# How Underrepresented Professionals Reach the C-Suite

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Podcast: [The Job Hunting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-job-hunting-podcast-1188735)
Published: 2025-11-10T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.renatabernarde.com/how-underrepresented-professionals-reach-c-suite
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## Resource

Episode 316 - Dr. Sheila Gujrathi discusses how to build real influence, find sponsors, and move into executive roles without losing yourself. We unpack how fear shows up and what to do when you aren’t the “obvious” candidate.  I recorded this episode to answer a question many experienced professionals wrestle with: How do you keep advancing when you do not fit the traditional mold for senior leadership? My guest is Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a biotech executive, physician, and scientist who has led programs from idea to approval, served as a CEO and board director, and built platforms to support leaders across the health and life sciences sector. She is known for a high-impact TEDx talk on brave, inclusive leadership with more than a million views, and she co-founded a peer community that connects and develops biotech CEOs. Our conversation is a practical discussion about sponsorship, fear, authentic influence, and the specific moves that help underrepresented leaders rise without losing themselves.   Read the full Blog on the Website 31 Days of Action for Job Seekers Find Your Talents: Learn About Your Strengths, and Watch Your Career Grow Join 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe Now Lear More About Renata's career coaching and courses  Timestamps to guide your listening: 00:00 Introduction to Sheila Gujrathi 04:58 The Journey of Leadership and Advocacy 08:13 The Importance of Role Models and Mirrors 10:57 Preparing for Success: Mindset and Routine 14:16 Grounding Techniques for High-Stress Situations 17:11 Building Trust and Authenticity in Leadership 20:11 Navigating Executive Presence 23:19 Engaging in Conversations and Resetting Dynamics 26:19 Trust and Relationship Building 29:07 The Future of Lead…

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