CEO Corner: Season 3, Episode 1

From CEO to New Beginnings: Emma’s Leadership Insights and Personal Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Kennedy, the visionary behind Grafter, as she reflects on her tenure as CEO and her plans for the future. Discover how Emma navigated the challenges of leading a flexible workspace company and the personal growth that led her to step down.

Episode Highlights:

Why Emma chose to step down from her CEO role.
The milestones and challenges of expanding Grafter into new markets.
Building a culture of openness and psychological safety in the workplace.
Balancing personal challenges, like Emma’s fertility journey, with professional responsibilities.
The role of personal branding and social media in modern business.

Inspiring Leadership Lessons:

Emma offers candid advice on fostering a supportive environment, maintaining resilience, and leveraging the benefits of mentorship. Her story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and self-awareness in leadership.

Listen on:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6Td60vA…

Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast…

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CEO Corner, With Sarah McGrath

Each month, we deconstruct world-class industry leaders, asking them about their leadership style, the psychological drivers behind their success and how they became who they are today. This platform is for those who want to gain tips and insights from the best of the best and for those who enjoy hearing other success stories.

Sarah McGrath is a Partner and Co-Owner at 360 Search Recruitment Service in Ireland and the UK and a Co-Owner of Vy Nutrition.

Sarah helps ensure senior professionals get access to their employer of choice and obtain their desired objectives while building their careers. She works with some of the most prolific entrepreneurs within Financial Services.

Sarah holds a Degree in Business, a Four-Year Diploma in Nutrition and a Degree in Psychology. She is passionate about organisational psychology and corporate well-being, advising and speaking at many industry associations.

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