#029: Growth, Grace and the Long Game of Podcasting

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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things—but not getting the traction you hoped for?

This week, two conversations reminded me that growth, whether in a career or a business, isn’t just about working hard. It’s about learning when to adapt, when to show up louder, and when to slow down so others can keep up.

Andrea Wasserman built her name in boardrooms while Brett Curry built trust on the mic. Both shared the invisible levers that actually move you forward.

Spotlight #1: Conversations That Grow
Leading With Self Awareness (Even at Full Speed)

Andrea has led billion-dollar brands and now helps others navigate their climb. One of her most memorable turning points? Feedback that she was walking too fast through the office.

It sounds small—but it taught her a big truth: Leadership is always being watched. And how you show up (literally) speaks volumes.

We dug into:

• Why “doing your job” won’t get you promoted

• How to flex your communication style without losing yourself

• The unwritten rules that separate standout performers from the overlooked

🎤 Mic-Drop Moment:
“Take feedback seriously, not personally.”

💡 Try This:
Ask someone on your team how your communication style impacts them. The answer might surprise you.

🎙️ Why She’d Slay a Podcast:
Andrea delivers clarity, not complexity. Her insights stick because they are lived, not theorised.

Spotlight #2: Podjunction
Podcasting That Pays Off In More Than Just Clients

Brett isn’t just the CEO of OMG Commerce, he’s a long-game thinker who’s been podcasting since 2017. For him, the eCommerce Evolution podcast isn’t a vanity project. It’s a business growth engine.

His episodes build trust, start conversations, and (quietly) do the heavy lifting before a prospect ever hops on a sales call.

We talked about:

• How podcasting creates compounding credibility

• What to do when an episode just doesn’t land

• The underrated ROI of staying consistent didn’t start his podcast for leads. He started it to serve.

As CEO of two national franchise brands, he uses his show to build rapport and lower the risk for future partners. No hype, no hard sell. Just real conversations that reflect his values and leadership.

🎤 Mic-Drop Moment:
“Marketing is a transfer of trust. Podcasts make that transfer easier.”

💡 Try This:
Record one short video or audio message this week and share it. Trust is built one voice at a time.

🎙️ Why It Matters:
Podcasting isn’t just content. It’s connection. And connection converts.

Sadaf’s Playbook: What Stood Out This Week

Here’s what hit me this week:

Andrea reminded me that growth comes from awareness of yourself and your environment. And Brett proved that showing up with value (again and again) is what builds trust that scales.

So here’s the question I’m sitting with:
Where do I need to slow down to be seen and where do I need to speak up to be heard?

🎧 Your Turn: One Word Takeaway

What’s your one-word takeaway from these conversations?

Reply and let me know! I’ll share the top word in next week’s issue.

Thanks for reading,
Sadaf

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