What happens when two Chicago Bears fans meet at Thrive 2023 at Staffing World? A friendship, and now, one of the most honest conversations we've had on the Z Pod. Host Z sits down with Victoria Hill, VP of Global People and Culture at Advanced Group and Vice President of the Illinois Staffing Association, to talk about the moments that stretch us, scare us, and ultimately shape us. From conquering a fear of public speaking to taking a "reckless" leap into leading DE&I, Victoria proves that confidence isn't a prerequisite. It's a reward. We don't play small here.
In this episode:
Confidence comes after, not before. Victoria faced her fear of public speaking the only way that works: by doing it again and again. Every training she led built the confidence she thought she needed to start.
The power of "Why not me?" Victoria said yes to leading DE&I before she felt ready. That bold, slightly reckless yes became a defining turn in her career.
Hard work alone won't get you there. Victoria unpacks the myth so many of us were raised on, and what actually moves careers forward.
Leadership that listens. Relationships, delegation, and inclusion aren't soft skills. They're the whole game.
Influence, don't force. How to bring people along without pushing them.
Never stop learning. Every role, good or hard, has something to teach you if you let it.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Z Pod 00:17 Meet Victoria Hill 01:24 From Bears Fans to Business Besties 04:08 No More Playing Small 06:19 Do the Thing, Then Feel Confident 09:53 The Reckless Yes That Changed Everything 13:22 Busting the Hard Work Myth 16:10 Leading by Listening 18:59 Influence Over Force 23:32 Stay Curious, Keep Learning 27:25 Bear Down and Thank You 28:02 Z's Takeaways 29:21 Subscribe and Stay Bold
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