Success isn’t always a straight line and sometimes the most fulfilling careers are the ones that take unexpected turns.
In this inspiring episode of KnowThyBrand, host Giulia Iannucci sits down with Bárbara Daroca, Head of Corporate Services at ING Luxembourg and host of the podcast Hello Success. Known for her leadership and mentoring work, Bárbara shares her journey from structured finance to marketing communications, and how embracing career pivots led her to create a platform that celebrates real, relatable success stories.
Together, Giulia and Bárbara explore what it means to let go of outdated definitions of success, find value in every stage of your career, and balance ambition with authenticity. From celebrating small wins to learning from mistakes, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that thriving professionally doesn’t mean having it all figured out. It means staying curious, adaptable, and kind to yourself along the way.
Topics Covered:
- The Birth of “Hello Success”: Why Barbara created her podcast to highlight everyday role models and redefine what professional success really looks like.
- Role Models vs. Top Models: The power of relatable inspiration and why we need to celebrate peers, not just high-profile figures.
- From Finance to Communications: Barbara’s journey of career reinvention and how transferable skills open new paths for growth.
- The Myth of the Linear Career: Breaking free from societal expectations of upward-only success and learning to value every twist and turn.
- Mentorship and Career Confidence: How mentoring others can reveal your own strengths and help shift perspective on progress.
- Work-Life Balance and the “Super Mom” Myth: Finding joy and self-compassion while juggling career and personal life.
- Celebrating the Small Wins: Why acknowledging little moments of progress fuels motivation and long-term happiness.
- Flexibility and Growth: How adaptability and self-awareness keep you energized through change and uncertainty.
Resources Mentioned:
- Hello Success Podcast – Hosted by Bárbara
- Connect with Bárbara on LinkedIn
- Connect with KnowThyBrand on LinkedIn and Instagram
- Subscribe to KnowThyBrand for more episodes
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