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#1 Introduction
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Introduction
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Who is Margaret Dean?
02:22
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How she found her calling: From banking to pharma
04:09
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Why she let go of commercial security to drive culture change
10:25
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« We don’t build our careers the old way anymore »
17:09
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Her proven strategy to turn disruption into growth for you
22:21
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How small daily habits can unlock your next big insight
27:27
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How she guides former leaders to successful career transitions
29:31
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Introspection: The new way to perform and be productive at work?
34:42
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Margaret’s guide to overcoming women’s role overload and thriving
36:50
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Yoga for leaders: unlocking sustainable high performance
43:01
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Margaret’s simple rituals to sustain energy and clarity on busy days
49:53
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How her people-first HR blueprint helps teams thrive in change in Pharma industry
57:02
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A people-first vision that will transform the future of Pharma industry
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Conclusion
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#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean
“I realized I was living somebody else’s best life.” — Margaret Dean
In this new episode of Pharma minds, I have the pleasure to receive Margaret Dean, a former pharma executive turned leadership coach. She has held top roles in commercial strategy and HR at Novartis, and today, she helps leaders ditch ego-driven paths and rediscover careers aligned with who they really are.
In this episode, Margaret opens up about her own transformation — from corporate achievement machine to mindful, purpose-driven mentor. This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone questioning success, identity, and career design.
We talked about…
Why ambition alone isn’t enough — and how ego quietly drives many career decisions
How to build your path through experimentation, not long-term planning
Why slowing down is a superpower — and the daily practices Margaret uses to stay aligned
The invisible pressure women carry, and how to drop the “shoulds”
What real leadership looks like in an uncertain world
Her personal tools for reconnecting to purpose: yoga, journaling, coaching and silence
This episode will speak to you if you’re navigating change, craving more meaning, or just tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success.
Let Margaret remind you that freedom starts when you stop performing — and start aligning.
Connect with Margaret Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdeancc/
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra
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