Ep 35 - Silicon Valley Success Secrets - Ann Hiatt

Ann Hiatt is a bestselling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She’s a Silicon Valley veteran who reported directly to CEOs including Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Eric Schmidt  from Google and Yahoo!’s Marissa Mayer.Ann consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe on C-suite optimisation and has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in the New York Times, Economic Times, the Financial Times and Forbes. She’s in Dubai at the Emirates Literature Festival to talk about her book Bet on Yourself.  Incredibly, she’s taken the leadership principles that guide the work of celebrity CEOs and explains how to use them to take a bet on yourself and use them as stepping stones towards a dream career.Ann is so warm and full of amazing advice. I loved what she had to say about making sure your job gives as much to you as you do to it - and also her take on the tech bro culture and how to navigate an often patriarchal business system.And of course I had to ask her what it was really like to work for Jeff Bezos in such a once in a lifetime role.Whether you’re just starting on the career ladder, feeling stuck in your current job, or wanting to finally be recognised for promotion or a leadership role, this episode will help you identify how to create something extraordinary from ordinary opportunities. That Even when options appear limited, you can take charge of your career, and build a future that exceeds your wildest expectations. Please enjoy the conversation.Follow me, and the Good Intentions podcast:https://www.instagram.com/kellyharvarde/https://www.instagram.com/goodintentionsuae/Find Ann Hiatt here:https://www.instagram.com/annhiatthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-hiattImmerse yourself in some of the books we discussed: Ann Hiatt - Bet on Yourselfhttps://www.amazon.ae/Bet-Yourself-Recognize-Breakthrough-Opportunities/dp/1400220262James Clear - Atomic Habitshttps://www.amazon.ae/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299Carol Dweck - Mindset Growthhttps://www.amazon.ae/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322

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Good Intentions connects with experts and storytellers around social impact, psychology, mindfulness, personal growth, and health. Each conversation unpacks the beliefs and rituals that drive and ground each guest. You will hear about achievements that go beyond the conventional and tangible to a deeper level, finding the meaning and intention behind what we do.I believe that there is a deep longing in our culture and society for something more: something higher, something deeper. Material possessions and technology do not satisfy our souls. As human beings we long for connection. I'm on a mission to spread positivity, drive connectivity and to inspire others to live a more meaningful life.