Today’s guest believes everything she needed to know to succeed in her multi-sector career she learned by growing up in a town of 600 people. She’s taken the lessons she learned and applied them to a career that has included Silicon Valley, a Fortune 100, non-profit, and higher education organizations.

After starting her career in California, she returned home to Ohio where she helps her clients and audiences make wherever they are feel like a small town. She is passionate about sharing small town stories and leadership lessons.

She is a Certified Professional Coach, avid writer, and award-winning public speaker.

Please join me in welcoming Natalie Siston. 

In this episode we discuss:

• her thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is when you can help others realize their true potential while continuing to have your eye on the ball and work toward your own potential as well.”
• how participation in 4H started her speaking career and also gave her the leadership skills she needed.
• her experience living in a small town and how it has shaped who she is today.
• the value she places on connecting with others and networking and her methods for increasing connections.
• how she juggles a full-time job, her side hustle, and having a family with small children.
• her goals for the next year, which include writing a book.

Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com – episode 127