Mastering Your Inner Game: Stella Petrou Concha on Self-Mastery, Resilience, and Leading with Purpose

Mastering Your Inner Game: Stella Petrou Concha on Self-Mastery, Resilience, and Leading with Purpose

In this episode of Leadership Odysseys, we welcome Stella Petrou Concha, the Co-Founder and CEO of Reo Group, an award-winning recruitment firm that has redefined the way businesses approach talent acquisition and leadership. Stella’s journey is as diverse as it is inspiring—starting in medicine and evolving into a trailblazing career in recruitment and executive development. With over two decades of experience, she has helped professionals unlock their potential, build high-performing teams, and create meaningful impact within their organisations. Throughout this conversation, Stella shares her insights on self-mastery, leadership, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Key Highlights:

1. A Remarkable Pivot from Medicine to Recruitment: Stella reflects on her decision to transition from a career in medicine and how her passion for helping people on a deeper level led her to co-found Reo Group, one of Australia's fastest-growing recruitment firms.
2. The Power of Self-Mastery: Stella delves into the importance of self-mastery in her personal and professional life. She discusses her book Stone Heart Light Heart – The Intelligence of Self Mastery and how it helps readers take control of their inner world to thrive in their outer world.
3. Redefining Leadership in Recruitment: Stella shares her innovative approach to recruitment, focusing on delivering an exceptional candidate experience, while aligning leadership and organizational values for long-term success.
4. Building a Network for Future Leaders: As Co-Founder of HiveQ, Stella explains the importance of creating powerful networks and communities of leaders who are poised to shape the future of leadership.
5. Balancing Career, Leadership, and Life: Stella offers valuable insights into how she manages her various roles, from leading a thriving business and writing, to mentoring and maintaining a strong family life.

This episode provides a wealth of wisdom from Stella’s journey of leadership and self-mastery. Her insights into resilience, navigating failure, and fostering personal growth are invaluable for leaders and professionals looking to make an impact. For more on mastering your inner world, be sure to explore her book Stone Heart Light Heart.

Connect with Stella: LinkedIn | Website | Instagram

Learn about REO Group: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website

HiveQ: Website

Connect with Kirsty Gee: LinkedIn | Instagram

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