#15 — Award-Winning Marketer: Why Purpose Leads To Real Success | Anser Aly: “Marketing Is The New Finance!” “A Good Leader Listens!” “Purpose Is Why You Get Out Of Bed!”

What if winning awards doesn’t mean you’ve truly succeeded? What if purpose matters more than, and can even lead to, success?

In this episode I speak with Anser Aly, an award-winning "accidental marketer" who spent nearly two decades at Unilever leading campaigns at global brands — including three Cannes Lions wins.

But despite all the accolades, something was missing. And that something was purpose.

That was when Anser found his why, transitioned into learning and leadership development, and committed to helping others find theirs too.

Whether you’re winning on paper or wondering what’s next, this episode is your reminder that purpose is so much more than success — it leads to real success. I hope this inspires you and finds you exactly when you need it.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

02:50 – Anser’s Cultural Roots, Name & Identity

07:55 – From Accountant to Accidental Marketer

13:47 – Entering Marketing at Unilever

19:30 – Running Award-Winning Campaigns

25:04 – Marketing Today: The New Finance?

27:23 – The Shift: From Marketing to Leadership Development

30:50 – Discovering Purpose and Taking Action

36:03 – What Makes a Good Leader

39:51 – The Role of Purpose in the Workplace

45:50 – Embracing Change Because You Never Know

46:40 – Human Relationships in Leadership

50:44 – Magic Moments & Gut Instincts

52:21 – The One Message Anser Would Put on a Billboard

❤️

Nicole

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