We Can Do Hard Things

101. How to Be the Boss of Yourself with Bozoma Saint John

Jun 2, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Bozoma Saint John, a Hall of Fame marketing executive known for her dynamic roles at Apple, Uber, and Netflix, shares her powerful insights on self-empowerment. She inspires us with her morning pep talk ritual and the importance of self-affirmation. Bozoma tackles the delicate balance of confidence and humility women face in corporate settings and emphasizes that saving oneself is just as vital as helping others. She also reflects on her personal journey, including recognizing when to leave toxic environments and the significance of self-forgiveness.

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Bozoma Saint John

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Embracing Humor and Empowerment in Professional Journeys

4min

Navigating Career Transitions

11min

Navigating Representation and Recognition in Corporate Spaces

5min

Embracing Identity in Professional Spaces

8min

The Impact of Individuality on Corporate Culture

5min

Voices at the Intersection

12min

The Miracle of Resilience and the Comfort of Socks

3min

A Journey of Hope and Resilience

7min

10.

A Heartfelt Farewell and Empowering Reflections

5min

1. The inspiring pep talk Bozoma gives herself in the mirror – and why we might all want to start using it to rally ourselves.

2. How to navigate the tightrope of corporate expectations for women: to be both self-assured and humble; both hard and soft.

3. The revolutionary realization that you don’t have to be the savior of others – you can save yourself, too.

4. How to know when to dig deep, and stay and fight for change – and when to stop digging and go – and the moment Bozoma knew it was time to leave Netflix.

5. Why our inability to forgive ourselves for wrong decisions keep us in bad situations – and how Boz’s “it’s not you, it’s me” philosophy can guide us out.

About Bozoma:

Bozoma Saint John is a Hall of Fame inducted Marketing Executive, author, entrepreneur, and general badass. Boz has led Global Consumer Marketing at Apple Music & iTunes; she was Chief Brand Officer at Uber; and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix. Boz is currently named #1 Most Influential CMO in the world by Forbes, and has been named one of Billboard’s Most Powerful Women in Music for 10 consecutive years.

In 2021, Harvard Business School published a multi-media case study on her career, titled “Leading with Authenticity and Urgency”; through which she developed and taught a program at the University aptly named “The Anatomy of a Badass.” Boz was named as an Ambassador for the African Diaspora and Special Envoy to the President of Ghana. In the Spring of 2023, Penguin Books will publish her memoir, “The Urgent Life.” Boz counts her highest achievement as being a mother to her 12 year old daughter, Lael.

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