#250 Strategies for Success in Business: Former Nike & PepsiCo Executives Share a Roadmap for Professional Growth

Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi, former executives of PepsiCo and Nike, respectively, and co-authors of "Career Forward" share invaluable insights on achieving success in business and life. From setting a cardinal direction to embracing ambition, they offer practical advice for navigating one's career path. Discover how to build professional equity, overcome challenges, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Tune in for inspiration and actionable strategies to propel your career forward.00:01:31 – The Backstory00:02:52 – Finding the Work/Life Balance00:04:23 – Figuring Out What to Do00:07:20 – Creating a Personal GPS00:09:46 – A 360 Focus on Choices00:13:41 – In the Great Reshuffle00:18:08 – The Value of Diversity00:21:14 – Who Do You Turn To?00:26:43 – Being a “Growth Stock”00:28:38 – The Underdog Advantage00:33:11 – Changing the System00:37:32 – Maintain Your Personal Life00:44:22 – Comfortable Travel Tips00:46:38 – Advice for the Modern Woman00:50:47 – The “A” Word00:54:17 – Negotiating Your Salary00:59:25 – Switching Gears01:03:08 – The Age of “Quiet Quitting”01:06:39 – Fighting for Purpose Not PowerConnect with Christina and Grace:Book: Career Forward Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It Website: www.careerforwardbook.comShow Sponsors and Discounts:Neurohacker - neurohacker.com/GABBYREECE for an extra 15% off your purchaseVionicShoes.com - use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order when you log into your account Blissy - Blissy.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get an additional 30% offTimeline -  timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your orderBabbel - Babbel.com/GABBY for 50% offEverything Gabby Reece:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5ABio: Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton.The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegabbyreeceshow.substack.com