Striving for Balance: Managing Career Growth without Sidelining Personal Aspirations.

In this episode of Leaders in Tech, Emily Parker speaks with Michelle Garnham, a seasoned Customer Success expert and founder of Ellacott Consulting with 18 years of experience at companies like HP and Oracle. Michelle shares her encounters with a lack of female leadership role models, her journey in tech, and the pressures she faced from societal expectations. The discussion covers the impact of her education, navigating male-dominated environments, embracing female qualities at work, and vital insights on work-life balance and burnout prevention. Michelle also highlights the importance of mentoring and the benefits of prioritising personal values over traditional career paths.

Resources

Mastering Intentional Leadership: Tips and Strategies for Success

How Effective Goal-Setting Motivates Employees - McKinsey

Goal Clarity and Employee Motivation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Michelle Garnham

00:39 Navigating Male-Dominated Environments

01:12 Inspirational Female Leaders

03:33 Impact of Education on Career

07:39 Challenges and Reflections

09:15 Embracing Female Leadership Qualities

15:21 Career Shifts and Burnout

18:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life

27:15 The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship

32:16 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Guest: Michelle Garnham

Host: Emily Parker

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Fostering Diversity: Empowering Candidates and Implementing Inclusive Hiring Policies

In this episode of 'Leaders in Tech,' host Emily interviews Elaine Tyler, CEO and founder of Venatrix, a leading SDR and sales talent partner. Elaine shares her journey in SaaS recruitment, emphasising the importance of creating diverse hiring processes and nurturing future sales leaders. She discusses the challenges in building diverse teams in the traditionally male-dominated software space and highlights the significance of training to combat gender bias. Elaine also stresses the value of having visible female leaders and mentorship programs within organisations. The conversation concludes with advice for companies to attract and retain diverse talent and insights into how Elaine has fostered a supportive and flexible work environment at Venatrix.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Elaine Tyler

01:33 Challenges in Creating Diverse Teams

03:14 Improving the Interview Process

07:10 The Importance of Female Role Models

12:04 Employer Strategies for Attracting Diverse Talent

19:41 Elaine Tyler's Journey with Venatrix

23:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Guest: Elaine Tyler

Host: Emily Parker

Resources Mentioned:

Gender Decoder

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Navigating with Purpose: The Power of Intentional Leadership

In this episode of Leaders in Tech, host Emily Parker engages in a deep conversation with Sharon O'Mara, Co-Founder of Corduroy Group and former senior marketing executive at Apple and Adobe, about the power and nuances of intentional leadership. Sharon shares insights from her 25+ years of experience in tech marketing, discussing the importance of setting clear intentions, aligning personal and organisational goals, and the critical role of prioritising team well-being and development. Listeners will learn how to define and maintain intentional leadership, manage team dynamics effectively, and continuously refine their leadership approach based on reflective practice. The discussion also touches on how to handle alignment issues between individual and team goals, and the impact of clear communication on team performance and motivation.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Sharon O'Mara

01:49 The Power of Intentional Leadership

02:12 Defining and Practicing Intentionality

05:14 Skills for Intentional Leadership

06:50 Aligning Team and Company Goals

11:13 Balancing Individual and Team Intentions

12:54 Navigating Career Obstacles with Intention

19:16 The Importance of Continuous Self-Assessment

21:32 Prioritising and Re-evaluating Intentions

27:44 Leadership and Team Dynamics

35:45 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Guest: Sharon O'Mara

Host: Emily Parker

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