From Sports to Media: A Transformative Journey Finding Motivation From the Court to the Board Room with Sarah Mooslechner

Today on Women Lead, Nadia Koski sits down with Sarah Mooslechner, a management board member at T&P𝑚 - Germany, one of the world’s leading full-service creative and media agencies, part of WPP.

Sarah shares her journey from a sports background and how that has influenced her career in media and advertising. Her leadership approach balances her competitive nature and experience as a figure skater and coach with a good dose of empathy and compassion.
 
She emphasizes the importance of self-effectiveness and creating a space for her team to thrive. Sarah discusses the significance of allyship in her professional life and the impact of influential figures on her leadership approach.
The conversation covers leadership, work-life balance, and following your passion inside and outside the boardroom.

They also delve into the importance of teaching leadership, how emotions in the workplace play a significant role, and why creating a space where those feelings are acknowledged and accepted is important.

Takeaways

• Teaching leadership is crucial, and the lack of investment in leadership training in certain industries can lead to unprepared leaders.
• Passion and inspiration can come from various sources, and it's essential to pursue what motivates and drives you.

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