I was told this a couple months ago by an incredible Chief People Officer who entrusted me with an international cohort of rising female leaders for over a year. When she reported the undeniable ROI and feedback from the year long partnership, she was told the following by her CEO:

‘We are not going to renew this support in 2026 because we are focusing on tech and product.’

Understandable but perhaps leaving a blindspot. 

When tech employees can't build trust (internally with colleagues, exte...

Strategies to Nurture Our Future Technology Leaders

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the amazing Michelle Chianera (Chief Marketing Officer at Alludo), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:  

• When offered an opportunity, don’t be afraid to get uncomfortable and learn.
• Even if you lack experience, ask ‘What do I bring to the table?’
• Be willing to go through an emotional roller coaster with big decisions.
• Networking is relationship building. It’s constant and critical to mo
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The Power of Women in Technology to Make a Difference

Karen Fassio is the Director, One Commercial Partner Group at Microsoft and co-founder of Women in Cloud.

Here Are a Couple of the Main Take-Aways:

1. Had limited access to technology as a child in the ‘80’s, behind brother and boys in general
2. Mom always told her to ‘take the initiative’ which is how Karen leads others today
3. ’Be a catalyst for a conversation and for change'
4. Create a bigger circle for yourself to gain perspective
5. Be curi
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