4 Secrets to Turning Ambition into Reality: from Starting Out to Starting Up to Reaching the Top

Ambition is defined as a strong desire to achieve. But what does it really mean, in real life? And how do you turn your ambitions into reality? In this mini episode from What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, we talk with four people who absolutely can offer insights on how to achieve your ambition.

• Ann Hiatt was an executive partner to Jeff Bezos during the formative years at Amazon and to Eric Schmidt at Google. Her new book Bet On Yourself is available now.
• Bob Rief was CEO of Merrell Footwear, Reef Sandals, and Sanuk. As head of Nike Golf, he hired a young player named Tiger Woods.
• Cody Horton had a distinguished career in the US Navy before leading roles at Walmart, Microsoft, and Deloitte. He now runs Diversity Recruiters and has hired thousands of people.
• Hannah Ingram-Moore started a company in Spain that she sold to Motorola and held leading roles with Swatch, Mulberry Group, and The Gap. She founded the Maytrix Group in the UK as well as the Captain Tom Foundation.

In 13 minutes, they share 4 secrets to turn your ambitions into reality. It’s the sort of advice that anyone pursuing higher goals can readily apply to their daily work.

What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw

Life and career rarely go to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge when things aren't quite going as expected. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by leading athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference makers. They all have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share their lessons with you.

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