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#26 Sarah Judd Welch | CEO @ Sharehold

Season 2

In this episode, Sarah Judd Welch explains the drive she had at a young age to want to run her own company, and how she made the jump from freelancing in digital strategy to running an organizational design consultancy. She focuses on the idea of “belonging,” the existential questions it prompts, and why workplaces with inclusive cultures see an impact on their teams, their output, and their bottom line. 


Listen for advice on: 

  • Understanding the four types of belonging 
  • The importance of deep listening 
  • How to navigate through times of uncertainty 
  • Interweaving belonging with diversity, equity, and inclusion


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