The Spy turned CCO at People.ai ft. Natalie Wolf
Episode description
Kristi Faltorusso sits down with Natalie Wolf, CCO at People.ai, to explore her journey from consulting to the C-suite and the leadership lessons she had to unlearn along the way.
Natalie shares how growing up in a competitive consulting environment shaped her early leadership style, and why she later realized that being “tough” wasn’t enough. She dives into the importance of empathy, adapting leadership to individuals, and redefining success beyond traditional career paths.
This episode is a candid reflection on growth, resilience, and becoming the kind of leader your team actually needs—not just the one you were taught to be.
Timestamps
0:00 - Preview & Introduction
1:10 - Meet Natalie Wolf
2:30 - Fitness Journey & Side Hustle
5:25 - Career Aspirations vs Reality
10:45 - Career Pivots & Key Moments
15:35 - Transition from Consulting to Tech
18:20 - Leading as a Woman in Male-Dominated Environments
28:10 - Career Reflection & Proud Moments
31:24 - How Difficult Leaders Shape You & Your Career Success
34:10 - Empowering Women
37:00 - Work-Life Harmony
41:00 - You Don’t Need Permission to Lead
Connect with the guest
Natalie Wolf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmwolf/
Connect with Kristi Faltorusso
Website: https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499
To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their
Website: https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/
Connect with the Show Producer:
Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/
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About She's So Suite Podcast:
Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.