The Impact Room by Women@Tech

The Impact Room by Women@Tech

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The Impact Room by Women@Tech episodes

  • From Data to Action: Why Gender Diversity Matters

    In the first episode of season two of "The Impact Room," hosts Delfina Grossi and Laura Perrott from Women at Tech delve into the critical issues of gender diversity, equity, and equality in the tech industry. Joining them as a guest is Svetlana Maloney, formally at Amazon and PwC. She was also a UN Women UK delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. 


    Together they discuss the persistent challenges women face in achieving leadership roles and the misconceptions surrounding diversity and inclusion efforts. With compelling data and personal insights, they highlight the importance of systemic change and community support in driving progress. as they explore practical steps to foster an inclusive workplace and celebrate the power of diversity as a catalyst for success.


    You can find out more about Women@Tech at https://www.womenattech.com/

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    42 min
  • Path to Tech: Education, Early Careers and Experimenting
    The final episode of season one reflects on the lessons learned throughout the series with special guest, Keran Spetch, the co-producer behind the scenes of The Impact Room. Keran shares her unconventional journey into the tech industry, starting from a Law and Psychology background to her current role in product marketing and commercial strategy at BT. The discussion delves into the challenges and opportunities within the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, programs and the ability to pivot careers within the same company. The episode also highlights the significance of gender equality and diversity in tech, underscoring that technical skills are not the only path to success in the industry. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that success is not solely defined by privileges, but by the impact you make in your community and beyond.

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    47 min
  • Growth Mindset: Labels, Limitations and Lessons
    Hear from Rebecca Pate, Head of Product at Marks and Spencer, about her career journey in digital product management and shaping a dynamic shift with digital first retail. She previously held positions at John Lewis & Partners, Asos, Tesco and Moonpig. She dives into flexing a growth mindset, removing limited beliefs and how this is innate or learnt. Listen to her frank advice on corporate systemic structures, ways to break down bias and phenomenal influence in networks to drive changes in policy such as doubling paid maternity leave and tripling paternity leave. A must listen to get you ready to impact change not just for women but also how to open the conversation for building allyship with men.

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    50 min
  • Becoming a Generation of Change: Inclusion, Intention and Influence
    Join us for an episode which uncovers the reasons why diversity and equality pledges remain just pledges. How can we drive inclusion into action and what are the key ways in which we can do this with intent that can influence generational change? Deborah Gbadamosi is a phenomenal leader in advertising who has unlocked the power of ERGs in organizations, founded her own marketing agency (Dulcie Media) and with industry sectors, tech, telecoms and media. A great conversation to help unlock the power of organizational change through allyship, ERGs and inclusivity at the inception of marketing.

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    54 min
  • Building Confidence as a Leader: People, Passion and Potential
    Hear from Vicky Reddington, a career progressive go-getter from starting off as a primary school teacher, moving into distribution to then joining the likes of Citrix and VMware. She talks about bringing new products to market and driving change and breaking new ground. From starting up new orgs within corporate to her very own business - The Amplified Group. Passionate about People and how they power the tech industry. It’s not about the product - it’s about the people. She shares that managers can be leaders, lead a team and harness the energy of the team - the ability to bring the right people together and empower them to have the answers. A great conversation about building confidence in leadership through connecting people, finding your passion and maximizing your potential career growth.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Following your Gut Feeling: Curiosity, Change and Connection
    Learn through Kathryn’s remarkable career from Motorola to Nokia and now at Salesforce as Director, EMEA Sales and Service Cloud Success Architects. She is driven by being at the forefront of pivotal moments in technology evolution and leading diverse teams. In this episode, she shares realistic expectations on progression through change and staying connected. Gain insights into how she changes career horizontally through her own curiosity and in the pursuit of what interests her. Kathryn’s background in engineering has helped her have a structured methodology to learn how to solve problems. Join us for an inspiring chat of following your gut for a portfolio career path in Episode 4.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Tech for Good: Empowering Refugees and Unconnected Individuals, with Holly Simmons

    In this episode of The Impact Room, Holly delves into her distinctive career trajectory as a co-founder of Niya, a platform revolutionizing support for refugees, migrants, and disconnected individuals through technology. Niya facilitates connections to training, jobs, charities, and employers, offering personalized career pathways through the application of AI. Holly sheds light on the hurdles faced by individuals in accessing opportunities and the inherent biases within conventional recruitment channels. She candidly shares her personal experience as a young female founder, discussing both the challenges and opportunities encountered on her entrepreneurial journey.

    Check out Niya: https://www.niya.ai/

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    54 min
  • The Reality of Progression: Motivation, Motherhood and Mentors with Vicky Hicks
    Discover Vicky’s remarkable career shift from the Ministry of Defence to BT, driven by the pursuit of better work-life balance for her family. In this episode, she shares key moments, from venturing beyond her comfort zone, to leading a once in a generation transformation programme digitizing home phones across the UK. Gain insights into overcoming challenges, the impact of mentorship, and Vicky's perspective on advancing gender equality in the workplace. Join us for an inspiring and insightful exploration of leadership in Episode 2.

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    54 min

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