Beyond Boundaries: Alice Grey Harrison on Building Culture, Communication, and a Business
Release Date: 11/07/2024
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info_outlineIn this insightful episode of the Class E Podcast, host Mary Sturgill speaks with Alice Grey Harrison, a pioneering expert in strategic communication and change management. Alice shares her journey from liberal arts student to head of communications at a top ten accounting firm. Now to entrepreneur, who helps firms nationwide with culture-building, public relations, and change management. She emphasizes the importance of aligning work with one's passions, the power of mentorship, and the vital role of storytelling in internal and external communications. Alice reveals how she discovered her entrepreneurial spirit, honed through years of experience and now channeling into her own venture. She shares the unexpected challenges of running a business, like balancing client work with self-promotion, and reveals how AI tools like ChatGPT have become essential for brainstorming and refining her ideas. Her story offers a refreshing reminder that passion-driven work leads to growth and satisfaction, whether you’re just starting out or looking to rekindle your career. Tune in for practical tips, inspiring insights, and a fresh perspective on leveraging AI to enhance innovation in the modern workplace.
Guest: Alice Grey Harrison
Host: Mary Sturgill
Producer: Caroline Collins