In this inspiring episode of the "Women Count" podcast show, host Charmaine McGowan sits down with Susan McGinty, a passionate advocate for empowering women in STEM leadership. Together, they delve into Susan's personal journey and her mission to shatter gender barriers in the world of science and technology.

Susan opens up about her deep-rooted love for STEM, which blossomed during her childhood. She shares how this passion drove her to pursue a career in STEM, despite the challenges she encountered as a woman in a male-dominated field. Susan's story resonates with many women who have faced self-doubt and a lack of role models and mentors along their own STEM journeys.

Determined to make a difference, Susan embarked on a transformative path to empower women in STEM leadership. She discusses the crucial role of self-awareness, values alignment, and purpose in shaping one's leadership style and building confidence. Through her coaching business ‘Aya Leadership’, Susan helps women develop their emotional intelligence, identify their strengths, and become authentic leaders who uplift and empower those around them.

Inspired by the challenges of her own leadership journey, Susan is passionate about increasing gender diversity in STEM and security leadership. As the Founder and Director of Aya Leadership, she works with women in these professions to master their leadership purpose, skills and experience through education, resources and coaching. She also works with organisations to develop strategies and deliver training to ensure they have the leaders they need now and into the future. Susan understands the challenges women in STEM and security-related professions can experience on their leadership journey, and delivers practical, actionable strategies that make a real difference.

Susan emphasises the importance of creating supportive networks where women can learn from each other's experiences and collectively overcome the unique challenges they face in STEM fields.

Listeners are introduced to Susan's range of leadership programs, including the Emerging Leaders program for early-career professionals, the Leadership Accelerator for enhancing leadership impact, and the Women in STEM Impact program designed specifically for women leading teams and navigating complex challenges. Susan's commitment to empowering women to reach their full potential shines through as she shares the transformative nature of these programs.

The discussion also touches upon Susan's co-authored #1 international best-selling book, "Women Transforming the Landscape of Science and Tech". This compilation of stories from women in STEM around the world, including Susan's own chapter on transforming the leadership status quo, serves as a testament to the power of diverse voices and experiences in shaping the future of science and technology.

The episode concludes with a reminder for listeners to seek mentors, build diverse networks, and ask for guidance on their own STEM journeys. Susan highlights the importance of embracing unexpected opportunities and maintaining an updated LinkedIn profile as a gateway to exciting prospects in the ever-evolving STEM landscape.

Tune in to this empowering episode of the "Women Count" podcast to gain valuable insights from Susan McGinty and discover how you can become a catalyst for change in STEM leadership. Join the movement and help create a more inclusive and diverse future in science and technology.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcginty-ayaleadership/

Website: https://ayaleadership.com/

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