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Lean In To What Scares You - an Interview with Tamesa Rogers, Former Chief People Officer, Netgear

leaning in Feb 27, 2025

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the privilege of speaking with Tamesa Rogers, the former Chief People Officer of Netgear, about her journey and the power of leaning into what scares you. This was Tamesa’s first podcast interview, and she shared incredible insights on overcoming fear, building resilience, and redefining success.

Tamesa’s leadership journey was shaped early on when she started kindergarten mid-year, feeling like an outsider. This experience instilled in her both determination and empathy, making her a leader who actively seeks to ensure others feel included and valued. She believes that fostering a sense of belonging translates directly to organizational success.

When asked about being one of the few women—or sometimes the only woman—in executive spaces, Tamesa credited her preparation and grit. She emphasized that confidence stems from knowing you are qualified and refusing to let fear dictate your...

Isn’t It Time for Real Change? Let’s Do This!

contribution influence leadership leaning in legacy passion Jul 10, 2022

Isn't It Time for Real Change? Let's Do This!

The world seems to be in a precarious place, and I believe wholeheartedly that the course correction that we need to see right now will be led by women (and fueled by some incredible allies). Do you agree?

As part of the Limitless Leader community, you’re undoubtedly committed to being a heard, valued, respected, and energized agent of change, with your family, peers, subordinates, and with your leadership while empowering others to do the same.

In addition to being lit up by what’s possible, sometimes leaning into our highest sense of contribution, can sometimes be challenging, frustrating, and downright exhausting!

Believe me, I hear you 100%.

Where our passion meets our expertise is our Olympics, our legacy, and what the world so desperately needs to see right now.

Like the work put in by Olympians, the thousands of hours and days leading up to competition, sometimes in solitude, and with no fanfare or recognition, we keep...