Episode Summary
Creative teams have the potential to shape culture, drive innovation, and steer brand— but most companies still treat them like a service desk.
Emma Sexton has spent over a decade building the one thing most creative leaders don’t have: a roadmap to power.
As founder of the Inside Out® Community and architect of the Inside Out® Pathway, she’s helping in-house leaders move from overlooked execution to boardroom influence.
In this episode, Emma joins us to reframe creative leadership as a business-critical multiplier— and reveal the zones of progression that help leaders claim their seat at the table.
We talk brand ownership, creative ops evolution, the burnout of CMOs, and why organizations that ignore creative leadership might be leaving their most scalable advantage on the table.
Key Takeaways
Passive Listening to Active Thinking
Use these prompts to reflect solo—or spark deep conversations with your team:
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