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241: Thinking Like an Executive: Setting Priorities as an Executive

Have you ever wondered how executives spend their time? Early in our careers, it’s easy to assume they just sit in meetings and make decisions from the sidelines. But as you move up, you quickly realize that great leadership isn’t about doing individual tasks—it’s about setting the vision, making strategic decisions, and enabling your team to execute effectively.
In today’s episode, I break down what high-performing executives actually spend their time on and how you can start thinking like one—whether you’re an aspiring leader or already in an executive role.

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240: Breaking Barriers: How Cultural Identity Drives Innovation in STEM Leadership with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya

Sales aren’t just for salespeople—they play a crucial role in the success of every part of an organization. In this episode, I sit down with extraordinary sales leader Colleen Watson to explore why every executive, regardless of department, needs to understand the sales function for leadership effectiveness and long-term business growth.

Whether you’re directly in sales or not, this conversation will change the way you think about leadership, influence, and driving business success. Join us!

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239: The Hidden Power of Sales: Why Every Executive Needs to Understand The Sales Org in 2025 with Colleen Watson

Sales aren’t just for salespeople—they play a crucial role in the success of every part of an organization. In this episode, I sit down with extraordinary sales leader Colleen Watson to explore why every executive, regardless of department, needs to understand the sales function for leadership effectiveness and long-term business growth.

Whether you’re directly in sales or not, this conversation will change the way you think about leadership, influence, and driving business success. Join us!

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211: Leading with Impact: Practical Insights and Strategies for Women in Tech

It’s important to understand that because of our industry, we as tech leaders, particularly as women, need to do things a little bit differently.

Let’s talk about tech leadership’s unique and specific attributes to help you thrive in your leadership role.

In this episode, I dive into how to navigate and thrive in the tech industry and address the common barriers female tech leaders face – and some practical strategies to overcome them. Join me for insights on today’s tech landscape, gender dynamics in leadership, technical expertise vs. soft skills, and more.

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209: The Power of Tech Leadership Coaching: Strategies for Success

Is coaching something you need right now?

Let’s demystify coaching and make sure you have the kind of support you need as a female leader in tech!

In this episode, I dive into the power of tech leadership coaching to help you determine if it’s what you need now, in the future – or not at all! I explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in this industry, how coaching can develop your leadership skills specifically for the fast-paced and innovative tech environment, and the factors to consider when seeking coaching as a woman in tech, such as the rapid innovation cycle, team dynamics, and more.

Join me for this important discussion on leading as a female at work, how leadership coaching can play a role in your success, and answering the crucial question: Is coaching something you need right now?

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208: Creating an Environment Where Women Thrive with Michele Cober

What does it really take to create a healthy and thriving workplace culture?

Let’s talk about how we as leaders can create an environment where women can thrive!

In this episode, I invite multi-faceted woman in tech, Michele Cober, to share her insights on workplace culture, how leaders can identify and cultivate the right environment, and the significant impact this has on overall culture and individual well-being at work.

Join us for the practical strategies you can use to show up more authentically at work and transform your workplace culture for the better.

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207: ​​Evolving Tech Leadership: Navigating Change and Climbing the Ladder

How often do you reflect on your leadership approach and if you’re adapting to both your professional growth and the ever-changing world around you?

Let’s talk about the evolution of tech leadership and navigating change while climbing the ladder!

In today’s episode, I dive into the evolving landscape of tech leadership and how your approach needs to transform as you advance in your career. I look at how tech leadership has evolved over the last 25 years, the key factors shaping our tech leadership today (and what you can do to stand out), and my tips for evolving your personal leadership approach as you progress in your career.

Want to thrive in the fast-paced tech world and ensure your growth keeps pace with the evolving landscape?

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201: Negotiating Your Worth: Salary, Recognition, and Opportunities

It’s time to seek the rewards you deserve!

Let’s talk about negotiation – a core skill essential for your career success.

In this episode, I dive into useful strategies for negotiating your worth and how to own your value regarding salary, recognition, and advancement opportunities. I discuss my top tips for negotiating compensation, handling job offers (counter and multiple), and positioning yourself for advancement. But it’s not just the practical tools you need, we’ll dive into the mindset around owning your value, understanding your limits, and overcoming the specific negotiation challenges faced by women in tech, ensuring you can advocate effectively for the compensation and opportunities you deserve.

Ready for the actionable tips to help you reach your next salary goal or dream role? It’s time to understand your worth and master the art of negotiation.

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200: Celebrating Women in Tech, Beating the Burnout, and Letting Go of Needing to Be Like the Men in the Room with Lindsay Kulzer, Allison Williams, and Jennifer Peters

Ready to dive into the empowering journeys of three extraordinary women in tech?

In today’s episode, I invite three amazing women I have the honor of supporting to dive into their experiences, insights, and triumphs through the lens of executive coaching. Lindsay, Allison, and Jennifer candidly share their motivations for seeking executive coaching, its transformative impact on their professional development, and powerful career lessons around overcoming imposter syndrome, burnout, gender bias, and more. We explore the pivotal moments that led them to join The Lit Up Leadership Academy, the biggest successes they’ve achieved, and the one thing they wish they had known about themselves a decade ago.

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199: From Glass Ceiling to Glass Microphone: How Women Can Break Through Communication Barriers in Tech Leadership

The glass ceiling concept is well known in the world of work, especially in male-dominated fields like tech. But what about its lesser-known counterpart – the glass microphone?

Many of us have felt the frustration of not being heard or taken seriously, our ideas dismissed before we can fully express them. This glass microphone barrier can hurt our career advancement and lead to stress and burnout.

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