In this week's episode of the Tales from the C-Suite podcast, Dr Adam C. Bandelli met with Sarah Clarke, the Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer at American Eagle Outfitters. Over the last eight years, Bandelli & Associates has partnered with AEO to help them select, assess, and onboard new c-suite members and other senior leaders across all levels of the organization. Adam met Sarah two years ago when the company was looking to hire a new senior leader to join the executive leadership team.

In this episode, Sarah discusses her extensive career in the retail industry working for companies like Gap, Inc and PVH corporation. We cover how leaders can be proactive about taking on new scale and scope for the organization, the differences between being promoted into the c-suite versus coming in from the outside, and the power of authentic and empathetic leadership. Sarah's high energy, personal convictions, and passionate burning desire to have a positive impact and influence on the organization is contagious. She a phenomenal role model for women who are looking to advance and grow their careers.

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In this week's episode of the Tales from the C-Suite Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Toms, the Chief Executive Officer of Voya Investment Management. Matt and I started working together six years ago when he participated in an executive succession development program that my firm designed and delivery in partnership with Voya Financial. Over the course of our coaching partnership Matt has taken on increased scale and scope for the organization as he moved from CIO Fixed Income to Global CIO and then into his current role as CEO.

This is a fascinating episode where we explore Matt's origin story and the early life events that shaped who he is as a leader today. We also discuss making the transition into the CEO role and how to set an inspiring strategic vision for others to follow. Matt's authenticity, candor, and passion for his work is felt throughout our discussion. It's a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment he puts into his craft on a regular basis.

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In this week's episode of the Tales from the C-Suite podcast, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli met with Denise Nichols the Chief People Officer at Fortitude Re. When Denise joined the organization three years ago, Adam worked with her and the senior leadership team to strengthen their effectiveness and collective team performance. He also served as an executive coach for several of her peers in the c-suite.

This episode focuses on the lessons Denise learned over her extensive career working in the investment banking, technology, and insurance industries. She discusses the importance of taking calculated risks with one's career, the power of culture and employee engagement on driving performance and financial profitability, and the keys to building great teams.

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In this week's episode of the Tales from the C-Suite podcast, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli met with Matt Glotzer, the Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Development & Strategy at A+E Global Media. When Matt joined the organization five years ago, Adam served as his executive coach for one year to help him onboard and integrate into the organization. This episode focuses on Matt's career journey, the wins and wounds he experienced along the way, and the lessons he learned that have transformed his personal and professional life.

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This podcast focuses on the professional career journeys of c-suite executives from different backgrounds, industries, and business sectors. Our target audience are mid-to-senior level leaders who are preparing for c-level roles in their organizations. Each week, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli will meet with a different c-suite executive and discuss how they have navigated their career, the opportunities and challenges they experienced along the way, and how they overcame adversity to have a positive and fulfilling professional life. Listeners will be given practical and pragmatic advice on how to leverage their talents, skills, and capabilities to maximize their potential and leave a lasting legacy for others to follow.