Episode 13 of Growing For It with Iris Isabella Engelund.

In this episode we welcome Iris Isabella Engelund, CEO of Play Your Talent. Engelund discusses her mission to help organizations identify and leverage employee talents to boost performance and satisfaction. Play Your Talent is an innovative app that identifies top and non-talents in 12 minutes, enabling leaders to optimize team roles. Iris emphasizes the importance of using talents that align with personal interests, which can increase performance up to six times. She shares her personal journey of discovering her strategic talent and the challenges of fundraising and managing IT development. Iris highlights the need for leaders to understand and manage team dynamics effectively, using Play Your Talent's tools and programs to enhance motivation and productivity. Iris Isabella Engelund discusses her journey from a fitness instructor to a successful keynote speaker and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of persistence, strategic planning, and leveraging personal networks. Iris shares her approach to overcoming rejection by seeking solutions and maintaining a positive mindset. She highlights the significance of discovering and utilizing one's talents, balancing work with personal life, and the value of breath work and physical activities. Iris also touches on the challenges women face in entrepreneurship and advises against self-doubt, encouraging entrepreneurs to embrace their unique strengths and seek support when needed.

Key take-aways:

1. Identifying and leveraging individual talents is crucial for both personal and organizational success. The Play Your Talent tool provides a practical way to do this.
2. Managing diversity and different working styles within a team requires understanding each person's "cookie structure" and finding ways to bridge the gaps.
3. Entrepreneurship requires persistence, strategic thinking, and the willingness to take calculated risks and seek help when needed.
4. Finding meaning and fulfillment in one's work, rather than just focusing on weaknesses, is a more effective path to high performance.
5. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance through activities, routines, and a supportive network is important for entrepreneurs to avoid burnout and sustain their drive.

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Chapters:

[0:00 - 5:00] Introduction to Play Your Talent and Iris Engelund

[5:01 - 10:00] Understanding Talents and Non-Talents

[10:01 - 15:00] Bridging the Talent Divide in Teams

[15:01 - 20:00] Practical Applications of Play Your Talent

[20:01 - 25:00] Iris' Entrepreneurial Journey and Fundraising

[25:01 - 30:00] Choosing the Right Path and Discovering Potential

[30:01 - 35:00] Strategies for Maximizing Talent Utilization

[35:01 - 40:00] Building a Supportive Team and Network

[40:01 - 45:00] Integrating Talent Development into Education

[45:01 - 50:00] Iris' Vision and Plans for Scaling Play Your Talent

[50:01 - 55:00] Overcoming Frustration and Seeking Help

[55:01 - 60:00] The Journey to Becoming a Keynote Speaker

[60:01 - 65:00] Balancing Work, Life and Personal Growth

[65:01 - 70:00] Daily Habits, Routines and Self-Care Practices

[70:01 - 75:00] Confronting Fears, Insecurities and Challenges

[75:01 - 80:00] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Especially Women

[80:01 - 85:00] The Power of Passion, Purpose and Supportive Networks

[85:01 - 90:00] Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Integration

[90:01 - 95:00] Lessons Learned and Future Plans for Play Your Talent

[95:01 - 111:00] Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways