Amii Barnard-Bahn: One Arcade Game Away From Self Discovery
Release Date: 07/12/2024
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info_outlineAmii 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
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Learning does not happen in the comfort zone, and comfort does not happen in the learning zone.
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When you're lost, think about what brings you joy and fulfillment, and journal about it, including what doesn't.
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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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