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Burnout in women, women in STEM wellness, high-achieving women, chronic illness, self-care for leaders, Tree of Life methodology, Restore Workshop, African Women in STEM. In this deeply personal solo episode of Launch with Leaders, Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya shares her own two-year burnout and health crisis to open a critical conversation about the silent epidemic affecting women in STEM and leadership. She explains how the body keeps score — absorbing years of overwork and microaggressions — until it breaks. Who is this for? This episode is for high-achieving women in STEM, women leaders, and professional women of color who are silently running on empty. It is for those who have normalized burnout, chronic illness, and overextension — and are ready to reclaim their health, energy, and wholeness before reaching the point of no return. Key Moments Adaeze opens with a raw, personal account of waking up unable to balance, ending up in the ER, and sleeping for four days straight — the moment her body forced her to stop (00:55).  She draws on the law of elasticity to explain that high achievers keep stretching until they pass their elastic limit, and there is no going back (13:13).  She also addresses the "I have no time" excuse, reframing it as a prioritization problem, not a time problem (11:18).  The episode closes with an invitation to the Restore Workshop, a structured immersive virtual experience to help women live well, lead well, and be whole (18:38). Timestamps * 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Launch with Leaders. * 00:55 – Adaeze's personal health crisis: The morning it all stopped. * 04:17 – The high achiever's trap: Doing too much for too long. * 07:32 – The unique burden of women in STEM and women of color. * 08:42 – The Body Keeps Score: How stress lives in the body. * 11:18 – "I have no time" — reframing the real problem. * 13:13 – The law of elasticity: Why there's a point of no return. * 18:38 – Introducing Restore: The virtual wellness workshop. * 23:15 – How to register and get 10% off with code PODCAST. * What is the Restore Workshop? A full-day virtual immersive workshop on June 27, 2026, guided by narrative therapist Ncazelo Ndlovu using the Tree of Life methodology to help women heal and reconnect with their strength. * What is the Tree of Life methodology? A globally recognized healing framework used in over 60 countries to support resilience, identity, and recovery from trauma. * How do I get a ticket? Visit link.africanwomeninstem.com/Restore and use code PODCAST for 10% off. 1. Do the Time Audit: For two days, write down everything you do and how long it takes. Identify where your time is actually going. 2. Name Your Episodes: If you are experiencing recurring physical symptoms, acknowledge them as signals — not inconveniences — and speak to a doctor. 3. Protect Your Energy: Identify one commitment this week you can reduce or delegate to create space for yourself. 4. Register for Restore: Visit link.africanwomeninstem.com/Restore and use code PODCAST for 10% off the June 27th workshop. 5. Leave a Review: Help other women find this episode by leaving a review on the Launch with Leaders podcast. FAQs Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership Edge Diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/authorityshiftassessment⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Strategy Call with ⁠⁠Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-women-in-stem/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the African Women in STEM Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/MEMBERSHIP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the African Women in STEM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEDX Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtu.be/xYcVJJKBQrY]

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jakson When Your Body Forces You to Stop: A Burnout Story - 053 kansikuva

When Your Body Forces You to Stop: A Burnout Story - 053

Burnout in women, women in STEM wellness, high-achieving women, chronic illness, self-care for leaders, Tree of Life methodology, Restore Workshop, African Women in STEM. In this deeply personal solo episode of Launch with Leaders, Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya shares her own two-year burnout and health crisis to open a critical conversation about the silent epidemic affecting women in STEM and leadership. She explains how the body keeps score — absorbing years of overwork and microaggressions — until it breaks. Who is this for? This episode is for high-achieving women in STEM, women leaders, and professional women of color who are silently running on empty. It is for those who have normalized burnout, chronic illness, and overextension — and are ready to reclaim their health, energy, and wholeness before reaching the point of no return. Key Moments Adaeze opens with a raw, personal account of waking up unable to balance, ending up in the ER, and sleeping for four days straight — the moment her body forced her to stop (00:55).  She draws on the law of elasticity to explain that high achievers keep stretching until they pass their elastic limit, and there is no going back (13:13).  She also addresses the "I have no time" excuse, reframing it as a prioritization problem, not a time problem (11:18).  The episode closes with an invitation to the Restore Workshop, a structured immersive virtual experience to help women live well, lead well, and be whole (18:38). Timestamps * 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Launch with Leaders. * 00:55 – Adaeze's personal health crisis: The morning it all stopped. * 04:17 – The high achiever's trap: Doing too much for too long. * 07:32 – The unique burden of women in STEM and women of color. * 08:42 – The Body Keeps Score: How stress lives in the body. * 11:18 – "I have no time" — reframing the real problem. * 13:13 – The law of elasticity: Why there's a point of no return. * 18:38 – Introducing Restore: The virtual wellness workshop. * 23:15 – How to register and get 10% off with code PODCAST. * What is the Restore Workshop? A full-day virtual immersive workshop on June 27, 2026, guided by narrative therapist Ncazelo Ndlovu using the Tree of Life methodology to help women heal and reconnect with their strength. * What is the Tree of Life methodology? A globally recognized healing framework used in over 60 countries to support resilience, identity, and recovery from trauma. * How do I get a ticket? Visit link.africanwomeninstem.com/Restore and use code PODCAST for 10% off. 1. Do the Time Audit: For two days, write down everything you do and how long it takes. Identify where your time is actually going. 2. Name Your Episodes: If you are experiencing recurring physical symptoms, acknowledge them as signals — not inconveniences — and speak to a doctor. 3. Protect Your Energy: Identify one commitment this week you can reduce or delegate to create space for yourself. 4. Register for Restore: Visit link.africanwomeninstem.com/Restore and use code PODCAST for 10% off the June 27th workshop. 5. Leave a Review: Help other women find this episode by leaving a review on the Launch with Leaders podcast. FAQs Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership Edge Diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/authorityshiftassessment⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Strategy Call with ⁠⁠Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-women-in-stem/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the African Women in STEM Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/MEMBERSHIP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the African Women in STEM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEDX Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtu.be/xYcVJJKBQrY]

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jakson Ncazelo Ncube-Milo: A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Trauma and Narrative Healing kansikuva

Ncazelo Ncube-Milo: A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Trauma and Narrative Healing

In this episode of Lunch with Leaders, host Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] interviews psychologist Ncazelo Ncube-Milo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncazelo-ncube-49412751/]. Internationally recognized for her culturally sensitive trauma work, Ncazelo discusses the global impact of the Tree of Life methodology, now used in 30+ countries. The conversation explores narrative healing, the power of storytelling in recovery, and how reclaiming cultural identity leads to personal transformation. This episode offers a unique perspective on leadership through community healing and the "re-authoring" of one's life story in 2026. Who is this for? This content is for mental health professionals, community leaders, and women in STEM seeking culturally sensitive approaches to healing. It is relevant for those dealing with trauma or identity challenges who want to move beyond "problem-saturated" narratives and reconnect with their inherent strengths. Timestamps * 01:29 – Intro to Ncazelo Ndlovu and her international trauma work. * 03:51 – Origins of the Tree of Life methodology in Zimbabwe. * 05:57 – The Tree metaphor: Roots, Heritage, and Hopes. * 07:51 – What is Narrative Therapy? Moving beyond the "problem story." * 09:36 – Reconnecting with "second stories" and personal agency. * 11:54 – Previewing the workshop for women in STEM. * 14:48 – The power of witnessing and communal healing. * 35:42 – Closing remarks and how to support the mission. FAQs * What is the Tree of Life methodology? A counseling tool using tree metaphors to help people talk about their strengths and heritage without being overwhelmed by trauma. * How does Narrative Therapy differ from traditional therapy? It helps individuals separate themselves from their problems and find "alternative stories" of hope and skill. * Can this work in professional settings? Yes. Ncazelo helps leaders rediscover their "magic sauce" and align their work with core values. Action Steps 1. Map Your Roots: Write down the traditions and people that make you strong. 2. Identify Your "Second Story": Intentionally look for a story of a time you were successful or hopeful when facing a problem. 3. Practice Witnessing: Listen to a colleague's story without judgment, focusing on their demonstrated strengths. 4. Join the Workshop: Participate in the upcoming Tree of Life session to experience narrative healing firsthand. Audit Your Narrative: Ask yourself, "Is the story I'm telling right now bringing me hope or keeping me stuck?" Website: https://phola.org [https://phola.org/ ] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncazelo-ncube-49412751 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncazelo-ncube-49412751/]

3. kesä 202636 min
jakson Season 1 Finale: 50 Episodes of Leading Boldly - 051 kansikuva

Season 1 Finale: 50 Episodes of Leading Boldly - 051

In this Season 1 finale of Lunch with Leaders, host Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] synthesizes 50 episodes of leadership insights for women in STEM. As a leadership strategist and founder of African Women in STEM, Adaeze outlines five essential career shifts: Performance to Positioning, Expert to Leader, Proving to Conviction, Isolation to Connection, and Hesitation to AI Fluency. This episode serves as a roadmap for 2026, helping high-achieving women amplify their visibility, secure sponsorships, and leverage AI to accelerate their path to executive leadership. Who is this for? This special bonus episode is for ambitious women in STEM and mid-career professionals who feel stuck despite their hard work. It is designed for leaders ready to stop "putting their heads down" and start navigating the changing rules of senior-level career advancement. Key Moments Adaeze celebrates a major milestone: 50 episodes of Launch with Leaders, now ranking in the top 5% of podcasts globally (01:09). She introduces the "Five Authority Shifts," a strategic framework to move from being an indispensable expert to a recognized leader (04:58).  A critical highlight is the discussion on the "Broken Rung" and the AI frontier, where she reveals that women are adopting AI at 25% lower rates than men, creating a new digital gap in leadership (16:30). She concludes with a powerful call to lead with conviction, urging women to drop the qualifiers and over-explaining that can inadvertently undermine their authority (19:21). Timestamps * 01:09 – Celebrating 50 Episodes and Season 1 milestones. * 03:02 – Why the "work hard" formula stops working at senior levels. * 05:13 – Shift 1: Performance vs. Positioning (The 10% vs. 90% rule). * 08:02 – Shift 2: Moving from technical expert to strategic leader. * 10:46 – Shift 3: Leading with conviction and dropping qualifiers. * 14:01 – Shift 4: Strategic connection and the power of sponsorship. * 16:30 – Shift 5: Becoming AI fluent to close the competence gap. * 23:17 – Season 1 Stats: Reaching 54 countries and top 5% ranking. FAQs * Why isn't my hard work getting me promoted? Hard work only accounts for 10% of success at senior levels; the other 90% is visibility, relationships, and personal brand. * What is the "Broken Rung"? It's the first step up to management where women, especially women of color, fall behind men in promotion rates. * How can AI help my leadership? AI won't replace your judgment, but becoming fluent in it amplifies your impact and prevents you from being rated as less competent than male peers. Action Steps 1. Audit Your Visibility: Identify three key decision-makers who need to know your impact, not just your output. 2. Practice Conviction: In your next meeting, lead with your conclusion first and avoid over-explaining your data unless asked. 3. Find a Sponsor: Look for an advocate in a room you aren't in yet who can speak for your leadership potential. 4. 30-Day AI Challenge: Pick one AI tool and use it daily for real tasks to build fluency and visible results. Leave a Review: Support the mission by sharing how these 50 episodes have impacted your career growth. Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership Edge Diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/authorityshiftassessment⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Strategy Call with ⁠⁠Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-women-in-stem/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the African Women in STEM Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/MEMBERSHIP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the African Women in STEM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEDX Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtu.be/xYcVJJKBQrY]

1. kesä 202624 min
jakson DeeDee Fisher: STEM Leadership | From Tension to Intentional Communication - 050 kansikuva

DeeDee Fisher: STEM Leadership | From Tension to Intentional Communication - 050

In this episode of Lunch with Leaders, host Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] sits down with leadership expert DeeDee Fisher [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deedee-fisher/] to unpack the CPL Framework. As a TEDx speaker and leadership strategist, Adaeze guides a conversation focused on Compassion, Process, and Learning to help leaders in STEM amplify their visibility and influence. The discussion centers on emotional intelligence in 2026, offering practical strategies to handle high-stakes communication, reduce workplace friction, and cultivate a leadership mindset grounded in self-awareness and proactive empathy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deedee.fisher/ [https://www.instagram.com/deedee.fisher/ ] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deedeefishercpl [https://www.tiktok.com/@deedeefishercpl] Website: deedeefisher.com [http://discoverresponse.com/about/] Timestamps * 00:26 – Introduction to Lunch with Leaders and guest DeeDee Fisher. * 02:44 – Breaking down the CPL Framework: Compassion, Process, and Learning. * 07:20 – The Harvard Story: How assumptions stall progress. * 09:34 – Applying Emotional Intelligence to high-stakes meetings. * 15:30 – The power of asking: "How did you get there?" to start a dialogue. * 30:17 – DeeDee’s origin story: Lessons from rural Idaho to global consulting. * 36:54 – Actionable advice: Interviewing your circle for self-awareness. * 48:51 – Closing remarks and how to connect with the guest. FAQs * What is the CPL Framework? It stands for Compassion, Process, and Learning. It’s a method to pause reactions and choose a more constructive path. * How do I handle a non-responsive email? Practice compassion. Instead of assuming negativity, consider neutral or positive reasons for the delay to save your emotional energy. * Why is self-awareness critical for STEM leaders? It allows you to identify your "magic sauce"—the unique value you bring that you might otherwise take for granted. Action Steps 1. Catch the Reaction: The next time you feel tension, stop and tell yourself a compassionate story about the situation, even if you aren't sure it's true yet. 2. Define the Outcome: Before your next high-stakes meeting, write down the desired outcome for both yourself and the other party. 3. The Magic Sauce Interview: Ask three trusted colleagues or friends, "What do you think is my unique contribution to the world?" 4. Practice the "Mantra": Use the phrase "I never thought of it that way" to shift from a defensive stance to a curious one. 5. Audit Your Dialogue: Notice if you are making "POV statements" or actually engaging in a dialogue that includes the "why."

27. touko 202649 min
jakson Future-Proof Your STEM Career: The AI Advantage for Women - 049 kansikuva

Future-Proof Your STEM Career: The AI Advantage for Women - 049

Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠], a leadership strategist, addresses the persistent promotion gap for women in STEM, particularly in 2026. She argues that while AI’s rapid evolution threatens to widen this disparity, strategically embracing AI is crucial for career advancement. Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya introduces a four-part framework: auditing AI usage, mastering one AI tool, making AI-driven impact visible, and aligning AI skills with future leadership roles. This approach empowers women to bridge the broken rung, enhance visibility, and secure desired career opportunities, emphasizing proactive AI integration for professional success. Who is this for? This content targets senior women in STEM seeking AI-driven career advancement, increased visibility, and leadership gap closure. It is for those aiming to strategically position themselves for future opportunities and professional growth. Timestamps * 00:00 - 00:57: Introduction to Logic Leaders podcast and Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya. * 00:57 - 02:30: The challenge of being overlooked and the expectation for women in STEM to work harder. * 02:30 - 05:13: The changing world of work, AI’s impact, and its role in the promotion gap. * 05:13 - 08:24: Data on the broken rung and the disparity in AI tool encouragement for women. * 08:24 - 11:43: Strategies for leveraging AI, including personal use and strategic utilization for visible impact. * 11:43 - 17:51: The four-part framework for career advancement with AI and closing the gap. * 17:51 - 20:10: Promotion of Leadership Edge Diagnostic, strategy call, and call to action. FAQs 1. Broken rung in STEM? Disparity in promotions for women (McKinsey 2025 data: 93 women, 74 women of color per 100 men). 2. AI’s impact on women’s STEM careers? AI can widen the promotion gap if not embraced, but offers a competitive edge for visibility and opportunities. 3. Why aren’t women in STEM leveraging AI more? Only 21% are encouraged by managers to use AI at work, vs. 33% of men, hindering skill development. 4. Four-part AI framework? 1) Audit tasks for AI optimization, 2) Master one AI tool, 3) Make AI impact visible, 4) Connect AI skills to next-level roles. 5. How to use AI if not encouraged at work? Start with personal tasks (project management, household) and transfer learned skills to the workplace. Action Steps 1. Audit AI Usage: Analyze daily tasks for AI optimization opportunities. 2. Master One AI Tool: Choose and deeply learn one relevant AI tool. 3. Make Impact Visible: Communicate AI’s value (time-saving, productivity) to leaders. 4. Position for Next Level: Use AI to demonstrate readiness for desired future roles. 5. Take Leadership Edge Diagnostic: Assess leadership standing at link.africanwomeninstem.com/leadership. Book Strategy Call: Senior women in STEM can book a complimentary Authority Shift Strategy Call. Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership Edge Diagnostic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/authorityshiftassessment⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Strategy Call with ⁠⁠Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/StrategyCall⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-women-in-stem/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow African Women in STEM on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the African Women in STEM Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/MEMBERSHIP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the African Women in STEM Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://africanwomeninstem.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TEDX Talk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtu.be/xYcVJJKBQrY]

25. touko 202621 min