In Episode 2 of The Leadership Dance, Alissa is joined by Jocelyn Mangan, CEO and Founder of illumyn Impact and illumyn. Jocelyn is a visionary leader dedicated to solving board diversity who started two social impact ventures focused on accelerating diversity in corporate boardrooms. The conversation explores how her curiosity led her to the tech industry with companies including OpenTable and Ticketmaster, the challenges she faced as a woman in leadership, and the importance of networking and mentorship. Jocelyn discusses her passion for bridging the gap between underrepresented executives and board opportunities and how each of us can identify our superpowers. She also shares insights on how she balances being an entrepreneur and mom while staying focused on her dreams. To learn more about Jocelyn:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynmangan/   Website: www.illumynimpact.org    Boardroom View Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3OdAndN   TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pojIPvv2aMY

In this first episode of the Leadership Dance, Alissa shares her unconventional journey from a professional modern dancer to a successful business executive and board director. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning careers, the importance of embracing one's unique background, and how to leverage personal experiences for professional growth. Alissa shares what she learned from dance, including performing under pressure, agility, resilience, and the ability to create one's own path to success. She talks about three key strategies for success, encouraging listeners to choreograph their own leadership dances.