What is Leadership? With Megan Powers

07/11/2025 11 min Temporada 9 Episodio 180
What is Leadership? With Megan Powers

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In this reflective solo episode of Making a Marketer, host Megan Powers shares her journey through a whirlwind of travel, professional obligations, and personal milestones. As the incoming president of the San Diego chapter of Meeting Professionals International, Megan discusses the challenges of balancing leadership roles while maintaining the quality and consistency of the podcast.This candid conversation touches on the realities of leadership, emphasizing that it's normal not to have it all at once. Megan reflects on her commitment to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, celebrating 20 years of fundraising, and the importance of mentorship in the events industry.Key Themes:- Leadership Realities: Megan shares her experiences and insights on what it means to lead in a volunteer organization, highlighting the importance of teamwork and support.- The Importance of Mentorship: Discover how every member can serve as a mentor, shaping the future of the industry and fostering a sense of belonging.- Balancing Act: Megan discusses the challenges of juggling professional responsibilities, personal commitments, and the passion for delivering valuable content to listeners.- Call for Engagement: Megan invites listeners to share their thoughts on leadership and suggest future guests to enhance the podcast experience.This episode serves as a heartfelt reminder that while the path of leadership can be demanding, it is also rewarding. Join Megan as she prepares for an exciting year ahead and looks forward to bringing more inspiring content to the Making a Marketer community.Our guest...Do you know me? :) The latest bio - Megan Powers is an accomplished marketing and events strategist with over two decades of experience in event production and execution. A strategic marketer and technologist, she excels in producing impactful face-to-face experiences that boost brand awareness and drive sales growth. She has been working on Oracle's Global Events team in sponsorship operations since 2023. Megan founded her business Powers of Marketing in 2013 and she hosts/facilitates digital and in-person events for her client Chief Wine Officer. She is a natural-born facilitator who puts her curious mind to work as a podcaster, hosting and producing this podcast since 2017.~._.*._.~Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events since 2013. Check out episode 179, and if our show moves you, please share it and let us know your thoughts!Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify ! **

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