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In this powerful episode, Chris Hall sits down with Gladys DeClouet, a trailblazing retired C-suite executive whose career spans engineering, offshore oil, corporate leadership, and fast-food industry transformation. From being the first female in offshore oil to leading major teams in the food industry, Gladys shares how resilience, discipline, and integrity became the foundation of her leadership journey. 💼🔥
Gladys opens up about breaking through male-dominated spaces, leading with empathy, and why inclusive, values-driven leadership creates lasting impact. She also discusses her new book, A Layered Life, written to empower others through her experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. 📘✨
If you’re passionate about leadership growth, women in business, resilience, mentorship, or career transformation, this episode delivers wisdom you’ll want to replay. 💫
💡 Key Takeaways
✅ Gladys was the first female engineer in offshore oil
✅ Her shift from engineering to business came from a deep love for economics
✅ Resilience is the driving force throughout her life and career
✅ True leadership is inclusive, respectful, and people-centered
✅ Discipline in health and daily habits fuels long-term success
✅ Integrity is the non-negotiable anchor for great leaders
✅ Gladys is passionate about mentoring future leaders
✅ Her book A Layered Life offers practical wisdom for growth
✅ Challenges are stepping stones — not barriers — to greatness
✅ A strong, supportive team culture enables excellence
✨ About Gladys DeClouet
Gladys DeClouet is a retired C-suite executive, engineer-turned-business strategist, and trailblazer who became the first female engineer in offshore oil. With an influential career across the oil and food industries, she is known for her transformational, inclusive leadership style, her commitment to integrity, and her passion for empowering future leaders. Gladys is also the author of A Layered Life, a compelling reflection on resilience, growth, and leadership designed to inspire the next generation.
📚 Connect with Gladys DeClouet:
Website: https://gladysdeclouet.com/
📘 A Layered Life — available now
🌐https://amzn.to/47td7S7
🎙️ Connect with The Healthy Wealth Experience
💼 Chris Hall — Redding Financial Advisors
📧 Email: healthywealthexperience.com
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⏱️ Episode Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to Gladys DeClouet
01:38 — From Engineering to Business
03:36 — Pioneering in the Oil Industry
06:03 — Experiences as a Female Engineer
11:25 — Overcoming Challenges and Resilience
14:44 — Leadership Philosophy and Transformation
20:12 — Transitioning from Oil to Food Industry
28:41 — Transitioning to Leadership in Fast Food
33:51 — Building a Team Culture at Jack in the Box
38:04 — Creating Opportunities for Diversity and Growth
42:58 — Mentorship and Advocacy in Leadership
43:08 — The Journey of Resilience and Leadership
46:14 — Maintaining Health and Wellbeing in Leadership
51:47 — Integrity and Ethical Leadership
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