Confidence, Bias, and Opportunity: Lessons from Women Leaders in Tech Building the Future of AI and Work (International Women’s Day Special Episode)

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To celebrate International Women’s Day, this special compilation episode of AI and the Future of Work revisits powerful moments from past conversations with women leaders shaping technology, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.

Across industries and roles, these leaders share reflections on career growth, leadership, resilience, and the barriers women still face in technology and executive leadership. Their stories reveal how confidence, mentorship, and opportunity shape who gets to lead in emerging industries like AI.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how organizations operate and how work evolves, representation in the people building and guiding these technologies matters more than ever. Expanding access and opportunity is essential to creating a more innovative and inclusive future of work.

Featured Guests

• Charlene Li – Author, Keynote Speaker & Strategic Advisor. Listen to the full conversation here: [ https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/3970637 • ] • Daphne Jones – CEO at The Board Curators. Listen to the full conversation here: [ https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/12105172 • ] • Patty Hatter – President & COO at Opsera. Listen to the full conversation here: [ https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/5939122 • ] • Mona Sabet – SVP at GCG. Listen to the full conversation here: [ https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/16747398 • ] • Tess Posner – CEO and Founder at AI4ALL. Listen to the full conversation here: [2019: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/2207636 • - 2025: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/17326118 • ]

What You’ll Learn

• Why women often wait until they feel fully qualified before pursuing leadership roles • How imposter syndrome shapes career decisions and confidence in tech • Why perfectionism can limit growth for technical leaders • How hiring practices based on brand signals reinforce gender imbalance • Why diversity in AI development leads to better technology outcomes • How leaders can expand opportunity for the next generation of women in tech

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