212: The Power of Uncomfortable Conversations in Business with Shauna Garner

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the world of risk-taking and the essential conversations that come with it. Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Shauna Garner, who transitioned from aspiring medical doctor to President of a leading tech company. She shares her story of embracing the unknown and the pivotal role of uncomfortable conversations in driving success.

Ready for valuable insights and practical advice on how to hold space for risks to become a powerful and visionary leader?

Let’s go to the show!

We dive into:

• Shauna’s career journey from medicine to tech
• The benefit of taking risks in our careers
• Taking risks on behalf of your organization
• Handling uncomfortable conversations: team communication and engagement during risky changes
• Shauna’s insights on formidable leadership, growth, and forgiveness
• And more

**Useful links**

• Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Shauna Garner
  • W: https://valhallan.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valhallanesports/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valhallan/
• Shauna’s current read: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
• If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy 
• Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode212 
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• Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.