One of the most relatable and inspiring stories Sarah Tilley, SVP Global Talent at ServiceNow shared in her episode of the 30 Minutes of Growth Podcast was from earlier in her career when she had just moved to the The Walt Disney Company. As a new leader meeting with the chief technology officer for the first time, she was excited but nervous—so nervous, in fact, that she started sweating profusely. “I just started sweating, not just a little, a lot. It was dripping,” she recalled. This moment, while embarrassing, carried a deeper lesson. The CTO questioned whether she was the right fit for the role, but over time, Sarah and her team delivered strong results. Her leader gave her valuable advice: “Be confident in what you’re bringing to the table… Your voice is just as important as anyone else’s.” Sarah learned to stop focusing on the titles or levels of others in the room and to center her energy on what she knew she could contribute. She encouraged others to trust their voice as well: “At any point in your career, you might ask, ‘Am I supposed to be here? Am I qualified to be here?’ The key is getting out of your own head and being confident in what you do know.” There are so many gems in Sarah's episode. Find out where to watch and listen to it 👇
What a relatable story! Self-doubt can be transformed into confidence when we focus on our unique contributions!
A great reminder that we all have something valuable to contribute.
Such an honest and relatable story - thanks for highlighting this.
An impactful story - and defintely worth delving into the podcast!
Such an important message - everyone needs to hear.
Sarah’s story perfectly captures the importance of confidence and perseverance in leadership.
Love the message - focus on what YOU bring to the table!
I love how Sarah turned a challenging moment into an opportunity 💪
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2wI really appreciate the message here - confidence isn’t about titles; it’s about knowing your value.