Leading Women in Tech Podcast

If you’re interested in being a leader that promotes a sustainable, enjoyable, and nurturing work environment, prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion is a must. In today’s episode, I invite Jacqui Barrett, CEO of Wider Thinking, to share her inspiring career journey and passion for fostering inclusive workplaces and driving organizational change. We dive into an important discussion on equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and share actionable insights on creating nurturing work environments, implementing strategies like flexible working arrangements to promote diversity, and overcoming burnout as we strive to apply EDI in our careers. Ready to explore why EDI is essential for organizational success and leave inspired to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace? Let’s go to the show! We dive into: Jacqui’s career journey and her story of experiencing cronyism Practical insights for creating more equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environments Flexible working as a gateway to more diversity in the workplace The important difference between equity and equality Tips for overcoming burnout while championing EDI initiatives And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Jacqui Barrett: E:  jacqui@widerthinking.com      W: www.widerthinking.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquibarrettwiderthinking/  Jaciqui’s current read: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode197  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

It’s time to shift the narrative, to recognize that being in a perpetual state of hustle isn’t the key to success - it’s a catalyst for burnout.  In today’s episode, I explore the cost of constant hustle and why, contrary to popular belief, it’s not the path to greatness in your leadership career. Join me as I disprove the myths surrounding overwork and dive into solutions, from realistic goal setting to the importance of delegation and healthy boundaries.  Ready for the actionable leadership steps you can take to combat burnout and foster a healthier, more sustainable work environment? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: The high cost of constant hustle culture Debunking the myths around the culture of overwork and hustle The consequences of dismissing downtime and self-care Signs and symptoms of burnout in your leadership Practical strategies for preventing hustle and burnout And more   **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode196 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Let’s talk about the powerful approach to leadership - “Hold, Don’t Carry”. In this episode, HR veteran turned Executive Coach, Lindsay White, joins me to discuss learning to hold space without shouldering undue burdens and how this skill sets great leaders apart. We dive into the nuances of holding emotional space as a leader, cultivating resilience and stamina by “not carrying”, using lead and lag measures effectively, and the roles accountability and delegation hold within the "Hold, Don't Carry" paradigm. Join us for our top tips on how to implement this approach with self-care and empathy and an insightful discussion on how this leadership skill can uplevel your executive presence.  We dive into: How to use the “Hold, Don’t Carry” approach to uplevel your executive leadership A breakdown of what it means to “hold” effectively as a leader How to cultivate resilience and stamina by “not carrying” The roles of accountability and delegation in the “Hold, Don’t Carry” approach TOP TIPS to help you practice this skill as an executive leader And more **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Lindsay: W: www.highvoltageleadership.ca  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-white-high-voltage/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/highvoltleadership/  Lindsay’s current read: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Listen to Lindsay’s previous episode, Are You Bragging on Your Resumé?: https://www.tonicollis.com/episode65 If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode195  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Ever found yourself lost in a complex presentation? Maybe you’ve been the presenter and the audience looked a bit confused? If you want to be an effective senior leader, communicating complex ideas in a simple way is a key skill.  In this episode, we’re talking about communicating complex ideas with simplicity, the biggest traps to avoid, and the tools and tips to help you overcome this common leadership hurdle.  Ready to make sure your words are hitting the mark? Let’s go to the show! I dive into: How to simplify complex ideas for effective communication Avoiding communication breakdowns in the workplace Mistaking complexity for competence (“sounding clever”) Effective communication across different fields 6 practical tips for conveying your message effectively And more **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode194 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Lydia Bai, a recovering investment banker and life coach, discusses failure, burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-confidence. She explores the link between fear of failure and imposter syndrome, strategies to navigate feedback, and the importance of embracing failure as a learning tool. The discussion emphasizes shifting mindset towards failure for career success.

Today, I want to share a very special and personal episode with you as I honor my dad and tell you about the powerful impact he had on me and others, and how these leadership lessons can bring insight to your own life and leadership journey. This is a somewhat unusual episode — after all, we don’t normally talk about men on this show. And my Dad was certainly not in Tech! But I hope this episode inspires you with new ideas, and new ways of thinking, as well as a few ways to learn from those around you even if they aren’t intending to ‘teach’ you in any form. I dive into: My dad’s biggest leadership lessons The power of patience and what it can achieve How my dad felt about the growth mindset Why I consider my dad to have been a feminist And more **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode192 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.  

Do you have dreams that seem out of reach or outside the traditional path your education or experience should lead you? If you have dreams of being in the boardroom, achieving a senior leadership role, or you’re already there but keep getting shut down or shut out, this episode is for you.  This week, I invite Financial Capital Executive in HR, Julie Tschida Brown, to talk to us about whether or not you should “stay in your lane” and how to properly understand and contribute to the business you’re in so you can reach your highest career goals.  Ready to step OUT of your lane and into the boardroom? Let’s go to the show. We dive into: Julie’s journey to a career in HR Landing any role, even with a non-traditional background Making an impact in support functions of business (HR, IT, marketing, etc.) Staying in your lane at work - is it important? Leading in the boardroom vs. on the executive team Authenticity & self-trust in leadership  And more **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Julie: Connect with Julie on LinkedIn Julie’s current read: Damsel in Distressed: My Life in the Golden Age of Hedge Funds by Dominique Mielle and The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode191 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Julie. Thank you, Julie, for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

What is workplace trauma, and what can you do about it? Let’s talk about workplace trauma, how it affects us and our teams, and what organizations and leaders need to know to support themselves and others through it.  We often associate trauma with more obvious experiences such as car crashes, the loss of a loved one, or something far worse. However, the sad reality is that trauma is a universal workplace phenomenon and needs to be acknowledged. In today’s episode, I discuss the 4 main contributors to workplace trauma, exploring the symptoms you might see in yourself or your team, and how to respond as a leader to prioritize your and your team’s well-being.  I dive into: Workplace trauma: what it is, and what you can do about it The 4 main contributors to trauma in the workplace Identifying potential trauma as a leader to make a positive impact Emotional resilience and control: differing experiences of workplace trauma And more **Useful links** If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode190  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

It’s time for an important discussion about AI and the role we need to be playing in 2024 as women in the tech industry.  In today’s episode, I invite Sonal Shah, Barclays Vice President, coach, and author of Amazon bestseller “She Chose Tech”, to discuss her non-traditional background and journey to tech and how you can leverage allies, mentors & sponsors to thrive in your tech leadership career. We dive into topics like closing the gap for women in tech and how to tackle the current AI leadership problem in our industry.  Ready for the resiliency tools you need to thrive during the surge of AI and break barriers as a woman in this male-dominated industry? We dive into: Sonal’s non-traditional background and journey to the tech industry and senior leadership The lack of diversity in AI leadership Closing the gap for women in tech How to play the long game of sponsorship The power of networking to overcome a non-traditional background And more   **Useful links** Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Sonal: Website: https://shechosetech.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shechosetech LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalshahtechdiversity/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sonalsmile25 Twitter: @SonalS25 If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode189 Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.   This episode was sponsored by our guest, Sonal. Thank you, Sonal for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!  

Boundaries underpin our professional success and can determine longevity in our careers. Are yours in the right place? Let’s talk about personal boundaries for professional success. In today’s episode, I discuss why developing boundaries is so crucial for our tech careers, what happens when we don’t maintain them, and how to create a boundary toolkit of your own to ensure you’re mitigating burnout and building a sustainable leadership career that you love.  Ready to set your priorities at work, and learn the magic of boundaries?  Let’s go to the show! I dive into: Personal boundaries and their role in our professional success Gender differences in workplace boundaries and burnout Examples of setting boundaries at work Setting physical & emotional boundaries Avoiding burnout through boundary-setting How to build your own boundaries toolkit And more   **Useful links** Want to learn more about saying no? Check out Episode 156: The Art Of Saying No If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy  Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode188  Check us out on Youtube. Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.