Discovering Your Leadership Style: Unleashing Your Superpowers with Shimona Mehta

QuoteI believe that success is not only measured by the highs but also by how we navigate through the lows. Whenever something is hard, it often means it's the right thing to do. During my toughest times, my leadership superpower was my empathy, team connection skills, and willingness to step out of my comfort zone. I have learned that it's not just about doing, but also about being. And for those who may be facing additional challenges as minorities, my advice is to remain resilient, trust in your unique perspective, and always strive towards your dreams. - Shimona MehtaIn this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the remarkable life and career of Shimona, an inspiring leader who has achieved great success through her authentic leadership. This two-part series takes a comprehensive look at Shimona's journey from her childhood to her current professional accomplishments, examining her experiences in various corporate jobs and the obstacles she faced in toxic work environments. We also explore the brave choices Shimona made to take control of her career and pave her own path to success.Shimona shares her journey through the highs and lows of her career at Shopify. We learn about her hardest times building a sales team and the lessons she learned from those challenges. Shimona shares her experience transitioning to a new role in a hybrid virtual work environment and how she uses her leadership superpower to navigate that space. She offers valuable insights into hiring the right people and building team connections, as well as her own definition of leadership.Shimona encourages us to get out of our comfort zones and to focus on both doing and being in achieving success. Finally, she shares tips for minorities in the workplace and reflects on life after Shopify. This episode is filled with valuable lessons and inspiring stories that will resonate with anyone looking to grow and thrive in their career.Who is Shimona Mehta?Shimona Mehta is the former Managing Director EMEA at Shopify. She has been recognised as one of the UK's most influential retail leaders, and her expertise in the industry has made her a sought-after speaker and thought leader.She is a pioneer in tech where shes built Shopifys European presence nearly from scratch. Shopify is the top eCommerce platform that enables high-growth and high-volume brands, such as Gymshark, Emma Bridgewater, AllBirds and Heinz, as well as independent businesses.Before Shopify, Shimona held senior roles at various software, FMCG and consumer research companies in Canada and EuropeKey Leadership learning moments (timestamps)00:03:00:00 - The Highs and Lows of Shimona's Shopify Career00:08:49:04 - If it is HARD, then it is RIGHT!00:12:36:06 - Hardest Times in Building Her Sales Team00:15:00:00 - Shimona's New Role!00:18:48:13 - Lowest Points of Her Career00:21:30:09 - Leadership in the Hybrid Virtual Work00:26:38:18 - Key Interview Questions for Hiring People00:31:35:08 - Her Leadership Superpower00:34:15:17 - Her Greatest Leadership Lessons00:36:55:00 - Building Team Connections00:39:08:00 - Her Definition of Leadership00:44:47:08 - Getting Out of Her Comfort Zones00:46:11:16 - Her Life After Shopify!00:49:35:00 - Doing vs. Being00:50:42:00 - Shimona's Tips for the MinorityShimonas links:LinkedInFollow the podcastIf youve just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode.If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the links below.Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]