From becoming Ford’s youngest engineer at just 16 to leading as CTO at Battle Motors, Kelleigh Schenkel has built her career on innovation, resilience, and heart-centered leadership. In this episode, Kelleigh shares her journey through the automotive industry, from pioneering projects like the Mustang platform to her current role driving innovation in electric and connected vehicle technology. She opens up about the challenges of proving herself in a male-dominated field, the impact of emotional intelligence training on her leadership style, and her mantra of “taking the heat but spreading warmth.” Along the way, she reveals how building strong, trusted teams and setting clear goals has fueled her success. Whether you’re passionate about engineering, leadership, or career development, Kelleigh’s story is packed with lessons on breaking barriers and driving innovation forward.