Erin McLean, former Olympic softball player and current CMO at eSentire, shares her journey from childhood to the Olympics and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of gut instinct and belief in oneself, as well as the support of a strong team. Erin discusses the challenges she faced during her Olympic experience and the lessons she learned from failure. She also highlights the need for resilience and the ability to bounce back. Erin concludes by recommending the book 'The First 90 Days' as a valuable resource for navigating new environments and setting oneself up for success. In this conversation, Erin McLean discusses the importance of celebrating micro wins and finding value in autobiographies. She shares the influence her mom had on her career and the decision to bet on herself. Erin also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of making decisions. Lastly, she highlights the impact of a bold branding decision that resonated with customers.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Gut Instinct
01:09 Background and Early Sports Career
05:08 Journey to the Olympics
09:27 Failure and Lessons Learned
13:18 Dealing with Personal Challenges
16:27 Struggles at the Olympics
23:16 Moving Forward and Finding Confidence
27:08 Book Recommendation: The First 90 Days
28:39 Celebrating Micro Wins
30:02 Finding Value in Autobiographies
35:08 The Influence of Erin's Mom
43:19 Betting on Yourself
45:08 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
48:06 The Importance of Making Decisions
52:42 The Impact of a Bold Branding Decision
