In this episode, we dive deep with James Kaikis as he shares his journey from co-founding the PreSales Collective to becoming the Chief Solutions Officer at TestBox. James opens up about battling imposter syndrome, the challenges of leaving a successful venture, and the importance of embracing vulnerability and risk-taking in leadership.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 ποΈ Introduction
00:38 π€ Catching Up After a Break
00:55 πΎ Allison's Personal Story
01:36 π€ Meet James Kaikis
02:36 π James' Background and Career Journey
03:21 π Transitioning from PreSales Collective
04:31 π Joining TestBox: A New Chapter
07:03 π€ Understanding Imposter Syndrome
07:26 πͺ Confidence and Overcoming Intimidation
08:35 π² The Importance of Taking Risks
12:36 π― Facing Imposter Syndrome at Events
17:01 π£οΈ Practical Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
17:55 π± Reflecting on Personal Growth