I interviewed 100+ dog parents before launching my product. The #1 pain point led to VIRAL TikTok videos with 500k+ views
Follow us on all podcasting channels. Comment + Watch the video on Spotify. Follow us online: Discover the Career Masterclass to launch a side business, accelerate your career or develop your personal brand: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/ Join the 28,000 high performance tribe in my FREE newsletter: https://www.top5method.com/ Summary: In this episode of Driving Impact, host Katheline reconnects with former Google colleague Ivana Tay, who has transformed from a sales professional in the trenches to the CEO and founder of Playfield (https://ourplayfield.com/), a pet gear company. Ivana shares her unconventional journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges she faced as a first-generation college graduate and daughter of immigrants in finding her voice in corporate America. She shares that participating in Katheline's leadership program has helped increase her Executive Presence and take BOLD steps in her career. The conversation explores her early entrepreneurial spirit, the pivotal moments that gave her the courage to leave her eight-year career at Google, and how she built a six-figure business in just one year. From discussing executive presence and career reinvention to the practical realities of running a product business, Ivana offers candid insights about taking bold career leaps and building something from scratch. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Cash Flow Challenges in Product Businesses 03:00 From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Ivana's Journey 06:09 Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Corporate America 09:11 The Power of Authentic Networking 11:49 Turning Adversity into Opportunity: The Bike Incident 14:49 Launching Playfield: The Birth of a Brand 17:57 Designing for Pet Owners: The Bailey Kit 21:05 Understanding Customer Pain Points 24:07 The Intersection of Lifestyle and Pet Care 27:57 Navigating Career Transitions 30:06 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 32:49 Financial Planning for Startups 34:03 Understanding Product Margins and Supply Chain 36:14 Cash Flow Management in Product Businesses 38:45 Scaling and Distribution Strategies 40:13 Building Confidence and Executive Presence 46:00 Radical Career Advice and Finding Your Voice
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How a Google Leadership Program "the Coffee Club" taught her the Skills to build a 6-figure business
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) and LinkedIn Summary: This episode is a teaser of our episode to come this thursday featuring Ivana Tay, the Founder and CEO of Playfield. We discuss how the Coffee Club at Google taught her the executive presence that built a 6-figure empire, how a stranger's trench coat in a Google bathroom led to a 6-figure business empire and how she guessed a CEO's email address and got a reply in minutes. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/ Discover the Careeer Accelerator: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/ Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/ Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast Chapters: 00:00 Empowering Women in Leadership 00:27 Discovering M.M. LaFleur: A Personal Connection 02:52 Podcast Outro
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💌 The Love Tour continues: "It impressed me so much I knew I had to reach out".
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) and LinkedIn Summary: This episode is more of a VLOG than a formal podcast episode. I continue on my love tour and this time I'm sending love to Deepa. My goal is to give back to the community and to people who took the time to comment on an episode or anywhere on the internet regarding an episode. To get is to give. Let's think about giving more and it all will come back. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/ Discover the Careeer Accelerator: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/ Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/ Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 00:23 Feedback from a kind note from Deepa 00:50 The outro
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Believe in the Impossible DREAM... Love Letter #1 for Katarina! 🩷🩷🩷
Follow us on all podcasting platforms + Comment (on Spotify) and LinkedIn Summary: This episode is more of a VLOG vs. a podcast episode. I start my love tour and this time I'm sending love to Katarina. We discusses the excitement of starting a new career and the importance of dreaming big while taking manageable steps towards goals. We talk about the significance of personal branding and self-expression, the importance of sharing our journey and rediscovering our voice on platforms like LinkedIn. Appreciate the journey and do not succumb to anxiety about their career paths. Follow us online: Katheline's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/ Discover the Careeer Accelerator: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/ Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/ Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement 01:12 Inspiration for Young Professionals 02:07 Dreaming Big and Taking Baby Steps 02:55 Building Your Personal Brand Online 03:41 Navigating Career Anxiety and Aspirations 05:03 Podcast Outro
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"You have to create the BIG IDEA." From Sales to CEO of a 7-Figure Company, Chantel George's Story
Follow us on all podcasting channels. Follow us online: Join the 28,000 Tribe free newsletter: https://www.top5method.com/ Discover the Career Masterclass: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/ Apply to the Academy: https://www.top5percentmethod.com/apply Katheline's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/ Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/ Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast Summary: In this conversation, Chantel George, the CEO of Sistas in Sales shares her journey from being an individual contributor in tech to becoming the CEO of Sistas in Sales. She discusses the importance of relationships, and staying true to oneself is crucial for leadership. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Rock Bottom Moments 03:04 The Journey to CEO: From Sales to Leadership 06:06 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship 08:48 Scaling a Seven-Figure Organization 12:05 Courage and Risk-Taking in Business 15:06 Building Resilience Through Adversity 17:45 Radical Career Tips for Success 21:05 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership 23:58 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 26:56 Grounding Practices for CEOs 29:53 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement
Driving Impact: the Top 5% Method with Katheline Jean-Pierre uncovers the Hidden Strategies, Mindset Shifts, Growth Hacks, and Career Secrets of the Elite 5% who have mastered both Personal Fulfillment and Professional Success. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with industry Titans, Thought leaders in their field, and breakthrough innovators who share their unconventional paths to extraordinary achievement. That extraordinary achievement brought them to the Top in their Industry and at the top of their game.
Have you ever wondered how people suddenly gain clarity, trust their intuitive wisdom, find their purpose and drive the biggest impact in their career? The Driving Impact Podcast is your leadership insider - a series of conversations with Leaders who now share their learnings and their Thought Process. Tune in to hear their incredible tips to accelerate your life, your career and your wisdom to the Top 1% Earners.
In this Podcast, we discuss: , 1% growth methodologies, High-performance mindset, Executive leadership strategies, Career acceleration blueprints, Strategic decision-making, Productivity optimization, Wealth creation principles, Elite networking tactics, Mental resilience training, 1% growth methodologies, Time leverage systems, Breakthrough thinking models, Impact maximization, Influence cultivation, Performance psychology, Success habit formation, Legacy building frameworks, Exponential growth strategies, Innovation leadership, Transformation catalysts, Peak achievement science and Connection to Spiritual wisdom to Meet your Higher Self, Your Truest Self.
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