In this episode of Climb, the Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma engages with Alex Brueckmann, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert. They explore Alex's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, discussing the nuances of recognizing one's path in business, the importance of relationships in leadership, and the impact of personal life on career choices. Alex emphasizes leading without authority, the significance of humility, and the value of investing in relationships. He also introduces his 9 EOI Strategy Certification program, designed to equip leaders with the skills to navigate strategy and culture effectively. The conversation concludes with insights on the importance of doing things the right way in leadership. Takeaways: Leadership can take many forms and is not limited to titles. Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone; self-reflection is key. Personal circumstances can significantly influence career choices. Building relationships is crucial for effective leadership. Leaders should advocate for the entire organization, not just their team. Humility is an essential trait for successful leaders. Investing in relationships can lead to greater influence and success. Organizational culture can impact one's ability to lead effectively. The 9 EOI Strategy Certification helps leaders understand strategy better. Doing the right thing often requires more effort but pays off in the long run.

Chapters 00:00 The Leadership Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship 05:01 Recognizing Your Path: Entrepreneurship vs. Corporate Life 09:18 The Impact of Personal Life on Career Choices 13:08 Leading Without Authority: The Essence of Influence 19:06 Mindset Shifts for Young Professionals 23:09 Building Confidence Through Self-Leadership 30:48 Transformative Outcomes: Applying Strategic Methods 37:02 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Reflections About Guest: Alex BrueckmannAlex is an entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of three books, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He built companies in Europe and Canada and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. Alex is a storyteller with an academic background in general management and has degrees from EBS University, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School. To learn more about him and his services, please visit http://www.brueckmann.ca/9EOIAbout Host: Rahul Karan SharmaRahul Karan Sharma is a Forbes Coaches Council member, keynote speaker, and creator of the globally recognized CLIMB™ Framework for Confident Leadership. As the founder of Steady Steps LLC, he empowers organizations and individuals to grow through mindset transformation, leadership clarity, and the development of sustainable team culture. Rahul works with: First-time managers and emerging leadersOrganizations navigating transformation and Universities preparing students for career success Author: Be Action Oriented and Habits4Miracles. Get Rahul’s book Be Action Oriented: ⁠https://habits4miracles.com/jumpstart⁠ Host: The CLIMB – Confident Leader Podcast CONNECT WITH RAHUL Website: www.rahulkaransharma.com Instagram: @preparewithrahul Facebook: Prepare with Rahul Sharma LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/rahulkaransharma X (Twitter): x.com/rahulphr TikTok:@preparewithrahul ⁠#LeadershipDevelopment⁠ ⁠#OrganizationalDevelopment⁠ ⁠#ConfidenceCoach⁠⁠#LeadershipPodcast⁠ ⁠#MindsetMatters⁠ ⁠#CareerClarity⁠ ⁠#ChangeLeadership⁠⁠#LeadershipTransformation⁠ ⁠#AspiringLeaders⁠ ⁠#TheCLIMBFramework⁠⁠#RahulKaranSharma⁠ ⁠#YoungProfessionals⁠ ⁠#LeadershipJourney⁠ ⁠#NextGenLeadership⁠⁠#WorkplaceCulture⁠ ⁠#ExecutiveCoaching⁠ ⁠#KeynoteSpeaker⁠ ⁠#LeadershipSoundingBoard⁠⁠#CampusToCorporate⁠ ⁠#SteadyStepsLLC⁠ ⁠#Entrepreneurship⁠ #leadership ,#corporatejourney , #mindset , #energy , #personalgrowth , #empowerment#rahulkaransharma , #theclimbframework