#4 - Andrea Bright - Failing fast, finding mentors, and championing gender equality in tech

In today’s episode of The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia, I’m joined by the accomplished leader and powerful advocate of women in tech, Andrea Bright.

Andrea is a C-suite/senior exec and has worked all over the world in board-level leadership roles leading hugely impressive business transformations.

She's a passionate supporter of women in the industry, helping them along the way, and being a strong voice and ally to move towards gender equality in tech.

In this episode, we discuss:

● Andrea’s journey as a woman in tech and how she’s embraced the idea of jumping in feet first and failing fast

● The importance of finding allies and building your network

● Why it’s key to have a clear idea of your purpose and mission

● Gender equality in senior teams and why it matters

And so much more!

We certainly packed a lot into this episode so take a listen! Whether you’re looking for practical advice on being a great mentor and ally or are an aspiring female leader in tech and want to know how you can progress your career, this is for you.

About the host

Sarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive.

With 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles.

Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive.

Her offering includes one-on-one executive leadership coaching, group workshops, and bespoke programmes.

If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here:

https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/

In this show we cover

Careers in tech, Women in Leadership, Building alliances and networks, Mentorship, Seeking support, Diversity in leadership, Advice for aspiring leaders and mentors

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!

Contact & Connect

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/

Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andreajbright