Herminia Ibarra

Herminia Ibarra, a Professor at London Business School and expert in mentorship and sponsorship, discusses the pitfalls of traditional mentorship programs. She argues that without authenticity, these initiatives often fall short. Ibarra emphasizes the vital difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Companies must prioritize public advocacy and relational authenticity to better support diverse talent. She also highlights the importance of personal chemistry in mentorship and the need for organizations to shift towards active sponsorship, ensuring inclusivity and growth.

Herminia Ibarra, author of "Working Identity," talks about career reinvention, expanding networks, leveraging past skills, and navigating the AI revolution. She emphasizes the importance of networking with "loose ties" and adopting a portfolio approach to work.

Herminia Ibarra, a Professor of Organisational Behaviour, shares counter-intuitive perspectives on successful career transitions. She discusses crafting 'identity experiments', figuring out the next best option, and building networks. She emphasizes the power of exploring new paths and reaching out to strangers for advice. Herminia also explores the concept of reinventing oneself and the importance of experimenting, learning, iterating, and networking to discover new opportunities.

Professor Herminia Ibarra on her hugely influential books Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, and Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career.  In this conversation with Herminia, we discuss reinventing your career, how to gain confidence as a writer, why thinking first and then acting doesn’t always work, navigating periods of flux, advice for leaders and the art of writing big-idea nonfiction.*ABOUT HERMINIA IBARRAHerminia Ibarra is the Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School. She is also the author of two best-selling books, Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader and Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career.*RESOURCES & LINKSAct Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader by Herminia Ibarra Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra “The Authenticity Paradox” by Herminia Ibarra “What’s Your Story” by Herminia Ibarra Herminia’s TED Talk on authenticity How to Become a Recognized Expert with Dorie Clark *For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com *FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show! For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers’ Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS’ SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you’re enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

London Business School professor Herminia Ibarra discusses the concept of outsight for career success. She talks about becoming a bridge in your network, embracing multiple work selves for growth, and creating momentum to act like a leader.

In a captivating discussion, Herminia Ibarra, a London Business School professor and author, delves into the complexity of authentic leadership. She argues that true authenticity requires stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing discomfort. By trying new behaviors, you can genuinely evolve as a leader. Ibarra emphasizes the importance of balancing vulnerability with authority and adapting your communication style during organizational changes. Her insights challenge the traditional notions of authenticity, encouraging a journey of growth rather than mere self-disclosure.

Experts like Stew Friedman, Christina Wallace, and Dr. Jud Brewer share insights on balancing work and personal life, building a portfolio life, and transforming habits. Topics include downsizing for a brighter future, navigating career transitions, and emotionally intelligent retirement planning.

Discover practical concepts for making effective career pivots with Herminia Ibarra, challenges the way you think about your professional identity. She discusses the importance of networking, seeking inspiration in others, and feeling more fulfilled in your career. Explore self-discovery, career alignment, and navigating career transitions with intention and reflection.

Dr. Herminia Ibarra, authority on leadership and career development, discusses the narrative pathway for CEOs to empower their teams. She challenges traditional notions of authenticity and presents a new narrative for personal growth. They explore identity, the drawbacks of the heroic individual model, and the impact of leadership on teams and leaders.

Herminia Ibarra, a Professor at London Business School, discusses Microsoft's cultural reinvention under CEO Satya Nadella. She reveals how Nadella shifted the company from a competitive to a collaborative mindset, fostering innovation through humility and trust. Ibarra highlights the failures of past leadership styles and the importance of a learning-oriented culture. The conversation provides actionable insights for anyone looking to transform workplace culture, emphasizing storytelling and effective communication as tools for positive change.