The Power of Connection: Lessons from the Voyager Program

In this special live edition of The Buzz, host Yohanna Baez broadcasts from Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia, hosting the signature Voyager Talks event. This episode highlights the ACT-IAC Voyagers program, a professional development program for rising leaders in government and industry. Yohanna interviews Andrew Powell, Chief Growth Officer of Strongbridge, who shares his experiences in the Voyagers program, including effective communication as a tool for leadership, the importance of collaboration between government and industry, and his personal career journey. Andrew also discusses the strategic role of a Chief Growth Officer and the invaluable lessons learned through mentorship and peer connections within the Voyagers program. The conversation touches on the significance of building authentic relationships, leadership during times of change, and how the insights gained from the program are already being applied in his role at Strongbridge.

Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.

Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.
Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate.

Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young Community
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound)

Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome to The Buzz Live at Jamin Java
• 1:24 Introduction to Voyager Talks and Canines for Warriors
• 1:52 Understanding the IAC Voyagers Program
• 2:10 Energy and Creativity in the Room
• 2:18 Backstage with Andrew Powell
• 4:08 Role and Responsibilities at Strong Bridge
• 6:59 Andrew Powell's Career Journey
• 10:58 Voyagers Program Insights and Challenges
• 19:45 The Value of Peer Connections
• 23:46 Future Aspirations and Program Recommendations