Maggie Chan Jones, Founder of Tenshey | Decoding Sponsorship, The Strategy to Accelerate Careers

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➡️ About The Guest

Maggie Chan Jones is the founder and CEO of Tenshey, a tech-enabled executive coaching company that helps women advance into leadership roles and the boardroom. She founded Tenshey after a tremendously successful career in marketing at several of the world's largest technology companies, including Microsoft and SAP.

She is a seasoned C-level executive specialized in marketing, business transformation and technology. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, she was the first woman to become the global chief marketing officer (CMO) of SAP, responsible for leading SAP’s advertising and brand experience, sponsorships, digital marketing, strategic events, customer audience journey, and field and partner marketing functions across all markets.

During her tenure at SAP, Maggie led the transformation of the SAP brand to becoming the world’s 21st most valuable brand, delivered double-digit growth in marketing contribution to business, and advanced people skills development to compete in the digital economy. She was also an executive sponsor for diversity and inclusion in the CEO Board Area and part of the SAP Innovation Roundtable.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro.

4:07 - Jumping on a plane and starting a new life.

8:01 - Figuring out your career direction.

20:15 - The importance of mentorship.

23:24 - Sponsorship & career.

31:36 - Where do you want to go?

41:51 - How to find the right sponsor.

46:49 - Getting in your own way & leaning in.

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