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Episode 06 - No Filters. No Fear. Just Real Talk — With Data & AI Leader Su Jella
Guest: 🧠 Su Jella — Executive Director, Advisor at Nano Insights, Founder of Dewdrop Digital, and Global AI & Data Leader.
Host: ✨ Sharon Daly (Shaz) — Founder of TechtoExec, Career Coach, Advocate for Women in Tech Leadership.
Su Jella has an incredible story from starting out her career as Marketing & Communications Officer at Bond University on the Gold Coast all the way through to The Executive Director & Advisor at Nano Insights and Founder and Director of Dewdrop Digital.
Su is a visionary data and AI leader who transforms complexity into clarity and challenges into competitive advantages. A sought-after strategist and leader at the forefront of the AI revolution, she empowers organizations to harness data as their most powerful asset—turning insights into action and uncertainty into opportunity.
Recognized among the Global Top 50 & 100 Data Innovators and honoured as a Women in AI (Asia Pacific) award winner, Su’s expertise bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business impact. Her thought leadership has shaped data and AI standards, earning her a place among the Top 25 Leaders in Australia—as well as a permanent spot in the U.S. Federal Congress Library as co-author of The AI Revolution, a seminal work crafted with a global team of AI pioneers.
Su’s mission is clear: democratize and govern AI-driven decision-making and future-proof businesses in an era of exponential change.
Description
This is not your polished, corporate talk. It’s the real conversation we all need to hear in tech right now - highlighting the upsides that come with women leading in tech.
In this episode of On the Mic WIT Shaz, Sharon goes all-in with global Data and AI leader Su Jella — and when the tech glitches stripped away their virtual backgrounds mid-recording, the universe clearly wanted them to go unfiltered.
What followed was one of the most raw and real conversations yet — about courage, failure, leadership, and the power of staying authentic in an industry that often expects perfection.
Su shares her journey from arriving in Australia with two suitcases and no network, to becoming an Executive Director, founder of Dewdrop Digital, and one of the Top 25 Leaders in Australia — all while championing diversity, ethical AI, and female empowerment in tech.
Together, Shaz and Su unpack:
💡 Why women must take back their power and lead on their own terms
💡 How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
💡 Facing yourself: the real growth no one posts about
💡 Navigating the frenzy of tech changes
💡 Why Australia’s tech ecosystem still needs to evolve — and how we can shift the narrative
This one is for every woman in tech who’s ready to stop hiding behind filters — and start owning her power, her story, and her seat at the table.
🎧 Listen now — you’ll laugh, tear up, and walk away ready to lead with courage.
Key takeaways:
Leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about courage and authenticity.
Getting comfortable with discomfort is where growth happens.
You don’t need to wait for someone to give you permission — back yourself.
Mentorship and male allyship matter — it’s how we all rise.
The next era of tech leadership needs realness, not filters.
🎙️ Tune in to On the Mic WIT Shaz — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
Get in touch with Su Jella:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sujella
Where to find me:
Website: Sharon (Shaz) Daly www.techtoexec.com.au
LinkedIn: Sharon (Shaz) Daly https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-daly/
Instagram: @techtoexec https://www.instagram.com/techtoexec/
Facebook: TechtoExec https://www.facebook.com/techtoexec/
Book a FREE Career Clarity Call to join the movement
https://coach.techtoexec.com.au/sharon-daly/free-career-clarity-call
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By TechtoExec by Sharon (Shaz) DalyGuest: 🧠 Su Jella — Executive Director, Advisor at Nano Insights, Founder of Dewdrop Digital, and Global AI & Data Leader.
Host: ✨ Sharon Daly (Shaz) — Founder of TechtoExec, Career Coach, Advocate for Women in Tech Leadership.
Su Jella has an incredible story from starting out her career as Marketing & Communications Officer at Bond University on the Gold Coast all the way through to The Executive Director & Advisor at Nano Insights and Founder and Director of Dewdrop Digital.
Su is a visionary data and AI leader who transforms complexity into clarity and challenges into competitive advantages. A sought-after strategist and leader at the forefront of the AI revolution, she empowers organizations to harness data as their most powerful asset—turning insights into action and uncertainty into opportunity.
Recognized among the Global Top 50 & 100 Data Innovators and honoured as a Women in AI (Asia Pacific) award winner, Su’s expertise bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business impact. Her thought leadership has shaped data and AI standards, earning her a place among the Top 25 Leaders in Australia—as well as a permanent spot in the U.S. Federal Congress Library as co-author of The AI Revolution, a seminal work crafted with a global team of AI pioneers.
Su’s mission is clear: democratize and govern AI-driven decision-making and future-proof businesses in an era of exponential change.
Description
This is not your polished, corporate talk. It’s the real conversation we all need to hear in tech right now - highlighting the upsides that come with women leading in tech.
In this episode of On the Mic WIT Shaz, Sharon goes all-in with global Data and AI leader Su Jella — and when the tech glitches stripped away their virtual backgrounds mid-recording, the universe clearly wanted them to go unfiltered.
What followed was one of the most raw and real conversations yet — about courage, failure, leadership, and the power of staying authentic in an industry that often expects perfection.
Su shares her journey from arriving in Australia with two suitcases and no network, to becoming an Executive Director, founder of Dewdrop Digital, and one of the Top 25 Leaders in Australia — all while championing diversity, ethical AI, and female empowerment in tech.
Together, Shaz and Su unpack:
💡 Why women must take back their power and lead on their own terms
💡 How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
💡 Facing yourself: the real growth no one posts about
💡 Navigating the frenzy of tech changes
💡 Why Australia’s tech ecosystem still needs to evolve — and how we can shift the narrative
This one is for every woman in tech who’s ready to stop hiding behind filters — and start owning her power, her story, and her seat at the table.
🎧 Listen now — you’ll laugh, tear up, and walk away ready to lead with courage.
Key takeaways:
Leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about courage and authenticity.
Getting comfortable with discomfort is where growth happens.
You don’t need to wait for someone to give you permission — back yourself.
Mentorship and male allyship matter — it’s how we all rise.
The next era of tech leadership needs realness, not filters.
🎙️ Tune in to On the Mic WIT Shaz — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
Get in touch with Su Jella:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sujella
Where to find me:
Website: Sharon (Shaz) Daly www.techtoexec.com.au
LinkedIn: Sharon (Shaz) Daly https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-daly/
Instagram: @techtoexec https://www.instagram.com/techtoexec/
Facebook: TechtoExec https://www.facebook.com/techtoexec/
Book a FREE Career Clarity Call to join the movement
https://coach.techtoexec.com.au/sharon-daly/free-career-clarity-call