What if rejecting the top job was your power move?

Vicky Brown never planned to be an entrepreneur—and definitely never wanted to be “the CEO.” But when a former boss nudged her into consulting (read: tricked her lovingly), she found herself building Idomeneo Enterprises, an HR firm that’s now almost 25 years strong. Oh—and did we mention she’s a former opera singer?

In this conversation, Vicky opens up about leaving corporate, leading from the shadows, and why some of the best leaders aren’t hunting for the spotlight. She shares how she grew from solopreneur to business owner, built a legacy of leadership, and turned her insider HR knowledge into a movement of radically clear, radically human support for founders.

You’ll hear stories about:

1. The moment that changed everything (spoiler: she got fired into her purpose)
2. Why not everyone should—or wants to—be “number one”
3. The humanity missing from traditional HR (and how Vicky brings it back)
4. Her journey from soprano to CEO (and the aria that sparked her company’s name)
5. How she helps leaders develop emotional fluency and self-trust

And you’ll walk away with:

1. Why leadership isn’t a title—it’s a relationship
2. How to manage people without losing your mind (or your power)
3. The surprising secret to coaching both superstars and strugglers
4. How to build systems that run without you (so you can breathe again)
5. What makes a workplace magnetic, not just compliant

Every founder was an accidental beginner once. Vicky’s story is permission to crave clarity over chaos—and sing at full strength.

Send this to your favorite business buddy who needs an HR hug in disguise—and subscribe if you haven’t yet. Real talk, on repeat.