From Small-Town Grit to Global Leadership with Stefani Okamoto | #11

From Small-Town Grit to Global Leadership with Stefani Okamoto | #11

What does it take to rise from humble beginnings to shaping leadership at some of the world’s top companies?

In this episode of I Can Fit That In, Erin Coupe sits down with Stefani Okamoto, who shares her remarkable journey from small-town Washington to a 23-year career at Microsoft and beyond. Stefani is a role model of leadership excellence and sets the tone in her role at ServiceNow. Stefani opens up about the grit it took to pay her way through college, the resilience that propelled her into leadership, and the human-centered mindset she champions today.

Key themes you’ll hear in this conversation:

- How grit and perseverance open unexpected doors

- Why management is about people, not promotions

- The shift from chasing titles to finding true purpose

- Building trust and culture in the workplace

Stefani’s story is a reminder that leadership is less about status and more about showing up with care, purpose, and humanity. Tune in and get inspired to lead differently.

Connect with Stefani:

LinkedIn: Stefani Okamoto


Connect with Host Erin Coupe:

www.erincoupe.com

Instagram:⁠ @authenticallyec⁠

LinkedIn:⁠ Erin Coupe⁠


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