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CD060 Be Open to Opportunities with Natalie Prychitko


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Natalie Prychitko is the CEO of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, a platform that connects member organizations and companies through events, advocacy, and partnerships. She has over 25 years of experience in managing teams and large organizations. Some of her specialties include diverse strategic programs, gradual adoption of new systems, and generating effective business results. She is also a member of the Board of Directors at Durham Workforce Authority.

Natalie joins me to discuss her thoughts on generating positive disruption in the workplace. She shares what her typical day looks like and how she maintains a strict morning routine. She describes the experiences that made her become a good fit for the position of CEO. Natalie also explains the importance of relaying the rationale behind critical business directives and how you can be a champion of disruption in your company.

"Don't worry about deviating a little and experiencing something new." - Natalie Prychitko

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

  • What an ordinary day looks like for Natalie.
  • Balancing being an early bird and socializing at night.
  • The experiences and lessons that helped her become the CEO of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.
  • The benefits of having a diverse set of managers and leaders.
  • Why communicating the reasons behind business decisions is critical.
  • Defining what disruption means from a leadership perspective.
  • How you can bring disruption to an otherwise rigid system.
  • The new technologies and apps she introduced to various chambers.
  • What she wants her legacy to be.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Durham Workforce Authority

Connect with Natalie Prychitko:

  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce
  • LinkedIn

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