In this episode of The Climb: Confident Leader Podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Anastasia Paruntseva, a global expansion expert and CEO of Visionary Partners Limited. Anastasia shares her inspiring leadership journey, discussing the challenges she faced as a woman in tech and the mindset shifts that helped her become an influencer. The conversation delves into the CLIMB framework for leadership development, shares insights from her upcoming book, 'Breaking the Growth Barrier,' and explores strategies for global expansion. Anastasia emphasizes the importance of proving oneself, the fallacy of perfectionism in leadership, and the need for consistent, small steps towards growth.
Connect with Anastasia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-paruntseva/
Order a copy of Anastasia's upcoming book today: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Growth-Barrier-Visionary-Leaders/dp/B0DY6KT4B8
Key takeaways
There is no magic pill for success; it requires hard work.
Proving yourself is more important than proving to others.
Leadership is about adaptability, not perfection.
Fear can be a barrier; overcoming it is crucial.
Small, consistent steps lead to significant growth.
The CLIMB framework outlines essential leadership stages.
Global expansion requires understanding local markets.
Consulting should be a partnership, not just a service.
Mistakes are part of the learning process in leadership.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Leadership Journeys
01:36Anastasia's Leadership Journey
04:20Mindset Shifts for Influencers
07:18Navigating Leadership Stages
09:56Insights from 'Breaking the Growth Barrier'
14:06Helping Clients Scale Globally
19:25Personal Insights and Rapid Fire Questions
21:43Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Leaders
🔹 About Rahul Karan Sharma Rahul Karan Sharma is a Forbes Coaches Council member, keynote speaker, and creator of the globally recognized CLIMB™ Framework for Confident Leadership. As the founder of Steady Steps LLC, he empowers organizations and individuals to grow through mindset transformation, leadership clarity, and the development of sustainable team culture.
🎯 Rahul works with: First-time managers & emerging leaders Organizations navigating transformation, Universities preparing students for career success
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