Tammy Alvarez, CEO of the Career Winners Circle, is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and coach. Known for her bold “Break All the Rules” approach, she helps professionals create impact and rediscover their passion for work.
Her book, Escaping The Career Trap, guides high achievers toward true career fulfillment. Tammy’s programs, including the Career Success Blueprint and CEO Advantage, equip leaders and business owners with strategies for advancement and growth.
A former Wall Street executive, Tammy held senior roles at AIG, Bank Leumi USA, Genesis10, and Bank of America. She delivers global keynotes and lectures at Cornell University. Tammy and her partner Steve, avid travelers, reside in Mexico City.

Tammy Alvarez shares her shocking journey and unconventional path to becoming a top executive. Discover how she overcame homelessness, navigated corporate America without a degree, and ultimately found fulfillment as an entrepreneur and coach. Tammy reveals the mindset shifts and strategies that propelled her career, including embracing her unique perspective, learning to fail successfully, and recognizing when it's time for a change. Get inspired to escape the career trap and love Mondays again with insights from Tammy's remarkable story of transformation and resilience.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Early Life and Career
02:04 - Poor Grades in High School
03:46 - First Job Experience
06:16 - Salary Insights
06:58 - Relationship with Parents
08:30 - Entering Tech Industry Without Degree
10:48 - Job Search Without College Degree
19:08 - Experience at Bank of America
24:31 - Aftermath of Financial Crisis
26:13 - Aftermath of Financial Crisis
27:10 - Working at Bank Leumi
31:05 - Transition to AIG
33:26 - Starting Your Own Business
35:42 - Tammy's Coaching Journey
38:39 - Failing Successfully
41:40 - Realizing Success
44:17 - Experience in Mexico City
46:02 - Wrapping Up
47:38 - Finding Tammy

LINKS:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyalvarez/
https://careerwinnerscircle.com/

ABOUT OUR HOST:
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Leadership Talent Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.

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