In this episode of The Results Loading... Podcast, Michael Atkin sits down with Hollie Blagg, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at SADA, as Insight Company and seasoned leader in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. Hollie shares her inspiring journey from starting in a file room at Sprint to leading impactful business strategies and entrepreneurial ventures. Learn about key leadership insights, strategic career moves, balancing corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors, and her approach to innovation. An essential listen for leaders, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction by Michael Atkin
1:30 - Hollie’s career start and initial roles at Sprint
4:00 - Realizing the importance of having a career "North Star"
6:30 - Transition into strategic roles and connecting with tech teams
9:30 - Reflections on leading professional services and COO experiences
12:00 - Discussion on work fulfillment and career transitions
15:00 - Advice for those looking for meaningful career changes
20:00 - Understanding personal and professional growth
22:30 - Embracing discomfort for growth and career development
27:00 - The importance of experiential learning and failure
30:30 - Hollie’s entrepreneurial journey and company details
35:00 - How entrepreneurship shapes strategic corporate approaches
40:00 - Balancing corporate roles and multiple business ventures
45:00 - Final thoughts on managing time and trade-offs
50:00 - Wrap-up and closing remarks by Michael Atkin