Ever walked into a pitch, only to have the room assume you’re someone’s assistant? That’s exactly what happened to Kate Atkinson, even as the most senior person at the table.
In this episode, Kate shares what it takes to lead global sales teams across Asia Pacific while facing the quiet but constant challenge of being overlooked, underestimated, and interrupted; simply for being a woman.
From starting out in housekeeping to becoming VP of Global Sales at Hyatt, her journey is one of grit, grace, and a refusal to let bias shape her story. She talks candidly about leading across cultures, earning trust in male-dominated rooms, and what it really means to lead with quiet conviction.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed in the very space you were meant to own—this one’s for you.
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