The Impact Room
Women@Tech are proud to present our podcast ‘The Impact Room’. Through honest, engaging conversations we'll share inspirational stories, uncover uncomfortable truths and guide you with practical steps to unleash your potential.
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Each podcast welcomes a unique guest speaker from the tech industry and beyond, so that we can learn from their experience and discuss topics they are passionate about.
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Season 2 has arrived!
Episode 3 out now
S2: 03
Thriving Talent, Thriving Families: Building a Parent Positive Workplace
Mitali and Delphine are joined by Jessica Heagren and Han-Son, two leaders championing change for working parents, carers, and guardians. Together, they share personal stories and actionable insights on how organizations can implement simple yet impactful changes to support working parents, leading to significant positive outcomes.
S2: 01
From Data to Action: Why Gender Diversity Matters
Delfina Grossi and Laura Perrott delve into the critical issues of gender diversity, equity, and equality in the tech industry. Joining them as a guest is Svetlana Maloney, formally at Amazon and PwC. She was also a UN Women UK delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Career Corner wants to hear from you!
Email your question to info@womenattech.com
Career Corner is your chance to ask us about anything you’re facing at work – big, small, or anything in between. We’ve got your back! With insights from experts across the tech industry and our amazing Women@Tech community, we’re here to help you navigate whatever’s on your mind. Got a dilemma you’re not ready to bring up with colleagues? Or maybe you just need a fresh perspective? No worries – the Women@Tech community is here for you. 💪
Reach out to us via email or our social channels. Just email your question to: info@womenattech.com (make sure to put “Career Corner” in the subject line!). We’re excited to hear from you!
Career Corner S1: 03
Defining your own career path
We sit down with Kristen Don, who has spent the past 8 years carving out her career at Uber. Kristen shares how taking ownership of her growth and embracing non-linear moves—like secondments, short-term projects, and lateral shifts—has helped her build new skills, gain diverse experiences, and expand her network. Kristen explores the notion that a career path isn’t always a straight ladder—it’s more like a climbing wall.
Career Corner S1: 02
Building an Authentic Personal Brand
Keran welcomes Alpa, the UK and Ireland co-lead for Women at Cisco, who has been with Cisco for over 15 years in various roles.
The episode also includes listener messages and questions about personal branding and colour consultation, with Alpa providing advice on building and maintaining an authentic personal brand.
Alpa shares practical tips on reflecting on your values, strengths, and skills, and using colour strategically to enhance your personal brand.
Career Corner S1: 01
Introducing Your Agony Aunts in Tech
💡 Struggling to find a mentor? Learn how to handle rejection and keep going.
💡 Feeling like an imposter? We’ve got advice to help you own your worth.
💡 Dreading networking? It doesn’t have to be scary—we’ll show you how to start small!
Tune in for bite-sized wisdom, and let’s tackle these challenges together!
S1: 08
Path to Tech: Education, Early Careers and Experimenting with Keran Spetch
Keran shares her unconventional journey into the tech industry, delving into the challenges and opportunities within the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, programs and the ability to pivot careers within the same company.
S1: 07
Growth Mindset:
Labels, Limitations and Lessons with Rebecca Pate
Hear from the Head of Product at Marks and Spencer, with her frank advice on corporate systemic structures, ways to break down bias and phenomenal influence in networks to drive changes in policies. A must listen to make a change, not just for women, but also how to open the conversation for building allyship with men.
S1: 05
Building confidence as a leader:
People, passion, potential with Vicky Reddington
Hear from Vicky Reddington, a career progressive go-getter; starting off as a primary school teacher, moving into distribution to then joining the likes of Citrix and VMware. She shares that managers can be leaders, lead a team and harness the energy of the team.