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From Coder to CPO: Shelley Hannah’s unique journey to success in iGaming
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- The iGaming Leader
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- Jul 15, 2025
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- 3011
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Summary
In this episode of iGaming Leader , Leo sits down with Shelley Hannah, CPO at Relax Gaming. Shelley shares her inspiring 25-year journey from software programming to executive leadership in iGaming. She opens up about battling perfectionism, navigating self-doubt, leading through rapid industry change, and recovering from a life-altering car accident. The conversation explores leadership resilience, mental health in high-pressure roles, and the power of empathy in building high-performing teams. Guest Bio Shelley Hannah started her career in 1999 as a software programmer, working in the air traffic industry and insurance. In 2013 she moved to the iGaming industry and, since then, has been working with partner programs, aggregation business, product innovation, operations and commercial. For nearly 7 years she has been part of the growth journey at Relax Gaming. Her career in product and software development has been instrumental in Relax Gaming's success and reputation as a leading B2B supplier. Shelley is currently on the move to a new role, to be announced very soon. Key Topics Discussed 00:00 – From coder to CPO: Shelley’s non-linear rise 04:30 – Handling the chaos: why iGaming is a different beast 06:30 – Perfectionism, ambition, and burnout 09:45 – Learning to let go and lead through trust 14:00 – Navigating imposter syndrome and leadership doubt 16:00 – The loneliness of director roles 19:00 – Why building team culture beats micromanaging 23:00 – There will be Fire 26:30 – Surviving a near-fatal car accident 33:00 – Mental health, relapse fear, and self-awareness 38:00 – Growth through discomfort and honest leadership 43:00 – Practical ways to balance health and ambition 47:00 – A message to anyone who's quietly struggling Powerful Quotes "We all have different s…