Episode 11: Lead at Every Level: From Executive to Boardroom Insight – Leadership Insights with Antonio Vegezzi

"Mistakes don’t define you—how you respond to them does. A good leader isn’t the one who never falls, but the one who gets back up and improves every time." 🌟

In this episode, I sit down with Antonio Vegezzi, a board director, former asset management executive, and professor, whose career spans finance, governance, and academia. With decades of leadership experience, Antonio shares a 360-degree perspective on what it takes to grow, adapt, and lead at the highest levels.

💡 Tune in to discover:
✔️ The Three Phases of Leadership – Antonio’s journey through management, governance, and academia, and what each stage taught him.
✔️ Self-Reflection & Growth – Why self-awareness and learning from mistakes are key to leadership success.
✔️ What Boards Really Look For – How professionals can transition into governance roles.
✔️ Luck vs. Opportunity – Why career success isn’t just about luck, but about consistent effort, preparation, and being ready when opportunities arise.

🌟 Plus: Antonio shares how a poorly prepared presentation in front of 60 executives early in his career became a defining lesson in resilience.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a meaningful career, transition into board roles, or develop leadership skills that truly make an impact, this episode is for you.

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