INspired INsider Podcast [One Question] Learning to Overcome Adversity with Eugene Levin Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SEMrush
Eugene Levin is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at SEMrush - a SaaS product used by over 4,000,000 marketers worldwide. For the past eleven years, SEMrush has grown into an all-in-one marketing suite consisting of more than 33 tools and reports that help companies market better online.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:- [2:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, Eugene Levin.
- [4:35] Eugene talks about his childhood and growing up in Belarus.
- [9:20] A low moment in Eugene’s career.
- [14:00] Eugene’s only regret.
What does it take to overcome adversity and succeed both personally and professionally? How do you resist the negative power of your circumstances and keep them from knocking you off course? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from the resilient leader - Eugene Levin. In his conversation with Jeremy, Eugene opens up about his childhood in Belarus, how he overcame adversity, what led him to take pride in his career, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. You’ll want to pay attention to all the helpful insights that Eugene has to share!
Think back to the hardest day of work you’ve ever endured. Did that day involve grueling manual labor when you were a child? Chances are you haven’t experienced quite the ordeal that Eugene Levin experienced as a child in Belarus. While some might look back at a difficult childhood and use it as an excuse - Eugene sees it as fuel. Moving forward in his life and career - Eugene has been able to channel the focus and drive he needs to succeed. Today Eugene works with a high performing team at SEMrush. What can you learn from Eugene’s story?
As a business leader, you are likely wired to tackle new challenges and think of the big picture - but when was the last time you reflected on your accomplishments? Let’s face it - life has a way of keeping you distracted and only paying attention to the most pressing issues. You deserve an opportunity to celebrate what you’ve accomplished with your career! Refusing to let the moment pass, Eugene took in all the pride he could when we finished up his first sale of a business. That moment of joy and accomplishment released a surge of confidence that would fuel Eugene on his journey.
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