The Story They Tell: Transforming How Decision Makers See You - 062
About this episode
Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya discusses the impact of perception on women's careers in STEM and offers strategies for controlling professional narratives.
In this empowering solo episode of "Podcast," Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya tackles the critical issue of perception versus reality for women in STEM, especially women of color and Black women. She explores how decision-makers’ biased or incomplete stories about you can stall your career, regardless of your hard work and results. Through personal anecdotes, research insights, and actionable advice, this episode offers strategies for taking control of your professional narrative, making your value visible to leaders, and moving into roles and recognition you deserve. Listeners are challenged to investigate and influence how decision-makers view them. Don’t miss the introduction to the free Leadership Edge Diagnostic—designed to help you understand how you’re perceived and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Timestamps 00:00:01: Setting the stage—who decides your next career move? 00:01:34: The narrative gap and its disproportionate effect on women of color 00:04:03: Consequences of unchallenged perceptions 00:05:09: Real-life problem solver, real-life career stall 00:08:02: Burnout and stalled advancement backed by research 00:09:40: Value…
Topics covered
- perception versus reality
- women in STEM
- career advancement
- narrative control
- leadership
- self-awareness
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