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For more than 20 years, James Forrest has advised C-level executives, giving him a front-row seat to the business decisions that shape companies, careers, and legacies. The C-Suite Exchange gives listeners that same access. In each episode, James sits down with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and boardroom leaders for honest, unfiltered conversations about what actually worked, what didn't, and the lessons learned along the way. Instead of the familiar "up and to the right" success story, guests speak candidly about the setbacks behind their growth. They cover the hard conversations…
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James Forrest: Hi, I'm James Forest, and welcome to the C-Suite Exchange, where we go behind the scenes with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and the boardroom. If you're in the C-suite or aspire to be, you are in the right place. For over 20 years, I've advised C-level executives, giving me a front row seat to the business decisions that shape companies, careers, and legacies. On this show, you'll get that same access. Honest, unfiltered conversations with top business leaders on what actually worked, what didn't, and the lessons learned along the way.
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The C-Suite Exchange
James Forrest · Business · English
For more than 20 years, James Forrest has advised C-level executives, giving him a front-row seat to the business decisions that shape companies, careers, and legacies. The C-Suite Exchange gives listeners that same access. In each episode, James sits down with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, a
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