Can soft-spoken leaders be powerful and effective? Absolutely! Authentic leadership comes in many forms, and in this episode of The Leader Within, Angela interviews Riya Ganguly, an Academic-Industry Partnership Expert andExecutive, who has built a successful career by embracing her soft-spoken leadership style instead of forcing herself to fit into a leadership mold that wasn’t meant for her.

With over a decade of experience in technology transfer, business development, and research facilitation, Riya has coached and mentored entrepreneurs while successfully negotiating contracts and licenses. She shares how listening to your inner voice, embracing diverse leadership styles, and fostering authenticity can help leaders thrive—no matter their personalitytype.

Takeaways

• Listening to your inner voice is crucial for career satisfaction.
• Success is subjective and varies for everyone.
• Being a soft-spoken leader can create space for other voices to be heard
• Diverse leadership styles enhance team dynamics.
• Investing in experiences, even if they seem unrelated, is valuable.
• Authentic leadership fosters a supportive environment that allows others to thrive.
• Leadership can manifest in various forms, not just traditional roles.

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