<p>The Tech Girl Podcast host, Gertrude Chilufya sits down with, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#">Phoena Pang</a> VP Global Partnerships at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#">Mintegral</a> and product lead for Gaming Performance Ads, to unpack what it truly takes to transition from individual contributor to impactful leader while staying rooted in your technical identity. </p><p>From a childhood fueled by curiosity and Lego builds to leading cross-functional teams across the Americas, Phoena shares how asking the right questions, embracing adaptability, and delivering real results helped her earn trust and build influence in high-stakes environments.</p><p>The conversation explores:</p><p>✨ The natural evolution from coding to client-facing leadership</p><p>✨ Overcoming skepticism when leading experienced peers</p><p>✨ How to maintain technical credibility in business-driven roles</p><p>✨ Why curiosity is the ultimate career accelerator</p><p>Phoena’s journey is a masterclass in bridging technical expertise with strategic leadership and proof that stepping into leadership doesn’t mean stepping away from your technical foundation.</p><p>Connect with Phoena Pang:</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phpang/</p><p>Podcast Produced by LeTroy Gardner &amp; Mario Washington | Fourcast Media </p><p>pushplaypods.com</p><p><br></p><p>#TechGirlPodcast #DiversityDividend #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #EngineeringCareer #CareerGrowth #Google #ProductLeadership #STEMCareers #ProfessionalDevelopment</p>