Toni Collis is on a mission to change the tech industry by building better leaders. As the host of Leading Women in Tech and an executive coach for women in the C-suite, Toni shares what she's learned from working with hundreds of brilliant, ambitious leaders who are often the only woman in the room.
In this conversation, we unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing and the power of authentic leadership. If you've ever struggled to balance assertiveness with likability, or felt like leadership requires a tradeoff with your personal life, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
– Why people-pleasing leads to burnout, underperformance, and lost respect
– The real reason women are still underrepresented in tech leadership
– How to set boundaries without sacrificing career growth
– Why good confrontation builds better teams and better technology
– The difference between mentorship and coaching—and why it matters
– What executives can learn from transparency
– How to stop waiting to be noticed and start leading on your own terms
Whether you're climbing the ladder or building one for others, Toni’s insights will help you lead more powerfully, sustainably, and authentically.
