WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)

What if your body already knows when it’s time to lead differently before your mind catches up?

In this powerful episode of Women in Leadership Talk, Vicki Bradley sits down with physician, biotech executive, and author Sheila Gujrathi to explore the journey from medicine to the boardroom and what it really takes to lead with impact, alignment, and self-trust.

Sheila shares how listening to her inner voice (and physical cues) led her from clinical practice to McKinsey, Genentech, and ultimately biotech leadership. Together, they unpack why self-care is not selfish, how chronic stress shows up in women’s bodies, and why leadership starts with nervous system regulation and self-awareness.

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What if the healthcare system stopped making things harder for the people it’s meant to help?

In this powerful episode of Women in Leadership Talk, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Michelle Carnahan, a leader at the forefront of healthcare innovation, to unpack what’s truly broken in today’s healthcare systems—and what it will take to fix them.

Want to deepen your leadership journey?

You’ll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

Ever feel lonely even when your life looks successful on paper?

In this powerful episode of Women in Leadership Talk, Vicki Bradley sits down with relationship coach Katarina Polonska to unpack the hidden loneliness many high performers experience behind closed doors. From insecure attachment styles to the impact of hustle culture, technology, and emotional disconnection, this conversation dives deep into why success doesn’t always equal fulfillment.

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Caregiving is one of the most emotionally demanding roles and one of the most invisible.

In this episode of Women in Leadership Talk, Leo Barbe shares how caregiving shaped his life and led him to create Lane, an AI companion built to support caregivers emotionally and practically.

This isn’t about replacing human connection.

It’s about making sure caregivers don’t face guilt, anxiety, and loneliness alone.

Looking for space to pause and realign before the year takes off?

Our Vision & Values Mapping Workshop offers a thoughtful, guided experience to help you design the year ahead with intention. Explore details and register at: https://www.wilempowered.com/kickstart-2026/

What if the key to career success isn’t doing more but trusting yourself more?

In this episode of Women in Leadership Talk, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Monique Hayward, a powerhouse leader with 25+ years across marketing, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership. From navigating career pivots to building trust, mentorship, and meaningful relationships, Monique shares the lessons that shaped her journey including her unforgettable Five C’s of Career Success.

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You’ll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

What if your ADHD wasn’t the problem, but the power?

Executive coach Serena Palmer joins Women in Leadership Talk to share her journey through ADHD, addiction, and leadership — and why self-kindness beats shame every time.

This episode reframes neurodiversity, challenges stigma, and shows how creativity, flexibility, and freedom can unlock extraordinary leadership.

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Are you scaling customer success with AI or losing trust in the process?

In this must-listen episode of Women in Leadership Talk, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Kellie Capote, customer success expert and author, to unpack how digital transformation and AI are reshaping customer experience, without sacrificing the human connection.

From automation and personalization to trust, leadership, and business growth, Kellie shares real-world strategies for building customer success models that drive outcomes and relationships. If you’re navigating AI in business and wondering how to balance efficiency with empathy, this conversation will change how you think about customer engagement.

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We often think fear means we’re not ready but what if it’s actually part of the path?

In this episode, Vicki Bradley sit down with Renee Zukin where she opens up about the realities of fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome that surface throughout both personal and professional growth. She shares how therapy, mentorship, and emotional awareness helped her understand shame, guilt, and the inner critic, not as enemies, but as signals.

This is an episode every woman leader needs to hear.

Want to deepen your leadership journey?

You’ll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

What if the “Superwoman” we’ve been trying to become… is the very thing harming us?

This week on the podcast, I sit down with DeClouet — the first female engineer in offshore oil exploration — who rose to lead multibillion-dollar divisions in industries that were never built for women, let alone women of colour.

Her story redefines resilience, power, and the cost of carrying it all.

✨ This is an episode every woman leader needs to hear.

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In this powerful episode of the Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, Dr. Haley Parker uncovers what most of us have never been taught:

True health is holistic - physical, emotional, mental AND spiritual.

Dr. Haley breaks down the ancient wisdom modern women desperately need today, the limitations of reductionist Western medicine, and the “sixth sense” that guides us more than we realize. You’ll hear eye-opening insights on intuition, emotional imbalances, energetic health, and the human experience beyond biology.

If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” but can’t explain it — THIS is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

Want to deepen your leadership journey?

You’ll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/