15 Minutes with the Boss Trevor Holland: Letting go in order to move forward, building healthy habits and searching out mentors
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Jun 2, 2025 Trevor Holland, the Australia New Zealand managing director of Lululemon, shares his journey from musical theatre to retail leadership. He discusses the fear of leaving a passion behind and the role of mentorship in navigating career transitions. Trevor emphasizes the importance of healthy habits, drawing insights from his favorite audiobook, 'Atomic Habits.' He also shares effective mindfulness strategies for personal growth and the transferable skills from performance that aid his professional journey.
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Career Pivot from Theatre to Retail
- Trevor transitioned from lifelong musical theatre to a retail career at Lululemon unintentionally.
- Over time, he saw potential for a new career beyond performing arts.
Teams Like Performing Arts
- Team success depends on leveraging individual strengths like a well-coordinated sporting team.
- Collaborative environments mirror performing arts where everyone plays a key role.
Letting Go of Performing Identity
- Trevor Holland struggled with giving up performing as it was tied to his identity.
- He finally accepted a new career after realizing performing was what he did, not who he was.
