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Episode 350: Leading Through the Leap: The Power of Pacing, Perspective, and Purpose

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What if the key to lasting success isn’t going faster—but knowing when to slow down?

In this episode, Melanie Steinbach—Chief People Officer at MasterClass—shares how courage, clarity, and career pacing have shaped her journey across executive roles at McDonald’s, Cameo, and now one of the world’s leading learning platforms.

You’ll hear how Melanie’s career has been marked by bold leaps, personal reinvention, and a commitment to learning over knowing. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, recovering from a painful setback, and what it really takes to lead with integrity through change.

Tune in to discover how to build confidence through curiosity, lead with self-awareness, and embrace the power of purpose at every stage of your career.

Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest.

The key moments in this episode are:

[00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [00:27] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome [01:15] Meet Melanie Steinbach [03:27] Melanie's Career Journey [05:21] Career Lessons and Family [06:53] Navigating Career Challenges [17:28] The Importance of Learning [23:57] Daily Habits for Success [27:03] Management Hygiene and One-on-One Meetings [27:50] Research on Manager-Employee Relationships [30:49] Overcoming Failures and Setbacks [35:20] Creating Safe Work Environments [43:07] The Importance of Continuous Learning [46:09] Lightning Round and Final Thoughts

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352 episodes

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Content provided by Beyond Barriers. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Beyond Barriers or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What if the key to lasting success isn’t going faster—but knowing when to slow down?

In this episode, Melanie Steinbach—Chief People Officer at MasterClass—shares how courage, clarity, and career pacing have shaped her journey across executive roles at McDonald’s, Cameo, and now one of the world’s leading learning platforms.

You’ll hear how Melanie’s career has been marked by bold leaps, personal reinvention, and a commitment to learning over knowing. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, recovering from a painful setback, and what it really takes to lead with integrity through change.

Tune in to discover how to build confidence through curiosity, lead with self-awareness, and embrace the power of purpose at every stage of your career.

Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest.

The key moments in this episode are:

[00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [00:27] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome [01:15] Meet Melanie Steinbach [03:27] Melanie's Career Journey [05:21] Career Lessons and Family [06:53] Navigating Career Challenges [17:28] The Importance of Learning [23:57] Daily Habits for Success [27:03] Management Hygiene and One-on-One Meetings [27:50] Research on Manager-Employee Relationships [30:49] Overcoming Failures and Setbacks [35:20] Creating Safe Work Environments [43:07] The Importance of Continuous Learning [46:09] Lightning Round and Final Thoughts

  continue reading

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