Barb's FreshEyes

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Chris Marino, Senior Digital Marketing Leader at Google, joins Barb to tackle the ultimate leadership question: When you feel stuck, how do you find the courage to pivot and lead massive organizational change? Chris reveals how vulnerability and radical transparency are the keys to building lasting followership and accelerating toward your next big career goal.

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Andrea Zaretsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, shares her experience leading through complexity and change—offering a behind-the-scenes look at cultivating "restless curiosity" to fuel career longevity.We explore how her willingness to find the "white space" and take calculated risks helped her shift course from American Express to retail turnarounds, and eventually to leading innovation at Morgan Stanley. We also hear what she learned about reinventing roles from the inside out.Embrace Restless Curiosity: Use moments of feeling stuck as a signal to seek external stimuli, whether through advanced coursework or building new networks.The 80/20 Rule for Careers: Dedicate 80% of your energy to mastering your "day job" while reserving 20% for experimentation, risk-taking, and identifying future growth drivers like AI.Mission-Driven Leadership: Foster an "unstoppable" team by rooting projects in an authentic mission and flipping quarterly one-on-ones from business updates to dedicated development discussions.Follow Andrea Zaretsky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreazaretsky/ Learn more about Morgan Stanley Wealth Management: https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-managementLearn more about E*TRADE: https://us.etrade.com/home If this episode sparked a new insight or challenge you’re facing, share your takeaway on LinkedIn and tag Barb to keep the conversation going.

In this episode of Barb’s FreshEyes, Jenn Garbach, CMO of PNC Bank, shares her experience leading through complexity and change—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how she defeats high-intensity burnout and self-inflicted pressure.We explore how finding her "most calibrated version of myself" helped her elevate her performance as both a senior executive and a working mom, and what she learned about self-management and getting unstuck from a pattern of "burning at both ends."Key Takeaways Own the Pressure. Stop trying to operate at a "10 out of 10" in every dimension. The pressure is often self-inflicted, and acknowledging that fact is the first step to freedom. Calibrate to Elevate. The path to success is constant recalibration, not perfect balance. When you prioritize yourself (the "oxygen mask"), you show up with more energy and focus at work and at home.Use the Post-it Note Methodology. When you feel stressed, ask yourself: "What's the story I need to tell myself right now?" This conscious negotiation helps you manage energy flows and de-escalate stress immediately.Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngarbach/https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/brilliantly-boring.html Join the Conversation If this episode sparked a new insight or challenge you’re facing, share your takeaway on LinkedIn and tag Barb to keep the conversation going.

How does a fierce, uncompromising drive coexist with the most loving heart? Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom (APFM), shares the defining moments of her journey—from immigrating as an 11-year-old girl from the Soviet Union to leading a mission-critical company through a global crisis.Listen as she reveals the "immigrant's mindset" that fuels her relentless focus on a better future, how great leaders open the window of possibility for others, and why embracing "uncomfortable" is the key to continuous growth.Key ResourcesVisit https://www.aplaceformom.com/ Follow Tatyana Zlotsky on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-place-for-mom/ Twitter/X https://x.com/aplaceformom

The official trailer for Barb's FreshEyes is here!Every leader hits a wall. But the real question isn't if you're stuck—it's how you know it, and how you accelerate past it.Host Barb Agoglia introduces the core premise of Barb's FreshEyes: a strategic leadership podcast dedicated to exposing the hidden dynamics that stall momentum inside organizations.You'll hear sharp insights from accompolished business leaders on:Embracing the uncomfortable feeling that signals it’s time for change.Why finding a clear destination is the first step to getting unstuck.The power of courageous vulnerability in leadership.Barb's "Start Today" moment: actionable advice you can use now.If you're ready to stop the friction and start the propulsion, follow Barb's FreshEyes wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to get clarity, drive momentum, and keep leading with fresh eyes.