#054: Real Talk with Alice Katwan - Enterprise Software Sales Leader, SVP and GM of North America at Twilio

“You could have it all but not all at the same time; you have to take a step back and take care of yourself.” - Alice Katwan This Real Talk is packed with beautiful life lessons on what work-life balance can look like, how leadership hinges on authenticity and empathy, and how you can be satisfied with enough. It was a joy chatting with Alice Katwan on this episode. Alice has been a high-powered career go-getter the last 24 years. She speaks about how meaningful accomplishments feel, especially after initial feedback from people insisting that it was an impossible thing to do. One of her core pieces of advice is to stand firm on who we want to be, what we want to do and how we’re going to do it. It’s when this passion is nurtured that we find true fulfillment. She takes us through her journey of being a career-mom: her experience with mommy guilt and overcoming it, her biggest “Aha!” moment of discovering her own limitations and knowing when to draw the line, and how leadership was a product of her desire to see other people succeed. “You naturally attract people based on how you treat them,” Alice observes in our chat. It’s a compelling reminder that soft skills such as empathy and understanding go a long way in our career paths and success. If you are career-oriented and find it challenging to juggle between work, family and personal life, you’re going to gain a lot of value from this Real Talk! Enjoy, and share this with someone who you think will benefit! With so much love & gratitude, Grace 💋 Connect with Alice LinkedIn