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I met with Sarah Mardle
A leadership coach and business consultant in Cambridge.
Sarah shares her experiences of a career change, prompted by her participation in an advanced leadership program.
This led her to undertake a challenge of meeting 100 people in 100 days, which significantly impacted her personal and professional growth.
Sarah discusses the importance of stepping outside of one's comfort zone and meeting with people one-to-one to have deep conversations can be fulfilling. She also touches on how her love for her garden influences her home.
In this episode, we discussed:
(02:50) Sarah's background: studies in biochemistry, pharmacology, and neuroscience, and current work as a business consultant and coach.
(04:30) Sarah discusses participating in an advanced leadership program in Cambridge.
(10:00) Sarah's personal journey of career transition and how the 100-day challenge began.
(22:00) How the 100-day evolved and her focus shifted to coaching.
(30:00) Sarah’s biggest learnings from the 100-day challenge.
(35:00) Sarah discusses experimenting with her "30-second pitch" and professional identity.
(40:00) Discussion about Sarah's home and how nature influences her life.
(45:00) Sarah shares her best buy for her house and a precious family memory.
(50:00) Sarah recommendations.
Key Takeaways:
The life-changing experience and transformative power of the "100 People in 100 Days" challenge.
The importance of being open-minded and receptive to new opportunities.
The journey in shaping a new identity and experimenting with it.
Incorporating the outdoors into your daily life and home.
Sarah's Advice to Her Younger Self:
"Get a mentor". Sarah emphasises the value of having someone to provide guidance, challenge you, and tell you that everything will be alright.
Links and Resources:
Sarah Mardle's LinkedIn
Sarah’s 100 People in 100 Days Blog Post
Alma Business Consulting: www.almabusinessconsulting.com
Book Discussed: Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Content Recommendation: Table Manners podcast, Ellie Senior content creator.
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