Episode 139: Connecting and Empowering Through Communication

Effective communication is vital for connecting, empowering, and leading communities. Erika Irby, Director of Partner Marketing for the Americas at Microsoft is a purpose driven champion who speaks to the importance of internal communication, public speaking, and leadership awareness.

Highlights include:

A leadership style shaped by her early career in teaching, where she learned the value of adaptability and empathy.

Keep the audience in mind when considering messaging.

Bucket fillers and Erika's book entitled, Pieces of Me: A Poetry Collection. Be sure to find fulfillment in filling your own bucket.

Microsoft and D&I, Erika co-leading a Women of GPS, a chapter of Microsoft ERG & giving 'your floor space to someone.'

Sharing your voice about AI as 'that missing voice will impact future generations.'

Be a leader who finds fulfillment by uplifting others. Tune in to hear Erika’s story and her advice for aspiring tech leaders, and pick up her book, Pieces of Me: A Poetry Collection.

Time Stamps:

[00:06:13] Critical skill of communication 

[00:19:12] Bucket fillers and writing a book

[00:22:41] D&I 

[00:24:44] Speak up about AI & Copilot

[00:32:02] Opportunities in IT

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