Love Procurement: The Podcast · 2026-04-28 · 20 min
What does it take to build a meaningful procurement career while also navigating major life transitions and evolving priorities? Most people are working in personal and professional comfort zones. While they provide much needed stability, they may also be holding us back. To escape this, we have to balance goals and support systems with a healthy attitude towards new opportunities and exploring the unknown. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Kelly Barner welcomes Michaela Lippke to the show. Michaela is the Senior Director Regional Management and Process Management Indirect Procurement and Early Phase at Volkswagen. Michaela shares what she has learned on her journey to balance personal and professional opportunities: Growth is unlikely to happen inside a comfort zone Knowing what you want and communicating it clearly is critical to getting the right support and opportunities Mentors, managers, and peers can all play different roles, as can a wider network that complements their advice Success depends on setting clear priorities and focusing on what matters most, even as that changes Links: Michaela Lippke on LinkedIn
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