Welcome back to the second half of our conversation with Michelle Odemwingie! Today we dive a little deeper into Michelle’s career journey and what she has learned from being CEO of Achievement Network (ANet). We kick things off by hearing from Michelle about why authenticity has been integral to her success as a CEO. She describes how being honest about her process at work has helped her be a supportive leader, who invites collaboration, and why it’s such an enriching alternative to micromanaging your team. Hear how her experience as Chief of Staff at the same company benefited her as a CEO, particularly because of the depth of her personal relationships within the company. Later we unpack what it means to be a recovering perfectionist and the importance of embracing the fact that you can’t be good at everything. Michelle also reflects on the loss of her grandmother during the COVID-19 pandemic and what it has taught her about grief and how to spend the short amount of time you have on earth. We wrap things up by discussing the toxicity of constant availability at work and what Michelle has been doing to bring more balance to her life. Be sure to tune in for the life-affirming conversation on life, work, relationships, and finding balance!

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Michelle Odemwingie on LinkedIn

Achievement Network

Teach for America

Ashley Menzies Babatunde

Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram