Evolving Through Transformation with Petra Fawcett: Leading, Adapting, and Staying Relevant Across Industries
Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Resilience, and Career Risk in Transformation In this episode of the Change It podcast, Eloise interviews Petra, a transformation leader with 25 years of experience, whose career has evolved from sales to enterprise-level transformation across diverse industries. Petra shares her journey and valuable insights on: Evaluating Career Opportunities: How to assess roles through the lens of commitment, culture, and alignment with your career goals. Empathy in Leadership: Why leading with empathy and fostering mentorship is critical for building successful teams. Developing Transferable Skills: How to cultivate capabilities that adapt across sectors and roles. Taking Career Risks: Building resilience and the bravery to embrace uncertainty in career transitions. Overcoming Industry Barriers: Facing and addressing objections when transitioning to new sectors. Shifting from Project to Enabling Roles: The value of adopting approaches that drive long-term transformation rather than short-term outcomes. Golden Nugget: How embracing risk and resilience can unlock extraordinary opportunities in transformation. A must-listen for transformation professionals and leaders seeking to navigate change and thrive in evolving industries.