Katy Leeson - The Success Paradox: Thrive despite imposter syndrome

Show Notes
On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Katy Leeson - The ex MD of Steven Bartlett's Social Chain.
Katy’s journey from stepping into Social Chain as ‘the old lady ruining the fun’ (her words, not mine!) to scaling it into a multi-million-pound powerhouse is nothing short of incredible.
We talk about everything - managing imposter syndrome, leading with care, and why sometimes a phone that’s not plugged in can lead to the biggest opportunities.
Oh, and there’s plenty of laughter, life lessons, and a few surprises along the way.
Episode Highlights
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- 2:46Katie's Career Journey and Early Roles
- 6:10Growth and Success at Social Chain
- 10:31Imposter Syndrome and Personal Growth
- 19:19Leadership Style and Personal Life
- 31:59Values and Legacy
- 34:10Some Embarrassing Stories
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- Episode · 147
- Published · 12 December 2024
- Run time · 40:22
- Host · Dawn McGruer
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Dawn McGruer is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and scaling advisor. She has spent over 25 years building, scaling and selling businesses, and has supported more than 30,000 founders, marketers and professionals worldwide.
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