# The Leadership Mindset That Gets You Promoted to SVP
Canonical: https://social-archive.org/1empirenetwork/lHm8vO6oJM
Original URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwEudWLgpw
Author: Tony Sanders
Platform: youtube
## Content
What does it actually take to get promoted to SVP in a fast-growing company? Nicole Fallowfield didn't follow the traditional HR path — and that's exactly why she got the job. In this episode of Leading Through Growth, I sit down with Nicole Fallowfield, newly appointed Senior Vice President, Talent Business Partner at Unison Risk Advisors. After 17 years of navigating one of the fastest-growing organizations in the industry, Nicole shares the leadership mindset, non-negotiables, and pivotal moments that shaped her career — including the day her CEO told her, "This is the role you've been training for your whole life." What you'll learn: - The mindset shift required to thrive in high-growth, high-pressure environments - Why leadership skills outweigh technical expertise when advancing your career - How strategic HR — succession planning + talent development — drives business growth - Nicole's non-negotiables: transparency, psychological safety, and direct feedback - What "fail fast" actually means in practice (and why most leaders resist it) - How high-achievers intentionally recharge to sustain performance If you're a leader, HR professional, or aspiring VP trying to navigate a growing organization, this episode is for you. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Nicole's Big Promotion: What Changed 5:00 – Strategic HR in High-Growth Companies 8:30 – The Mindset of a High-Growth Leader 11:30 – When a CEO Sees Your Potential Before You Do 23:00 – How High-Achievers Recharge (Exercise + Fiction) 33:00 – Navigating Ambiguity & the "Fail Fast" Mindset 37:00 – Leadership Non-Negotiables: Transparency & Psychological Safety 42:00 – The Listening Habit Every Leader Needs CONNECT WITH NICOLE FALLOWFIELD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolefallowfield/ SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW 🔔 Subscribe for weekly leadership insights: @TonyRSanders 🎙️ Listen on Apple/Spotify: www.growwithgawlo.com/podcast 💼 Connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrsanders/ #Leadership #CareerGrowth #HRLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #LeadingThroughGrowth