Amii Barnard-Bahn: One Arcade Game Away From Self Discovery

Amii Barnard-Bahn is an advisor, coach, and thought leader in the fields of careers, law, ethics, and compliance, specializing in helping executives get promoted to and thrive in the C-suite, and helping companies do the right thing. She is a partner at Kaplan & Walker LLP, a law firm specializing in compliance and ethics. A former Fortune 5 executive, GC, and CHRO, Amii is a consultant and coach to the C-Suite and leaders at global companies like Bank of the West, Adobe, AbbVie, and The Gap. 

She is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches. Amii has been recognized by Thinkers360 as the #1 global thought leader in both Legal and Careers. A lifelong diversity advocate, Amii testified for the successful passage of the first U.S. laws requiring corporate boards to include women. 

The One Away Moment 

Amii was a lawyer, but something didn’t feel right. During a hearing one day, she felt a deep unease, like her soul was out of sync with the courtroom. That evening, losing an arcade game struck a chord—it mirrored her struggle in law. She bravely quit her high-paying job, embarked on a journey of self-discovery, and found her true calling. Today, she combines her love for human resources and law, running two thriving businesses with passion and purpose. 

3 Key Takeaways 

1. Learning does not happen in the comfort zone, and comfort does not happen in the learning zone. 

2. When you're lost, think about what brings you joy and fulfillment, and journal about it, including what doesn't.

3. Self awareness, external awareness, strategic thinking, executive presence, and thought leadership are the 5 aspects that one should focus on while aiming for a promotion from a mid level manager to an executive role.

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