March 17, 2025

Melinda French Gates on Owning Your Power and Leading with Purpose

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33 minutes

Melinda French Gates has spent her life navigating pivotal career moments and using her influence to empower others. In today’s episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Melinda to dive into how we can summon and own our power, both professionally and personally. From her early days as high school valedictorian to her role as one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists, Melinda shares what she’s learned about leadership, career pivots, and using your power to make a difference.

Melinda and Jessi discuss:

The role of trusted advisors to guide you throughout your career

The difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and why having a sponsor is crucial to your success

How to ask questions and admit when you don’t have all the answers

Strategies for tackling gender inequity in the workplace

Re-entering the workforce after parental leave

Making intentional career pivots and surviving despite fear of a career transition

Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! Join us here, on the LinkedIn News page, this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

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March 17, 2025

Melinda French Gates on Owning Your Power and Leading with Purpose

Listen Later

33 minutes

Melinda French Gates has spent her life navigating pivotal career moments and using her influence to empower others. In today’s episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Melinda to dive into how we can summon and own our power, both professionally and personally. From her early days as high school valedictorian to her role as one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists, Melinda shares what she’s learned about leadership, career pivots, and using your power to make a difference.

Melinda and Jessi discuss:

The role of trusted advisors to guide you throughout your career

The difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and why having a sponsor is crucial to your success

How to ask questions and admit when you don’t have all the answers

Strategies for tackling gender inequity in the workplace

Re-entering the workforce after parental leave

Making intentional career pivots and surviving despite fear of a career transition

Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! Join us here, on the LinkedIn News page, this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

...more