Season 3 · Episode 3

Press Pause to Pivot: Barbara Lange on Building a Purpose-Driven Business

With Barbara Lange

· 17 min
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In this episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams speaks with Barbara Lange, Principal and CEO of Kibo 121, about the courage and strategy behind leaving a secure executive role to start a purpose-driven consultancy. Barbara shares how leading an organization through the pandemic sparked her decision to step away after more than a decade, embrace uncertainty, and launch a business dedicated to sustainability in the media technology sector. She offers insight into managing risk, overcoming the fear of losing stability, and using networking and continuous learning to stand out in an emerging space. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders and entrepreneurs ready to pivot their careers and align their work with their values. To learn more about Barbara, please visit https://www.kibo121.io/ To learn more about Ellen, please visit https://thesalientstrategist.com/

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