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"I went from being a statistic to creating a solution for millions."

In this riveting episode of Everyday Leadership, we dive deep into the world of workplace revolution with Molly Johnson-Jones, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Flexa. From her shocking layoff experience to the serendipitous pub conversation that birthed a game-changing idea. With a platform now boasting an impressive 2.5 million users, Flexa has transformed the job search landscape, offering unprecedented transparency into company cultures and benefits.

But Molly's story is more than just a tale of startup success. It's a masterclass in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, from battling gender bias in fundraising to building a high-performance team culture that doesn't sacrifice well-being. As we explore Flexa's evolution through the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Molly offers invaluable insights into the future of work and the critical importance of continuous innovation. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped with fresh perspectives on leadership in the modern workplace.


Key takeaways:

  • From shock to opportunity: Discovering layoffs via Bloomberg on the morning commute and how early-career redundancy became an unexpected blessing.

  • From discrimination to determination: How Molly's battle with an autoimmune disease led to workplace discrimination and unjust dismissal, fueling her passion for creating more inclusive and flexible work environments.

  • Serendipity in entrepreneurship: How a casual pub conversation sparked the creation of Flexa, revolutionising workplace flexibility.

  • Transparency revolution: Flexa's mission to transform job searching by providing unprecedented insight into company cultures and benefits.

  • Breaking barriers: Navigating fundraising challenges as a female founder in the male-dominated tech startup world.

  • Culture by design: Crafting a high-performance team environment that balances productivity with well-being and generous benefits.

  • Riding the wave: How Flexa capitalized on the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate growth and shape the future of remote work.

  • Evolve or dissolve: How Flexa's willingness to pivot from solely focusing on flexibility to encompassing broader workplace factors demonstrates the critical importance of adapting to market demands and not resting on initial success.


Connect with Molly Johnson-Jones

Website| LinkedIn | Contact


Connect with Sope

Website | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedIn


Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.


Were always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership/id1467901267

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TuBkXzawOIl05yxbEPTIj


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"I went from being a statistic to creating a solution for millions."

In this riveting episode of Everyday Leadership, we dive deep into the world of workplace revolution with Molly Johnson-Jones, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Flexa. From her shocking layoff experience to the serendipitous pub conversation that birthed a game-changing idea. With a platform now boasting an impressive 2.5 million users, Flexa has transformed the job search landscape, offering unprecedented transparency into company cultures and benefits.

But Molly's story is more than just a tale of startup success. It's a masterclass in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, from battling gender bias in fundraising to building a high-performance team culture that doesn't sacrifice well-being. As we explore Flexa's evolution through the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Molly offers invaluable insights into the future of work and the critical importance of continuous innovation. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped with fresh perspectives on leadership in the modern workplace.


Key takeaways:

  • From shock to opportunity: Discovering layoffs via Bloomberg on the morning commute and how early-career redundancy became an unexpected blessing.

  • From discrimination to determination: How Molly's battle with an autoimmune disease led to workplace discrimination and unjust dismissal, fueling her passion for creating more inclusive and flexible work environments.

  • Serendipity in entrepreneurship: How a casual pub conversation sparked the creation of Flexa, revolutionising workplace flexibility.

  • Transparency revolution: Flexa's mission to transform job searching by providing unprecedented insight into company cultures and benefits.

  • Breaking barriers: Navigating fundraising challenges as a female founder in the male-dominated tech startup world.

  • Culture by design: Crafting a high-performance team environment that balances productivity with well-being and generous benefits.

  • Riding the wave: How Flexa capitalized on the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate growth and shape the future of remote work.

  • Evolve or dissolve: How Flexa's willingness to pivot from solely focusing on flexibility to encompassing broader workplace factors demonstrates the critical importance of adapting to market demands and not resting on initial success.


Connect with Molly Johnson-Jones

Website| LinkedIn | Contact


Connect with Sope

Website | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedIn


Did you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.


Were always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership/id1467901267

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TuBkXzawOIl05yxbEPTIj


  continue reading

200 afleveringen

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