The International Spy turned Founder & Principal at Cultivate CX ft. Kathleen Rouse

Описание: In this inspiring episode, I, Kristi Faltorusso, sit down with the remarkable Kathleen Rouse, founder and principal of CultivateCX. Kathleen opens up about the pivotal moments, hard-won lessons, and bold decisions that shaped her career—from her childhood dreams of becoming an international spy to her reality leading teams across continents and founding her own impactful business.

Together, Kristi and Kathleen dive deep into the exciting and challenging world of entrepreneurship, discussing everything from business failures and resilience to the unique challenges of balancing life in the “sandwich generation,” supporting both her daughter and aging parent.

Tune in to hear how Kathleen Rouse continues to create space for herself and other women to rise, and why she believes compassion and courage will define the leaders of the future.

Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
0:40 - Meet Kathleen Rouse
2:45 - Early career aspirations and personal backstory
5:15 - Early business failure and the lessons learned
6:42 - Critical shift during the 2020 pandemic at FinancialForce (now Certinia)
8:02 - Personal life changes influencing career moves
9:15 - Rise of solopreneurs and content creators
16:00 - How losing a first business built resilience and focus
17:15 - Balancing pragmatism with ambition
18:30 - Navigating work and family pressures
20:04 - Caring for children, aging parents & self-care
25:00 - Go-to karaoke songs
27:30 - Stopping to reflect & celebrate
31:11 - Launching grassroots movements within organizations
32:11. - Building empowered teams & achieving significant business outcomes
33:42 - Recent accomplishments at CultivateCX
37:15 - Empowering other women
41:10 - Relocating to Paris and expanding business to Europe
43:55 - Closing remarks

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