Erin McLean, former Olympic softball player and current CMO at eSentire, shares her journey from childhood to the Olympics and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of gut instinct and belief in oneself, as well as the support of a strong team. Erin discusses the challenges she faced during her Olympic experience and the lessons she learned from failure. She also highlights the need for resilience and the ability to bounce back. Erin concludes by recommending the book 'The First 90 Days' as a valuable resource for navigating new environments and setting oneself up for success. In this conversation, Erin McLean discusses the importance of celebrating micro wins and finding value in autobiographies. She shares the influence her mom had on her career and the decision to bet on herself. Erin also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of making decisions. Lastly, she highlights the impact of a bold branding decision that resonated with customers.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Gut Instinct

01:09 Background and Early Sports Career

05:08 Journey to the Olympics

09:27 Failure and Lessons Learned

13:18 Dealing with Personal Challenges

16:27 Struggles at the Olympics

23:16 Moving Forward and Finding Confidence

27:08 Book Recommendation: The First 90 Days

28:39 Celebrating Micro Wins

30:02 Finding Value in Autobiographies

35:08 The Influence of Erin's Mom

43:19 Betting on Yourself

45:08 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

48:06 The Importance of Making Decisions

52:42 The Impact of a Bold Branding Decision