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What if you could have it all?

Breaking myths of female tech leaders

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Having it all does mean choosing. Join Sarah Greasley and Denise Johansson as they dive into the myth, break the cycle of mom-shaming, and invite more women into tech. Keep an ear out for tips on how to build the female leaders your organisation needs and what you should never say at work.

In this episode:

  • The myth of “Having it All”: Gain perspective on challenging societal pressures and mom-shaming associated with achieving work-life balance.
  • Building Female Tech Leaders: Actionable strategies for fostering leadership skills among women in the tech industry, aligning with your commitment to gender equality and inclusion.
  • Navigating Boundaries: Practical approaches for balancing career aspirations and family commitments while maintaining personal well-being.
  • Empowering Women in Tech: Explore ways to drive meaningful change through advocacy, mentorship, and promoting gender diversity in leadership roles within your organisation and the broader tech community.

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Sarah Greasley

Sarah Greasley boasts nearly 40 years in the tech industry, including roles at IBM and as Group CTO at Direct Line Group. She was most recently the Director for Solutions Architecture for EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she and her team supported customers across EMEA to create architectures, build solutions and deliver business value in the cloud. Her priorities included focusing on sustainability, industry and partners, and Generative AI.

With a Mathematics degree from Cambridge University, she’s a STEM advocate and an active participant in Women in Technology initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to bridging the business-IT gap and maximising technology’s value across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Denise Johansson is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Enfuce, the first fintech in the world to put payment processing in the public cloud. Denise is a dynamic female innovator and leader with almost 20 years of experience in the payment industry.

Denise, whose expertise has been recognised by several initiatives including InspiringFifty, has helped numerous European fintechs and financial institutions enter new markets quickly with safe, secure, and scalable card products. She is committed to encouraging more women into fintech, inspiring them to set bold goals and work towards them.

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