Ep. 36: Navigating the Corporate Ladder & Ascending to Leadership with Francis Hondal

In today's episode, you’ll get to know a long-time friend— Frances Hondal, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience and leadership in consumer marketing, technology, finance, and international general management. Frances has held senior roles at American Express and MasterCard, and she currently serves on the boards of Bath & Body Works and Equitable Holdings. Today, Frances shares her executive journey and rising the ranks, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. She dives deep into the importance of self-belief, the value of strong support systems, and the strategies she used to balance a demanding career with her family life. Frances also opens up about her experience with entrepreneurship and the valuable lessons she learned about resilience and understanding herself—especially connecting and honoring her strengths and desires to make an impact in the corporate world. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for high-achieving women leaders, especially those who are mothers and seek a harmonious work-life balance. Frances discusses the pillars of designing a sacred life and finding flow, aligning work with personal passions and values, and continuously seeking self-improvement and growth. Connect with Francis here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisahondal/ If you prefer to watch this episode, you'll find it here: https://youtu.be/DOa8XVQ9nzU