ABOUT OUR GUEST:  

Dr. Janet Polach is a global authority in executive coaching, team development, and leadership. With her unique ability to elevate leaders from the minutiae to drive unparalleled organizational success, she serves as a trusted strategist and advisor to senior executives worldwide. Janet has expertly coached an array of executive and frontline leaders across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Her expertise in guiding diverse, cross-geography teams to uncover their core purpose and align for success is unparalleled. 

CONNECT WITH JANET 

Website: www.janetpolach.com 

Social Media: LinkedIn 

 Watch Janet's Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfgmfLDlw-c

EPISODE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LINKS 

Book Link: Strategic Leader's Mindset 

Book Link: The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make 

The Covey Time Management Matrix Explained 

HBR Blog Why Strategic Leadership Matters 

Empowering Women in Industry Website 

Empowering Women in Industry Virtual Events 

QUOTES AND KEY TAKEAWAYS 

“What I have found on where I could be successful was figuring out who I was and how I wanted to show up.” 

“As women we tend to overwork issues.  We are afraid to make mistakes. We feel the spotlight is particularly on us as women. So we want everything to be right. When we do that, we miss opportunities.” 

“Women sometimes struggle with going up against the grain because they’ve worked so hard to get where they are at and they don’t want to mess anything up. And yet the great women we all know are the ones who broke the mold.” 

“When a business is growing, it is so easy to get insulated.” 

Strategic Mindset:  “It’s really about thinking differently not just acting differently.” 

“Your value becomes the ability to look beyond the here and now.” 

Strategic Thinking:  “You’re much more outward focused from your organization than inward focused to getting things done.” 

“It’s nearly impossible for us to switch in the moment from tactical to strategic.” 

“At an executive level, it’s all about people leadership. It’s about developing your team, helping them learn more, and getting them excite