#205 75,000 Strong: Tami Erwin on Leading with Clarity and Courage

What does it take to lead 75,000 people through transformation, challenge, and real impact? In this final episode of the 2025 CEO Interview Series, former Verizon Business CEO and current Xerox board director Tami Erwin shares her incredible leadership journey -  from starting in a call centre to leading at the highest levels. With clarity, courage, and deep conviction, Tami reflects on the power of feedback, the discipline of staying grounded, and what it really means to lead with heart and results. This is a conversation to inspire your next bold step.

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Inside My CEO Calendar: How I Led A Team of 5k+ Without Getting Pulled Back Into the Weeds

A behind-the-scenes private podcast for senior female leaders and CEOs who don’t need fluff—just sharper thinking, smarter moves, and more time for what matters.

You don’t have time for another 60-minute webinar.
But you do have 15 minutes while you’re driving into the office or grabbing your mid-day coffee. Listen here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/BFL-Private-Podcast

 

 

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Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity.

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