Welcome to another powerful episode of The Tech Girl Podcast, hosted by Gertrude Chilufya. Under the theme “The Diversity Dividend,” this conversation dives deep into how inclusive leadership fuels innovation, resilience, and long-term success in tech and business.

Today’s guest: Claudia Brind-Woody, former Managing Director & VP at IBM, Global Executive Board member, and a trailblazing advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. With decades of experience leading across global markets, Claudia shares real-world insights on turning diversity into impact.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How inclusion directly drives innovation and high performance

- Why allies matter and how to show up effectively

- The role of leadership in building resilient, future-ready teams

- Why upskilling is essential in the age of AI

- Practical ways to foster inclusive workplace cultures that thrive

Whether you’re a tech leader, founder, or aspiring changemaker, this episode offers actionable wisdom on building diverse teams that win.

Listen, learn, and lead differently. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!

Find Claudia Brind-Woody:

- https://www.claudiabrindwoody.com/

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-brind-woody/

Podcast Produced by: LeTroy Gardner & Mario Washington.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:12 Meet Claudia Brind-Woody: Advocate for Inclusion

00:27 The Importance of Inclusion in Leadership

02:35 IBM's Legacy of Diversity and Inclusion

04:02 Challenges and Strategies in Leadership

05:50 The Role of Allies in Senior Leadership

06:47 Equal Opportunities to Fail

08:44 Asking for What You Want

15:41 Global Talent and Emerging Innovation Hubs

20:14 Understanding Privilege and Inclusion

27:20 Corporate Strategies in a Chaotic Political Climate

27:57 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion

30:02 Lessons from the LGBTQ+ Community

38:23 The Role of AI in Modern Workplaces

45:33 The Real Dividend of Diversity

48:07 Advice for Diverse Individuals in Tech

50:43 The Importance of Mentorship

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