As an advisor to ambitious CEOs, owners, and entrepreneurs, Stasia Mitchell leads EY’s entrepreneurship strategy and the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programs in over 60 countries, with responsibility for the development of long-lasting relationships with our winners, our alumni, their investors, and the whole entrepreneur ecosystem.
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Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Tales from the Corner Office
[1:08] – Stasia shares something she believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.
- Most people overlook their own wins. Entrepreneurs should celebrate small milestones, not just final outcomes.
- Success is an infinite game — acknowledge what you value and celebrate it.
[1:58] – Stasia talks about the leadership style that is most impactful in today’s chaotic landscape.
- Great leadership starts with self-care—mental and physical health directly impacts team trust and performance.
- A healthy leader inspires a healthy culture that drives innovation and trust from customers.
[3:13] – Stasia talks about the key challenges and opportunities that CEOs are facing today.
- Now more than ever, leaders crave peer insight—they want to know how others are navigating uncertainty.
- Start with better questions to get better answers; peer learning accelerates progress.
- From AI to global uncertainty, collective knowledge-sharing is essential.
[4:38] – Stasia talks about the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program.
- It’s a global recognition platform that amplifies entrepreneurial stories.
- Nominate yourself—entrepreneurs often underestimate their journey.
- U.S. has 17 regional programs focused on four criteria: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, impact, and growth.
- 2025 winner: Stina of Sweden, a former creative director who built a cybersecurity company now operating in 160+ countries.
[6:45] – Stasia talks about what past winner stood out and why.
- Valian from India, CEO of three major companies, promotes calm through leadership.
- Embraces meditation, energy management, and team empowerment.
- Favorite business analogy: Finding Nemo—collective focus can break the net.
[8:43] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!
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[11:40] – Stasia shares what qualities successful entrepreneurs share.
- Communication is key, especially as language evolves.
- Stay connected to how people talk and share ideas, especially across generations.
- Use AI if needed, but your authentic delivery matters most.
[12:56] – Stasia talks about why invest in multi-day, in-person events in a virtual world.
- Deep, contextual connections only happen in person.
- Relationships built through shared experiences lead to lifelong collaborations and opportunities.
[14:20] – Stasia gives examples of magic at these events.
- One entrepreneur supplies energy to a war-torn country.
- Another avoided a costly mistake thanks to peer insights—saving millions.
- Countless partnerships have formed to solve pressing global problems.
[15:48] – Stasia talks about the big trends that are shaping entrepreneurship as we head into 2026.
- Entrepreneur-led education is on the rise—founders are becoming teachers and mentors.
- Increasing overlap between elite sports and entrepreneurship—both require resilience and discipline.
[17:02] – Call to action:
- EY – Visit the website and learn more about EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year programs.
- Stasia Mitchell LinkedIn – Follow Stasia on LinkedIn for insights and opportunities.
[18:33] – Thank you to our Sponsor!
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