Navigating Corporate Pressures: Advocacy for Humane Work Environments in Tech with Kellie King (Ep 9)
In this episode, Cassandra Goodman interviews Kelly King, a leader in women in technology and former Bupa colleague. Kelly shares her journey from corporate IT project management to leading the Women in Computing program at the University of Queensland. They discuss the challenges of authentic leadership, especially under high-pressure situations, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Kelly emphasizes the necessity of diversity in tech and shares personal experiences about navigating career transitions for a better work-life balance.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Power Within
00:55 Meet Kelly King: A Pioneer in Women in Technology
02:19 Challenges in the Tech Industry
08:32 The Turning Point: Realizing the Human Cost
12:53 Finding Balance and Moving Forward
24:42 Advice for Leaders: Taking the Next Step
28:17 Conclusion: Staying True to Ourselves
About the guest:
Kellie King is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in the U.S., Hong Kong, and Australia, specialising in women in computing, mentoring, and coaching start-ups. Her passion for learning, knowledge sharing, and creating new technology drives her to coach individuals, businesses, and start-ups. Dion has a proven track record of delivering world-class solutions for complex business problems, successfully navigating large company transformations through Automation, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Learning to address pain points and enhance customer outcomes. She pioneered the delivery of Robotic Process Automation and chatbots in large organisations, creating seamless processes that meet the high expectations of both customers and employees.
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