Like a fine wine that’s aged, Erin is finally busting out an interview with her favorite boss, Martha Temple, and she’s sharing all her thoughts on how to have a big career by not conforming.

Earning an executive title and the corner office isn’t exactly easy. So, what’s the secret sauce to making it as a big time executive while maintaining your sanity and self? Well, here’s what Martha will tell you it's not: fitting in.

Martha is an experienced CEO and P&L owner who led several major subsidiary companies within Fortune 50 companies and is now a Board Member of six companies. An Actuary only by certification (not by stereotyped personality), Martha has spent her career bucking the norm and leading with authenticity and passion.

She’s a big believer that people have way more talent and great ideas than they give themselves credit for, and she’s passionate about helping people see that success only really comes when you commit to standing out and doing the things that aren’t necessarily popular or normal.

In this episode, you’ll hear Martha share what’s shaped her throughout her corporate career, dish out advice for others who want to make it to the top, and also share some funny stories along the way.

If you’re interested in climbing the ladder while maintaining your sanity and self, this episode is for you.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• “Being a woman in the roles I was in, I wanted to make sure that I was remembered.”

• “It’s sitting in their office and saying, ‘I love that picture of your family.’ Because all of a sudden you have a personal connection and too many people don't work that personal connection.”

• “If you have somebody that'll support you and who knows you're not going to be perfect, all you have to do is figure out the first step.”

• “You’ve got to trust your gut. If you don't trust your gut, you're never going to succeed.”

• “I see too many people that sit in the background and have great ideas but aren't willing to be the one to put it out there.”

• “If you do what you want to do and you love what you're going to do, you're going to be successful at it and enjoy life.”

• “Stop apologizing and start being true to yourself.”