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We talk a lot about "resilient leaders," but if I'm honest, most of what I see in companies is not resilience, it's suppression. People white‑knuckling through transformation, pretending they're fine, then crashing later. And the company pays for it in rework, politics, and quiet quitting. Today I want to talk to someone who has every excuse to be bitter and burned out, yet somehow used trauma, discrimination, and nonstop pressure to become the person CEOs call when their culture and strategy are falling apart.
My guest is Victoria Pelletier, a 20+ year corporate executive, board director, #1 best‑selling author, and keynote speaker often called the "Turn Around Queen" and the "CEO Whisperer." She became a COO at 24, President by 35, and CEO at 41, while leading more than 40 transformations across industries at companies like IBM, Accenture, and Kyndryl. When executive teams get stuck between strategy and execution, Victoria is the one they bring into the room.
Speaker Links
https://youtu.be/xFpknOCFMOg?si=iQagqUlimx_VFpz0
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/
https://victoria-pelletier.com/
Takeaways
Healthy resilience involves understanding, processing emotions, and strategic intentionality.
Authentic leadership requires vulnerability, values, and challenging the status quo.
Storytelling transforms strategy into action and builds trust.
Creating psychological safety and empathy fosters resilient teams.
Being true to oneself and practicing self-care are vital for sustained leadership.
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