Can your team thrive without you in the room?
And what does it really take to lead with confidence in a male-dominated industry?
In this episode, I sit down with Sandy Motley, Senior VP at Nokia and former President of Fixed Networks, to talk about what it means to lead a high-performing team without overfunctioning—and how to build trust, autonomy, and strategic impact into your leadership style.
You’re a high-achiever. You don’t quit easily.
But lately… something feels off.
Maybe you’re exhausted. Or uninspired. Or quietly wondering if you’ve outgrown your current role—or even the company entirely.
In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, we’re digging into the career stagnation signs that high-performing women often ignore. Whether you’re wrestling with golden handcuffs, chronic burnout, or a growing sense that your values no longer align with your leadership path—this is the conversation for you.
We’re talking about career alignment, strategic career pivots, and how to realign your leadership journey with what matters most.
From Account Manager to COO: Authentic Leadership, Advocacy & Growth for Women in Tech | Leila Kassner Interview
What does it really take to rise to senior leadership as a woman in tech—without burning out, compromising who you are, or constantly second-guessing your worth?
In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, I’m joined by Leila Kassner, COO at Boku, to explore the power of authentic leadership, how to lean in without losing yourself, and what it means to build a career that blends impact, inclusion, and integrity.
Your boss isn’t listening. You’re delivering results, showing up in meetings, and sharing smart insights — but somehow, it feels like your voice never lands.
In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, we’re diving into the deeper reasons why high-performing women are overlooked, unheard, or dismissed — and what to do about it.
What if the key to unlocking the next wave of tech innovation lies in the hands of the entrepreneurs receiving the least funding?
There’s a fascinating paradox in today’s tech landscape: women-led startups are 63% more likely to succeed and have higher chances of becoming unicorns, yet they’re receiving less venture capital funding than ever before. This gap represents not just missed opportunities, but untapped potential that could reshape entire industries.
In this inspiring conversation, tech entrepreneur and AI pioneer Susan Sly reveals the uncomfortable truths about Silicon Valley’s old boys’ club and shares her blueprint for change. From deploying AI computer vision at scale to building The Pause—a revolutionary menopause-focused platform—Susan breaks down exactly how women can stop waiting for permission and start reshaping the industry from within.
Did you know most teams using AI are actually moving slower?
Lots of teams are testing AI tools—but not seeing the payoff. Why? Because tools alone don’t create results. In this episode, I break down what AI-Ready Leadership actually looks like and how to drive real results.
You’ll learn how to create an AI Leadership Strategy that drives results, how to avoid the pitfalls of reactive adoption, and how to position yourself as a future-ready leader with AI who can scale output, protect market share, and accelerate your career.
I’ll also cover why team sizes will shrink, how to lead with confidence in regulated or hesitant industries, and why embracing AI Productivity Leadership is now part of your credibility as a strategic leader.
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t lead in tech because you didn’t come from a technical background?
This week’s guest, Anna Belova, is living proof that non-technical leaders can build cutting-edge tech companies and thrive in the most technical industries. Anna is a serial entrepreneur and CEO who has built multiple successful companies in AR and AI – including selling over 15 million AR books for kids worldwide and creating one of the leading web XR platforms used by Google and Meta. Her secret? She’s never written a single line of code, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to lead highly technical teams without a technical background and how to turn perceived weaknesses into creative advantages.
You’re doing all the right things—delivering results, taking initiative, working harder than ever.
So why are you still being passed over for promotion?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason high-performing women in tech get overlooked for executive roles—and how to shift from being overlooked to being seen as a strategic leader so you can take the next step toward your promotion with clarity and confidence.
“Performance doesn’t equal promotion. If you’re delivering results but still being overlooked, you’re playing the wrong game—and it’s time to learn how to play like an executive.” — Toni Collis
Ready to raise venture funding—but wondering if you’re actually ready to lead at that level?
In this inspiring and honest conversation, I sit down with Emily Dinu, founder and CEO of Numinous Capital, to explore what VCs really look for—and what kind of leadership mindset shifts are essential to succeed as a founder in today’s market.
We go deep on the emotional and strategic prep work that’s required to lead through uncertainty, communicate vision clearly, and move forward with grit and clarity—even when you feel uncomfortable or underqualified.
Want to speak up at work—without risking your reputation or your sanity?
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable (and essential) leadership skills: how to disagree with your boss in a way that’s grounded in confidence, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication for executives.
Whether you’re navigating power dynamics, trying to avoid “yes culture,” or just want to be heard in high-stakes meetings—this episode gives you the mindset, the frameworks, and the scripts for challenging conversations at work that actually protect your leadership brand.