Agile Leadership and Cross-Department Collaboration with Sarah Fruy

Speak In Flow

In this episode of the Speak In Flow Podcast, Melinda Lee sits down with Sarah Fruy, a marketing leader at Pantheon with over 20 years of experience strategizing marketing campaigns for companies like Google and TikTok. They discuss the critical importance of cross-departmental collaboration for organizational success. Sarah shares her experiences with Agile methodologies, the importance of consistent communication, and strategies for driving impactful change. Together, they explore the role of leaders in fostering partnerships across departments and how this approach can help organizations thrive in competitive markets.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Learn how collaborating with peers in other departments, rather than working in silos, can lead to greater organizational success.

Agile Methodology in Leadership

Discover why agile methods are here to stay and how they can improve teamwork and productivity.

Clear Communication Prevents Surprises

Learn the value of proactive dialogue in aligning teams and managing expectations.

Navigating Changes and Resistance

Upstanding leaders have to know how to maintain motivation and commitment during transitions.

The Role of ‘Why’ in Motivation

Inspired by Simon Sinek's "Start with Why," Join Sarah and Melinda to understand how to make every team connect to the company’s broader goals.

Memorable Quotes:

“Good communication reduces the element of surprise.” – Sarah Fruy

“Take the ego out of it and focus on the work.” – Sarah Fruy

“To have a solid organization, think about the big picture and more cohesively. Let's work together.” – Melinda Lee

Connect with Sarah Fruy

Website: www.sarahfruy.com

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfruy/

About the Guest:

Sarah Fruy is a marketing executive with nearly two decades of experience driving growth and innovation across sectors. Sarah is a force in online advertising, SaaS, and digital media, delivering high-impact strategies to high-profile tech companies like Google, for revenue and brand recognition. She has helped companies like Rockbot, Linqia, and Pantheon reach new heights, including a 76% YoY revenue increase and Pantheon's $1 billion valuation. A thought leader and speaker at top industry conferences, Sarah continues to inspire with her passion for transformative marketing.

Fun-facts:

• Sarah's passion for gardening has led her to transform her home into a lush indoor jungle, where she grows over 45 plants.
• A self-proclaimed puzzle purist, she prefers tackling the most challenging puzzles without any shortcuts.
• She is a keen photographer who loves capturing intimate portraits of loved ones and creating compelling stories through shadows and light.

About Melinda:

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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