Joanna Howes: The Impact of Feeling Like You Don’t Belong

02/22/24 • 13 min

In episode 91 of the podcast, I’m focusing on the feeling of not belonging and how important it is as leaders to create belonging and connection amongst our teams.
In the last episode with Jake Brody, he shared something with me that gave me goosebumps. It was so simple, yet it completely reshaped my perspective on my responsibility regarding this topic and what I can do about it.
Join me as I share my own personal experience of feeling like I didn’t fit in and how I learned to overcome it.
Key takeaways include:
● The 3 universal fears we all have
● How to identify if you are a leader who creates belonging
● What you can do to enhance team connection and foster a sense of belonging
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Jake Brody: Beyond Words: The Transformative Force of Intention and Representation in Leadership

In episode 90 of the podcast, I speak with Jake Brody, Senior Managing Director of Accenture Song.
Have you ever wondered how you can make a big company feel small? Jake shares his insights into how he does this by celebrating good news and having an open-door policy so that the people in his company don’t feel like they are just a number. They feel like they are part of something bigger.
He also discusses the power of having the courage to speak up, even in a senior position. Your words matter, and that is an important thing to remember, no matter your position.
Key takeaways include:
● Choosing to belong and not trying to fit in
● The mantra of ‘having fun’ and how to truly live it
● Understanding FUD and helping people navigate fear, uncertainty, and doubt
● The teachings of being with a company for 26 years
● Why intention, representations, and stewardship is key to courageous leadership
● Knowing you have something to offer, making it happen, and getting a seat at the table
● The importance of remembering that clients are human beings and have the same
fears, worries, and aspirations that we do
Jake Brody is a Senior Managing Director and the lead for Accenture Song in the US South Market Unit where he and his team deliver relevant, creative, and growth-focused solutions for clients across all industries and sectors.
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Flavilla Fongang: Empowering Impact: Balancing Business and Legacy, Empowering Black Women in Tech, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset Explored

In episode 92 of the podcast, I speak with Flavilla Fongang, the Founder and CEO of Black Rise.
Join us as we discuss why as leaders, we need to stop focusing only on financial outcomes and also look at the greater impact we are making on the community and even the planet. In the era of cancel culture, we have to be more socially responsible if we want our organisation to succeed.
We also discussed why it is so important to invest in protecting your peace. There is power in getting comfortable saying no without explanation, and it is something that we all need to embrace more, particularly as leaders.
Key takeaways include:
● The importance of empowering black women in technology
● Why it’s not okay to be the only woman in the room
● What an entrepreneurial mindset really is
● The balance of business impact and leaving a legacy
● Knowing how much money you need to be happy
● Developing a solution mindset so that you can solve any problem
● Why you can’t let the naysayers stop you, and you should always trust your gut
● How the first step to climbing the pyramid is just taking the first step
Flavilla Fongang is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur and an international keynote speaker. She is the author of “99 Strategies to Get Customers”. She is also the founder of Global Tech Advocates – Black Women in Tech, the largest organisation of black professional women in tech.
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