In this episode of The Impactful Conversations Effect, we sit down with Allison Stadd, Senior Vice President of Brand, Culture & Media at Shipt (a Target company), to explore the unexpected intersections of leadership and jazz drumming. A dual US-Canadian citizen, writer, and lifelong creative, Allison shares how her early training in music and writing shaped her approach to leading high-performing teams at brands like Shake Shack, Sweetgreen, BarkBox, and more.
We talk about building identity capital, overcoming imposter syndrome, and her philosophy of “leading from behind”plus, how she channels her creative spirit through her Substack newsletter The Offbeat. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating leadership, identity, and creativity in today’s complex workplace.
Tune in for:
Why drummers make great leaders
Letting go of being liked (and still being respected)
Creative sustainability for working parents
Career advice for rising marketers
The unexpected power of a well-timed Miles Davis quote
An episode you do not want to miss!
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