She Was Made Visible for the Worst Possible Reason. Here's How She Took Her Name Back.

What do you do when the world makes you visible for the worst possible reason and you have no control over the story being told about you? Michelle Raymond knows that feeling better than most.She's a 25-year HR veteran who's worked inside some of the world's most complex organisations Amazon, BT, Deloitte. She's a non-executive director, a TEDx speaker, an author, and one of the most sharp-minded leadership strategists working today.But none of that came easily. And none of it came first.Before the career, the books, and the boardrooms there was a period where Michelle was being defined by a story she didn't write. And in the middle of it all, she made one decision that changed everything: she would never let anyone else control her visibility again.This is one of the most honest conversations we've had on Burn The Rules. Don't miss it.▶ IN THIS EPISODEWhy most big organisations treat their people like lanyards and what they're losing because of itBeing made redundant on maternity leave and how it became the catalyst that drove her entire careerThe difference between making noise and making a sound and which one actually gets you furtherHer TED talk, her personal story, and the promise she made that became her life's missionChapters00:00 Introduction and Connection03:07 Navigating Change and the Queen of Pivot07:28 Understanding Employee Value in Corporations11:19 Lessons from Boardroom Leadership17:09 The Importance of Simplifying Communication20:03 The Impact of Networking on Personal Brand25:13 The Reality of Following Your Passion30:05 Burning Rules and Taking Control34:35 Trust and Personal Experience in Organizations40:09 Corporate Introversion and Leadership43:35 Visibility and Personal Challenges53:59 Retention Strategies for Talent Loss57:29 Final Thoughts and Quickfire Questions01:01:01 Redefining Leadership01:01:29 The Practice of LeadershipConnect with Michelle:Michelle Raymond's Book - David's Guide to GoliathMichelle Raymond's InstagramMichelle Raymond's LinkedInThe Talent RevolutionMore on me:Take the Pressure Pattern CheckFor more information about me go to: chethirani.comGet my Award Winning Bestselling book:Burn The Rules HereConnect, Follow & Subscribe:LinkedInYoutubeInstagramFacebookTikTok