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Episode Title: The Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 69: Interview with Dr. Corina Tan
Episode Summary:
How do you go from growing up in a small village with very little to leading global teams and transforming organizations around the world?
In Episode 69, Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing, and Jonathan Lautermilch, CEO of Smart Publishing, sit down with publishing partner Dr. Corina Tan to discuss the inspiring journey behind her upcoming book, Lead Like Water: From the Village to the Boardroom.
Corina shares how resilience, adaptability, and the willingness to keep learning shaped her 35-year leadership career—from selling rice cakes in a Malaysian village to becoming the first woman to lead a Dell Technologies site of more than 4,000 employees. She also opens up about the mentors who believed in her, overcoming imposter syndrome, balancing family and career, and why the best leaders stay true to their values while adapting to change.
Whether you're leading a business, a team, or simply striving to become a better version of yourself, this conversation offers practical leadership wisdom rooted in real-life experience.
What You'll Hear:
The remarkable journey from a rural Malaysian village to global executive leadership
Why Corina believes great leaders should "lead like water"
How one mentor's belief changed the trajectory of her career
The mindset shift that helped her overcome imposter syndrome
Why reflection is one of the most important leadership skills
How leadership principles apply just as much at home as they do in the workplace
The value of focusing on your strengths and trusting others with theirs
Why compassion and adaptability are essential in today's AI-driven world
How writing a book clarified Corina's purpose and leadership philosophy
Why your starting point never determines your destination
Quote to Remember:
“Success isn't measured by the title you hold. It's measured by the lives you influence.”
Guest Featured in This Episode:
Dr. Corina Tan – executive leadership coach, founder of Grow With Coaching & Development, and author of Lead Like Water: From the Village to the Boardroom
Mentioned in This Episode:
Lead Like Water: From the Village to the Boardroom (releasing August 18)
GrowWith Coaching & Development
SmartPublishingServices.com – publishing education and author support
Connect with Dr. Corina Tan on LinkedIn
Connect with Renée Lautermilch on Facebook – she's the only one in the world
Connect with Jonathan Lautermilch on Facebook and LinkedIn
Join the waitlist today and get exclusive launch updates plus your opportunity to purchase Lead Like Water for less than $1 on launch day. This special pricing is available for one day only.
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Coming Next:
More conversations with Smart Publishing authors sharing the stories behind their books, the lessons they've learned, and how writing a book can create lasting impact both personally and professionally.
