Our latest webinar, View from the C-Suite with Peter Aceto: Bold Moves, Big Surprises, and How to Bounce Back, was full of practical insights, candid reflections, and valuable lessons for leaders navigating today’s complex challenges.
Peter, CBO at KOHO Financial, former CEO of Tangerine and author of Weology, brought his authentic leadership style to the forefront, sharing stories from his remarkable career. From taking bold risks, to championing innovation and collaboration, to overcoming unexpected setbacks with resilience and grace, Peter offered a masterclass on what it takes to lead effectively in uncertain times.
If you’re striving to build stronger teams, navigate career challenges, or lead with integrity, his insights are sure to inspire and empower you. Here are three insightful takeaways:
- Double-down on Collaboration
Peter highlighted the importance of collaboration in leadership. He advocated for leaders to tap into the collective strengths of their teams rather than trying to be the sole problem-solver. This shift requires leaders to create environments that foster open communication, shared goals, and trust—a practice especially vital in hybrid or remote work settings.
- Build Your Reserves to Handle Setbacks
Setbacks are inevitable in any career. Building reserves—both financial and emotional—is critical in order to weather unexpected challenges. Developing a strong professional network and nurturing authentic relationships can also provide the support and reassurance needed during tough times. Peter reflected on how his network rallied around him during his most challenging moments, underscoring the value of investing in connections throughout your career and was a great reminder to not only build your network but also to leverage it when you need it most.
- Define Your Self-Worth Beyond Your Job
Peter spoke about the danger of tying self-worth solely to professional achievements. As leaders, it’s so important to cultivate personal pride and a sense of purpose beyond work. This mindset not only protects against the emotional impact of career changes but also allows leaders to bring their best, most authentic selves to their roles.
As Peter demonstrated through his journey, leadership isn’t about avoiding risk or failure but learning, adapting, and bouncing back with integrity and purpose. Watch the full webinar recording and be prepared to be inspired.
Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, seeking to embrace new opportunities, or looking to redefine your leadership style, our Roundtable Leadership Coaching Solutions can help. If you’d like to discuss how we can support you, your team, or your organization, reach out to Liane Taylor for a complimentary scoping session.
This is our final community webinar of 2024. Thanks to everyone who joined us this past year. If you’re a member of our Roundtable Alumni community, be sure to catch all the recordings on The Roundtable Academy channel plus a number of Alumni-exclusive resources. You can also catch all our past recordings on our YouTube Channel.
Our next webinar will be held on January 22nd, 2025. Join us to hear the results of our groundbreaking research study on what really matters to your high potential leaders. It will be an eye-opening session on how to keep our high potential leaders motivated and engaged. Pre-register for the webinar today!
