Journey From Influence of Power to the Power of Influence - an Interview with Ekta Vyas, Ph.D, Chief Human Resources Officer from Keck Medicine of USC
In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the distinct honor of speaking with Ekta Vyas, Ph.D, Chief Human Resources Officer of Keck Medicine at USC, about her remarkable journey from navigating cultural transitions to becoming an influential leader in healthcare. We explored her philosophy on moving from the influence of power to the power of influence, and how clarity, resilience, and humility fuel true leadership.
Dr. Vyas shared her upbringing in India, her bold move to the U.S., and the challenges of rebuilding her career in a new country. An introvert at heart, she leaned on deep reflection, silent courage, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. She emphasized that leadership is not about positional authority but about the enduring impact you leave through your influence, character, and values.
She also revealed how spirituality, self-awareness, and resilience anchor her power, especially during adversity. Her message for leaders everywhere: seek no...
Navigating Tech and Teams Effectively - an Interview with Rehanne Allen, Senior Director, HR Technology and Operations at Epiq
In this enlightening Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rehanne Allen, Senior Director of HR Technology & Operations at Epiq, about navigating technology and teams effectively in today's rapidly evolving workplace. Rehanne shared her inspiring journey as a woman in tech and her passion for creating positive change through strategic leadership.
Rehanne's leadership philosophy was forged through witnessing both exceptional and poor leadership examples throughout her career. She became particularly motivated by seeing how women in technology were often overlooked compared to their male counterparts, igniting her desire to become the leader she wished she had experienced. Her approach centers on problem-solving and finding solutions that genuinely improve people's daily work lives.
What drives Rehanne is her love for tackling challenges—whether complex or simple—and the immense satisfaction she finds in identifying issues and crafting effective solution...
Wondering What's Next? Do This Consistently (Part 3 of 3)...
From Seeking to Serving: The Mindset Shift That Transforms What’s Next
If you’re at a crossroads in your career—wondering what’s next, what your next big move could be, or how to make the leap into something more meaningful—you’re not alone. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside several clients recently who were in that exact space. Each of them ultimately landed CXO or executive leadership roles, but their real transformation started long before they signed their offer letters.
It began with a mindset shift: from seeking to serving.
Flip the Script: You’re Not Just Looking—You’re Offering
When we’re in a “seeking” mindset, it can feel like we’re chasing something outside of ourselves—waiting for someone else to hand us the next opportunity. But the truth is, you have immense value to offer. You’ve got wisdom, experience, and heart. So instead of asking, “Who will hire me?” ask this instead:
- “Where can I serve at the highest level?”
- “What kind of organization would be lucky to ha...
Wisdom Gained and Lessons Learned in January
Wisdom Gained and Lessons Learned in January
Sometimes trying to evolve into the best version of ourselves means we have to get downright uncomfortable... sometimes emerging victorious and sometimes not.
I’ve got some great nuggets of wisdom to share from an incredible January 2020, as well as a colossal failure that I hope we can all be inspired by and learn from!Â
January 14-20, 2020:
I headed to San Diego to drop off my daughter Megan at Kerry and Colin Smith's Journey Retreat. Megan is 20 years old, a total rockstar student and all around human being who happens to struggle with severe anxiety at times. Kerry is a colleague of mine, and my husband and I have been through her program. It’s intense, and I worried a little (ok a lot) if the baby in the family could or would not want to handle it. Megan went, rocked it and is forever changed with new life changing tools to manage her anxiety, be happier and ready for her next chapter: transferring colleges in the Fall.Â
- Wisdom g...
Check Out My Recent Blog Article / Video / Podcast Posts
Categories
All Categories#executivewomen #influence #fearlessfemaleleadership #ffl1mm #womeninleadership
#fearlessfemaleleader #gratitude #womeninleadership #holidaymessage #sherylkline
#fearlessfemaleleader #newyear2025 #womeninleadership #leadershipimpact #ffl1mm
#fearlessfemaleleaders #beauthentic #careerconversations
#fearlessfemaleleaders #chiefpeopleofficer #servantleadership #womenofinfluence
#fearlessfemaleleaders #ffl1mm #womenwholead
#fearlessfemaleleadership #ffl1mm
#fearlessfemaleleadership #womeninleadership #unlockpotential #boldleadership #ffl1mm #altoslabs
#ffl1mm #fearlessfemaleleaders #womeninleadership #negotiation101
#highstakesnegotiations #csuiteleadership #emotionalagility #fearlessfemaleleaders #ffl1mm
#leadershipadvice #supportsystem #empoweredwomen
#selfcare #ffl1mm #worklifebalance #productivity
