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DEI, Disney, & Being Unapologetically Yourself: Breaking Barriers with Bern Datka
Summary
In this episode of The Feminist Exec podcast, Bern Datka shares her extensive career journey, highlighting her experiences in the corporate world, particularly in event management and marketing. She discusses the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry, the impact of ageism, and the importance of flexibility in leadership. Bern emphasizes the significance of DEI initiatives and shares personal anecdotes about her leadership style, memorable experiences, and the lessons learned from career mistakes. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for women in business and reflections on the evolving landscape of leadership roles.
Takeaways
- Bern Datka has a diverse career spanning companies like Disney and Delta Airlines.
- Flexibility is crucial in adapting to the ever-changing landscape of events and marketing.
- Ageism can be a significant challenge for young leaders, especially women.
- Women are often held to higher standards in male-dominated industries.
- DEI initiatives are essential for fostering inclusivity in the workplace.
- Personal experiences with DEI policies can vary widely among individuals.
- Building respect in the event industry requires knowledge and confidence.
- Leading with love and positivity can be an effective leadership style.
- Mistakes in one's career can lead to valuable lessons and growth.
- It's important to remember that business decisions are not personal.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bern Datka's Career Journey
03:12 Navigating Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry
05:28 The Impact of Ageism and Gender in Leadership
08:10 The Evolution of Women in Leadership Roles
10:45 The Importance of DEI Initiatives
13:22 Personal Experiences with DEI Policies
16:06 Leadership Style and the Power of Positivity
18:32 Learning from Mistakes and Staying Motivated
21:16 Advice for Women in Business
23:58 Crazy Experiences in Event Management
26:28 Reflections on Career Choices and Opportunities
29:10 The Role of Representation in Empowerment
31:34 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
34:50 Outro
Keywords
Bern Datka, leadership, women in business, event management, DEI, ageism, career advice, male-dominated industries, corporate culture, personal growth, feminist, exec
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By KP, The Feminist ExecSummary
In this episode of The Feminist Exec podcast, Bern Datka shares her extensive career journey, highlighting her experiences in the corporate world, particularly in event management and marketing. She discusses the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry, the impact of ageism, and the importance of flexibility in leadership. Bern emphasizes the significance of DEI initiatives and shares personal anecdotes about her leadership style, memorable experiences, and the lessons learned from career mistakes. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for women in business and reflections on the evolving landscape of leadership roles.
Takeaways
- Bern Datka has a diverse career spanning companies like Disney and Delta Airlines.
- Flexibility is crucial in adapting to the ever-changing landscape of events and marketing.
- Ageism can be a significant challenge for young leaders, especially women.
- Women are often held to higher standards in male-dominated industries.
- DEI initiatives are essential for fostering inclusivity in the workplace.
- Personal experiences with DEI policies can vary widely among individuals.
- Building respect in the event industry requires knowledge and confidence.
- Leading with love and positivity can be an effective leadership style.
- Mistakes in one's career can lead to valuable lessons and growth.
- It's important to remember that business decisions are not personal.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bern Datka's Career Journey
03:12 Navigating Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry
05:28 The Impact of Ageism and Gender in Leadership
08:10 The Evolution of Women in Leadership Roles
10:45 The Importance of DEI Initiatives
13:22 Personal Experiences with DEI Policies
16:06 Leadership Style and the Power of Positivity
18:32 Learning from Mistakes and Staying Motivated
21:16 Advice for Women in Business
23:58 Crazy Experiences in Event Management
26:28 Reflections on Career Choices and Opportunities
29:10 The Role of Representation in Empowerment
31:34 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
34:50 Outro
Keywords
Bern Datka, leadership, women in business, event management, DEI, ageism, career advice, male-dominated industries, corporate culture, personal growth, feminist, exec