In this episode of ROAR Mindset, Peter Brandenburger sits down with Jayadevi Matt, an Engineering Director in Intel's Silicon and Platform Engineering Group, a certified coach, and the Global Asia Region Ambassador of the Women at Intel Network.

Jaya shares how she has navigated organizational change, family milestones, health challenges, and leadership transitions while continuing to lead with optimism, gratitude, and possibility.

Together, Peter and Jaya explore what it means to influence without authority, build trust in matrixed organizations, and empower teams through accountability. Jaya shares lessons from leading global engineering teams, helping teams do more with less, and creating shared understanding when priorities, resources, and organizations are shifting.

The conversation also explores mentorship, community leadership, continuous learning, and the importance of giving back. Whether you are leading through change, expanding your influence, or helping a team move forward through uncertainty, Jaya offers practical insights for leading with confidence, curiosity, and gratitude.

Chapters

00:16 Introduction to Jaya Matt

01:51 What Matters Most and the Meaning Behind Her Name

04:35 Gratitude, Family, and Navigating Life's Ups and Downs

07:35 Leading Through Disruption and Career Transitions

12:01 Influencing Without Authority

14:21 Trust, Emotion, and Decision Making

17:08 Leading Former Peers Across Global Teams

18:59 Listening, Reflecting, and Asking

21:01 Navigating Organizational Change

24:46 Empowerment Through Accountability and Trust

26:45 Doing More With Less Without Just Working Harder

28:28 Breaking Down Complexity and Prioritizing Impact

29:52 Clear Communication During Change

32:46 Community Engagement and Mentorship

37:48 Becoming a Certified Coach

38:31 Continuous Learning and Adaptability

39:25 Leading Globally from India

41:37 Conscious and Curious Leadership