Podcast appearances and mentions of Shellye Archambeau

At 16, Shellye Archambeau already knew she wanted to be a CEO. And early in her career at IBM, after closing a massive deal with RiteAid, it felt like she was well on her way. But then, at the last minute, the deal fell through. Shellye felt utterly defeated - until a conversation with her husband helped her realize that there had been a failure … but that didn't mean she was a failure. Shellye went on to have a thriving career at IBM and beyond, with the lessons learned from that early setback helping her overcome all the challenges she faced along the way. By the time Shellye became CEO of the software company Metricstream, she felt like she was ready to handle anything. But then the Great Recession of 2008 hit. Just like that, business dried up. Suddenly, Shellye was faced with one of the most difficult decisions of her career. Would they fold? Or would they fight? In this episode, Shellye joins Brenda to talk about the importance of demonstrating resilience as a leader when times get tough, why a great team is everything, and how you can turn your lowest career moments into a productive story to share in your next job interview.  For more, check out Shellye and her work... On LinkedIn - /shellye-archambeau On Instagram - @shelarchambeau On X - @ShelArchambeau On the Web - shellye.com And check out Shelley's latest book, Unapologetically Ambitious --- At  AnitaB.org  we  challenge  the  systems  and  misconceptions  that  limit  human potential. What  sets  us  apart  is  our  unwavering  commitment  to  disrupting  the status  quo  while  honoring  the  full  humanity  of  every  individual.  We  cultivate spaces where people can be vulnerable, seen, and supported without judgement. Because progress starts with truth, empathy, and the courage to build something better for all. --- Connect with AnitaB.org Instagram - @anitab_org Facebook - /anitab.0rg LinkedIn - /anitab-org On the web - anitab.org  --- Our guests contribute to this podcast in their personal capacity. The views expressed in this interview are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology or its employees (“AnitaB.org”). AnitaB.org is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of the information provided in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute legal or other professional advice or services. --- B The Way Forward Is… Hosted and Executive Produced by Brenda Darden Wilkerson. Produced by Avi Glijansky Associate Produced by Kelli Kyle Sound design and editing by Ryan Hammond  Mixing and mastering by Julian Kwasneski  Additional Producing help from Faith Krogulecki Operations Coordination for AnitaB.org by Quinton Sprull. Creative Director for AnitaB.org is Deandra Coleman Executive Produced by Dominique Ferrari, Stacey Book, and Avi Glijansky for Frequency Machine  Photo of Brenda Darden Wilkerson by Mandisa Media ProductionsFor more ways to be the way forward, visit AnitaB.org

In this episode of The Goode Guide, I sit down with the brilliant Shellye, an accomplished executive and the author of Unapologetically Ambitious. Shellye shares her journey from the early days of her career, navigating barriers in the tech industry, to becoming a CEO and mentor for the next generation of leaders. Her journey isn't just about professional success; it's about overcoming the odds and leading with purpose. We dive deep into her book and discuss what it truly means to embrace ambition without hesitation, especially as women.Shellye opens up about how ambition, often viewed negatively when it comes to women, can be a powerful force for change and personal growth. She sheds light on the importance of vulnerability and sharing your goals with others to help you reach them. Plus, we talk about building high-performance teams, the challenges of leadership, and why strategic career planning is essential to growth. This episode is packed with insights on how to create lasting impact while staying true to your ambition.Key Takeaways: Embrace your ambition without apology. Women often hold themselves back due to societal perceptions of ambition, but it's time to own your desires and aspirations. Build high-performing teams by recognizing different skill sets, fostering trust, and creating clarity on team goals. The key to leadership is not about titles—it's about your ability to inspire and lead with integrity. Strategic career planning is essential, but it needs to consider not just your job, but your whole life. Keep your vision broad and include those who are part of your journey. Vulnerability and ambition go hand in hand. To achieve your goals, you need to open up, share your aspirations, and build a network of support.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Goode Guide: Introduction to Shellye and her impressive journey. 00:01:25 - From Corporate to CEO: Shelley shares her early days in tech and how she rose to the top. 00:06:15 - Unapologetically Ambitious: The meaning behind the title of Shellye's book and why it's important for women to embrace ambition. 00:09:32 - The Power of Vulnerability: How being open about your goals and challenges can accelerate your success. 00:12:30 - Building High-Performance Teams: Shellye's advice on assembling teams with complementary skills and fostering trust. 00:15:45 - Strategic Career Planning: The importance of having a long-term vision and including your personal life goals. 00:19:50 - Leadership Lessons: How Shellye defines leadership and the traits that make great leaders. 00:22:00 - Mentorship and Impact: The importance of mentoring the next generation of leaders. 00:24:20 - Advice for Women Aspiring to Leadership: Shelley's top advice for women looking to make an impact in their careers. 00:27:00 - Wrapping Up: Final thoughts on staying unapologetically ambitious and making a lasting impact.Resources Mentioned: Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Shelley's mentorship program: Ignite AmbitionsFollow Shelley on LinkedIn and Instagram

Picture this: You're a kid shivering in your home, which never goes above 68 degrees in the winter. And you decide right then– your future includes a thermostat set at 72. That desire sparked Shellye Archambeau's life's ambition. Shellye is our guest this week on Money Tales. Her experience spans from being the new kid at school in seven states to breaking barriers as a Black woman CEO in Silicon Valley. Shellye talks about the intentional financial decisions that shaped her path and the raw, courageous conversations with her then-future husband that helped her build the life she envisioned as a teenager. Shellye's story is a masterclass in ambition and authenticity. Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, advisor and author Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams and organizations. Shellye currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, Okta and Lineage. She is also a CEO mentor with the EXCO Group and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Shellye has over 30 years of experience in technology. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based governance, risk and compliance software company. During her tenure, MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms, a book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. She is also a Forbes contributor and the protagonist of the Harvard Business School Case Study: Becoming a CEO. Shellye is the founder of Ignite Ambition, a community focused on the professional development of people in the early to mid-stage of their career.  Their mission is to provide professionals with the knowledge, inspiration, perspective and tools that they need to overcome their challenges, achieve their aspirations and excel in their professional careers. Shellye enjoys the performing arts, traveling, cooking and writing a blog, shellye.com, that provides career advice, insights and other musings.

As women in the workplace, the odds of success and growth are not usually in our favor. So, what can we do to improve our odds and set ourselves up for success? In this episode of How Women Inspire, we sit down with Shellye Archambeau, experienced CEO, board director, and author of Unapologetically Ambitious. Shellye shares her inspiring story of overcoming the odds as a Black woman in tech to become a CEO, emphasizing the importance of setting goals, making intentional decisions, and more. This week's episode 149 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about embracing ambition and rejecting apologies! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Shellye Archambeau is sharing the importance of making daily decisions that align with your goals and actionable steps you can take right now to create a self-care plan to keep yourself healthy. Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and board director with a track record of building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She's also a strategic adviser to Forbes Ignite and the president of Arizona State University and serves on the board of two national nonprofits Catalyst and Braven. Shellye is also the author of “Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.”Some of the talking points Julie and Shellye go over in this episode include:The importance of being unapologetically ambitious and the societal pressure to apologize excessively.Strategic goal setting and mankind decisions to support your plan.The societal pressure on women to "have it all”.Identifying your own three, non-negotiable self-care practices for your health.Check out Shellye's book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramX (formerly Twitter)

This week ,we revisit our interview Shellye Archambeau. Shellye is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She shares lessons learned from her life that she has written about in her new book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you, and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. Shellye Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Roper Technologies [NYSE: ROP], and Okta [NASDAQ: OKTA]. She has also served on the board of Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN] and has been a strategic advisor to the Royal Bank of Canada, Capital Markets Group, and Forbes Ignite. Shellye has over 30 years of experience in technology. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company. During her tenure, MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. She is also a Forbes contributor and the protagonist of the Harvard Business School Case Study: Becoming a CEO. To learn more about Shellye, visit shellye.com

Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and Fortune 500 board member, shares her inspiring journey from a young girl facing adversity to a successful business leader. She discusses key lessons from her book "Unapologetically Ambitious," emphasizing the importance of intentional career planning, building diverse networks, and advocating for oneself in the workplace. Archambeau provides valuable insights on overcoming challenges, setting goals, and creating success on one's own terms. 00:37- About Shellye Archambeau Shellye is a Fortune 500 board member.  She's a former CEO of Metric Stream, an advisor, and an author.  She's the author of a book titled, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.  She's been recognized, awarded, and felicitated several times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

As a senior change leader, you know that your CEO's buy-in can make or break your change initiatives. So, listen in on Nellie and Shellye's down-to-earth discussion on what CEOs are looking for, what they need from you as a change leader, and how to build your case to gain their support. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tal and PJ welcome Shellye Archambeau, a trailblazing technology leader and icon in the business world. Shellye's career began at IBM, where she became the first African American woman to be sent on an international assignment. She was later recruited by Blockbuster and launched their first online presence. Shellye then became one of the first female African American CEOs in Silicon Valley at MetricStream, a company she built into a global market leader. She serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta and is a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite. Shellye is also the author of the inspiring book "Unapologetically Ambitious." Episode Summary: Shellye Archambeau shares her journey from a young saleswoman at IBM to becoming a top executive in the tech industry. She discusses the challenges she faced, including overcoming impostor syndrome and balancing personal and professional life. Shellye also talks about the importance of risk-taking, building networks, and her vision for future leaders. Key Questions: 1. Shellye's early influences and decisions that led her to the life path she chose.2. Significant barriers Shellye faced at IBM and how she navigated them.3. Insights and lessons learned from her time at Blockbuster.4. Personal experiences and lessons learned during her tenure as CEO of MetricStream.5. Stories and strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome.6. Practical advice for ambitious women balancing work, marriage, and parenthood.7. Key factors in Shellye's risk matrix and managing fear in decision-making.8. Approaching and building meaningful professional relationships.9. Important qualities and skills for aspiring leaders in corporate America.10. Insights on writing "Unapologetically Ambitious" and what she hopes readers take away from it.11. The role of mentorship and how Shellye has both benefited from and contributed to it.12. How Shellye has seen the tech industry evolve and where she sees it heading.13. Advice for young professionals facing setbacks and how to use them as stepping stones.Special Mentions: - Shellye's early career at IBM and Blockbuster.- Leadership at MetricStream and contributions to the tech industry.- Insights from her book "Unapologetically Ambitious."Quotable Moments: - "A setback can be a stepping stone if you allow it to be."- "When your best times collide with your worst, you are defining and unleashing the Incredible in you."Connect with Shellye: Listeners can connect with Shellye through her LinkedIn profile and find her book "Unapologetically Ambitious" wherever books are sold.Outro: Thanks to Shellye Archambeau for sharing her inspiring journey and valuable insights. Her story of resilience, ambition, and leadership continues to inspire many.Listener Engagement: We invite listeners to share their thoughts and stories of overcoming challenges in their own entrepreneurial journeys.Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Braving Business Podcast or its hosts.Remember to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Stay brave!

So, how do you create real momentum around change? Listen in on the conversation with Shellye Archambeau as she explains how she rallied her workforce to transform a struggling startup into the now thriving company, MetricStream.Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shellye Archambeau shares her inspirational journey from aspiring to be a CEO at 16 to becoming the leader of MetricStream and a prominent figure in the tech industry. Shellye discusses the importance of setting clear goals, the value of planning, and overcoming obstacles such as imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the need for leaders to be clear, intentional, and vulnerable, and highlights the impact of mentorship and cheerleaders in one's career. Shellye also introduces her nonprofit, Ignite Ambition, aiming to mentor and guide a million people. Her advice on career management, including owning one's career and being intentional about career choices, provides valuable insights for current and aspiring leaders alike.Links:https://shellye.com/https://ignite-ambition.mn.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau/Books:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8596/9781538702918https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8596/9781473675988https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8596/9781785044540A big thank you to our epsiode sponsor Sideways. Head to their website hospitality.sideways.ai or email them directly at john@sideways.aiConnect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This episode is with Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream. You may not have heard of her, but I think you'll be glad you did when you've listened. I love hearing leadership stories of people outside the NHS, and I think this one in particular gave me lots to think about. I stumbled across Shelleye on another podcast, and read her book Unapologetically Ambitious- and it blew me away.From being the oldest of four in a modest American family to becoming one of the first black female CEOs of the tech industry and creating “the most stunning Silicon Valley turnaround,” Shellye knows how to create success on her own terms, and through her book and her videos, she's now made it her mission to teach others to do the same. She's been featured frequently in Forbes, the New York Times Business Inside, and more, is subject of a Harvard Business School case study on becoming a CEO, and has been on lots of big podcasts around the world. She's currently a Fortune 500 board member, and now spends her time talking about her leadership career and lessons she's learnt.*Highlights:Her journey (4 mins)Where her conviction came from (7 mins)Imposter syndrome (11 mins)Having a goal whilst staying flexible (17 mins)Broadcasting your intentions (24 mins)Self-care (30 mins)Taking risks (34 mins)Negotiating in a new job (37 mins)Lessons she learnt at the top (46 mins)Adopting a mentor (54 mins) *ResourcesShelley's websiteHer bookHer new network Ignite*Social mediaTwitter- @ShelArchambeau@NextGGP/ @nishmanek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all agree that you need ambition to become a successful leader. So why are we often reluctant to show it? On today's episode, I'm talking to Shellye Archambeau, one of the first black female CEOs in Silicon Valley, a prolific board member and the author of “Unapologetically Ambitious.” Shellye and I talk about how you can harness and show your ambition while dealing with business setbacks and imposter syndrome.Resources mentioned in the episode: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by Shellye ArchambeauIf you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shellye Archambeau knew as a teenager she wanted to grow up and become a CEO. But when Shellye started as an undergraduate at the Wharton School of Business in 1980, there were just two female CEOs of large corporations, and none of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies were Black. Despite the lack of representation, Shellye became the first Black woman to lead a division of IBM overseas. She broke barriers and took risks leading to a successful career with leadership positions at Blockbuster, Zaplet and MetricStream. In this 2022 conversation with Guy Raz, Shellye discusses her book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, and details both her singular approach to leadership and her advice for taking ownership of one's career.

Shellye Archambeau was an executive at IBM, Blockbuster's president, and then MetricStream's CEO. She currently serves on the boards of Verizon and Nordstrom. Today, she shares five key insights from her book "Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms."

Our continued search through our podcasting vault has led us to the next episode to remaster. Who was selected? None other than Shellye Archambeau.   As a master planner and strategist, Shellye knows how to create roadmaps to accomplish just about anything she sets her mind to. This is what led her to attend a top-ranked university, moving up the ranks at IBM, and ultimately becoming a CEO by the time she turned 40.   In this remastered episode, we use her book, Unapologetically Ambitious, to anchor our conversation. Shellye shares her journey in becoming one of the first black women to lead a high-tech Silicon Valley company. Specifically, she reveals how she builds and empowers teams to build business infrastructure to support rapid, sustainable growth.   Along the way, she also shares her predictions for remote working, how to delegate effectively, and why falling in love with your market is essential for scaling your business.   Discover why she says you deserve to be ambitious and to do so unapologetically.      

Are you looking for a mentor? We've got a surefire way to get as many mentors as you want, thanks to Shellye Archambeau, a Fortune 500 board director and one of the first Black female CEOs in the tech industry.Shellye learned early in her career that you should have multiple mentors and she figured out how to do that—without asking! And it's easier than you think!Suffering from impostor syndrome? Don't worry, Shellye points out it affects all of us, including herself, and she offers ways to beat it when it sneaks up on you. Striving to land a paid seat on a corporate board? Shellye shares how she did it and how you can, too! Want people to remember you? Introduce yourself using Shellye's technique and you'll be on people's minds long after you meet them.With over 30 years of corporate experience, Shellye, author of Unapologetically Ambitious, shares some golden nuggets you won't want to miss! Theme: Don't Do It AloneEpisode Highlights:Mixing business and pleasureAchieving work-life integrationHow to get a mentor without askingGet paid to serve on a boardHow to set goals and stay on trackHow to beat impostor syndrome3 ways leaders can advance multicultural women in the workplaceIntroduce yourself so people remember youMentioned in this Episode:Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by Shellye ArchambeauLinkedIn Learning Course: Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau2023 Gender Diversity Index Report by 50/50 Women on BoardsShellye's Bio: Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Currently, Shellye serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She is also a CEO mentor with the EXCO Group and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Shellye has over 30 years of experience in technology. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company. During her tenure MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. Shellye is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. Shellye enjoys the performing arts, traveling and cooking. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedInJoin our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women.More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedInMore from Courtney Copelin:

Growing up in the 1960s in one of the only black families in an all-white neighbourhood, Shellye Archambeau realized early on that the odds were not in her favor. She was bullied, beaten up, and faced intense racial discrimination.The imposter syndrome she developed in her childhood, has followed her throughout her life. However, despite these challenges, she grew up to become one of Silicon Valley's first black female CEOs. Shellye shares her remarkable story in this episode of Tiger Therapy.Shellye's book "Unapologetically Ambitious" is out now.____Social Media:Pippa - @pippa.woodheadTigerhall - @tigerhallShellye - @shelarchambeau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You're ambitious". It's sometimes used in a negative way to describe a woman. But let's claim being ambitious and owning our worth. Our guest this week is Shellye Archambeau, one of tech's first Black female CEOs and bestselling author of Unapologetically Ambitious. In this episode, Shellye shares her top tips on how we can be unapologetically ambitious. ** Save the date! ** Our MWF Spring Conference is going to be on Friday 10th May 2024 in Cambridge, Tickets will be on sale soon! We have a very special announcement to make - we have made membership to the MWF only £5 for all medical students! Sign up at this link: https://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/members/join-us   Follow the Medical Women's Federation on social media: Website: Click here to join the Medical Women's Federation or sign up to our free newsletter Twitter: @medicalwomenuk Instagram: @medicalwomenuk Facebook: MedWomen   For any enquires about the Medical Women's Federation, email admin@medicalwomensfederation.org.uk  To get in touch about the podcast, email medicalwomenpodcast@gmail.com  This podcast is produced on behalf of the Medical Women's Federation by Dr Nuthana Bhayankaram & Ms Jenna MacKenzie. Our music is composed and played by Dr Kethaki Bhayankaram.

Shellye Archambeau visits Google to discuss her book “Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.” The book is an empowering leadership guide from one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs that offers a blueprint for how to achieve your personal and professional goals. Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO. Through the busts and booms of Silicon Valley in the early 2000s, this book details the risks she took and the strategies she used to steer her family, her career, and her company toward success. Shellye is one of high tech's first female African American CEOs and has been featured frequently in Forbes, the New York Times, Business Insider, and more. Formerly an executive at IBM and President of Blockbuster.com, Archambeau was recruited to be the CEO of a then-struggling Silicon Valley startup, now named MetricStream, a recognized global leader in governance, risk, and compliance software solutions. She currently serves as a Fortune 500 board member and holds board seats at Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta. Visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/UnapologeticallyAmbitious to watch the video.

Welcome back to ABC to CEO “Preparing for the Possibility” Podcast. We are so excited to release this inspiring and motivational conversation between our host, Sharon Fiehler and very special guest, Shellye Archambeau. Ms. Archambeau is a Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author. In this episode, Ms. Archambeau shares about her journey to becoming a CEO, important tips she learned along the way, tools you can use in your own life and career today, how to turn a no into a yes and so much more. She also shares what inspired her to write her book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book we highly recommend! You can find and connect with Ms. Archambeau on Instagram and LinkedIn. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Learn more about Shellye Archambeau below:Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She is also a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite and advisor to the President of Arizona State University, and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company. During her tenure MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. She is also a Forbes contributor and the protagonist of the Harvard Business School Case Study: Becoming a CEO. Ms. Archambeau enjoys the performing arts, traveling, cooking and writing a blog that provides career advice, insights and other musings (https://shellye.com). @‌shelarchambeauFollow us to learn more at ABC to CEO.ABC To CEOPrepares young women for the possibility of becoming not just a leader but the leaderFirmly believes that when more women are at the top, there will be a tipping point that will make equality possibleIs a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizationABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast is produced by Amanda Taran.

How do you evolve your greatest obstacle into your greatest superpower? Shellye Archambeau, Ellevest's Sallie Krawcheck, and Calendly's Tope Awotona discuss the hidden advantages of strategizing like an entrepreneurial outsider. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, they sit down with host Bob Safian to share lessons about questioning the status quo, maintaining confidence in the face of criticism, and orchestrating a cultural turnaround. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or firmly established in the C-suite, the outsider's mindset has the power to inject counterintuitive creativity and dynamism into your leadership.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you evolve your greatest obstacle into your greatest superpower? Shellye Archambeau, Ellevest's Sallie Krawcheck, and Calendly's Tope Awotona discuss the hidden advantages of strategizing like an entrepreneurial outsider. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, they sit down with host Bob Safian to share lessons about questioning the status quo, maintaining confidence in the face of criticism, and orchestrating a cultural turnaround. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or firmly established in the C-suite, the outsider's mindset has the power to inject counterintuitive creativity and dynamism into your leadership.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dr. Willie Jolley interviews one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, Shelley Archambeau, Shellye Archambeau. Shellye explains why your success and planning should not be a one-time thing...it must be a part of your lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Our Guests: Welcome to this special mash-up episode, where Shellye Archambeau, Former CEO, MetricStream, Advisor & Author, Deborah H. Telman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & General Counsel, Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Fawn Lopez Publisher Emeritus, Modern Healthcare inspire listeners to embrace diversity, work with intention and integrity, and strive for success in their professional journeys. Key Insights: Let's explore these women in leadership and their inspiring stories to learn valuable lessons on achieving success and fostering diversity in the corporate world. ● Trailblazing Leadership. Despite facing adversity and experiencing bullying, Shellye developed a profound understanding that if she wanted to achieve anything in life, she had to improve the odds and carve her own path.● Allies & Advocates. Deb recognizes the role of allies and advocates in uplifting minorities and women in the workplace, urging others to actively create opportunities for underrepresented individuals to showcase their talents.● Courage and Determination. With a strong belief in the power of education and integrity, Fawn navigated her way through the healthcare industry, breaking barriers as a woman and minority leader.Relevant Links: Listen to Shellye Archambeau's full episodeListen to Deborah H. Telman's full episodeListen to Fawn Lopez's full episode

Hello and welcome to the Danielle Newnham podcast where I interview tech founders and innovators to learn the inspiring, human stories behind the game-changing tech we use every day.To see out Season 9, I thought I would do my second ever AMA. I do these because I want to be helpful and because I think it's important for listeners to know me and understand where I am coming from and why I do the podcast. So I asked my listeners across social media for questions they would like me to answer and in this episode, I am going to do my best to answer as many of them as possible. I discuss addiction, networking, growing a startup and irrational fears!But before we start, there is one slight trigger warning – I do talk about death and alcoholism in my first answer so you may want to skip that part if you are listening to this with episode with children around.Let me know what you think and if you want to hear more AMA's!Danielle Twitter / Instagram / Newsletter Mentioned in this episode:Shellye Archambeau episode hereRichard Browning episode hereKevin Kelly episode hereColin Caffell's book: In Search of The Rainbow's End 

From being the oldest of four in a modest American family to becoming one of the first black female CEOs of the tech industry, Shellye Archambeau knows how to create success on her own terms and she has made it her mission to teach others to do the same. Join her for a conversation on how to not only persevere, but to make intentional choices with the knowledge and planning necessary to increase your odds of being successful.

Meet Shellye Archambeau:The former CEO of MetricStream, author Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She is also a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite and the President of Arizona State University, and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Her book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms, will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. Key Insights:Shellye Archambeau offers important advice for aspiring leaders, based in her experience, on recognizing opportunities, finding mentors, and creating effective networks. Helping Others. Shellye's path to leadership began when she noticed that helping others led them to respect her as a person, and as an effective organizer.Stick to the Plan. Very few people have a plan and make a consistent effort to orchestrate every day in accordance with the plan. Shellye believes this is the path to power. A Good Director. Having served on a number of boards, Shellye advises board members and directors to contribute in their own expertise, and to speak up to raise important questions. Relevant Links:Check out Shellye's websiteFollow Shellye on TwitterOrder a copy of Shellye's book

Shellye Archambeau has encountered a lot of obstacles in life, but her ability to navigate around them has proved almost superhuman. Archambeau talks about deciding - as a teenager - that she wanted to be a CEO, and how she navigated the business world to make that happen. How do you deal with a company that's not paying you enough? That won't promote you? That becomes complacent? And what happens when your break comes along in the middle of a tech meltdown? Archambeau tells her own story, and offers lots of advice along the way.

Shellye Archambeau serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She previously served as the CEO of MetricStream, a software company focused on risk management and compliance. Her book, Unapologetically Ambitious was chosen by Fortune magazine as the business book of the year. In this episode we dive into: Analyzing the risk in order to decide if an opportunity is worth pursuingOvercoming imposter syndromeFinding mentors and establishing connections with mentorsWhy you shouldn't fall in love with your productRead the full episode notes and summary on Startup Savant! Buy Shellye's book here. 

Taking risks can be the catalyst for immense scale or dire straits. Avoiding taking any risks at all leads to stangnancy and empowered competitors. The key is to know which risks are worth taking, and when and how to take them. This episode highlights the best conversations we've had recently about taking advantage of risk and how fortune favors the brave. Featuring New Georgia Project's Stacey Abrams, Care.com's Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Bankable Productions & SMiZE Cream's Tyra Banks, MetricStream's Shellye Archambeau, Moderna's Stéphane Bancel, Digital Undivided's Kathryn Finney, Ellevest's Sallie Krawcheck, and American Express's Ken Chenault. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dlirtXSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janice Ellig is joined by Shellye Archambeau, CEO, and author of "Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms." Shellye touches on her career in Silicon Valley as a woman of color and how she took intelligent risks to achieve her goals. Tags: Janice Ellig, Shellye Archambeau, women, leadership, economy, CEO, business, money, career, risk, book, author

Shellye Archambeau knew as a teenager she wanted to grow up and become a CEO. But when Shellye started as an undergraduate at the Wharton School of Business in 1980, there were just two female CEOs of large corporations, and none of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies were Black. Despite the lack of representation, Shellye became the first Black woman to lead a division of IBM overseas. She broke barriers and took risks leading to a successful career with leadership positions at Blockbuster, Zaplet and MetricStream. Shellye's book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, details her singular approach to leadership, and her advice for taking ownership of one's career.

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages What's your relationship with ambition? I feel I'm both ambitious, and not. On one hand, I want to grow into the best of who I am and have a life of contentment, but on the other, there are some status-based trophies that just don't matter to me as they once did. I've come to realize that it's only by having pursued and–in some cases–won some of those trophies, have I started to appreciate what my bigger, more internally-driven goals might be. Shellye Archambeau, author of Unapologetically Ambitious, was ranked one of the 100 Most Influential Business Leaders in America, reflecting a 30 year career of leadership roles in various organizations. As such, she has a profound understanding of ambition at the highest echelons of organizational life, and is eager to share what she's learnt along the way. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/    Shellye reads two pages from ‘All You Have to Do Is Ask' by Wayne Baker. [reading begins at 16:20]  Hear us discuss:  Working through imposter syndrome: “I don't know if I ever actually overcame impostor | syndrome, I just learnt how to deal with it.” [3:54] | “It's really important in life to have cheerleaders around you.” [5:13] | Finding the right people to ask. [21:12] | How to nurture your network: “A network is the people around you who will do something for you when it's not convenient.” [24:27] | Being ‘Unapologetically Ambitious.' [27:45] | The price you pay for being ambitious. [34:07]

Often we fail to fulfill our dreams not because they're big, but because we lack enough intention to pursue them.  Regardless of how great your ambitions may become, it's never too hard. It only takes being intentional, purposeful, and committed to achieve your goals. In this episode of Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast, I interview Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director. Shellye is the former CEO of MetricStream, a governance, risk, and compliance software company based in Palo Alto, California. Under Shellye's leadership, MetricStream became a global market leader with over 1200 employees that serves customers around the globe. On top of that, Shellye serves on four corporate boards: Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta, and is a Strategic Advisor to the Royal Bank of Canada, Capital Markets Group. Shellye is a great example of a truly ambitious woman, who has ascended the ranks and created a name for herself in the technology industry. She's incredibly purposeful, intentional, and driven. She has a powerful story to share about defying the odds that she also shares in her book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms In our conversation, Shellye talks about being purposeful and intentional in turning your ambitions into everyday decisions, which is the key to achieving your dreams. Key Takeaways: How being purposeful and intentional propels a leader and why ambition is not enough Understanding the what, why, and how of Imposter Syndrome What it takes to serve on not one, but  four corporate boards  How getting a “seat-at-the-table-job”, where interacting with the CEO and board enhance the odds of advancing Moving forward from the loss of her life partner. How to be an intentional leader during this disempowering time Homework does not end in school; always do your homework. Quotes “A lot of people set goals, and some plan to achieve them, but very few people make everyday decisions consistent with those plans where the power lies.” - Shellye Archambeau   “Risk and reward are two sides of the same coin.” - Shellye Archambeau   “Being intentional about watching, learning, and listening will make you a valued manager and leader going forward.” - Shellye Archambeau   Find cheerleaders, those who remind you how good you are.” - Shellye Archambeau   “The higher you rise, the more your reputation plays a role in what opportunities come your way.” - Shellye Archambeau   “A lot of people focus on the next job they want, but you've got to nail the job that you have to set yourself up for the next one.” - Shellye Archambeau   “The more you do to increase your ability to have more options means you get more choice, which helps you make better decisions.” - Shellye Archambeau

Silicon Valley's first female African American CEO Shellye Archambeau invigorates women of color to live unapologetically ambitious–in our personal and professional lives. An experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations, Shellye currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She is the author of 'Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms,' a book that will help professionals achieve their aspirations and create the life they want. Shellye is also a sought-after speaker on governance, risk and compliance as well as marketing and entrepreneurship and has guest lectured at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. She has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes and the Financial Times. In this week's episode, Shellye and host Shanetta McDonald cover:How living with intention every day can get us closer to our goals.Creating a life in which we are ready for opportunities when they present themselves.The leverage we have as women of color in the workplace and how we can use it to our advantage.Get Shellye's videobook for free w/code: LITMOTIFhttps://litvideobooks.com/unapologetically Code expires on 4/6.Connect with Shellye:https://shellyearchambeau.com/ Shellye's Instagram: @shelarchambeauShellye's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau/Connect with us:Instagram: @ourmotifTwitter: @ourmotifFacebook: @ourmotifNewsletter sign-up: ourmotif.co Feel free to leave us a rating + review if you've enjoyed this episode. + remember to subscribe to receive alerts on our upcoming episodes. 

In this episode of The Idealists. (formerly Grit & Grace), host and entrepreneur Melissa Kiguwa interviews Shellye Archambeau who has over 30 years of experience in technology ranging from her role as the former President of Blockbuster.com, as well as, the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based software company. She currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta. During the show, Shellye shares the sacrifices she made to get ahead, as well as, how she tackles goal-setting when confronted with complicated, high risk crises. . . . . In the episode: - Shellye begins the episode sharing why she left her high-ranking position at IBM to become CEO of a MetricStream, a struggling startup. - She goes on to describe her personal decision-making matrix and how it helps her during moments of crisis. - Shellye then shares the personal and financial decisions she made in order to become MetricStream's CEO. - Shellye shares the process of being invited to apply for Verizon's board. - At the end of the episode, Shellye shares why she believes women should be unapologetically ambitious. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theidealists/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theidealists/support

As it's International Women's Day, I wanted to do something a little different and hand the episode over to some of the amazing women I have had on the show and I will link to each of their original episodes in the notes below.Today, we have Shellye Archambeau, Rana el Kaliouby, Sherrell Dorsey, Soraya Darabi, Eileen Burbidge, Yodit Stanton, Donna Auguste, Megan Smith and Dr Catherine Breslin and what follows is the one piece of advice they'd offer their younger selves.First up is Dr Catherine Breslin - an AI and Machine Learning Scientist who managed the Cambridge-based AI Alexa team that, among other things, worked on technology that enabled the automatic speech recognition and natural language understanding behind Amazon's Alexa. Full episode here.The next guest is Donna Auguste from episode 16. Donna was the first African-American to enter the PhD program at Carnegie Mellon researching AI before she went on to lead the Newton engineering team at Apple. She then cofounded and sold her own software business for $147 million. In this clip, Donna offers some advice to a Donna in her twenties. Full episode here.Then there is Eileen Burbidge from episode 20 – Eileen is an esteemed early-stage VC, co-founder and Partner at Passion Capital and was awarded an MBE from the Queen in 2015 for services to business. Eileen also was an advisor to both our Prime Minister and London Mayor. In this clip, Eileen revisits the traits instilled in her from a young age. Full episode here.Next up is Megan Smith – an award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and tech evangelist who has been at the forefront of pioneering tech for all of her career from General Magic, Google, and as CTO to President Obama. She is currently founder and CEO of Shift7. In episode 13 Megan talks about learning from history and how we can change the structures to allow for a more inclusive and equal world. Full episode here.And then there is Rana el Kaliouby co-founder and CEO of Affectiva - a software company which builds AI to understand human emotions and cognitive states by analyzing facial and vocal expressions. The company was spun out of the MIT Media Lab and was recently sold for over $70 million. In episode 10, Rana and I discuss how to deal with doubt and the importance of believing in yourself as a founder. Full episode here. Buy Rana's book Girl Decoded: A Scientist's Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology here.Next up is Shellye Archambeau from episode 4. Shelly's career includes a Silicon Valley CEO, Fortune 500 Board Member, Advisor and Author. She was one of Silicon Valley's first African American female CEO's and pioneered a path in tech for others to follow. In this clip, she shares some great advice on how to put yourself first. Full episode here. Buy Shellye's book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms here.Then there is Sherrell Dorsey from episode 31. Sherrell is founder and CEO of The Plug – an online news and insights platform covering black tech founders, companies and ecosystems and in this clip, she tells her younger self to relax a little and not be so focused on climbing that ladder we all find ourselves on. Full episode here. Buy Sherrell's book, Upper Hand: The Future of Work for The Rest of Us here.Next up is Soraya Darabi –entrepreneur and investor. Soraya is co-founder and General Partner at TMV – a venture fund which focuses on investing in purposeful startups reimagining the future. And in episode 26, she shared her startup journey before becoming an investor and how having a chip on your shoulder isn't always a bad thing as a founder. Full episode here.And the final clip is from Yodit Stanton – co-founder and CEO of OpenSensors which is a technology company that provides advanced data-based solutions for workplace optimisation. In this final clip from episode 24, Yodit summarises what I have heard a lot of successful founders say which is the importance of savouring the moment in the crazy, wild ride, of your startup journey. Too many of us are rushing to get to the finish line, wherever that is, without really taking in what we have achieved and why it's important. A great lesson for us all really. Full episode here. Finally, I wanted to leave you with a quote from Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer programming as well as United States Navy admiral – it's an amended version of a quote by John A Shedd in his 1928 book, Salt from My Attic.Hopper's version reads, “A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are for.”I think it sums up the entrepreneurial spirit so well. Founders refuse to stay in their comfort zones – they go out and they build, despite the barriers and despite the naysayers and that's why they inspire me so.Happy International Women's Day!This special episode was hosted by me Danielle Twitter / Instagram / Newsletter  and edited by my long-time editor and project collaborator Jolin Cheng.  

Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about…·         Introduction·         Who is the Lois Lane, When It Comes to Shellye Archambeau? [00:01:38]·         What was Her Childhood Like Growing Up? [00:02:39]·         Did She Have Any Enterpernurial Ambitions Earlier in Her Life? [00:05:38]·         What Helped Her Get Through Adversity Early On? [00:07:24]·         How Was She Able to Secure a Position at IBM? [00:13:17]·         What were the Signs that Led her to Quit Her Job at IBM? [00:20:22]·         How Did Her Journey Towards Joining BlockBuster Unfold? [00:22:45]·         How Her Proposal to Work with Netflix Could Have Saved Blockbuster? [00:26:06]·         Why Did She Decide to Move to Silicon Valley after Leaving Blockbuster? [00:28:40]·         How Was She Able to Achieve Her Goal of Becoming a CEO? [00:31:58]·         How Did Her Network of Mentors Help Her Transform Zaplet? [00:35:02]·         Which Mentor Has Had the Most Impact on Her? [00:36:56]·         What are her Goals for Her Career? [00:40:03]·         One Thing She Wishes She Had Implemented Sooner to Accelerate Her Journey? [00:42:47]·         Where to Find Shellye Archambeau [00:45:56]In This Episode You'll Learn:In this episode, Casanova talks with Shellye Archambeau. She talks about her childhood, the adversities she had to face after they moved to LA, why did she decide that she wanted to be a CEO at the age of 16, how her mother and teachers helped her get through tough times at school, how she learned about building relationship by helping others, how she was introduced to power of having mentors, the importance of setting goals and executing the plans, how she climbed the ranks at IBM and why she did she decide to leave the company, how she became the president of blockbuster.com and proposed a collaboration between Blockbuster and Netflix when it was a start up, why she decided to move to the Silicon Valley, how she became the CEO of MetricStream, and much more. Have a listen.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shellye Archambeau, author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success On Your Own Terms recalls how even as a high school student, her goal was to become a CEO. While she didn't have a full understanding then about the implications of running a corporation, she set her goals and pursued them becoming one of the first African-American tech CEOs in Silicon Valley. Her book's core message is to teach readers how to get what they want out of life – professionally and personally, by being intentional. The book shares strategies, approaches, tactics, and hacks on how to go about it, despite it being hard. Archambeau relates that when people say someone is “ambitious,” they don't necessarily mean it as a compliment. She knew she wanted the word “ambitious” in the title; however, the “unapologetic” part was inspired by her friends. They noted that women tend to apologize for everything. She adds, “Everyone deserves the right to be ambitious and nobody should have to apologize for it.” Achambeau has a definition for ambition. She says it's about being intentional – something she learned along the way simply by listening. It's about paying close attention and watching other successful people and follow their path, take in all that knowledge and build it into your own plan. She adds, “There's a lot of good advice that comes down if you actually listen to it.” Archambeau encourages people to find mentors because they don't have to have a “formal role.” Mentors are people that can offer you advice, counsel, and perspective so you can make decisions and take risks. “It is not weakness to take help, it's actually a strength.” She also imparts great advice for readers: “You have to be strategic about what you're doing” and “Ambition alone won't get your where you need to be.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Jake Dunlap Show features Shellye Archambeau, who is now Board Director for companies such as Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, Okta and many more! Shellye wasn't born into these Board Director seats, as she had to face a significant amount of adversity starting at a young age, but has built her up into the successful person she is today.Shellye starts today's episode discussing her upbringing at multiple schools as she faced the adversities of racial inequity at a very young age first hand. Later on Shellye was accepted and graduated from The Wharton School prior to getting her start at IBM. It was Shellye's goal to become the CEO one day, but after 15 years of working her way through the ranks running very successful departments, she realized she wouldn't be considered for the IBM CEO role, and moved to become the President of Blockbuster.com. (She was in the meeting that Netflix pitched Blockbuster, but that is a whole nother podcast.)Shellye studied CEOs, and realized that sales is the path to becoming CEO more than any other role, which led her to Executive Marketing/Sales positions at NorthPoint Communications and Loudcloud/Opsware. The next phase of her journey was to getting on boards, as boards are in charge of hiring CEOs. This led her to becoming a Board Director on many boards. Now, Shellye's mission is to impact and inspire to achieve what they want to achieve has led her to writing her new book, “Unapologetically Ambitious.”Quotes“You can't control what people say or do, but you can control how you react. If they affect how you feel about yourself, they won.”“Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.”“Risks and rewards are two sides of the same coin.”“Impact and inspiring others to achieve what they want to achieve.  Find out more about Shellye in the following links:Website: https://shellyearchambeau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelarchambeau/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellye.archambeauTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShelArchambeauLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau/Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetically-Ambitious-Barriers-Create-Success/dp/1538702894/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1641059155&sr=8-1 Learn more about Jake Dunlap and Skaled by visiting the links below:Jake Dunlap:Personal Site - http://jakedunlap.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeTDunlap Instagram - http://instagram.com/jake_dunlap_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JakeTDunlap/ Skaled:Website - https://skaled.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skaledYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsw_03rSlbGQkeLGMGiDf4Q

Meet Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and author of the book Unapologetically Ambitious. In this episode we learn how to confront imposter syndrome, embrace ambition, and encourage our students to be future leaders.

Success Made to Last Legends with Shellye Archambeau  author of Unapologetically Ambitious. Hear Shellye talk about her latest book and reveal answers to the following:  Tell us the highlights of your career.Share a few stories about your favorite mentors in life. What advice would you give to your 20 year old self? What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs about brand strategy that works? Describe your relationship with fear throughout your professional career. How would you define success in a post Covid 19 era?  Visit www.shellye.com for more information on her latest book and buy Unapologetically Ambitious at Barnes & Noble, Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Shellye was one of the first female African American CEOs in Silicon Valley and shares her story in her inspiring book, Unapologetically Ambitious. In this episode Lauren and Shellye discuss:  Increasing your odds in reaching your ambition and discovering the path to powerImproving your ability to be lucky, getting yourself ready for opportunitiesAdvice on how you, too, can reach your aspirationsThe struggles and challenges in the journey to become a CEO Key Takeaways: Take courage in trying new things, leaping into uncomfortable situations and stepping forward into the unknown. Luck is when an opportunity comes along which you can take advantage of. You have to have the right skills, experience and background. Be ready for that opportunity. The way to stay on track: remember what the prize is.  Simple steps: ‘what do I want?” ‘what has to be true to get it?' ‘how do I make it true?' Then execute with discipline. Don't give up on your goal when you think that maybe it's not possible.  “Decide what's important to you and what you're willing to be judged on. Let go of the other things.” - Shellye Archambeau  Reach out to Shellye Archambeau at: Get the book, Unapologetically Ambitious at https://www.shellye.com/ Website: https://shellyearchambeau.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelArchambeau Twitter: @ShelArchambeau    Reach out to Lauren at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.comI MPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/ Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCzebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Want to know what it took for a Black woman CEO to succeed in Silicon Valley in the early IBM years — and still be at the top of her game today? If you’ve ever felt like you’re facing insurmountable odds, this episode is for you. Shellye Archambeau shares her incredible journey to show you how staying true to your values and aligned to your long-term vision while making (sometimes ruthless) decisions will get you to your goals. As her new book suggests, Shellye is unapologetically ambitious and thinks you should be too. Listen as she highlights the importance of having cheerleaders on your side as well as standing your ground when your convictions are challenged. As her new book suggests, Shellye is unapologetically ambitious and thinks you should be too. What You Will Learn In Today's Podcast Interview The similarities in being a CEO and running a club Why it was the "right, holistic decision" to return to work after only five weeks of maternity leave to further her career (and why later she would commute for three years instead of move her family) The difference between choice and sacrifice Why she can’t stand the term "work/life balance" How washing a pie plate changed her entire life The importance of having a shared long-term vision with key players in your life and seeking help along the way to avoid burning out before achieving your potential What your "backpack" looks like, how everyone’s is slightly different and what this means for our interactions How cheerleaders helped Shellye overcome major issues and why you should recruit your own Why it’s ridiculous to compare yourself to other people When you should swerve or stay the course and how to adjust your goals accordingly How planning makes it easier to step into ambitious roles and achieve aspirations Are You Growing The Value of Your Business Take The 2-Minute Assessment To Get Your Intentional Growth Score™ And 1-Page Vision Board. Are your company's current initiatives intentionally designed to increase the value of the business? Do you know what you want from your business long term and why? Do you know what your company is worth? Do you know the differences between Management, Family Transitions, PE Firms, ESOPs and Strategic Buyers? Does the business have a written strategic plan on how to achieve the desired normalized EBITDA and valuation? About the Guest: Shellye Archambeau is one of Silicon Valley's first Black women CEOs. MetricStream, a recognized global leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software solutions, was recognized for growth and innovation under her leadership and made the top ten of the“Deloitte Technology Fast 50” as well as was named a global leader in GRC by leading independent analyst firms for nine consecutive years. Shellye has also served on a number of boards, helping build brands, high performance teams and organizations. Her first book, Unapologetica

In this episode, Sheri and Olivia West sit down with the amazing powerhouse, Shellye Archambeau. Shellye is the former CEO of MetricStream, which landed her as one of Silicon Valley's first Black Female CEOs, and built the company from a struggling start-up to a global leader. She was named the second most influential African American in IT by Business Insider and has guest lectured at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. Shellye now serves on the Boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies and Okta and she is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious. I LOVED this book as it captures so much of what we strive to teach young women! Tune in to hear Shellye discuss her book and guide us through how to take risks, break barriers, and create success on your own terms. To hear more in the audience Q&A, watch the full replay on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j78NqDcyKpc

In this episode, I had the honor of talking to Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's leading African American CEO and author of the book, Unapologetically Ambitious. She got candid about why she wrote the book, what it means to have sustainable growth, and discussed the need for companies to prioritize inclusion and diversity as a goal from the very beginning. Shellye Archambeau is the former CEO of MetricStream, a GRC company based in Palo Alto, California. She has held executive positions for numerous companies, including a 15-year career at IBM where she became the first African American woman at the company to be sent on assignment internationally. She is a Board Director at Verizon Communications, Okta Inc, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies

In this episode of the Guru Salon, Suzanna speaks with Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's first minority female tech executives, about her new book, Unapologetically Ambitious.  Suzanna and Shellye discuss the strategies and mindset that Shellye used to plan and execute her career journey.  She shares a story of courage, focus, and growth.  Former President of Blockbuster.com, former CEO of MetricStream, and board member of Verizon and Nordstrom, she has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times,  and Business Insider.  Shellye is an inspirational, authentic speaker who will have a profound and immediate impact on your mindset and your career.

In a culture where we are primed to apologize from a young age, this Silicon Valley leader is giving women permission to bravely achieve more… without the guilt. Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and board member of several nationally recognized companies (including Verizon and Nordstrom). And over the course of her impressive career building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations, she's demonstrated something we can all learn from: unapologetic ambition. Her new book, ‘Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms', was recently released to teach and inspire women how to fight battles, make tradeoffs, and create the life they want, as you'll hear on Glambition Radio. The post Shellye Archambeau, Author of ‘Unapologetically Ambitious' — Glambition® Radio Episode 237 with Ali Brown  appeared first on Ali Brown.

Our host, Nicole Cacal, chats with Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs who currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, and Okta, and is an advisor to RBC Capital Markets and Forbes Ignite. They discuss Shellye's motivation to build a coalition on correcting racial injustice by applying pressure on the business community and amplifying the voices of those working to solve these challenges.This episode is presented by Forbes Ignitewith production by Due South Media©2020 Forbes Ignite

Continuing our series of talks from our recently concluded AgainstAllOdds startup summit we have with us, Shellye Archambeau. In this episode, Shellye talks to Preethy Padmanabhan of Freshworks, on her journey to become one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs and recounts how she transformed MetricStream from being a Silicon Valley ‘problem child' to a sustainable multi-million dollar business. She talks about how founders can balance short-term interests and long-term desire to build sustainable companies, how they can bring in more diversity and inclusivity to their businesses, and what the business can gain from this, the dangers of falling in love with your product, and much more.  About the GuestShellye Archambeau is one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs. Formerly an executive at IBM and CMO at two public companies, Archambeau was recruited to be the CEO of a then-struggling Silicon Valley startup, which is now MetricStream, a recognized global leader in governance, risk, and compliance software solutions. She currently serves as a Fortune 500 board member and holds board seats at Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta. Her debut book, Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms will be launched on October 6, 2020, with Grand Central Publishing.Preethy Padmanabhan is the Head of Platform Product Marketing at Freshworks. Prior to joining Freshworks, Preethy was the VP of Marketing at Panzura. She is also an angel investment partner with SV2, Portfolia, and a Board Member for CortexBCI. She served in various non-profit boards focused on economic empowerment, women, children, and education. She also held positions in marketing, sales, and engineering across Nutanix, Dell, and Cisco. Sign up for regular updates from The Orbit Shift Podcast.Shellye Archambeau Official WebsiteBuy Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye ArchambeauRegister as part of the Freshworks for Startups Programme The Orbit Shift Podcast is Powered by Freshworks Inc. a global SaaS company headquartered in San Mateo, California. Host and Producer - Jayadevan PKAssistant Producer - Shashwath JAudio Engineer - Rajesh Subramanian