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Partnering Leadership407 Thursday Refresh: Ann Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric SchmidtIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her reinvention, Ann Hiatt shared common practices and approaches of these and other top-performing leaders. Some highlights:- Ann Hiatt on how she ended up working at Amazon and supporting Jeff Bezos- How Ann Hiatt...
2025-09-0452 min
Now We BuildEp 2 - Ann Hiatt - Working as the Chief of Staff to Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer and Eric Schmidt, and how the best leaders obsess the details.Ann Hiatt, former chief of staff to Google and Amazon, discusses the role of a chief of staff and the different approaches to innovation taken by Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, and Eric Schmidt. She emphasizes the importance of hiring the right talent, documenting decision-making processes, and setting long-term goals. Hiatt also highlights the value of open debate and challenging ideas within a leadership team. She shares insights on how early-stage founders can apply these lessons to their own organizations. Ann Hiatt discusses the challenges of making tough decisions as a Chief of Staff and the importance of showing the...
2024-07-0944 min
The Lifestyle Investor - Investing, Passive Income, Wealth180: The DNA of Unicorn Leaders with Ann HiattToday, I'm thrilled to be talking with Ann Hiatt – a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran boasting 15 years of invaluable experience serving as the right hand to some of the tech world's most prominent figures – including Google’s Eric Schmidt, Yahoo!’s Marissa Mayer, and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Ann now consults with executives and companies around the world, helping them to grow, scale, and innovate to increase revenue, attract the right investors, hire competitive talent, and align internal growth strategies. She also shows them how she reinvented her role at Google three times during 12 years and how any employee ca...
2024-04-0456 min
Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL046: Ann Hiatt - Jeff Bezos' Secrets to Success, the DNA of Unicorn Leaders, and How to Bet on YourselfToday, I’m talking with Ann Hiatt, a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years of experience as the Executive Business Partner for Jeff Bezos (Founder and CEO of Amazon), Marissa Mayer (former CEO of Yahoo!), and Chief of Staff to Eric Schmidt (CEO/Executive Chairman of Google).Ann now consults with executives and companies across the globe to reverse engineer their moonshot goals and get results. She’s a sought-after international speaker and angel investor with a ton of wisdom on what it takes to succeed in business and life. She’s also the author of Bet on...
2024-01-101h 01
Career Sessions, Career LessonsExecutive Leadership: Learning Alongside Legends, With Ann HiattSuccess is not reserved for the chosen few—it's about finding audacity within and humility to learn. Join us as Ann Hiatt dives into the world of executive leadership and what it’s like to learn alongside legends. She shares her incredible career, from her days as the right hand to Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, to her pivotal role as Chief of Staff to Eric Schmidt, the former CEO and Chair of Google. In a world where career fulfillment can often feel like a distant dream, Ann inspires individuals to find purpose in their work and redefi...
2023-12-2749 min
I Wish They Knew(Ep. 161) Ann Hiatt: Engineer your careerIN EPISODE 161:
We can have careers by design, not default -- so long as we position ourselves for change. In Episode 161, Ann Hiatt shares the lessons she learned from more than 15 years reporting directly to CEOs like Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt and Marissa Mayer. We explore Ann's "ROI" model for upleveling your career, discuss ways to generate feedback from up, down and across your organization, and map out ways to align personal and professional goals. Ann shares her biggest surprise while working side-by-side with Jeff Bezos and reveals the most important quality that is key to his su...
2023-12-2014 min
Career Sessions, Career LessonsExecutive Leadership: Learning Alongside Legends, With Ann HiattSuccess is not reserved for the chosen few—it's about finding audacity within and humility to learn. Join us as Ann Hiatt dives into the world of executive leadership and what it’s like to learn alongside legends. She shares her incredible career, from her days as the right hand to Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, to her pivotal role as Chief of Staff to Eric Schmidt, the former CEO and Chair of Google. In a world where career fulfillment can often feel like a distant dream, Ann inspires individuals to find purpose in their work and re...
2023-10-0949 min
Audacious Hope with Jacy Lawler71 - [INTERVIEW] From Amazon to Google to Best Selling Author - What Happens When You Bet On Yourself with Ann HiattSend us a textIn this episode, we cover: Meet Ann Hiatt, a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years of experience as the Executive Business Partner for Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon, and as Chief of Staff for Eric Schmidt, CEO/Executive Chairman of Google. Mindset Tips/Habits that Ann Hiatt learned throughout her experience in Silicon ValleyMultiple tips you can implement today to transform your life and Bet on YourselfWant to connect with Ann Hiatt?Instagram Account:...
2023-09-141h 01
Talks at GoogleAnn Hiatt | Bet on Yourself Author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor Ann Hiatt visits Google to discuss her book "Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities", a how-to guide on taking charge of your career and creating a life full of learning, adventure, and success. Whether you're stuck in your current job, starting your first job, or are mid-career and wanting to finally be recognized for promotion or a leadership role, this book is for you. Through clear guidance and incredible stories, Ann will teach you: -How to define your abilities and speak up so that you...
2023-05-1650 min
Unlocked with Skot WaldronUnlocking Insights From Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, and Eric Schmidt With Ann HiattAs a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years of experience as the Executive Business Partner for Jeff Bezos (Founder and CEO of Amazon), Marissa Mayer (former CEO of Yahoo!) and Chief of Staff to Eric Schmidt (CEO/Executive Chairman of Google), Ann applies lessons of innovation, ambition, growth at scale, and forward-thinking leadership to expand businesses and individual careers. As a Leadership Strategist, she helps entrepreneurs do this in the following ways: ✔️One-on-One Strategy Consulting ✔️Keynote Speeches & Workshops ✔️Mastermind Group Training (coming soon!) ✔️Corporate and Entrepreneur Leadership Retreats ✔️Weekly Newsletters w...
2023-04-0438 min
I Wish They Knew(Ep. 122) Ann Hiatt: Engineer your careerIN EPISODE 122:
We can have careers by design, not default -- so long as we position ourselves for change. In Episode 16, Ann Hiatt shares the lessons she learned from more than 15 years reporting directly to CEOs like Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt and Marissa Mayer. We explore Ann's "ROI" model for upleveling your career, discuss ways to generate feedback from up, down and across your organization, and map out ways to align personal and professional goals. Ann shares her biggest surprise while working side-by-side with Jeff Bezos and reveals the most important quality that is key to his su...
2023-02-2814 min
Leading Through Uncertainty#96 Ann Hiatt on failing to learn, insatiable curiosity and psychological safetyAnn Hiatt is a Leadership Strategy Consultant working with scale-up companies to create rapid growth. Ann talks about personal and professional change and the skills needed to navigate the uncertainty of change. She advocates a need for an “insatiable curiosity” and draws on her experience of working with Jeff Bezos at Amazon to demonstrate how companies can grow through a recession through innovation and technology. I particularly liked her phrase “Having talented people is more important than a solid business plan because your business plan can pivot but you need talented people to deliver it.”
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2023-02-1433 min
Leading Through Uncertainty#96 Ann Hiatt on failing to learn, insatiable curiosity and psychological safetySend us a text Ann Hiatt is a Leadership Strategy Consultant working with scale-up companies to create rapid growth. Ann talks about personal and professional change and the skills needed to navigate the uncertainty of change. She advocates a need for an “insatiable curiosity” and draws on her experience of working with Jeff Bezos at Amazon to demonstrate how companies can grow through a recession through innovation and technology. I particularly liked her phrase “Having talented people is more important than a solid business plan because your business plan can pivot but you need talented people to delive...
2023-02-1433 min
The Founder & The Force MultiplierAnn Hiatt on Building Confidence, Breakthrough Opportunities, and Betting on YourselfHallie interviews best-selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and Silicon Valley veteran, Ann Hiatt, on how she has built confidence over the course of her career as a naturally introverted person, and has bet on herself to create breakthrough opportunities in her life, like creating the first Chief of Staff role at Google and now stepping out onto her own as a founder.Ann has 15+ years of experience reporting directly to high-profile CEOs such as Jeff Bezos of Amazon, and Eric Schmidt of Google and Alphabet. She now consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe...
2023-02-0638 min
The Good Intentions PodcastEp 35 - Silicon Valley Success Secrets - Ann HiattAnn Hiatt is a bestselling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She’s a Silicon Valley veteran who reported directly to CEOs including Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Eric Schmidt from Google and Yahoo!’s Marissa Mayer.Ann consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe on C-suite optimisation and has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in the New York Times, Economic Times, the Financial Times and Forbes. She’s in Dubai at the Emirates Literature Festival to talk about her book...
2023-01-2547 min
On Your Terms with Erin KingBet On Yourself with Ann HiattAnn Hiatt was only 20 years old when she thought she had killed Jeff Bezos. It was her first job after graduating and she had hired a helicopter which crashed. Ann describes working for Bezos and Google’s Eric Schmidt as relentless. From growing up in Seattle during the original dot com boom, she moved to Silicon Valley to work with the superheroes of tech. This week, Ann talks with Erin about career empowerment, her history in corporate environments, and her new work as an entrepreneur. They also discuss writing a mission statement as an entrepreneur and discovering how...
2023-01-0434 min
Portfolio Career Podcast with David NebinskiBet On Yourself with Ann HiattDo the best opportunities and feelings typically happen when you bet on yourself? Ann Hiatt is the author of Bet On Yourself. She is also a pioneer of the Chief of Staff role. She has worked with Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt, and Marissa Mayer. In this episode, you will learn about the Chief of Staff role, earning respect from high-profile people, breakout opportunities, and the benefit of doing thankless work. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Ann on...
2022-11-2439 min
Portfolio Career PodcastBet On Yourself with Ann HiattDo the best opportunities and feelings typically happen when you bet on yourself? Ann Hiatt is the author of Bet On Yourself. She is also a pioneer of the Chief of Staff role. She has worked with Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt, and Marissa Mayer. In this episode, you will learn about the Chief of Staff role, earning respect from high-profile people, breakout opportunities, and the benefit of doing thankless work. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!As always, this episode with notes is available on my website.Connect with Ann on...
2022-11-2439 min
MBA Insider#164: Bet on Yourself with Ann HiattAnn Hiatt is the Author of Bet On Yourself: Recognize, Own and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities, and a CEO Consultant to fast-growing startups and entrepreneurs. After starting her career at Amazon working directly for Jeff Bezos, Ann has also worked for other tech CEOs like Eric Schmidt and Marissa Mayer, where she learned how to create her own opportunities, operate in high-pressure environments, and figure out the types of people and priorities that were important to her when making career decisions. Now, Ann spends her time working with entrepreneurs who want to dream big, and bet on themselves to bring...
2022-09-1342 min
The Entrepreneur Evolution223. Episode #112: Ann Hiatt – Bet on YourselfOn today’s episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Ann Hiatt. Ann Hiatt is a best-selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years’ experience reporting directly to CEOs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet). Ann consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe on c-suite optimization. Ann has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in The New York Times, Economic Times, The Financial Times and Forbes. Her bestselling book, Bet On Your...
2022-08-3036 min
With WhitHow to Find Work/Life Balance, Network, & Say "No" with Leadership Strategist, Ann HiattAnn Hiatt was the right hand to some of tech's most prominent names throughout her career, including Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Mayer, and Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Having left Silicon Valley, Ann shares the secrets behind the curtain to help others advance in their careers and adopt the same forward-thinking that drove these leaders to success. She consults clients worldwide and hosts leadership training events for companies like Starbucks, Prudential, Siemens, AWS, and more. I learned so much during my conversation with her, including advice for saying "no", networking, tips for finding work/life balance, why we should treat...
2022-07-1253 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann HiattAnn Hiatt shares valuable lessons learned on career development from her 15 years working alongside Silicon Valley’s top CEOs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top three things you can do to develop your career 2) How to deal with the pressures of big-impact opportunities 3) How to carve out your path to promotion when there is none Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep771 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANN — Ann Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultan...
2022-05-3044 min
Feminism, Women’s Stories: The Creative Process: Empowering Stories, Inspiring Women, Gender Equality, Women's Rights & EmpowermentAnn Hiatt · Leadership Strategist & Author of “Bet On Yourself” (Highlights)"I am very concerned that the future seems to be consolidated among the 10 wealthiest, most powerful people in the world who are all white guys. And they're great. I know most of them personally. I have mad respect for them, but it's really concerning when a private individual can buy Twitter. It's very concerning when a billionaire can own one of the most important news organizations in the United States. When Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post, at first I was very excited about it because we all know that journalism and journalistic integrity are an essential part of mo...
2022-05-0600 min
Feminism, Women’s Stories: The Creative Process: Empowering Stories, Inspiring Women, Gender Equality, Women's Rights & EmpowermentAnn Hiatt · Leadership Strategist & Author of “Bet On Yourself” (49 mins)Ann Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years experience reporting directly to CEOs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet). Ann consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe on c-suite optimization.Ann has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in The New York Times, Economic Times, The Financial Times and Forbes. Her bestselling book, Bet On Yourself, was published by HarperCollins in 2021.· https://annhiatt.co· ww...
2022-05-0600 minThe Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: 2022-2023Bet on Yourself with ANN HIATT - Leadership Strategist - Highlights"I am very concerned that the future seems to be consolidated among the 10 wealthiest, most powerful people in the world who are all white guys. And they're great. I know most of them personally. I have mad respect for them, but it's really concerning when a private individual can buy Twitter. It's very concerning when a billionaire can own one of the most important news organizations in the United States. When Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post, at first I was very excited about it because we all know that journalism and journalistic integrity are an essential part of mo...
2022-05-0600 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityBet on Yourself with ANN HIATT - Leadership Strategist - Highlights"I am very concerned that the future seems to be consolidated among the 10 wealthiest, most powerful people in the world who are all white guys. And they're great. I know most of them personally. I have mad respect for them, but it's really concerning when a private individual can buy Twitter. It's very concerning when a billionaire can own one of the most important news organizations in the United States. When Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post, at first I was very excited about it because we all know that journalism and journalistic integrity are an essential part of mo...
2022-05-0615 minThe Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: 2022-2023ANN HIATT - Leadership Strategist & Author of Bet on YourselfAnn Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years experience reporting directly to CEOs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet). Ann consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe on c-suite optimization.Ann has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in The New York Times, Economic Times, The Financial Times and Forbes. Her bestselling book, Bet On Yourself, was published by HarperCollins in 2021.· https://annhiatt.co· ww...
2022-05-0600 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityANN HIATT - Leadership Strategist & Author of Bet On YourselfAnn Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years experience reporting directly to CEOs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet). Ann consults with CEOs and their leadership teams across the globe on c-suite optimization.Ann has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in The New York Times, Economic Times, The Financial Times and Forbes. Her bestselling book, Bet On Yourself, was published by HarperCollins in 2021.· https://annhiatt.co· ww...
2022-05-0649 min
Disrupt Your CareerAnn Hiatt: Bet on Yourself and Create a Career of Your Own As a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years of experience as the Executive Business Partner for Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Marissa Mayer (Yahoo!) and Chief of Staff to Eric Schmidt (Google), Ann Hiatt applies lessons of innovation, ambition, growth at scale, and forward-thinking leadership to expand businesses and individual careers. As a Leadership Strategist, she helps entrepreneurs do this through strategy consulting, training, workshops and more. Her new book, Bet On Yourself, offers guidance and stories from her experiences in Silicon Valley. We talk with Ann about her own career journey, what lessons she learned working alongside extraordinary leaders, h...
2022-05-0138 min
Highlights with Erin KingBet On Yourself with Ann Hiatt
When it comes to turning the ordinary into extraordinary, are you able to truly, really bet on yourself? If you’re not sure… good news, because you’re about to uncover all kinds of confidence-inspiring nuggets from today’s guest, Ann Hiatt.
Ann is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years of experience, as the executive business partner for the one and only Jeff Bezos. She was there back in the day before he was the big famous space cowboy of Amazon, helping him to scale and grow the world’s largest online company.
She also was the righ...
2022-04-1135 min
Ready For More77. Ann Hiatt: How to 'Bet on Yourself'Send us a textWhat was it like to work with Jeff Bezos and his founder team as he was scaling up Amazon in the early 2000’s? What was it like to work at Google while it was rising from the third most dominant search engine to number one?My guest today is Ann Hiatt, who is likely the only person on my podcast who has intimately worked with founders and CEOs of three companies we know so well today, back when they were in the high growth phase: Jeff Bezos at A...
2022-03-211h 00
The Business Leader PodcastAnn Hiatt: author & renowned leadership strategistImagine sitting one desk over from Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos. What about being the former Executive Business Partner to Google CEO, Eric Schmidt. Or touring the world with high ranking Google executive and business icon Marissa Mayer? Ann Hiatt has worked with all of these legends of business, and her latest book catalogues the lessons she learnt from them.Ann Hiatt’s very first job was at 16 when she worked at a startup in Redmond, Washington called MusicWare – back when no one knew what a startup was. Growing up in Seattle during the original dot-com boom, surrounded by c...
2022-02-2334 min
All Things GrowthBetting on Yourself with Ann HiattDo you know the right questions to ask in your business? Today we are talking to Ann Hiatt about her experience asking the right questions with powerful CEOs in the room. Ann loves applying the lessons of innovation, ambition, growth at scale, and forward-thinking leadership she learned at Amazon and Google to expanding businesses and individual careers. She brings a global lens to every project and is committed to democratizing the internet and bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront. Ann values being the down-to-earth mentor you always wished you had, and today she's taking the t...
2022-02-2252 min
youngadults.todayBet on Yourself with Ann HiattAnn has a remarkable story! It’s rare that someone straight out of college would find themselves as Jeff Bazos’ right hand. But in 2002 Ann Hiatt did just that. In fact, throughout her career, she has been the right hand to some of tech’s biggest names - Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer and Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Now having left Silicon Valley, Ann is sharing the secrets behind the curtain to help others advance in their careers and adopt the same forward thinking that drove these leaders to success.
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2022-01-241h 02
Tech'ed UpLessons from Silicon Valley's C-Suite • Ann HiattFormer right-hand to legendary tech CEOs Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt Ann Hiatt joins Niki remotely to tease out the lessons she learned from her high-powered, high-stakes career spent at some of the world’s most prominent tech companies. Ann is also the author of Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities and works as a leadership strategy consultant for entrepreneurs around the world. "I'm a big believer, especially if you're working at that pace, that your job needs to give as much to you, as you give to it." -Ann Hiatt...
2022-01-2036 min
The Tyler Dickerhoof ShowEp 50 - Build A Passionate Team with Ann HiattAre you hiring the correct employees into your company in aid of its growth and passion? How do leaders engage authentically with their employees? Why should leaders intentionally allow and encourage spaces for growth? Leadership is hard. It’s hard, because, very often, you’re alone. Ann Hiatt recognizes this, and that’s what today’s episode is about. Ann spent a lot of time working in the tech world, a place full of bravado, and yet her book, Bet On Yourself, is strikingly sensitive. It really strikes at the idea of trusting yourself, even when you don’t ne...
2022-01-0753 min
Eat The Pudding First: The TakeawayAnn HiattIn this episode of Business Britain 2.0, Gary speaks to Silicon Valley veteran Ann Hiatt. Ann has worked with some of the biggest name in technology, including Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt. Now, she consults with executives and companies across the globe to reverse engineer their moonshot goals and get results by applying the lessons of innovation, ambition, growth at scale and forward-thinking leadership she learned at Amazon and Google. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1640 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#040 Jessica Bataille, Interior Designer & Founder - Creating Magic MomentsI am thrilled to have Jessica Bataille as my guest this week. She is an incredible entrepreneur and dear friend. Jessica Bataille has been in the world of interior design for more than two decades. She was born in Holland, to a Dutch father and a Lebanese mother, and moved to Jávea, Spain when she was 12 which has been her base and inspiration ever since. She is a lover of the beauty of simplicity and master of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Her career in interior design began in 1996 when she was a salesperson in a sm...
2021-12-0250 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#039 BONUS EPISODE - The Book Writing Process with Ann HiattOn this bonus episode, we’re carrying on from last week as I’m sharing with you some behind the scenes stories of becoming an author and the creative process I went through went writing my first book, Bet On Yourself. I’m also sharing with you the non-linear journey this took and why I decided to write it!You’ll hear the story, some context around it with some key takeaways, as well as actionable advice for you to implement into your life today. Have you ever thought about writing a book but not sure you have the t...
2021-11-2415 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#038 BONUS EPISODE: Ann Hiatt - Bet On Yourself ReadingThis week on the podcast, we’re doing things a little differently. I’m going to be talking about my newly launched book, Bet On Yourself. This is going to be a summary reminder for those who already have the book, and a teaser for those who haven’t received it yet. I’m also sharing some brand new content that none of you have heard before, some behind the scenes stories and three of my favorite excerpts! Have you read Bet On Yourself? I’d love to hear what your favorite parts are and what resonat...
2021-11-1733 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#037 Kevin Brown, Speaker & Author of Unleash Your Hero - Recognizing and Owning Your GiftsToday’s episode is with Kevin Brown - author, speaker and business exec.As you’ll hear in this conversation Kevin’s unconventional path to success taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking.He grew up in Michigan where his blue-collar roots taught him the value of hard work and determination. He spent the last 20 years of his corporate career as part of a leadership team that built a little known family business into the #1 franchise in their industry with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion dollars.What really...
2021-11-101h 00
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#036 Molly Masters, Founder of Books That Matter - The Startup AdventuresMy guest today is Molly Masters who founded Books That Matter in 2017, while still in her second year at university studying English Literature. She is hugely passionate about women’s writing, feminism and activism. Molly created this subscription box company as a way to raise up the voices of women writers and creatives (including transgender and non-binary persons), and to create a platform for social change and empowerment.Today’s conversation is not one to be missed!Molly’s story is the definition of humble beginnings. I first met her at a networking event in Bristo...
2021-11-031h 16
Good Money with Derrick KinneyAnn Hiatt—Untold Secrets of Billion Dollar CEOsMy guest Ann Hiatt shares why betting on yourself is one of the best investments you can make. Working side by side with respected leaders like Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Eric Schmidt, and Yahoo's Marissa Mayer, Ann got a front row seat to see impactful leadership in action. If you've ever wondered what the CEOs of the world's biggest companies are like behind the curtain, this is the conversation you need to hear. Ann tells us the number one factor that employers are looking for. So if you're about to change jobs (which so many people are), A...
2021-11-0156 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#035 Garrett Peek, Team Lead in Garmin Labs - Connecting the Dots in RetrospectMy guest today is Garrett Peek. Garrett is a Team Lead in Garmin Labs working on disruptive product innovation. He is responsible for guiding the research, design, development, launch and growth of new products with hundreds of millions of enthusiastic customers..Before joining Garmin, Garrett cofounded several startups and worked for Zynga after the acquisition of OMGPOP, where he designed the hit mobile game Draw Something.As you’ll hear in this conversation, Garrett's career has been a wild ride. I can tell you now that things didn’t always go according to plan.Fr...
2021-10-281h 12
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#034 Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity - Betting On Yourself!My guest today, Vanessa Vallely, embodies everything we celebrate on this podcast! I am thrilled to introduce her to you. Vanessa Vallely is the CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity.com, which has 140,000 female members. Vanessa's corporate experience stems from a 25 year career in Banking, holding roles such as Head of Governance, Business Management & COO across nine financial institutions.Vanessa has won 22 awards for her work in finance, gender equality, entrepreneurship and charity - including OBE - which stands for the order of the British Empire award - for her services to Women and the Economy 2018. V...
2021-10-2045 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#033 Matt Teper, Editorial Director at Google - Becoming an IntrapreneurMatt Teper is the Editorial Director at Google, where he is the leader and cofounder of the Google Ink editorial team. The team is responsible for defining and refining the Google voice on all of Google’s primary content platforms, including the Keyword blog and social channels, as well as in major speeches, executive presentations, op-ed's, and all manner of creative and editorial work. (You know, it’s just a small job! I’m tired just reciting all of that!)Matt came to Google in 2012, from the White House, where he served as then-Vice President Joe Biden's chief...
2021-10-1357 min
Listen to the Best Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentBet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities by Ann HiattPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509703 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities Author: Ann Hiatt Narrator: Ann Hiatt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 43 minutes Release date: October 12, 2021 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. Take charge of your career and create a life full of learning, adventure, joy, and success utilizing these never-before-shared leadership principles Ann Hiatt learned working alongside the world’s top tech CEOs—Google’s Eric Schmidt, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Yahoo!'s Marissa Mayer. Whether you’re stuck in your current job, starting your first job...
2021-10-1203 min
Partnering Leadership94 Trillion Dollar Leadership Secrets of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & Google’s Eric Schmidt with Ann Hiatt | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist & Consultant and Author of the book Bet on Yourself. Ann Hiatt shared the many lessons she learned while working alongside the world's top tech CEOs—Google's Eric Schmidt, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Yahoo's Marissa Meyer. In addition to the story of her reinvention, Ann Hiatt shared common practices and approaches of these and other top-performing leaders. Some highlights:- Ann Hiatt on how she ended up working at Amazon and supporting Jeff Bezos- How Ann...
2021-09-3053 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#032 Jonathan Fields - The Good Life GuyThis is the final episode of Season 3. I know! Where has the time gone? I’ve learned so much and been so inspired! I think this episode is a great capstone to the season!My guest today is Jonathan Fields, who you might know as the Good Life Guy who delivers insights that spark purpose, possibility, and potential. I think Jonathan and I are kindred spirits as he too is on a decades-long quest to discover what makes people come fully alive.Jonathan’s list of accomplishments and accolades is long! He is an award-winning auth...
2021-09-1558 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#031 Marc Polymeropoulos - Clarity In CrisisThis week on the podcast, my guest is Marc Polymeropoulos. Marc retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks in 2019 after serving for 26 years in the Intelligence Community in operational field and leadership assignments. Marc is one of IC's most highly decorated field officers and has honed a unique leadership style based on decision making under pressure, inclusivity, camaraderie, and competition.My conversation with Marc kicks off with a fascinating story on how he gained his global perspective at a really young age. He talks to us about the skills that make a good intelligence officer and how...
2021-09-0851 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#030 Dave Clark, Parter at Expa and Former Head of Astronaut Relations at Virgin Galactic - Firing, Hiring & Finding What You LoveWe’re carrying on with last week’s format as I’m sharing with you some of the core segments from a master’s course I’ve been teaching on the Secrets of Silicon Valley at a university in Barcelona. In this course I am presenting the methods and systems of success that can be replicated anywhere in the world to disrupt any market and achieve success. And yes, I mean anywhere. In this course I have brought in the smartest people I know and asked them for their own secrets of success. This week we’ll be talking to Dave Clarke...
2021-09-0124 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#029 Patrick Leddin, Author & Co-Founder of Leddin Group - Defining Your CareerMy guest today is Patrick Leddin who exhibits incredible hands-on leadership and management experience coupled with academic rigor and expertise.He started his career serving in the U.S. Army airborne, infantry and as a ranger- qualified officer and then worked as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting. He next went on to co-found and run an Inc. 5000 recognized consulting firm. In addition to his work at Leddin Group, Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University as well as recently publishing his 3rd book The 5 Week Leadership Challenge.Our conversation starts with Patrick describing...
2021-08-2554 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#028 Suhair Khan, Strategy at Google and Founder of Open/Ended Design - Secrets to Silicon Valley SuccessThis week is taking a different format on the Bet On Yourself podcast as I’m sharing with you some of the core segments from a master’s course I’m currently teaching on the Secrets of Silicon Valley at a university in Barcelona. In this course I am presenting the methods and systems of success that can be replicated anywhere in the world to disrupt any market and achieve success. And yes, I mean anywhere. In this couse I have brought in the smartest people I know and as them for their own secrets of success. This week we’ll be ta...
2021-07-2932 min
The NFX PodcastAnn Hiatt on Trillion Dollar Leadership (An Inside Look at Jeff Bezos & Eric Schmidt)In this episode, James Currier interviews Ann Hiatt, discussing her experiences at Amazon, Google, and Yahoo, the importance of 'glue people' in tech, and her transition from Amazon to Google. They explore key strengths for success, characteristics of successful CEOs, and the importance of team dissent. Insights on mission statements, value-alignment hiring, and building significant companies are shared. The episode concludes with a discussion on Hiatt's book "Bet on Yourself".
What few people see is that Trillion-Dollar Leadership focuses relentlessly on the “who.” Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt both aligned their companies around this question: Who are we serving and...
2021-07-2247 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#027 Chelsea Maclin, CMO at Lunchclub and former VP of Marketing at Bumble - Finding Your PurposeMy guest today is Chelsea Maclin. Chelsea is the Chief Marketing Officer at Lunchclub where she leads the company marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness and user growth. Prior to joining Lunchclub, Chelsea served as Vice President of Marketing at dating and social networking app Bumble. During her time there, Chelsea led Bumble’s global marketing initiatives, focusing on brand and cultural strategy, international brand campaigns, always-on marketing, and integrated partnerships. Her cross-functional team worked to test, develop, and implement innovative marketing strategies to grow the brand internationally. She helped the company launch its newest vertical, Bumble Bizz, and de...
2021-07-2151 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#026 Jesper Ambrosius, Director of Environmental Product Innovation at the LEGO Group - Learning by Watching & Playful MindsetsMy guest today is Jesper Ambrosius of LEGO. The career journey that brought him there is fascinating! He graduated with a double-Bachelor's in Media Science and Economics and then got a Master’s in Economics from Aarhus and Sydney University. Throughout his career, he has been working within primarily leadership and strategy – both with his own teams and as a strategy partner for several executives.He started out as a management trainee in the global telco company Telenor where he later took on two different leadership positions. In 2015, he joined The LEGO Group, (every kid’s dream, right...
2021-07-151h 02
The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows#123: Ann Hiatt - Former Executive Business Partner for Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Chief of Staff for Eric Schmidt (Google)Ann Hiatt is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years of experience as the Executive Business Partner for Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon, and as Chief of Staff for Eric Schmidt, CEO/Executive Chairman of Google. In this episode, Ann shares the story of how she landed the job supporting Jeff Bezos at Amazon (after a 9 month interview process), the time she booked a helicopter for Bezos that ended up crashing, and what it was like growing in her career while working at Amazon in the “early” days. But Ann’s story doesn’t end at A...
2021-07-1146 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#025 Pia Huusfelt, Global Business Leader at IKEA - Glorious Future!Pia Huusfelt leads Circular Innovation and Transformation at INGKA Group, which includes designing future circular business models for IKEA.Her work as the Global Business Leader at IKEA is focused on human-centered design and innovation, exploring and testing ideas iteratively to quickly learn and adjust practices.In this interview you will hear how Pia leads her teams through the unknown. This leadership style requires agile methodology including sprints, self-managing teams and high adaptability - which are all themes we get into in this interview.As you will hear, Pia has...
2021-07-0753 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#024 Panni Morshedi, COO of Beauty Pie - Knowing Your StrengthsIn this episode, we’re talking to Panni Morshedi, COO at Beauty Pie. She’s in charge of restructuring and transforming the company’s business operations, focusing on product development and technology. Former International MD at Funding Circle UK, Morshedi has extensive experience in scaling up businesses and international expansion.Panni shares how she started her career in consulting after promising her dad that she would get a ‘’real job’’ once she graduated as a History major. However, after a poor review from her first 6 months as a consultant, she decided to make a move from the analytical pro...
2021-07-0152 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#023 Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Communications for the Facebook Oversight Board - Foundation BuildingMy first guest of the season, Dex Hunter-Torricke, has had a very rich career! He is currently the head of communications for the Oversight Board, the independent body that makes binding decisions on Facebook’s most challenging content issues.Earlier in his career, Dex has worked with leaders across the tech industry and politics, including as head of communications for SpaceX with Elon Musk, head of executive communications for Facebook - including four years as speechwriter for Mark Zuckerberg - and as Google’s first executive speechwriter, where he supported CEO Eric Schmidt (which is how we firs...
2021-06-2349 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#022 Creating a LegacyMost define Legacy as how we will be remembered after we die. What will live on because we were once here? But could it be more powerful to think about it as a living thing you are creating right now - today?As we come to the end of Season 2 on the Bet On Yourself podcast, we’re talking about creating your legacy. About not waiting for retirement to focus on meaning and purpose and looking towards the future in order to create a better you today. You do not need to be Einstein, or a tech CE...
2021-06-1614 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#021 Mastering PivotsIn this episode, we’re talking about mastering pivots. Realizing what is holding you back, what you desire and need or want more of, and refocusing on joy.In the first half, we’ll be dissecting an interview between Adam Grant and Ariana Huffington about Adam’s most recent book, Think Again and the pivots he made. Even his own core values shifted!We’ll dig into what keeps us healthy and happy in life, and where you should invest your time and energy now. What is your major life goal? Does it correlate to happines...
2021-06-0923 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#020 Compassionate LeadershipThis week, on the Bet On Yourself podcast we're talking about compassionate leadership.The framework for this episode, has been inspired by an interview I heard with Amy Jen Su, the author of The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self--Every Day. In this book, she outlines 5 key leadership principles that we’ll dive into in detail throughout this episode.Amy distinguishes between two leadership options, leader A where we’re being our best selves and seeing challenges as opportunities, and leader B, where we’re less efficient, resist...
2021-06-0224 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#019 Creativity & MoonshotsA moonshot, in the tech space, is an ambitious, groundbreaking project, undertaken, where you’re not worried about near term profitability or mistakes learned along the way, and you’re probably defining success as you go. However, the term originally derives from the Apollo 11 space flight project. Yesterday we celebrated the 60th anniversary of moonshot thinking. In 1961, on may 25th, J F Kennedy stated that he would land the first man on the moon.In this episode, we’ll look at a moonshot case study and examples from Googles Moonshot factory, X, as well as the golden ratio...
2021-05-2620 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#018 Building a Purposeful CultureThis week on the podcast, we’re talking about purposeful cultures. From building them to finding and choosing the right industry, company and team for you. Do you feel like your work is aligned with your purpose?In this episode, I talk about what culture actually means, and how we can build a great one. I walk us through the principles that have guided and shaped Amazon’s culture and how they’ve impacted all of their key decisions throughout their journey. They use these every day every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects or decid...
2021-05-1922 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#017 Communication for Collaboration and AdvancementSome goals we can accomplish alone. However most meaningful advancement requires collaboration. In today’s episode we’re going to discuss 1- knowing what to ask for, 2- identifying what is holding us back from getting help, 3- How to ask for what we need (especially when we have little authority or we’re need buy-in difficult people).My job was often to persuade and guide the brightest business minds in the world. How could I do that - especially early in my career?! These are the tried and tested techniques that worked for me even with the mo...
2021-05-1233 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#016 Maintaining Grit & Avoiding BurnoutIn this week’s episode of Bet On Yourself, we’re talking about maintaining grit and avoiding burnout. I think we all need this more than ever!I've shared the three types of burnout we experience and the very different ways of combating each.The first type I talk about is exhaustion, described as feeling depleted mentally or physically. The most effective way to get out of feeling exhausted is “re-energizing acts of self-care”.The second type of burnout I discuss is cynical detachment, which is a depletion of social connectedness. A longing for what we...
2021-05-0525 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#015 Data Driven Decision-makingSelf-Management is about having freedom from constraints and assuming the authority to make decisions about how to be most effective in your tasks and responsibilities.Work becomes not only more fun but more meaningful when we feel autonomy to align our work with our strengths, passions and personal mission and to empower those on our teams to do the same.When we feel overwhelmed and ineffective it usually comes from being too absorbed in processes and losing sight of the purpose of our work - which is what makes it motivating. This is how DDD...
2021-04-2819 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#014 Maximizing the Power of your TeamThis week on the Bet On Yourself podcast, we’re talking about creating teams and tribes of people who lift and inspire us. We’ll focus on how to hire and get hired in high impact environments, maximizing the power of your team and making life richer through purposefully curated inspiring environments.In the pandemic we have realized the value of time and new experiences. Let’s take control of this now that we have more ability to do so. We can literally make each day richer and pass slower! I’ll share with you Eric Schmidt’s best prac...
2021-04-2124 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#013 Startup Business PlansCreating a Business Plan or Growth Plan isn’t just for companies. This episode is for entrepreneurs with ideas who want to know that their hard work is going to pay off within their existing business or in a side hustle or startup. It is also for individuals who want to level up, be seen as a leader, and make a bigger impact. This is about disruptive growth - for yourself, your career and/or your company!So, how do you know if you are an entrepreneur?1st - Are you curious? (you like to lea...
2021-04-1427 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#012 Balancing Your Ambitions & Avoiding BurnoutIn this week’s Bet On Yourself episode, we’ll be building on our foundation conversation and talking about how to balance our ambitions, cultivate environments which inspire and energize us and avoid the dreaded burnout.We’ll talk about the best practices I’ve witnessed and given to my CEO clients, and share some stories from my past at Google and Amazon. We’ll also discuss Pareto’s principle, passing the monkey and ways in which you can protect your time, to give you the space to do the things you love the most and regain control of y...
2021-04-0925 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#011 Purpose, Mission & ValuesOn this week’s episode, we’re focusing on setting a firm foundation. This can be broken down into three parts: what is a purposeful mission, vision and value statement, second is how we’re going to convert that into a North Star and third, how do we implement that.We also walk through the HBR article ‘’From Purpose to Impact’’ and discuss why purpose is important, how do we define it, how do we find it and how do we implement it in a way that’s not overwhelming.A compelling purpose has three important parts...
2021-03-3127 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#010 Future Proof Your Career - Recognize, Own & ImplementI have been through several pivots and economic crises across my career working directly with major CEOs such as Jeff Bezos at Amazon immediately after the 2001 DotCom bust and Eric Schmidt at Google during the 2008 economic crisis. I also coached my global CEO consulting clients who are spread out over 4 continents during the 2020 pandemic.This podcast episode walks you through how to future-proof your career! I present the best practices of employees and leaders who have not only survived but thrived during crises. We'll walk through examples and ways in which you can implement these, with replicable...
2021-03-2426 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann HiattSeason Two - IntroductionWelcome to the second season of the Bet on Yourself podcast. I want to do something really big for our quickly growing audience of loyal listeners!Over the next three months I am going to dedicate each podcast episode to answering the most frequently asked questions I get from my consulting clients. For free! No consulting fees! And not just teasers of the concepts - but the actual best practices and implementation plans!No, you do not need to be a CEO like my clients are, or raising a series C, or even founding a...
2021-03-2402 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#009B Summary Episode - Kathleen BreitmanIn this week’s episode, I’m summarizing the conversation I had with Kathleen Breitman about the insane career journey she’s had so far. Although most of that is hopefully not applicable to us, I did find some common themes that would be. Let’s dig in:First up, dealing with conflict, stress and bad actors: How to decide when to stay and when to go:Stay for:Exposure to leadership you want to emulate, project ownership that will accelerate your learning, fast growth (early stage company or industry disruptor)Leave if...
2021-03-0412 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#009 Kathleen Breitman, Co-founder of Coase and Tezos - Dealing with DramaIn this episode of the Bet On Yourself podcast I’m talking with Kathleen Breitman who is a co-founder of Coase, a software company that aspires to lower transaction costs. She previously co-founded Tezos, a smart contract platform and cryptocurrency with an on-chain governance mechanism to coordinate and push upgrades to its network. She has also worked at Accenture, Bridgewater Associates, and The Wall Street Journal.’'This episode is crazy. It’s totally different from all the rest of the episodes we’ve had so far and I think you’re really going to enjoy it. In this ch...
2021-02-2458 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#008B Summary Episode - Jill Hazelbaker, Career Challenges & OpportunitiesWelcome back! In this week’s episode, I’m attempting to summarise last week’s conversation with the amazing Jill Hazelbaker. I’ll be focusing on three main takeaways regardless of the career stage you find yourself in.1. How to create opportunities and deal with sea2. Seeking out and leaning in to challenges3. Maximising the lessons learned that come from the mistakes we make along the way1. How to get opportunities (early!):Jill got her big first job by working for John McCain’s presidential campaign by raising her hand and b...
2021-02-1714 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#008 Jill Hazelbaker, SVP at Uber - Career Challenges and OpportunitiesThis episode of the Bet On Yourself podcast is like no other!Jill Hazelbaker is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs at Uber, leading the teams and global efforts across marketing, communications, and public policy. You know, a small, uneventful job. Jill and I discussed so many key things to surviving in a career as ambitious as hers:Jill talks about how you have to take the initiative and put yourself inside the rooms in which you want to work. This might mean moving anywhere for the job, working for p...
2021-02-1053 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#007B Summary Episode - Diversity with Christina SassThis week on the podcast, I’m reflecting on last weeks conversation with Christina Sass, the co-founder of Andela. But before founding this company, she really worked her way to the top, she’s the true embodiment of all the qualities of Bet On Yourself. Want to hear about her career path? Tune in to the full episode.One of the topics we touched on is intrapreneurialism, when you have an entrepreneurial approach to a traditional job and seek out opportunities to stretch yourself beyond your job description.I loved the story Christina told about her...
2021-02-0310 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#007 Christina Sass, Co-founder of Andela - DiversityIn this week’s episode of the Bet On Yourself podcasts I’m talking with Christina Sass, the Co-Founder of Andela, which scales high-performing engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers.In this conversation we covered a lot of ground! She has a treasure trove of actionable advice here.I personally resonated with how Christina focused on intrapreneurialism in her first jobs, by continually seeking out growth opportunities beyond her job description.She also highlighted the ways in which she, as an founder, has created a company focused on cultur...
2021-01-2754 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#006B Summary Episode - Serendipity with Martha Lane FoxThis week I’m summarising the conversation I had last week with Martha Lane Fox, who is a remarkable human being and a fascinating example of true leadership.The word that summarised this episode for me was serendipity and I think that’s what we’re really missing right now, those moments of spontaneity. So how can we create those moments?Martha introduced this concept describing the very early stages of her career, when her first job was really to become a cheerleader for the internet. She credits the success of her first company to a few thi...
2021-01-2017 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#006 Martha Lane Fox, Entreprenuer, Internet Activist & Public Servant - SerendipityMartha Lane Fox is a British entrepreneur, philanthropist, internet activist and public servant. In this episode we cover topics like Serendipity and The Triple Bottom Line, as well as how the Digital World, like many of us, is having a midlife crisis and what we can do to increase our chances of coming out the other side better off for it. Martha knows because she has experienced this rollercoaster a few times over in her career. In 1998 Martha co-founded Europe’s largest travel and leisure website, lastminute.com with Brent Hoberman. They took it pu...
2021-01-1352 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#005B Summary Episode - Entrepreneurship with Brent HobermanThe chat with Brent was so full of wisdom and best practices, useful for people at any stage in their career, but particularly for those at the start of their career.Something that really stood out from our conversation was how Brent emphasised how his early career success came down to starting at a place where he was paid to learn. This as well as the following, were some of the key take aways: Centred work around his passions and remains exciting Early stage learning as much as possible Knowing when is the right time to...
2021-01-0613 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#005 Brent Hoberman, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman - EntrepreneurshipThis week on the Bet On Yourself Podcast I am talking with Brent Hoberman. Brent is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Founders Factory (a corporate-backed venture studio and accelerator), as well as The Founders Forum (a global community of founders and tech leaders), and firstminute capital (a $210m seed fund with global remit, backed by Atomico, Tencent and over 70 unicorn founders). Previously, Brent co-founded lastminute.com in 1998, where he was CEO from its inception to sale in 2005 to Sabre for $1.1bn. He is truly one of the internet’s original unicorns.Technology businesses Brent has co-founded have ra...
2020-12-2343 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#004B Summary Episode - Creating Your Own Luck with Steven LevyIt’s been a challenge summarising this incredible episode, but here’s my attempt. If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, make sure to go back and listen to make sure you don’t miss any of the gold Steven gave us.In the episode, we covered the full spectrum of Steven’s career, from his university studies all the way through to where he is now, as editor at large at Wired. There’s been some important pivot moment that he definitely created for himself, that might not have been how he had originally s...
2020-12-1611 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#004 Steven Levy, Journalist and Author - Creating Your Own LuckToday’s podcast guest is Steven Levy, who the Washington post has referred to as “America’s premier technology journalist”. Levy has been covering the digital revolution for over 35 years. He is currently Editor at Large at Wired magazine, where he was one of its founding writers.During the height of the internet boom, he was the columnist and chief technology correspondent for Newsweek. He also wrote columns for Rolling Stone and Macworld. He’s pretty much lived the real life version of Almost Famous - have you seen that movie? It’s one of my favorites!Steven Lev...
2020-12-091h 01
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#003B Summary Episode - Moonshots & Innovation with Pablo RodriguezMoonshots are a great opportunity to really stretch ourselves, for those unfamiliar with the term. Moonshots are really big goals, they’re about 10X not 10% growth, it’s what I like to call “breaking free from incrementalism”. We’re not just inching our way forward, we’re taking big, bold bets. No matter your personal comfort level with risk-taking there are definitely life changing experiences waiting for you to be brave enough to take them.This may sound intimidating to you, but you are naturally wired for this. Reflect on how as a child you were able to learn a n...
2020-12-0213 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#003 Pablo Rodriguez, Entrepreneur and Computer Scientist - Moonshots & InnovationIn this episode of Bet On Yourself we are talking with Pablo Rodriguez who is not only an entrepreneur, business executive, and computer scientist; he is recognized as a creative leader and visionary.Pablo is currently an ambassador and advisor to X, formerly known as Google [X], which is Google’s moonshot factory (where they work on projects like driverless cars).Prior to Google, Pablo was the founding CEO of Europe's first Moonshot Factory, called Alpha for the Spanish telco Telefonica - which is incidentally where Pablo and I first met just after I moved fr...
2020-11-2551 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#002B Summary Episode - Pivots Through Growth with Sal Khan, Founder of Khan AcademyI hope you enjoyed last week's episode of Bet On Yourself Podcast with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy. If you haven’t listened yet, you can find it here. It's a great episode that touches on some really important topics such as the digital and economic divide, building the right leadership team and dealing with growth.This week's episode is a TLDR for Sal's episode with some of the takeaways and ways in which you can implement some of the strategies we discussed. You can find the summary below, if you'd like to watch the video yo...
2020-11-1813 min
What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon DawBet on Yourself with Former Amazon and Google Exec Ann HiattAnn Hiatt’s first job was with a startup. At age 16. “Leaning into doing hard things,” she joined Amazon out of college and became Executive Business Partner to Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos. In the early years, Amazon’s focus on securing customers rather than profit was considered risky. Also risky: the helicopter that Ann arranged for Bezos. Listen to hear that story.
While pursuing a PhD at UC Berkeley, she was recruited to Google and worked alongside Marissa Mayer on new technology. Ann then became Executive Business Partner and Chief of Staff to Google CEO Erik Schmidt. Ann's 15 y...
2020-11-1853 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#002 Sal Khan, Founder of The Khan Academy - Pivots Through GrowthWelcome back to another episode of Bet On Yourself! This episode is one you absolutely will not want to miss!!Are you an entrepreneur who is facing the challenges of massive scale and booming growth? Could you use some advice on how to pivot fast and build a team for resilience? Or are you a parent struggling with getting your kids education back on track from lockdown and trying to make the switch to online learning? Well, my guest today has all the expert answers you’re dying for!Sal Khan is an entrepreneur who fo...
2020-11-1146 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#001B Summary Episode - Empowerment with Kerim Derhalli, CEO & Founder of Invstr - ''Take Charge, Make Change''Hey and welcome back to the Bet On Yourself Podcast with me, Ann Hiatt. This week I'll be walking you through some of the takeaways from the episode we recorded last week with Kerim Derhalli, CEO & Founder of Invstr. This episode was all about empowerment! You can find some notes on the episode below. I really hope you enjoy this one! EMPOWERMENTIn the episode with Kerim, we talked about taking your power back and feeling empowered again and there's no better way of doing this than with your financial freedom!I was s...
2020-11-0412 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#001 Kerim Derhalli, CEO & Founder of Invstr - ''Take Charge, Make Change''Today we are talking about empowerment - in all its entrepreneurial forms!Kerim Derhalli is the ultimate example of the philosophy we celebrate here in the “Bet On Yourself” community! His mantra is “Take Charge, Make Change”! Kerim Derhalli is the Founder & CEO of Invstr, an award-winning financial education and investment app. Invstr’s mission is to empower everyone to take charge of their financial future.In this episode we explore Kerim’s unique international, cultural and business perspective gained from living in Europe, the US, the Middle East, Japan and Singapore. We also talk about how he...
2020-10-2752 min
Bet On Yourself by Ann Hiatt#000 The Intro - Bet On Yourself by Ann HiattWelcome to the Bet On Yourself podcast! This podcast is for ambitious people, just like you, who want to create a life and career that is full of adventure, learning and fulfilment.I am Ann Hiatt and for the past 18 years I have worked directly with the most powerful and influential leaders in the world while at Amazon and Google. Uniquely I have witnessed their actual paths to greatness - which were far less linear than they appear from the outside.This podcast is dedicated to my fellow entrepreneurs, whether in heart, or already in...
2020-09-3003 min
Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine#44 Reverse Engineering Moonshot Goals w/ Ann Hiatt, Executive Business Partner to Jeff Bezos and Eric SchmidtAnn Hiatt (@AnnRHiatt) received her initial business training during 15 years as the Executive Business Partner to Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon) and Chief-of-Staff to Eric Schmidt (CEO and Executive Chairman at Google/Alphabet). Ann now consults with executives and companies across the globe to reverse engineer their moonshot goals and get results. Ann is a sought-after international speaker and is on several advisory boards. Ann has recently relocated from Silicon Valley to Europe and brings with her a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in business today.
In this episode, we talk to Ann about...
2020-07-211h 47
Be the Ultimate AssistantSpeed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest Ann Hiatt | Ep 34https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Speed-Mentoring-During-the-Pandemic-Guest-Ann-Hiatt-Ep-34_01.mp3
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is the third of five. Bonnie was broadcasting from Florida and Vickie was in Austin, Texas. With an audience from 44 countries, Bonnie and Vickie share up-to-the-minute news and resources impacting the global workplace that is reeling from the sudden work from home (WFH) orders. Vickie shares some great tech tips for working from home. Ann Hiatt, former Executive...
2020-05-1100 minBe the Ultimate Assistant Podcast Archives - Bonnie Low-KramenSpeed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest Ann Hiatt | Ep 34View the video podcast on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is […]
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