Balancing Career and Core Values with Simon Belousoff (Ep 21)
In this episode of True Power, host Cassandra Goodman talks with Simon BEUs, a seasoned transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in the digital and data space. The discussion revolves around the challenges and importance of staying true to oneself in the realm of authentic leadership. Simon shares three powerful stories from his professional journey, highlighting moments of realization and transformation. These stories showcase the highs and lows of his career, the significant lessons learned, and the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and authenticity. Key themes include the importance of self-awareness, the impact of leadership on organizational culture, and the necessity for leaders to continuously reflect and grow. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone striving to lead authentically and create better work environments.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to True Power Podcast
00:53 Meet Simon BEUs: Transformation Leader
01:50 Simon's Background and Values
07:10 Story 1: Burnout at Arthur Anderson
11:44 Story 2: Cultural Shift at 3Mobile
18:19 Story 3: Undermined at TabCorp
28:39 Reflections on Authentic Leadership
46:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell
About the guest:
Simon Belousoff is a product owner and expert in customer experience and strategy, specialising in digital, data, and AI transformation. He is dedicated to enabling significant capability uplifts that deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale. Simon ensures organisations are equipped with the right strategies, settings, and capabilities to be contemporary, customer-centric businesses. With his ability to engage and guide teams, including the Board and Exco, he drives transformation and positive change at an enterprise scale. Known for his strong leadership, customer focus, and data-driven decision-making, Simon excels as a Chief Experience Officer, Chief Digital/Data Analytics Officer, Chief Customer Officer, and Chief Product Officer. His personal value proposition centres on positivity, pragmatism, and a bias to action, making him a dynamic and agile leader committed to delivering sustainable business value and exceptional customer satisfaction.
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