#78 - Holly Joint - Digital Transformation Exec, UAE

Victorious in Last Place: The Winning Mindset with Holly Joint  They say life is a race. We must run towards our dreams before our time on earth ends. So, we set deadlines for our goals, and if we don’t meet them, we feel frustrated and hopeless. We are in such a hurry to reach the finish line that we lose ourselves in the process. But here is the truth: life was never about who comes in first. Success is an attitude; the winning mindset is about enjoying one’s journey to success no matter how long it takes.  In this episode, Holly Joint shares all about her experiences that led to her success. She details how coming last in an ultramarathon became one of the proudest moments of her life. She also talks about how framing problems as opportunities can reduce stress. Finally, Holly discusses how being open to unexpected opportunities can lead to success. Listen to this episode to discover how staying curious and keeping a winning mindset on your journey can bring success. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Holly’s three proudest moments and gather wisdom from them.  Learn Holly’s winning mindset and secret to success. Know what it takes to thrive in the digital industry.  Resources  Map Out the Life that You Deserve with Angela Connect with Holly: LinkedIn  Grab a bite of healthy homemade meals at Serves Gourmet! Episode Highlights  [4:27] Proudest Moment # 1: Coming Last in an Ultramarathon  Back in 2019, Holly decided to join an ultramarathon in Kazakhstan five weeks before the event.   She did not have the right gear or training. To make things worse, she was recovering from a running injury. Holly felt most proud of herself during the second marathon when she was determined to keep going despite the pain and humiliation she felt.  Holly placed last, but she was still proud of herself.  The experience of coming last and not being the best was humbling. Listen to the whole episode to know the surprising ending to Holly’s ultramarathon experience!   [11:06] Finding the Resilience to Keep Going Seeing someone come last and still feel proud of it sets an example of a winning mindset for children. Holly kept going because she wanted to share her ultramarathon story with her children.  Your suffering is more mental than physical.  If you dig deep and believe you can accomplish something, you will succeed.   Tune in to the full episode to hear more about Holly’s personal life and her need for adventure! [13:26] Proudest Moment # 2: Reframing Problems as Opportunities Holly had to balance long working hours and taking care of her kids during the lockdown.  She was under a huge amount of pressure and found herself lashing out at her kids.  She later realised that the lockdown was not a burden but an opportunity to spend time with her children.  Everyone needs to learn to adapt to the circumstances. By understanding all this and letting some things go, Holly realised she is also capable of helping her team with the pressure they’re also feeling. [18:06] About Holly’s Family and Adapting During the Lockdown Holly’s husband has a food business called Serves Gourmet. The lockdown gave her children an opportunity to become independent. They needed to manage their own things and time.  It also created a space to explore their creativity.  [21:44] Proudest Moment # 3: Not Being Intentional About Her Career To cultivate a winning mindset, we must be intentional about our careers. But we must also be open to unexpected opportunities.  We must challenge ourselves and get out of our comfort zones.  Holly started in Accenture, where she could have had a linear progression up the ladder. But since then, she has tried out all sorts of opportunities. To feel authentic in her career, Holly had to change and be uncomfortable. Looking back at her whole journey, she feels proud.  Listen to the whole podcast and learn why Holly’s career was like a roller coaster ride: from participating in the 2022 Worl