Joining us on Retail Therapy is Sean McDonell, Director of Customers and Government for Google Melbourne. Sean has been with Google for over eleven years, holding various positions across the business. Most recently, he served as Industry Head, leading Google's Melbourne partnerships across automotive, retail, CPG, and media sectors.In this episode, Sean shares insights into leadership, business development and the role of technology in the evolving retail landscape.Discussion topics:Sean’s career journey and how he transitioned into Google and the technology sectorThe role of mentorship versus self-learning in Sean’s professional developmentKey observations about the Australian retail landscape based on Sean's experience at GoogleChallenges that retailers and leaders face in today’s increasingly digital environmentThe future role of technology in retail and the essential skills for retail leaders in the digital ageAdvice for aspiring retail leaders navigating the digital transformationSean McDonell provides a comprehensive view of Google’s role in retail and the technological shifts shaping the future of the industry. His experience offers valuable insights for retailers and leaders looking to thrive in an evolving digital world.