social media

• Twitter- @ShelArchambeau
• @NextGGP/ @nishmanek

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