This special archive episode takes us back to summer 2020, when Steve Mellor interviewed Alison Hadden for his Women Changing the World series. What he only learned afterward was that Alison had found out just one day earlier that her cancer had returned and was terminal. She never mentioned it during the conversation. Instead, she spoke with clarity, strength, and intention about leadership, resilience, and living like there is no time to waste.

Alison passed away in January 2022, but her message continues to inspire anyone seeking to live with more purpose, courage, and gratitude.

👉About the Guest: Alison Hadden was a sales and marketing leader, athlete, and founder of the No Time to Waste Project. She built her career at high-growth companies including Active, Glassdoor, and Mindbody, and became known for her energy, leadership, and purpose-driven approach to life. After facing cancer, she turned her experience into a mission to help others live with greater gratitude, joy, and urgency.

👉About the Episode
Steve revisits a conversation first released when the podcast was still called Career Competitor. Part of the Women Changing the World series, this interview stands out for Alison’s remarkable presence and perspective in the face of devastating news.

Rather than focusing on her diagnosis, Alison shared a message that still resonates: live with intention, lead with courage, and don’t waste time on what doesn’t matter.

👉Key Takeaways:
Leadership through adversity
The athlete mindset in business and life
Grit, resilience, and perspective
Cancer, identity, and transformation
Gratitude, joy, and human connection
Living with urgency and intention

👉Links and Resources
No Time to Waste Project
notimetowasteproject.com

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