In this episode of the Power of Women podcast, Karen Faehndrich unpacks leadership performance & capability, emphasising leadership requires courage and adaptive thinking. She opens up about the power of self-advocacy, the importance of building strategic relationships, and the unique hurdles women often face in leadership. Karen dives into the critical role of listening and understanding workplace dynamics, sharing personal insights on overcoming anxiety and boosting confidence in both academic and professional settings.
Karen and Di Gillett explore the nuances of leadership; focus on emotional intelligence; the value of trust; the pitfalls of artificial harmony in teams, the necessity of cultural sensitivity; the importance of women advocating for themselves and continuously striving for leadership excellence.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Personal Growth
05:54 Overcoming Academic Anxiety and Embracing Confidence
08:53 Building Strategic Relationships for Career Advancement
12:05 Identifying True Advocates in the Workplace
14:54 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Communication
21:05 Challenges Faced by Women in Leadership
24:00 The Long Game: Navigating Gender Bias in the Workplace
32:30 Cultural Sensitivity and Team Dynamics
36:15 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence
40:16 Women in Leadership: Challenges and Advocacy
46:19 Pursuing Leadership Excellence
Connect with Di:
Follow Power Of Women on LinkedIn
The Power Of Women Podcast Instagram
Find Guest Name at: