Ep. 13: Justin Sargent, Board Advisor (Advantage Group International), Founder & CEO (Justin Sargent Advisory)

“On a few occasions, I was told you just don't have the gravitas, to you know, take on these bigger roles. You do look too young and it's a nice problem to have nowadays, obviously, but in those days it was very difficult. So, you know, obviously, you can't age overnight or make yourself look more, more worldly, but you can obviously work a lot harder on your knowledge and, also importantly on your communication.” Justin's career has been undeniably exceptional, spanning top cities and diverse industries worldwide. Most recently, he was the global commercial strategy lead at Nielsen IQ, a $4 billion leader in information services and he advises Advantage Group International's board and leads his own consulting firm, Justin Sargent Advisory.  In this episode, our host, Ria explores Justin's pivotal career moments, the hurdles he's overcome, and the invaluable lessons he's gathered along his impressive journey. Being agile, advocating for adaptability, and having a willingness to experiment are just a few pointers he mentions for aspiring leaders.  Listen along as Justin shares his insights on leadership, strategy, and success in the business world. What’s "Inspirational Journey Of The Best Minds" About? Through insightful interviews, we explore the personal and professional lives of accomplished senior executives. Listen in as we uncover the unique perspectives and explore the impact these leaders are making to shape the world we live in today. Watch this podcast on YouTube ➤  Episode 12: Cat Rüst, Revenue Growth Leader and Advisory Board Member ➤ Episode 11: Mukta Arya, Chief Human Resources Officer (APAC) at Société Générale ➤ Episode 10: Simon Clarke, Managing Director, Relationship Manager, at Citi Private Bank ➤ Episode 9: Lee-Han Tjioe, General Manager (Hong Kong) at IBM Consulting ➤ Episode 8: Sammy Elazab - Sales Director, Southeast Asia, at Samsung Ads ➤ Episode 7: Vanessa Sorenson - Chief Partner Officer ANZ and Managing Director NZ at Microsoft ➤  Episode 6: Melissa Henson, Chief Marketing Officer, Philippines at AIA. ➤ Episode 5: Sherif Tawfik, Chief Sustainability Officer MENA of Microsoft  ➤ Episode 4: Yves Briantais, VP APAC Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive ➤ Episode 3: Imane Eddine - Chief of Staff to the President of Microsoft Asia ➤ Episode 2: Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President of Market Development EEMEA at Mastercard ➤ Episode: Episode 1: June Boo, Head of Asia Business at LinkedIn Follow us on these platforms: ➤ LinkedIn ➤ Instagram➤ Website