308 | Terri Kallsen | Excellence in Action: A Path to Continuous Improvement and Success

How do you transition from being a corporate leader to becoming a thriving entrepreneur? Changing from a structured corporate environment to the unpredictable waters of entrepreneurship is no easy task in today's fast-paced world. Many try to make this transition, but few succeed with the persistence and focus on excellence required for success. Terri Kallsen, a distinguished leader and entrepreneur, takes a look back at her remarkable journey of moving from executive leadership in publicly traded companies to her current role as an entrepreneur. She discusses how having mentors and a solid team have been critical to her success, especially during her transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. As the Senior Operating partner at Rise Growth, a synergistic financial partner, she now leads with a mission to help advisors and their teams perform at their best. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Terri Kallsen to talk about growth, leadership, and perseverance. Terri will also share the key lessons she has learned during her transition from corporate to executive roles to entrepreneurship. This conversation will also highlight how combining creativity with structure can help entrepreneurs innovate while staying accountable to their goals. Topics include: The importance of staying open to new opportunities and stepping up to fill gaps Embracing failure as a step to innovation Navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Understanding and connecting with your team and audience Navigating gender dynamics in male-dominated spaces The challenges of transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship And other topics… Connect with Terri: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-kallsen-cfp-%C2%AE-3b72954 Email: [email protected] Connect with Darius: Website: ⁠https://therealdarius.com/⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine⁠ Book: The Core Value Equation ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsors: Timeline - Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/GREATNESS. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Quince - Go to Quince.com/greatness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness