Insatiably Curious Podcast

Female Navy Officer Tells Women "Don't Lead Like A Man"


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Feelings of self-doubt are nothing new for women in the workplace; in fact, 75 percent of female executives experience imposter syndrome. But with personal and professional lives colliding, it has become more difficult than ever to “fake it ‘til you make it.”

Jenn Donahue—U.S. Naval veteran, engineer and entrepreneur—has spent her whole career working in a man’s world. But now, she’s encouraging women in leadership positions to take off their camouflage—even if they’re the only woman in the room.

In this episode, Insatiably Curious Host David Gee and Donahue discuss:

  • How to take off your camouflage. Many women try to blend in with the boys’ club. When is it time to take off the camo?
  • How to find your Leadership Style: Hint - You don’t have to be a “yeller” or lead “like a man” to command respect and loyalty from your team
  • Female Entrepreneurs: Do you lean into the fact that you’re a woman?
  • What it’s like to be the only woman in the room—and how she’s dealt with the pressure of high-performance expectations
  • Women in STEM: How to become a leader in a field that's still dominated by men—and how we can build the women leaders of tomorrow



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