Climbing Up The Corporate Ladder
Patrice Gordon, one of the world’s leading reverse mentoring experts, discusses her career in the corporate world and her transition to be an executive coach.
She gives us the insights into what made successful teams in organisations such as Royal Mail and Virgin, as well as how to climb the corporate ladder, especially as a woman of colour.
Patrice also talks about how she uses poker to navigate her business and how she was able to land a book deal and a TED talk in the same month.
About Patrice Gordon
Patrice Gordon is one of the world’s leading authorities on reverse mentoring, with her work being recognised internationally by huge names such as Richard Branson, Brene Brown and Adam Grant.
She started out her career in finance working with the likes of British Airways, Royal Mail and Virgin Atlantic.
But now, she’s a best-selling author, TEDx speaker and runs her own consultancy, where she offers executive coaching to ambitious leaders.
👩🏽💻 Patrice’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricegordon
📸 Patrice’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspatricegordon/
🐦 Patrice’s Twitter: https://x.com/MsPatriceGordon
🌏 Eminere Website: https://www.eminere.co.uk/
In This Episode...
Timestamps
00:00 The Weight of Leadership in Small Businesses
00:32 Introduction to No Bullshit Talks Podcast
01:10 Meet Patrice Gordon: Reverse Mentoring Expert
02:14 Patrice’s Career Journey and Achievements
06:29 The Influence of Poker and Chess on Business
12:10 Navigating Corporate Culture and Gender Dynamics
22:25 Challenges of Race and Gender in the Workplace
31:27 Introduction to Reverse Mentoring
31:43 The Finance Graduate Program and Women’s Development
32:27 Becoming the First Reverse Mentor at Virgin Atlantic
33:52 The Impact of Reverse Mentoring
34:46 Recognition and Awards
36:58 TED Talk and Book Deal
43:30 Understanding Reverse Mentoring
49:32 Implementing Reverse Mentoring in Small Organizations
54:31 Challenges in Leadership and Team Management
01:03:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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