"Executive Ready: How Women in Tech Break Through to the C-Suite"
"Executive Ready: How Women in Tech Break Through to the C-Suite"
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Session: Executive Ready: How Women in Tech Break Through to the C-Suite
After 25+ years in technology, including CIO and CTO roles, I’ve seen why so many talented women plateau just before executive leadership.This session breaks down what actually differentiates C-suite leaders from high-performing managers.
We’ll explore the skills women must intentionally build, the career pitfalls that quietly derail advancement, and the strategic moves that accelerate executive readiness. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for positioning yourself as a credible, visible, and influential leader at the highest levels of the organization.
Key Takeaways
- Staying stuck is not an option. Shape your own future and break through boundaries towards the C-Suite.
Bio
Executive & Business Coach (EMCC SP, ICF ACC, Strategyzer Coach, EMBA Innovation and Business Creation) | Salesforce CTA, Master Certified Instructor | Team Performance & Collaboration Coach | Former CIO, CTOAfter 25+ years leading digital transformation in high-stakes environments — including roles as CIO at Barclays and CTO at Capgemini — I’ve learned what separates great strategy from real execution: aligned leadership, adaptive thinking, and innovation-ready culture.
Today, I work as an executive coach and innovation advisor for senior leaders and leadership teams navigating complexity, disruption, and growth. My mission: to help leaders drive strategic clarity, decision confidence, and measurable leadership impact, faster.
🔹 What I Do
I help leaders and teams gain clarity, influence, and cohesion — so they move faster, decide better, and create real business impact.
My focus areas include:
• Executive Coaching & Business Advisory
• Leadership Development for Innovation Readiness
• Team Performance Coaching & Collaboration Acceleration
• Psychometric & 360 Leadership Assessments
• Team Alignment & Trust-Based Execution
🔹 Who I Work With
• C-suite and senior leaders in high-growth or transformation phases
• Executive teams seeking stronger alignment and collaboration
• Innovation & transformation leaders under pressure to deliver
• HR and L&D teams driving culture and capability agendas
With deep technical and strategic roots — and a certified coaching practice backed by Henley Business School and MIT Sloan — I bring a rare blend of system thinking, empathy, and business fluency to every engagement.
My coaching is grounded in research and evidence-based tools, including:
Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, MVPI, HBRI, 360 Suite),
PBC High Performing Team Assessment (HPTA),
Leader Focus 360, and VIA Character Strengths.
