The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

122: Sarah Robb O’Hagan – EXTREME YOU: Unlocking Your Potential

May 8, 2016
Sarah Robb O’Hagan, an influential executive and founder of EXTREMEYOU, shares her journey from New Zealand to becoming a leader in sports marketing. She emphasizes the power of curiosity and humility in achieving sustained excellence. Sarah discusses embracing discomfort for growth, her transition to Extreme U, and the importance of personal ownership. The conversation highlights how resilience and calculated risk-taking can unlock potential, making a compelling case for continuous learning and the unique mindset of world-class performers.
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INSIGHT

Curiosity and Humility Drive Excellence

  • Sustained excellence requires relentless curiosity coupled with humility.
  • Top performers never feel they have all the answers and always seek to improve.
ADVICE

Proactively Pursue Strategic Roles

  • Don't settle for roles that don't fit your strategic career goals, even if they seem easier.
  • Be proactive and find ways to connect and add value to get the jobs you want.
ANECDOTE

Fired Early Builds Resilience

  • Sarah got fired at age 26 from Virgin Megastores during industry disruption caused by Napster.
  • The experience taught her resilience and how to learn from failure for future success.
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