#27 Women in Tech: How Women Are Redefining Leadership with Swathi Reddy
Episode Summary
In this podcast episode, Swathi Reddy and I explore how women are redefining leadership and challenging traditional notions of what it means to lead in the workplace.
We also uncover the unique qualities and approaches women bring to their roles such as collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity. All of which create a more supportive and team-oriented workplace culture.
Overall, this episode highlights the importance of diverse perspectives and approaches in leadership, and how women in tech play a vital role in redefining what it means to lead.
In this episode you’ll learn:
2:27 Swathi's background + career journey
6:22 Swathi's day to day
12:01 What to look for when transitioning to a new company and/or role
19:32 Benefits of working on a diverse team
25:08 The importance of empathetic leaders
26:01 Why we need more women leaders
29:58 What happens at companies that lack diversity
34:41 How support structures provide opportunities
37:07 Why women feel they have to beyond to prove themselves
40:49 Showing up with confidence
49:56 Swathi's biggest lessons learned