Episode 7: Trudy MacDonald: What Drives a High Performer?

This episode features one of the most driven person you’ll ever meet.

Trudy MacDonald is a multi-time CEO, award-winning global speaker, former elite ballet performer, and founder of TalentCode HR – an HR consulting firm working across Australia with no offices and a fully remote team. She’s built and sold numerous businesses, and at just 25, moved to the US in search of opportunity, eventually leading a team of 150.

Returning to Australia, she spent three years commuting six hours a day (including a 4:30am train ride and yoga before work), all while raising young children.

These days, her 5:30am starts are on the water, training up to 12 times a week as part of the NSW Masters Rowing Team, which she recently represented at the Australian Championships.

In this episode, Trudy shares powerful insights, including:

  • Why she’s so driven – and lessons for others
  • How to lead a remote team that performs
  • Why you should tear up job descriptions
  • The three steps to building a high-performance culture

Don’t miss this fast-paced and inspiring conversation with someone who truly knows what it takes to build a great business – and a great life.

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