176: Unfair Advantages: How to Turn “Different” Into Dominant | Juan Silvera
Juan Silvera, Global Marketing Executive and author of Improbably Successful, joins host Damon Lembi to share how his upbringing in Medellín, Colombia, shaped his unconventional path to success. With career stops across four continents, Juan brings powerful insight into how your background, accent, and story can become your competitive edge in a world that often tells you to conform. In this episode, Damon and Juan explore leadership, identity, communication, and risk-taking - especially for those who don’t come from the “traditional” mold.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Juan Silvera’s Journey:
Adversity is an Advantage. Juan reframes hardship not as a setback but as a source of insight, resilience, and instinct - especially for underrepresented leaders navigating unfamiliar spaces.
Transferable Skills Trump Titles. In a world of layoffs and career pivots, Juan emphasizes the importance of identifying your real assets - skills like communication, cultural fluency, and risk tolerance that transcend industries.
Brand Yourself Before Others Do. Whether you’re entry-level or in the C-suite, people make snap judgments. Juan explains why your personal brand - online and off - isn’t vanity, it’s leadership.
Connect with Juan Silvera:
Website: juansilvera.com
LinkedIn: Juan Silvera
X (formerly Twitter): @juansilvera
Juan Silvera is the author of Improbably Successful: How to Win in a World That Wasn’t Built for You. His work has been featured in global leadership forums and marketing summits worldwide.
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