What if your career didn’t happen “by accident” but instead unfolded exactly as it needed to? In this episode, Stephanie Kusta, Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, shares her career journey and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, growth, and long-term thinking. Looking back, Stephanie reflects on how a seemingly unplanned path can reveal a clear throughline, one shaped by curiosity, preparation, and a willingness to invest in yourself at every stage.
You’ll learn what it’s really like to lead at a high level in finance, especially as a woman making complex decisions that affect entire teams. Stephanie breaks down how thoughtful planning, strong organization, and intentional leadership create environments where people can succeed and feel fulfilled. She also explains why networking and community matter more than competition, how developing both high and low performers strengthens teams, and why no one should wait for permission to progress their career.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
- Why investing in yourself is non-negotiable.
- What leadership really looks like at a senior level.
- How decision-making impacts teams beyond the spreadsheet.
- Ways to prepare teams for long-term success.
- Why happy teams perform better.
- The role of planning and organization in leadership.
- How networking builds opportunity, not competition.
- Why developing everyone strengthens culture.
- How to take ownership of your own career growth.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“It’s funny when you look back on your career and you think everything happened by accident, but the chain of events make sense and it’s how you end up where you are.” – Stephanie Kusta Share on X “As a leader, you look good when your team is successful.” – Stephanie Kusta Share on X “It’s not me that’s going to make us successful; it’s the whole team.” – Stephanie Kusta Share on XResources In Today’s Episode:
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