Transcend the trap of perfectionism and master the strategic relationship skills needed to pivot from high-performing professional to visionary CEO.
In this course Adam Mendler sits down with Sarah Brooks Gabriel, CEO of Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, to explore the nonlinear path from elite professional services to executive leadership. Drawing from her experience
as a partner at the prestigious law firm Kirkland & Ellis and her transition into entrepreneurship, Gabriel dismantles the myth that technical perfection is the sole driver of career advancement.
This engaging
dialogue delves into the critical distinction between being a high-performing individual contributor and being a strategic leader. Gabriel shares her personal journey of redefining success, moving away from fear-based
decision-making, and navigating the complex shift from a structured legal environment to the dynamic world of business ownership and executive management. This course is designed for high achievers, legal professionals, and
aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break free from the "box-checking" mentality and take the driver's seat in their own careers.
Key learning outcomes and topics covered in this course include:
Through candid anecdotes about her time in "Big Law," her ventures in the water industry,
and her current role in the longevity and wellness space, Gabriel provides a masterclass in professional evolution. Whether you are looking to rise within your current firm or preparing to launch your own venture, this
course offers actionable wisdom on how to leverage your skills, manage professional relationships, and lead with authenticity.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
CEO of Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center
Sarah Brooks Gabriel is a Partner at Motivant, where she serves as the CEO for Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center and strategic advisor across the firm’s portfolio. With over 20 years of legal and business leadership experience, she brings a unique blend of expertise as a former partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and a C-suite executive at both a private equity firm and a publicly traded company. Sarah holds a B.S. in Finance and an MBA from Southern Illinois University, and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she serves on the Board of Advisors and the Chancellor’s Circle Committee for Women in STEM and Innovation.
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