How Taking Risks Led to My Biggest Breakthroughs

20/08/2024 19 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we dive deep with James Kaikis as he shares his journey from co-founding the PreSales Collective to becoming the Chief Solutions Officer at TestBox. James opens up about battling imposter syndrome, the challenges of leaving a successful venture, and the importance of embracing vulnerability and risk-taking in leadership.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 🎙️ Introduction
00:38 🤝 Catching Up After a Break
00:55 🐾 Allison's Personal Story
01:36 🎤 Meet James Kaikis
02:36 📚 James' Background and Career Journey
03:21 🔄 Transitioning from PreSales Collective
04:31 🚀 Joining TestBox: A New Chapter
07:03 🤔 Understanding Imposter Syndrome
07:26 💪 Confidence and Overcoming Intimidation
08:35 🎲 The Importance of Taking Risks
12:36 🎯 Facing Imposter Syndrome at Events
17:01 🗣️ Practical Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
17:55 🌱 Reflecting on Personal Growth