Scaling the Business Ladder with a Balanced Lifestyle with Vikki WilliamsWhen you're trying to reach your goals, you can get lost at times and prioritise one thing over the other. However, according to Vikki Wiliams, you can have a successful career while keeping your personal life intact. She also added how being vulnerable with your colleagues can strengthen your connection with one another, which can ease workflow. In today's episode, Vikki talks to us about her journey to success and how she balances work and family life. She also shares her proudest moments that will inspire you. Finally, Vikki talks about the importance of mentorship in her professional life and why supporting other people's careers is valuable to her. If you think you have to sacrifice one part of your life to succeed, this episode may help shift your perspective.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:How can you balance work and career like Vikki?Learn more about Vikki's journey to success and the importance of vulnerability in working relationships. Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed Vikki's business and why mentoring others is important for her.  ResourcesVikki William's LinkedInEpisode Highlights[2:27] Vikki's Top Three Pompom MomentsBeing the first person in her extended family to go to university is one of Vikki's proudest moments. She is also proud that the people she mentored went on to become successful in their career and personal lives. Finally, seeing her two children flourish is a personal triumph for Vikki. [5:18] Balancing Work and MotherhoodVikki credits her other half for being supportive and sharing the collective workload inside the household. Having an extended family that lives close by also helped them tremendously.It helps to let go of perfectionism, be flexible, and feel comfortable around not always being able to do everything.[7:01] On Mentorship and Helping Other People's CareersShe had incredible mentors and coaches when she was starting to go up the business ladder. In that, she understands its importance in developing your career and leadership style. She always wants to make sure that she's available to give support to other people. It allows her to pay forward the guidance of those who had helped her move forward in her career.  Mentorship enabled Vikki to be more confident, behave professionally, receive certain skill sets, and pick herself up through challenges. [9:19] Vikki's Aspirations When She Was YoungWhen Vikki was young, she showed an interest in becoming a nurse and an archaeologist. It is due to her curiosity and desire for learning new cultures. According to her, she didn't set out to be a leader in business or financial services. Although it was not part of her plan, she's grateful to where she is right now. She always wants to challenge herself and discover new things. This drive led her to a job in a contact centre, where she found her niche and developed her aspiration to step into leadership roles.  [10:43] Vikki's Journey into Taking Leadership RolesWorking in the contact centre gave Vikki enthusiasm and energy to work hard. It eventually paid off when she was asked to take on larger roles. Listen to the full episode to learn how small leadership positions upgraded Vikki's career later on!Her drive to take on leadership roles came from challenging and opening herself up to new experiences.Vikki advises everyone to step into opportunities and be courageous. Be comfortable in not having all the knowledge and information at your hand.  [13:49] Transforming the Business to Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Importance of VulnerabilityAlthough it has been challenging, they're also feeling energised about the changes they've been able to create in the business. Listen to the full episode to know in detail the transformations that occurred in their