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Gen Z Leadership Insights: Navigating Silicon Valley's Challenges with Isvari Maranwe

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In this episode of ‘The Leader Within’, Angela interviews Isvari Maranwe, CEO of YuVoice.


Isvari shares her story about transitioning careers from an award winning attorney to her experience as a Gen Z leader in Silicon Valley.

 

Not only does she shares about some of the biggest challenges encountered in the Silicon Valley as a woman of colour in tech but she also shares her leadership approach and how she empowers her team of 100+ individuals from over 25 countries.

 

Takeaways

  • The importance of having a strong purpose allows for career pivots and reinvention.
  • Recognize and leverage your strengths and privileges to make a positive impact.
  • The Silicon Valley has a prevalent culture of sexism and racism.
  • Surround yourself with people who are better leaders than you and recognizing their unique skills and contributions is key to effective leadership.
  • Board games can help enhance your leadership skills.
  • Taking time off and allowing oneself to be bored can lead to new ideas and unleash potential.
  • The myth of growing up and acting like an adult can hinder personal growth and creativity.


    • Want to stay connected to our guest and the great work that they are doing? Check out the links below:

    Website: https://yuvoice.org

    LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/isvari

    Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@isvarim

     

    Music intro and outro credit: 

    ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-uplifting-2463/⁠ 

     

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