Being a Corporate Athlete

Being a Corporate Athlete

Season 5, Episode 7

In this episode, Deb DeHaas, CEO of Corporate Leadership Center, is joined by Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of EXOS, to explore Sarah’s remarkable personal and professional journey. Sarah shares pivotal moments from her career, including her roles at iconic companies like Nike, Gatorade, and Equinox and how those experiences shaped her leadership philosophy. Together, they discuss the importance of resilience, strategic branding and fostering corporate wellness. Sarah also highlights EXOS’ innovative approach to combating burnout and the value of the four-day workweek in improving employee wellbeing and productivity. This conversation offers inspiring lessons on embracing failure, staying ahead of disruption and leading with vulnerability.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How have you used tough learning moments to grow?
2. What are some ways you can lean into becoming your “Extreme You”?
3. What strategies can you encourage yourself to adopt to better prioritize your own physical and mental health and have more rest and recovery?

HIGHLIGHTS

3:30 The Early Experience That Shaped The Rest Of My Career

6:30 Disrupt Or Be Disrupted

8:08 Becoming The “Extreme You”

9:44 None Of Our Career Journeys Are Perfect

11:45 Developing Yourself

16:40 Working Smarter Not Harder

18:21 Being A “Corporate Athlete”

21:28 “You Do You” – The 4-Day Workweek…

24:50 Board Work – Timing And Fit Are Key

31:17 What’s Ahead And Remaining True To The Mission