Women in Technology Podcast

Why do we react the way we do—and what would it look like to choose differently?In this episode, we’re joined by Shoshi Kalderon, coach and change practitioner, who introduces the Conscious-Mind Leadership framework developed by Dr. Mati Har-Lev. Together, we explore a powerful way of understanding how we respond to challenges, transitions, and everyday moments in our lives and careers.Drawing on Dr. Har-Lev’s work, Shoshi walks us through the idea that each of us operates from an internal “operating system”—a set of automatic patterns that shape how we think, feel, and respond, often without us even realizing it.Description: Why do we react the way we do—and what would it look like to choose differently?In this episode, we’re joined by Shoshi Kalderon, coach and change practitioner, who introduces the Conscious-Mind Leadership framework developed by Dr. Mati Har-Lev. Together, we explore a powerful way of understanding how we respond to challenges, transitions, and everyday moments in our lives and careers.Drawing on Dr. Har-Lev’s work, Shoshi walks us through the idea that each of us operates from an internal “operating system”—a set of automatic patterns that shape how we think, feel, and respond, often without us even realizing it.We unpack what it means to move from autopilot reactions to more conscious choices, and how expanding our awareness can fundamentally shift the way we experience both work and life.

In this episode, we sit down with Beth McHugh, Product Leader and Innovation Strategist at Tillta Consulting, to explore the powerful framework known as Jobs to Be Done—and how it helps teams cut through the noise to identify real customer demand. In our conversation, Beth explains why even companies with thousands of customers can still misunderstand what those customers truly need—and how Jobs to Be Done helps teams move beyond surface-level feedback to uncover the real “progress” customers are trying to make.

What happens when talented professionals step away from the workforce—and what does it take to help them successfully return? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Taylor, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and Program Manager at Unanet, to talk about a powerful initiative designed to bring experienced professionals back into the workplace: the Encore Returnship Program. Through Encore, she’s helping organizations rethink how they approach talent by recognizing the value of professionals who have taken career breaks but still bring deep expertise, fresh perspectives, and valuable life experience.

In this episode, we’re joined by Cadie Hopkins and Megan Jaffer, co-founders of Iron Butterfly Media, who have made it their mission to amplify the voices of women across the global intelligence community. They have created their first feature-length documentary, “The Power We Hold: Stories from Women Spies,” which released in March 2026. Cadie and Megan feature ten amazing women in their film, and talk about why they felt compelled to bring these powerful stories to a broader audience. They reflect on the unique leadership lessons women in intelligence bring to the table—from resilience and collaboration to a more “democratic” model of leadership. They also explore what it’s like to build a creative company together, how they brought their documentary to life with donor support, and why storytelling can be such a powerful catalyst for change.

What does it take to trust your voice—especially when the work you’re called to do feels bigger than you? We sit down with Celina Mattocks to talk about the experiences that shaped her path to the TEDx stage—and the inner work that made it possible. Celina shares her journey through tech and consulting, where her background in communications and organizational development helped her understand not just systems and data, but the very human ways people respond to change. We explore the internal conversations so many women in tech know well—Am I enough? Do I belong here?—and how those questions evolve as careers, confidence, and courage grow. From leading large-scale change initiatives to leaving corporate life to build Lead Live Learn, Celina opens up about taking risks, facing fear, and translating something as intangible as confidence into something you can design, teach, and scale. She also takes us behind the scenes of her TEDx experience—how the idea emerged, the discipline of shaping it, and what it taught her about taking up space and trusting her voice in real time.Listen to Celina's TedX talk here: https://youtu.be/bQOa1ryhrwk?si=qQk6ysvb_fSKkQxc