How to Transition from Corporate Leader to Successful Entrepreneur Featuring Wagner Denuzzo

Smashing the Plateau

Wagner Denuzzo is the author of Leading to Succeed, a book on essential skills for the new workplace. He is currently a consultant and coach at his own firm. Previously, he served as the VP and Global Head of Leadership Development at IBM, as well as the VP and Head of Capabilities for the Future of Work at Prudential Financial.

He is a seasoned leader in organizational development, human capital strategy, and leadership transformation, with over two decades of experience across global enterprises, consulting firms, and startups.

In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to effectively transition from corporate roles to entrepreneurship and the importance of collaboration in achieving success.

Wagner and I discuss:

• Wagner's journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to a successful corporate career [02:16]
• The pivotal moment that led Wagner to become an entrepreneur [04:41]
• The role of community in organizational success [07:13]
• How to leverage personal experiences for professional growth [10:04]
• The significance of listening in consulting engagements [13:14]
• The importance of shared leadership and collective purpose [20:12]
• Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur [22:48]
• Insights on building effective teams through the lens of quantum physics [25:10]

Learn more about Wagner at https://a.co/d/azLLRXK.

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