The Goats of Growth How To Navigate Your Way Through A Major Company Pivot and Come Out Stronger on the Other Side, with Andi Wilson
In this episode, Andi Wilson, SVP of Sales at ShareThis, discusses her experience about how she successfully navigated through a major company pivot that involved changing their business model and go-to-market strategy. She highlights the significance of embracing change as an opportunity rather than a setback while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a curious mindset and actively seeking solutions to overcome challenges.
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Short Podcasts and Attention Span [00:00:00] Discussion on the idea of short podcasts and the influence of platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels on content consumption.
Benefits of Short Podcasts [00:00:53] Exploring the advantages of keeping podcasts short, including increased guest participation and audience engagement.
Navigating a Career Pivot [00:07:57] Andy Wilson shares her experience transitioning from media to data in 2016 and discusses the challenges and opportunities that came with it.
The shift in the business [00:10:23] Discusses the challenges faced by the company in maintaining stability while creating growth opportunities.
Staying calm during change [00:11:39] Explores how Andy Wilson was able to stay calm during the storm of change and navigate through challenges.
Investing in education [00:14:53] Highlights the importance of investing in education and continuous learning for personal and professional growth.