S10 E01: Giving people freedom to grow

The Business of Being Brilliant

How do you unlock personal and professional growth? This week, I am thrilled to dive into a conversation with Julie Doleman, a global executive with extensive experience in business expansion and innovation. We explore how creating growth opportunities and fostering accountability can lead to flourishing organisations.

We also discuss how Julie helps individuals to excel by:

⭐️ Encouraging people to step outside their comfort zones for personal and professional growth.

⭐️ Implementing development plans that tie personal development directly to job performance.

⭐️ Promoting a partnership approach to development between individuals, managers, and the organisation.

Julie shares insightful strategies, such as envisioning what you want on your business card at retirement and building actionable development objectives. She also explains the importance of balancing business and development goals, and how organisations can support employees in pursuing diverse interests for greater creativity and innovation.

About Julie Doleman

Julie, a first-generation American, is a dynamic global executive driving revenue growth through innovative strategies and high-performance leadership. Her career spans sales, marketing, and executive roles, consistently delivering results by challenging the status quo. Julie has led $450m+ annual revenue growth, achieved 92% brand awareness, and expanded into 13 countries. She's known for data-driven decision-making, effective negotiation, and fostering innovation. Julie has implemented global programs at companies like Experian and Entain, and led a £1b business turnaround. Passionate about diversity, she mentors female leaders and serves on boards of organizations like Kindred Soul. Despite professional success, Julie considers raising her two teenagers with her husband, Iain, her most important accomplishment.

Connect with Julie: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/juliedoleman

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