Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Julia Ivy, an extraordinary educator, and international business strategist who transformed her life from a top management consultant in Eastern Europe to an internationally recognized leader in global strategies for businesses and individuals. Julia's story of choosing to shift her comfortable life back home to unknown opportunities and navigating a new life in America brings forth valuable lessons in open-mindedness, resilience, and strategy for businesses and anyone facing significant life changes.

Our conversation with Julia takes a deep dive into the evolution of personal and professional strategies in new markets. She shares her transition from a GROWTH-focused strategy, crucial for establishing her place in a new country, to an EDGE-focused one that leverages her unique skills and background. By questioning "what's next," Julia emphasizes the importance of adapting strategies to meet current needs and guiding students and professionals to align their goals with strategic actions. Her insights on creating and using the BE-EDGE method provide a roadmap for celebrating achievements while remaining agile in the face of new challenges.

Reflecting on legacy and personal positioning strategy themes, Julia discusses the sometimes anticlimactic nature of reaching significant milestones, such as earning two PhDs. We explore the metaphor of "unfreeze, act, refreeze" in leadership to acknowledge achievements and promote progress. This episode offers a vision of creating supportive environments where educated individuals from diverse backgrounds can capitalize on their unique skills and thrive as global talents. Listen in to be inspired by Julia's journey and her commitment to empowering the next generation of global leaders.

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