Dr. Shade
Kolade
Founder & CEO at Leadership Synergy Institute
"The Technical Woman's Leadership Playbook: Building Influence While Staying True to Your Expertise"
"The Technical Woman's Leadership Playbook: Building Influence While Staying True to Your Expertise"
Thu May 22 - 2:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"The Technical Woman's Leadership Playbook: Building Influence While Staying True to Your Expertise"
"The Technical Woman's Leadership Playbook: Building Influence While Staying True to Your Expertise"
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Session: The Technical Woman's Leadership Playbook: Building Influence While Staying True to Your Expertise
Many technical women feel forced to choose: lead or stay technical. This session breaks down this false choice, showing how to succeed as a leader while embracing your technical identity. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, we'll explore how to transform technical expertise into leadership strength. You'll learn how to communicate with impact, build cross-functional influence, and lead with authenticity - all while maintaining your technical edge.Key Takeaways
- Practical strategies to leverage your technical mindset as a leadership asset
- Proven techniques for communicating complex ideas with executive presence
- Methods to build influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Tools to overcome impostor syndrome in leadership positions
Bio
Dr.Shade Kolade bridges the gap between technical expertise and leadership excellence. With a PhD in Microbiology and extensive experience across academia, corporate, and government leadership, she specializes in helping technical professionals become influential leaders. She has coached countless STEM professionals in leadership development and is the author of "Overcoming the Impostor Syndrome: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic" and an upcoming bestseller on leadership for technical professionals, "Leading with Logic." Her unique approach combines a deep understanding of technical mindsets with practical leadership strategies, helping women in tech lead with both brilliance and authenticity.