How do you use your life and professional experiences to grow your career and your team? My journey from UCF to Disney to Starbucks, on the surface, is that of corporate growth. However, it was the experiences, challenges, relationships and learnings that shaped the leader I am today. Whether it’s working as a third shift project manager, navigating the cultural differences while delivering a mega-project in mainland China, or leading a team who built the coffee shop down the street — every experience contributes to your leadership story. In this session, I’ll share my journey and challenge you to identify the sometimes unexpected life experiences that may be critical components to your success story.