How Taking Risks Led to My Biggest Breakthroughs

In this episode, we dive deep with James Kaikis as he shares his journey from co-founding the PreSales Collective to becoming the Chief Solutions Officer at TestBox. James opens up about battling imposter syndrome, the challenges of leaving a successful venture, and the importance of embracing vulnerability and risk-taking in leadership. CONNECT WITH US ON LINKEDIN Allison Macalik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmacalik Hannah Bloking - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahcfrisch 4under3 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/4under3/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6bpVteNvm4hadCOHsoxwgI Apple Podcast - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@4under3-io TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 🎙️ Introduction 00:38 🤝 Catching Up After a Break 00:55 🐾 Allison's Personal Story 01:36 🎤 Meet James Kaikis 02:36 📚 James' Background and Career Journey 03:21 🔄 Transitioning from PreSales Collective 04:31 🚀 Joining TestBox: A New Chapter 07:03 🤔 Understanding Imposter Syndrome 07:26 💪 Confidence and Overcoming Intimidation 08:35 🎲 The Importance of Taking Risks 12:36 🎯 Facing Imposter Syndrome at Events 17:01 🗣️ Practical Advice for Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 17:55 🌱 Reflecting on Personal Growth