JB Ryan: From a job that paid the bills to a career that lights her up

If you've ever felt stuck in a role that didn’t reflect your potential — this episode is your permission slip to dream bigger and move boldly.In this powerful conversation, JB Ryan shares her career story — from waiting tables in Johannesburg and working as a bank teller, to leading a billion-dollar sales team in the U.S. and writing a book on confident public speaking.We talk about career growth, learning and development, making the leap into new industries, and how grit (and a little exposure) can change everything. Whether you're in the thick of your own pivot or leading others through theirs, JB's story will spark something in you.🎧 Topics we dive into:The moment she knew she had to change her lifeFrom L&D and marketing to global brand leadershipHow being underestimated became her superpowerWhat it really takes to lead a brand turnaroundAnd the book she wrote to help others find their voice and speak with confidenceAbout JB:JB Ryan is an author, seasoned presenter, international speaker, and Fortune 500 company corporate executive with more than twenty years of brand marketing and $1Billion plus sales leadership experience. JB’s life mission, through her business UIGNITED, is to inspire people to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. She believes communicating with impact is a critical part of igniting potential. JB has delivered over 5000 presentations and helped hundreds of corporate executives and entrepreneurs become more confident and successful presenters. She is originally from South Africa, where she was a journalist before successfully leading one of the biggest beer brand turnarounds in Africa. She lives in San Clemente, California with her husband and son.Connect with JB:Facebook pageFacebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTubeWebsiteFREE life planning tool👉 Rate & follow the podcast for more real, unfiltered stories from people who are building work they love — without waiting for permission.Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com