Performance Intelligence 51 How Holly Ransom Interviewed the Obamas, Branson & Adam Grant
Holly Ransom is a global force in leadership and performance. She’s interviewed the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Adam Grant, Condoleezza Rice, and Richard Branson — and she brings that same intensity and insight to every area of her work.
Holly is a speaker, author, Chair of Pride Cup, and a board director at Port Adelaide Football Club. Named one of AFR’s 100 Most Influential Women, she’s redefining what it means to lead in the modern world.
In this episode Andrew and Holly discuss:
5:30 The question "who are you?' and the immediacy of working in sport
12:30 Challenging 'normal' stereotypes and pushing yourself to feel uncomfortable at work
16:40 Dealing with feedback, Holly’s biggest strengths, and her failed stand up comedy attempt
24:00 Preparing for big interviews (Performance Moments) and Adam Grant’s method of providing immediate feedback
30:30 How to build rapport and Holly’s interview with Barack and Michelle Obama
36:35 Holly’s worst and best interviews, and her learnings from each example
45:00 Self-Reflection and Performance Uncovered
57:45 Andrew and The Wizard’s reflections
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