From Orchestra Pit to Boardroom Brilliance with Roit Feldenkreis - Ep.317

Can the subtle power of the conductor's baton unlock your leadership potential? Imagine standing before a hundred skilled musicians, not dictating, but inspiring them to create a harmonious masterpiece. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell interviews Roit Feldenkreis, internationally acclaimed conductor and performance coach. Roit is bringing those very principles of orchestral leadership to the corporate arena, transforming how executives communicate, build team cohesion, and perform under immense pressure through her groundbreaking Maestro Method. Did a childhood role as a "go-between" subtly shape her path to becoming a leader who bridges worlds – from the stage to the boardroom? 

Discover the pivotal moment when a teacher recognized her musical talent, setting her on a journey that would include performing on every continent and sharing the stage with legendary conductors. Witness her courageous decision to pursue her passion despite societal expectations and the financial uncertainties of a life in music. For women grappling with the choice between their calling and financial security, Roit offers candid advice rooted in her own experiences navigating a male-dominated industry. Learn how a decade of conducting organically blossomed into a thriving consulting business, driven by the demand for her unique insights on performance strategy and mindset. Explore the nuances of her Symphonic Leadership framework and the revenue-driven Maestro Method, designed to tackle critical executive challenges like communication breakdowns and high-stakes decision-making. Understand how the seemingly small, yet profoundly impactful, gestures of a conductor translate into powerful leadership techniques. This isn't just about music; it's a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the art of orchestrating success in any field. 

Prepare to be inspired to conduct your own life and career with newfound clarity and impact.

 

What You Will Learn:

Roit's experiences performing globally with a famous children's choir and her early aspirations of becoming an opera singer before shifting her focus to conducting.

The reality of the classical music industry as a challenging profession requiring immense resilience and the ability to cope with frequent rejection.

The diverse and non-linear career paths prevalent in the contemporary classical music world, emphasizing the need for flexibility and resilience.

The parallels Roit identified between conducting an orchestra and leading in the corporate world, which became the foundation for her lectures and consulting work with various firms.

The concept of Symphonic Leadership and its practical application through the revenue-driven Maestro Method, designed to improve communication, presence, and decision-making under pressure.

Roit's experience as a woman in the historically male-dominated field of orchestral conducting, including facing biased assumptions and limited opportunities.

How seemingly small gestures and movements in conducting can translate into powerful and impactful leadership techniques.

The importance of building a supportive network of knowledgeable people and experts when starting a business.

Resources:

Roit Feldenkreis: Website

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