Holly Ransom: Chief Interviewer of Barack Obama, CEO of Emergent Global

Our guest this week is Holly Ransom in this episode 161.

Holly Ransom is an internationally acclaimed leadership speaker and consultant – paving the way for leaders across the globe to turn knowledge into action for real-world change. She is CEO of Emergent Global and author of The Leading Edge. Holly was personally requested by Barack Obama to interview him on stage. She delivered a Peace Charter to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and was chosen by Sir Richard Branson as a nominee for Wired Magazine’s prestigious ‘Smart List’ of Future Game Changers to watch.

Holly’s interview portfolio spans from thought leaders like Malcolm Gladwell to powerful figures such as Billie Jean-King, Condoleezza Rice, First Lady Michelle Obama, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and even the world’s first humanoid robot, Sophia. She has hosted conferences for renowned global entities, including the likes of Coca-Cola and James Clear.

Holly was born in Perth, Australia and now spends her time between Melbourne, Australia and the USA.

This was an absolute thrill to spend some time with Holly -- to understand and learn more about how she is as a person. Her journey that started in Perth, Australia to the world. How routines, learnings, perspectives. number of specifics insights such as why nerves are selfish.

Hear how she prepares for a various globally recognised events and working with world leaders including president Obama. Richard Branson, Malcolm Gladwell, The Dalai Lama, Adam Grant, and many more. The importance of spending hours of practice and refining aircraft, which has helped her become an eloquent speaker. The benefits of leadership and how they've evolved for Holly, which culminated in Holly's book. The Leading Edge: Dream big spark change and become the leader.

Note: This episode is a replay of episode #44, which was recorded in September 2021.

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