From Admin to President: How She Built a $50M Logistics Empire in 19 Years скачать в хорошем качестве

From Admin to President: How She Built a $50M Logistics Empire in 19 Years

From administrative assistant to President in 19 years: Colleen Japuntich's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. I In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, discover how she became the leader of NEMA, a thriving logistics and transportation company, while navigating a male-dominated industry, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leading through unprecedented challenges like COVID-19 and tariff wars. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to climb from entry-level to CEO in any industry ✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome as a leader ✅ Strategies for diversifying your business during industry disruption ✅ Leading authentically in male-dominated spaces ✅ Building systems and processes that scale ✅ Communicating vision effectively across your organization ✅ The difference between being liked and being respected as a leader ✅ How to navigate change management and bring teams along ✅ Why patience is the secret weapon young professionals need ✅ Protecting your health while building a business empire Key Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Colleen Japuntich 3:15 - From Admin to President: The 19-Year Journey 8:42 - Overcoming Resistance & Building Credibility 12:30 - Imposter Syndrome: Even Successful CEOs Feel It 16:45 - Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry 22:10 - What Keeps This CEO Up at Night 26:35 - Diversifying in a Shrinking Industry 31:20 - The Art of Communicating Vision 37:50 - Change Management: Bringing Your Team Along 43:15 - Leadership Advice for Young Professionals 48:30 - Rapid Fire Questions & Final Wisdom Top Takeaways: "I want to compete with myself and be better than I was the previous day" - Colleen's philosophy on success Why showing emotions as a female leader can be perceived as weakness (and how to navigate it) The importance of doing the "dirtiest jobs" early in your career How to build respect without being the loudest voice in the room Why diversification saved NEMA during tariff chaos and supply chain disruptions The critical difference between being nice and being kind in leadership About This Episode: Colleen Japuntich is the President of NEMA, a logistics and transportation company specializing in warehousing, drayage, and supply chain solutions. Starting as an administrative assistant, she worked her way through every department—operations, IT, safety, finance—becoming the company's go-to problem solver. In 2019, she was named President, leading the company through COVID-19, industry disruption, and economic uncertainty while maintaining profitability and employee retention. Resources Mentioned: "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Adam Grant's article on being nice vs. being kind Perfect For: Aspiring CEOs and executives Women in male-dominated industries Mid-market business leaders Logistics and transportation professionals Anyone dealing with imposter syndrome Leaders navigating organizational change Entrepreneurs scaling their businesses About CEOs Unscripted: CEOs Unscripted is the podcast where real talk drives real growth. Host Jane Gentry, a seasoned CEO advisor and former mid-market executive, brings you unfiltered conversations with CEOs, founders, and business leaders who share the wins, losses, and lessons from the trenches. No fluff, no jargon—just honest insights about what it really takes to lead and scale in today's business landscape. Subscribe for More: New episodes drop bi-weekly featuring candid conversations with mid-market CEOs, founders, and executives who are redefining leadership. #CEOInterview #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipPodcast #FemaleLeadership  #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerGrowth #MidMarketCEO #BusinessStrategy #CEOsUnscripted #JaneGentry #LeadershipLessons  Female CEO success story Logistics industry leadership Overcoming imposter syndrome Women in male-dominated industries CEO interview podcast Business leadership strategies Scaling through industry disruption Change management for CEOs Mid-market business growth Transportation company success Executive leadership development Career advancement strategies Business diversification tactics Authentic leadership style CEO mental health and wellness