What does it take to reinvent yourself six times—and still lead with purpose?In this episode, Jeff sits down with Gina Tesla, a global tech executive and social impact leader whose journey has taken her from Queens to the Peace Corps to leading corporate social responsibility at IBM, Microsoft, and Coupa Software.Gina opens up about:💡 How her humble start and community college education shaped her global career🌎 Life lessons from two years in the Peace Corps in Panama🏢 Building IBM’s Corporate Service Corps, often called “the corporate Peace Corps”💬 What leadership, service, and listening really mean in a corporate world🔥 Reinvention in the age of AI—and how to thrive through every transition🫱 How volunteering and board service unlock unexpected opportunitiesThis is a powerful conversation on purpose-driven leadership, resilience, mentorship, and the art of staying adaptable in an ever-changing world.🎧 Tune in if you’re interested in leadership, sustainability, or how to build a meaningful career that still delivers business results.👉 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations about leadership, purpose, and reinventionChapters

⁠00:00⁠ Introduction to Gina Tesla

⁠02:34⁠ Navigating Different Worlds: Urban vs. Rural Life

⁠05:28⁠ The Value of Education and Community College

⁠09:45⁠ From Community College to the Peace Corps

⁠13:08⁠ Career Transitions: From Advertising to Corporate Citizenship

⁠15:32⁠ The Importance of Reinvention in a Changing World

⁠18:19⁠ Soft Skills: The Key to Effective Leadership

⁠18:49⁠ The Essence of Effective Leadership

⁠20:04⁠ Learning from Failure

⁠22:32⁠ Cultural Insights from the Peace Corps

⁠28:06⁠ Navigating Challenges in the Peace Corps

⁠32:19⁠ Transitioning to Corporate Social Responsibility

⁠36:04⁠ Building a Career in Corporate Responsibility

⁠39:47⁠ Global Impact Through Micro Projects

⁠42:42⁠ The Role of Nonprofits in Community Engagement

⁠45:06⁠ The Benefits of Volunteerism

⁠46:54⁠ Board Service and Career Progression

⁠49:32⁠ Transitioning to Microsoft

⁠52:06⁠ Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility During COVID

⁠54:07⁠ Building ESG Initiatives at Coupa

⁠58:20⁠ Driving Change Through the Equal Air Initiative

⁠59:19⁠ Air Quality Disparities and Community Impact

⁠01:01:13⁠ Collaborative Solutions for Air Inequality

⁠01:02:39⁠ Corporate Responsibility and Shareholder Interests

⁠01:05:01⁠ Risk Mitigation and Climate Strategies

⁠01:07:51⁠ The Importance of Mentorship

⁠01:10:16⁠ Finding and Cultivating Mentors

⁠01:12:14⁠ The Power of Vulnerability in Professional Relationships

⁠01:15:10⁠ Reflecting on Small Moments and Their Impact

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