Mastering Crucial Conversations in Leadership Ft Sive O'Neill
In this conversation, Kendra Johnson interviews Sive O'Neill, the VP of marketing at Tulip, about her unique career journey from theatre to tech. Sive shares her experiences in the theatre, the pivotal moment that led her to pursue an MBA, and how her background has equipped her with transferable skills that are valuable in her current role.
The discussion also delves into the importance of collaboration, trust, and transparency in leadership, especially in a remote work environment. In this conversation, Kendra Johnson and Sive O'Neill explore the challenges of leadership, particularly in the context of managing overwhelm and the impact of maternity leave on career trajectories.
They discuss the importance of open communication, prioritization, and the need for support systems for working mothers. Sive shares her personal experiences of navigating career changes after maternity leave and emphasizes the significance of having crucial conversations in the workplace to foster healthy relationships and resolve conflicts. The discussion highlights the need for empathy and understanding in leadership roles, especially for those balancing work and family responsibilities.
career transition, MBA, marketing, theatre, leadership, collaboration, transferable skills, remote work, empathy, workplace culture, leadership, maternity leave, overwhelm, communication, support systems, career growth, women in leadership, crucial conversations, empathy, work-life balance
