The Pediatrician turned CRO ft. Stephanie Valenti

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠⁠⁠ Stephanie Valenti, a dynamic leader who has shattered glass ceilings in multiple C-level positions, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, to delve into the candid world of leadership through Stephanie's lens. Together, we discuss the crucial roles emotional intelligence and healthy conflict play in leadership, the persistent lack of female representation in top roles, and the importance of aligning personal values with professional environments. Stephanie shares her struggles and triumphs as a young mother while climbing the corporate ladder. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview & Intros 5:02 - Evaluating a job opportunity & leadership 10:50 - Stephanie wanted to be a pediatrician 13:22 - Being a young mom 15:35 - Choosing work over family 19:00 - Partnering with a supportive spouse 21:40 - Working in silos 28:03 - Stepping out of comfort zone 32:32 - Empowering women 36:03 - Success and sacrifice 41:18 - Learning to grow 43:40 - Considered the worst case scenario 45:50 - Closing Connect with the guest: Stephanie Valenti: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentis/⁠ Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Producer: Manali Bhat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________ Keywords: career prioritization, career advancement, personal fulfillment, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), sales and marketing integration, mentoring for women, women in leadership, career success, work-life balance, C-suite roles, Stephanie Valenti, Kristi Faltorusso, COO, CRO, CEO traits, young mother, professional development, Wednesday Women, sales leadership, promoting women executives, overcoming career challenges, career transitions _____________________ About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.