How do you rise from security guard to managing director at Morgan Stanley?
Ed Clementi did just that and then made the bold choice to bet on himself by walking away from a C-Suite career to build his own company, Inspired Fire.
In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, dives into Ed’s story of resilience, self-belief, and the importance of finding alignment in your career.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How Ed rose from security guard to managing director.
- The crucial leadership lessons he learned from mentors who saw his potential and gave him room to grow.
- Why "betting on yourself" might be the most important career decision you ever make.
- How to recognize the signs that it’s time to "press pause" and realign your path.
- The simple yet powerful analogy of staying on the "wrong train" and how it applies to your career.
More from Ellen:
- Website: https://thesalientstrategist.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenwilliamsny/
- Contact: ellen@thesalientstrategist.com
More from Ed Clementi:
- Website: https://edclementi.com/
- Newsletter: https://edclementi.com/newsletter/
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