The idea that "feminine leadership isn't strong leadership" is at once ridiculous, outdated, and stubbornly persistent. In this episode, we welcome strong female leader Sara Corya, Vice President of Specialty Medical Affairs Americas at Astellas Pharma US and former practicing psychiatrist, to tear down some of the most entrenched biases about women in the workplace. We'll discuss the real benefits of inclusive leadership, being your authentic self at work while staying aware of the signals you're sending, and why you should never, ever tell someone to "smile more."

Sara Corya is the Vice President for Specialty Medical Affairs Americas at Astellas Pharma US. Formerly a practicing psychiatrist, Sara has spent the past 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, impacting patient care nationally and globally across many therapeutic areas. She is known for creating healthy, high-performing teams and for providing inspiring and compassionate leadership.

Shani Harmon is the Founder and CEO of Stop Meeting Like This, a professional services firm guided by the belief that work can be both joyful and productive. Her team works side-by-side with optimistic, forward-thinking leaders to unlock the capacity of their organizations through better collaboration. As CEO, Shani's job is to inspire corporate leaders to reimagine how work gets done and then partner with them to realize that aspiration. For the past 20 years, Shani has consulted with Fortune 500 companies across the globe, helping them transform meetings, work practices, and collaboration while eradicating wasteful and mindless activity.