Ilana Golan watched others rise while she felt stuck in her career. Her identity was built around job titles and companies until she lost it all. Realizing she had spent years growing businesses but not herself, she invested tens of thousands to master public speaking and build her brand. That decision led to high-paying keynotes, advisory roles, board seats, and even the sale of her tech startup. In this episode, Ilana shares how she went from feeling stuck to unlocking massive opportunities through public speaking and personal branding.

Ilana Golan is an entrepreneur, board director, and investor in over 100 companies. As the founder of Leap Academy, she helps professionals navigate career transitions, leadership, and personal branding.

In this episode, Ilana will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(00:14) Her Career Wake-Up Call

(00:54) The Power of Public Speaking

(01:52) Why Investing in Your Brand Pays Off

(02:50) Transforming Your Career with Personal Branding

Ilana Golan is an entrepreneur, board director, and investor in over 100 companies. As the founder of Leap Academy, she helps professionals navigate career transitions, leadership, and personal branding. She has been recognized as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence, a Top 40 Woman to Watch, and a CEO World Award winner. Ilana is also a sought-after keynote speaker and has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Fox, NBC, and more.

Connect with Ilana:

Ilana’s Website: ilanagolan.com 

Ilana’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan 

Resources Mentioned:

Free Training: https://training.leapacademy.com/pass 

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