
No Excuses Leadership: Victoria Pelletier on Resilience, Change, and Building Your Career & Brand
02/26/25 • 20 min
In this episode of Strategy Next, host Jon Lobb engages in a compelling conversation with Victoria Pelletier, a former COO by the age of 24 and a senior leader with roles at Accenture, IBM, and more. Victoria shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a celebrated corporate leader and speaker. They discuss the essence of corporate resilience, the evolving importance of change management, and navigating personal accountability in the workplace. Victoria also addresses the challenges women face in leadership roles, the shifting landscape of DE&I, and the importance of hybrid work models. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone striving to lead with purpose and adaptability in today’s ever-changing business landscape.
In this episode of Strategy Next, host Jon Lobb engages in a compelling conversation with Victoria Pelletier, a former COO by the age of 24 and a senior leader with roles at Accenture, IBM, and more. Victoria shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a celebrated corporate leader and speaker. They discuss the essence of corporate resilience, the evolving importance of change management, and navigating personal accountability in the workplace. Victoria also addresses the challenges women face in leadership roles, the shifting landscape of DE&I, and the importance of hybrid work models. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone striving to lead with purpose and adaptability in today’s ever-changing business landscape.
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