How to Inspire People Through Technology - June Bower (Apple employee # 12)

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Ready for a deep dive into the intersection of technology and human emotion?

Today, I'm sitting down with the incomparable June Bower, the Talker-in-Chief at TalkShop – a company she founded to help people succeed at work.

June isn't your average marketing pro; she honed her skills at Apple during its formative years, sharing an office landscape with none other than Steve Jobs. With an impressive CV featuring names like 3Com, Adobe, and Cisco, she's a Silicon Valley legend.

Don't miss our conversation where we journey back to the dawn of the computer age, exploring the blend of innovation and empathy that drives success. June shares her wisdom on leveraging technology for genuine human connection—a lesson you don't want to miss.

Trust me, this episode's insights are ones you'll want to revisit, time and time again. Get ready for another valuable episode that'll redefine your approach to branding and technology.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

06:29 - What was it like working with Steve Jobs

16:22 - The biggest challenge of startups in positioning their offerings

19:37 - The best way to differentiate yourself from the competition

27:36 - How digital humans help brands

30:00 - Why is it important for employees to master their own personal brands

35:06 - June’s badass superpower

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