LISTEN TO THE LATEST SHE'S SO SUITE PODCAST
IN THIS EPISODE KRISTI AND MARANDA DISCUSS:
Maranda's upbringing and defining moments in her life
Early challenges with limiting beliefs
How she took big leaps and chances as a single mom
Working hard and letting work ethic lead
Her ability to wear multiple hats in various organizations
People first leadership style
Thank you to our Sponsors: ClientSuccess and Wednesday Women
Produced by: Manali Bhat
Podcast Episode Overview:
Kristi Faltorusso, sits down with Maranda Dziekonski, SVP, CS Datasembly. Maranda’s story will inspire you to dare to dream big. Maranda's story is an inspiration to those aiming for career advancement. She encourages taking calculated risks and aiming high, while also emphasizing the significance of recognizing one's limitless potential and advocating for oneself.
About Maranda Dziekonski:
Maranda Dziekonski is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Datasembly. Maranda has over 20 years of experience both working in and building world-class operations. She has extensive experience building and scaling teams in early and mid-stage startups and has been part of 4 companies with successful exits (one unicorn). Fun fact: Maranda is now working on her 9th startup! While she has owned everything from Sales and Marketing, HR, Biz Ops, and various other functions, her passion remains with Customer Success. Maranda has been honored as a Top 50 CCOs to Watch, Top 25 Customer Success Influencer for 2021, 2022, and 2023, and various other awards for CS and Leadership. She also sits on numerous boards and is on the advisory board for the University of San Francisco's Customer Success and Insights MBA Program.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Preview
0:36 - Intro
3:58 - Juvenile Corrections Officer aspirations
6:11 - Navigating a non-linear career
8:23 - Quitting a stable job
10:43 - Maranda realizes her self-worth
15:05 - Ad #1
16:04 - How to get unstuck in your current role?
19:00 - Career growth with an uncertain upward trajectory
22:30 - Work-Life balance is tough
27:17 - Grooming leaders
28:48 - Your potential is limitless
30:30 - Maranda's plans for the future
32:24 - Closing
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