Ep 105: Head of Global Communications, Consumer Health at Bayer Diana Scholz: Championing Change and Embracing Opportunities - a podcast by Grit Player Services

In a captivating episode of "How the F**k Did You Get That Job," Diana Scholz, a seasoned communications executive at Bayer, takes listeners on a journey through her unconventional career path. From her humble beginnings and transformative internship to her current leadership role, Diana emphasizes the power of embracing opportunities with a learning mindset. She shares insights into Bayer's impactful projects, its unique purpose in healthcare and nutrition, and her strategies for maintaining creativity within a corporate environment. The episode touches on personal aspects as well, with Diana discussing her enduring long-distance relationship and the importance of daily routines. As a woman in leadership, she emphasizes the significance of vulnerability and adapting to change while offering advice on navigating non-linear career paths. Listeners gain inspiration from Diana's insights into leadership, innovation, and personal growth, leaving them with valuable takeaways for their own professional journeys.

0:00 Intro

1:43 Take me back to your university decision 

2:17 A moment when you realized this was the right path for you

4:05 How did living in Berlin and your travel shape you as a person 

6:20 Landing her first job 

8:00 What made Bayer special to you 

8:51 What was a project you felt you had a big impact on 

10:35 Culture of the company 

11:57 How has being a woman in a leadership role affected your trajectory 

13:20 The reality of moving somewhere new 

15:06 What advice would you give to someone about moving to a new place 

16:05 How do you balance being creative within a big corporate company

17:23 Leadership style and past mentorship 

19:30 How would you define your market, how does it define your marketing stagey

21:33 What’s a product you’re trying to push more 

22:15 Personal life 

25:12 OpenFortune sponsorship 

25:44 Quick question round 

30:00 Outro

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