Climbing the Ladder with Kendall Sadler: Talking hiring genius, overcoming burnout and creating a thriving company culture

Embark on an exciting conversation with Kendall Sadler, a financial communications maestro who carved her own path from an executive assistant to a Director of Communications at Remitly. This episode of Career Wanderlust unveils the power of embracing your unique skills and hiring talent that shines.

Guest Bio: Kendall Sadler didn’t allow her deep finance background to dictate her future, she followed her strengths into a communications triumph. At Remitly, she leads her team with a vision that cultural understanding is just as crucial as business acumen. Follow Kendall's insightful journey on LinkedIn and explore Remitly's mission to bridge financial gaps across borders.

Content: Kendall shares her goldmine of advice on growth, including hiring team members with the potential to be future leaders, and the importance of self-care and boundaries during corporate burnout. Her story is a beacon for those navigating career transitions and seeking to cultivate a nurturing work environment.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:01:29] Hire for future leadership, embracing the brilliance of others to foster collective learning.

• [00:07:51] Self-care post-IPO: Kendall's quadrant strategy for balancing work and personal life.

• [00:22:07] Cultivating a company culture that's not just words but actions that reflect a commitment to people and customers.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Surround yourself with people who can teach you something." – The ethos of Kendall's hiring philosophy.

• "You need to identify what fills you up... build that into your day." – On recovering from burnout.

• "Everyone has a superpower that is differentiated from everyone else." – Embracing your unique value.

Related Content:

• Dive deeper into creating work-life balance with "The Chimp Paradox" by Professor Steve Peters, and master focus with "Indistractable" by Nir Eyal.

• Learn more about Remitly's inclusive financial services and how they're changing lives globally.

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As we reflect on Kendall's story, consider your own unique superpower in your career. How will you leverage it to shape your professional narrative? Share your thoughts and stay tuned for more empowering career conversations on Career Wanderlust.