Since she was a teenager, Shellye Archambeau knew she wanted to be a CEO. And with unapologetic ambition—she got there—becoming the leader of MetricStream, a software company focusing on government risk and compliance. 

But her path to power wasn't easy — there was loss, uncertainty and even a global recession that tried to stop Shellye in her tracks, but she was always one step ahead. Shellye shares her advice for guiding your team through a major setback, reclaiming your power as a leader, and inspiring others along the way. 

Book: Unapologetically Ambitious 
Shellye's Nonprofit: Ignite Ambition 

Since she was a teenager, Shellye Archambeau knew she wanted to be a CEO. And with unapologetic ambition&mdash;she got there&mdash;becoming the leader of MetricStream, a software company focusing on government risk and compliance.&nbsp;
But her path to power wasn't easy &mdash; there was loss, uncertainty and even a global recession that tried to stop Shellye in her tracks, but she was always one step ahead. Shellye shares her advice for guiding your team through a major setback, reclaiming your power as a leader, and inspiring others along the way.&nbsp;
Book: <a href="https://a.co/d/0hs2PwCe">Unapologetically Ambitious</a>&nbsp; Shellye's Nonprofit: <a href="https://shellye.com/ignite-ambition/">Ignite Ambition</a>&nbsp;

What separates good leaders from transformational ones? Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact takes you inside the minds of leaders who are reshaping how we work. Emmy Award-winning host Jessica Chen—bestselling author of Smart, Not Loud and founder of Soulcast Media—uncovers the real stories behind executive leadership.

Forget the polished success narratives. These conversations reveal the formative experiences, difficult decisions, and personal reckonings that actually shape how leaders guide their organizations. From Fortune 500 executives to unique C-suite officers, guests share the moments that tested their values and defined their leadership principles—the setbacks that became breakthroughs, the unconventional paths that led to innovation, and the lived experiences that inform how they cultivate impact. Whether you’re managing a team or leading your own path, this season will inspire you to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

What separates good leaders from transformational ones? Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact takes you inside the minds of leaders who are reshaping how we work. Emmy Award-winning host Jessica Chen&mdash;bestselling author of Smart, Not Loud and founder of Soulcast Media&mdash;uncovers the real stories behind executive leadership.
Forget the polished success narratives. These conversations reveal the formative experiences, difficult decisions, and personal reckonings that actually shape how leaders guide their organizations. From Fortune 500 executives to unique C-suite officers, guests share the moments that tested their values and defined their leadership principles&mdash;the setbacks that became breakthroughs, the unconventional paths that led to innovation, and the lived experiences that inform how they cultivate impact. Whether you&rsquo;re managing a team or leading your own path, this season will inspire you to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact

Unapologetically Ambitious: Shellye Archambeau, Former CEO, MetricStream

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