In this episode, I talk to Shawn Purvis. She is the Chief Executive Officer of QinetiQ US and has over 25 years of senior leadership experience at major aerospace and defense companies. You’ll hear Shawn share some of the fundamental lessons she learned throughout her career that are key to becoming a better leader. Letting go of perfection, owning up to your mistakes, listening to and trusting your team, asking for and accepting help, and continually working to learn and develop yourself and your team are all valuable insights she shares. In this episode:

• The importance of leadership development
• Enjoying the journey and letting go of perfection
• “You don’t have to do it all!” Ask for help, receive it and accept it
• Tips to deal with feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy
• Fundamental lessons Shawn learned from one of her biggest mistakes
• Tapping into your experiences to find your leadership voice