In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Amber Fields, Chief Culture Officer at trueU, and Stephanie Neale, CEO of Blind Zebra, for a dynamic conversation about leadership, sales, and work-life integration. They explore how these three successful women have created their own "board of directors" to support each other professionally and personally. The conversation dives into goal setting, mentorship, maintaining authenticity in leadership, and the challenges of balancing career ambitions with family responsibilities. Along the way, they share personal insights on what gives each of them their unique edge in business and life. 

Connect with Amber on LinkedIn and learn about trueU. Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn and learn about Blind Zebra.  

Key Takeaways:

• Amber’s journey from sales to culture leadership (1:04)
• Stephanie’s shift from teaching to leading a coaching organization (3:23)
• Each leader's unique edge (7:34)
• Mentorship and reverse mentoring (9:50) 
• “Personal” board meetings (12:37)
• Setting business and personal goals (13:01)
• Work-life integration strategies (23:30)
• The power of a word-of-the-year (34:20)