The Success Lie Women Are Told About Having It All
About this episode
Chantell Preston discusses the myths surrounding women's success in business and shares insights from her book, 'The Success Lie'.
The fastest way to stall your career is trying to be everything to everyone. Chantell Preston reveals why the real advantage comes from knowing what you want, what you don’t, and building the right support around you. From a chance meeting at Cannes to a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, private equity, and reinvention after a major exit, Chantell shares the hard-won lessons behind her success - and the myths she’s calling out in her new book, The Success Lie . You’ll discover: Why starting at an established company can be the best launchpad for entrepreneurship How Chantell built and exited Mentis to private equity in 2015 The mindset shift that happens when success is no longer defined by title and money Why “no” can be a gift that creates opportunity for someone else The difference between balance and integration, and why she says balance is the wrong goal How empathy, authenticity, and a strong culture make leaders more effective Why it’s never too late to start over, change paths, or become your own advocate Jeanniey Walden also shares her own lessons on mentorship, working motherhood, and the pressure women feel to do it all, creating a conversation that feels…
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