EP41: How to Become a CEO: Making Career Choices, Giving Back and Building a COVID-Oriented Business with Fred Collins

Motivational Intelligence

In this episode of the Motivational Intelligence Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Fred Collins, co-founder of Undercover Brands. Fred recounts his professional evolution from leading regional teams at Wella to key roles at Procter & Gamble, Henkel, and Coty. He shares his personal experience of losing his home in the 2018 California wildfires and how he managed his family through the crisis. Motivated by a passion for giving back, Fred launched Undercover Brands during the pandemic, focusing on quality PPE and supporting nonprofit organizations like the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Tune in to hear about Fred's resilient leadership, the importance of mentorship, and balancing professional and personal life. Discover how you can get involved with Undercover Brands and take advantage of a special discount code to support their mission-led initiatives.
00:00 Introduction to the Motivational Intelligence Podcast
00:11 Meet Fred Collins: A Journey Through Leadership
00:43 Fred's Career Path: From Wella to Cody
01:56 The California Wildfires: A Personal Account
04:27 Evacuation and Aftermath
10:15 Leadership in Crisis: Protecting Family
16:15 The Importance of Emotional Awareness
29:01 Fred's Path to the Beauty Industry
39:12 Leveraging Mentorship for Career Growth
42:13 Creating Opportunities for Promotion
45:32 Evaluating Career Opportunities
52:16 Support System and Family Decisions
01:05:36 Founding Undercover Brands
01:07:06 Mission-Driven Business Strategy
01:18:21 Final Thoughts and Advice

You can find Fred on LinkedIn, and learn more about Undercover Brands at undercover-brands.com
Listeners of this podcast get 15% off Undercovers Brands masks by using the code "2logical15" at checkout.