From a Woman to a Leader

Join us for an insightful exploration of neurodiversity with Katherine McCord, a pioneering entrepreneur and advocate for inclusive practices. Learn how to foster a work culture that embraces neurodiverse talent, while also delving into Katherine's personal journey as a female entrepreneur with six unseen disabilities. Gain valuable advice and motivation to overcome obstacles and excel in the...

Join us on this episode of "From a Woman to a Leader" as we delve into the world of nonfiction book writing with our guest, Nancy L. Erickson. Nancy is an award-winning author and nonfiction book consultant specializing in transforming business leaders, speakers, coaches, and consultants into published authors.  We explore the power of writing a high-impact nonfiction book to establish o...

This episode delves into successful transformations, effective change management, and women's journey to the C-suite. Our guest, Victoria Pelletier , a renowned executive and keynote speaker, shares invaluable insights and experiences from her career in driving large-scale transformation programs. Victoria emphasizes the crucial role of leadership and communication in ensuring the success of d...

In this empowering episode of "From a Woman to a Leader," we dive into engineering leadership with the brilliant Sharon Gadonniex, a renowned EVP of Engineering with an extensive background in emerging technologies, SaaS, and IoT. Join us as Sharon shares her invaluable insights and strategies for women looking to unlock their leadership potential in the engineering field. Throughout the...

Are you feeling like you're not progressing in your career and don't know how to move forward? In this episode, I interview Maya Grossman, a career success coach and bestselling author who shares her personal story of taking a big risk to pivot her career. She went from feeling stuck to becoming the CEO of her career. Maya's Career Success Secrets framework helps ambitious leaders like...

Join us for an enlightening discussion on networking and personal branding with Calista Phair, an accomplished Networking Guru, Researcher, and renowned "Olivia Pope of Networking & Business."  In this episode, Calista shares her wealth of knowledge and insights on the power of building partnerships and creating an exceptional personal brand. You'll gain valuable tips and practic...

In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Milena Berry, the Co-Founder and CEO of PowerToFly, a diversity talent acquisition platform connecting underrepresented talent to great careers.  Milena shared her insights on running a business in times of uncertainty and navigating leadership during challenging times. Her advice is valuable for underrepresented entrepreneurs and folks in executive and lea...

In this episode of "From a Woman to a Leader," we sit down with Lisette Zounon, an accomplished Engineering Leader with over 18 years of experience in the tech industry. Lisette shares her inspiring journey from being a software engineer to building quality in software and hardware as a Quality Assurance (QA) Leader. She provides valuable insights and actionable tips on how to start and...

The higher you go on the corporate ladder, the fewer women you see in leadership positions.  I spoke with Foram Brown about how women in mid-management can rise to executive leadership. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges women in tech face when trying to advance their careers. We explore common roadblocks such as perfectionism, lack of awareness about available opportunities, and th...

A goal without a plan is just a wish. Setting your goals is a great way to make the impossible possible. Ensure your Goals are SMART, hence Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Also, ensure you have a solid plan to finish them, or they will become just wishes. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ronit Boher Hillel about settings goals and why goals are important.  How t...

The ‘’broken rung’’ describes the phenomenon where women in entry-level positions are promoted to managerial positions at much lower rates than men.  This was identified in research by McKinsey and LeanIn. Org (2022), where ‘’For every 100 men promoted from entry-level to manager, only 87 women are promoted, and only 82 women of color are promoted.’’ We discuss with Ashley McCray - Ford what...

I wanted to introduce you to my story.  And share a tip on how I could take control of my career.