Ever feel like the success you crave is just out of reach, blocked by self-doubt or a lack of clarity?

This exclusive episode features Eric Fullerton, a lightning-fast riser who went from average student to Adobe’s youngest Enterprise Account Director in New York by harnessing failure, radical ownership, and a playbook he first tested as a Student Works operator.

Host Chris Thomson dives deep with Eric on beating impostor syndrome, translating “victim” moments into power moves, and why real leaders fall in love with process instead of status. Whether you’re aiming for a spotlight role or just searching for your next big break, their conversation uncovers the mindset and habits you need right now.

Stop hoping for a breakthrough, and learn what high-performers actually do. Listen now, because inaction kills more dreams than failing ever could—and these real-world strategies aren’t shared anywhere else.

Timestamped Highlights

[00:01:27] – “Somehow I got in the wrong meeting room…” Technology fails, courage doesn’t
[00:06:10] – The surprising truth behind doing well in school (and why it left Eric unfulfilled)
[00:09:07] – Clipboards, strange calls, and accidental life-changing decisions
[00:10:26] – How to wield humility as a superpower and overcome imposter syndrome
[00:14:22] – From biochemistry to boardrooms: When parents “know you” better than you do
[00:17:05] – The underlying mindset that separates top earners from spectators
[00:22:10] – When your lifelong dream shatters—turn pain into your next victory
[00:28:16] – How daily habits rooted in ‘boring basics’ create thrilling revenue results
[00:37:07] – Out-preparing your age: Secret weapons for winning the room and the deal
[00:41:09] – The devastating cost of overthinking mistakes and the “helpful test” that fixed it
[00:52:05] – The #1 trait the next generation of leaders must practice now

About the Guest

Eric Fullerton is the Enterprise Account Director for Adobe in New York, leading high-impact digital transformation projects with C-suite leaders across public sector and government. A Student Works Management Program alum and former top performer at Canada Life, Eric is recognized for hitting 200%+ sales quotas year after year while championing authentic leadership, resilience, and continuous personal growth.

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