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The Rainmaker Podcast
Stepping into leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. It's a gladiatorial arena, an unceasing battle against time, expectations, and the pressures of creating impact. For Marketers at every level, the leap from being a leader to becoming a Rainmaker – a master of self, team, role, and impact – often feels like an impossible task.
That’s where the Rainmaker Podcast comes in.
'Elevating Marketing Leaders' is not just a tagline – it's a mission. Each episode is filled with genuine, unscripted conversations with trailblazers from every corner of the business world.
These aren’t just marketers from big brands with huge budgets. These are the Marketing Leaders who have transcended the norm, overcoming obstacles and achieving the extraordinary. And inside, they’re sharing the hard-earned victories and the lessons from their struggles, giving you an insider's perspective on what it truly takes to become a Rainmaker.
We expose the conversations usually brushed under the rug and unmask game-changing strategies that are rarely discussed, like handling burnout, justifying the need for support, articulating ROI, managing 'drive-by' crises, and more.
Here you’ll find your safe space, a place where the pressures of time take a backseat, allowing you to focus on your career growth and well-being. Our goal is to inspire, providing you with the insights and tools to master your role, nurture your team, prioritize your well-being, and evolve into a career-advancing Rainmaker. Because that’s where innovation truly comes alive – at the intersection of principles, good practice, and diverse perspectives.
Are you ready to elevate, step into your fullest potential, and embrace the journey to becoming a Rainmaker?
Then join me each Wednesday for new episodes of the Rainmaker Podcast.
Let’s make it rain!
The Rainmaker Podcast
How Ann Handley Became the First Ever Chief Content Officer
Join us for a captivating conversation with Ann Handley, a renowned leader in the world of content marketing. Discover the inspiring journey that led her to become Chief Content Officer and learn why this title was more than just a personal branding move.
In this episode, Ann shares her insightful perspective on leadership, defining it as a delicate balance of speaking your truth, being open to others, and maintaining humility. She explores the importance of embracing your leadership identity and its impact on your organization.
Learn about the challenges marketers face in defining their leadership roles and the constant evolution of the marketing landscape. Ann emphasizes the need for clarity, empowerment, and a touch of inspiration, fun, and authenticity to truly embody the role of a leader.
Learn more about Ann:
Ann Handley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author focused on helping businesses worldwide escape marketing mediocrity to ignite tangible results. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Chicago Public Radio, and the Financial Times. IBM named her one of seven people shaping modern marketing. More than 50K people subscribe to her popular email newsletter.
She is the world’s first Chief Content Officer, a principal at training and education company MarketingProfs, and a regular speaker at events globally.
Ann is also a mom, dog person, and writer. Her favorite food is kale salad. But don’t hold that against her.
Ann's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annhandley/
Website: https://annhandley.com/
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