Here on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast, you hear about all kinds of approaches for making a better workplace from the inside out. Today’s guest goes even further. Kristen Knowles believes that a better workplace grows through executives, who do the inner work of connecting deeply to their purpose, and she has the results to prove it. You might say that Kristen’s heart-centered work makes her the tech industry’s “innovation whisperer.” In this episode, she shares a bit more about her background and the work that she does as an international speaker, expert in leadership development, and the President and CEO of Brave Leaders Group. She explains why this important work should start from the top-down and how she helps her clients do the internal work through her one-on-one coaching programs. You’ll also learn about the progress Kristen has observed in creating safe, inclusive, and equitable workplaces and how she believes we can achieve true diversity. Her advice to professional women working in tech is on point, and you’ll find her optimism encouraging, so make sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
“The most important work is typically the internal work first and we don’t like that and it’s hard. It’s not quick, get rich, easy, fix my problem, but it’s where the true growth and transformation happens.” — Kristen Knowles [0:45:47]
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