{"podcast":{"title":"Leading Women in Tech Podcast","slug":"leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160","podcast_index_feed_id":381160,"rss_url":"https://leadingwomenintech.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://tonicollis.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/5/1/f/851f9a04c34cf0d688c4a68c3ddbc4f2/Podcast_Cover_2023.jpg","author":"Toni Collis","episode_count":100,"summary":"For ambitious women ready to rise, lead, and thrive — without burning out. Are you delivering results… but still waiting to be seen as a true leader? Tired of performance reviews with praise — but no promotion? Hosted by Dr. Toni Collis, executive coach for women in tech, this podcast is your go-to leadership toolkit. Whether you're a rising Director, lone female VP, or overextended operator tired of being overlooked — you're in the right place. Each week, Toni shares real-world leadership strategies, career advancement frameworks, and executive presence tools to help you: ✅ Build strategic visibility ✅ Communicate like a trusted exec ✅ Navigate politics with integrity ✅ Advocate for yourself (without overworking) ✅ Lead with confidence, clarity, and influence You'll also hear powerful interviews with women who've paved the way — and candid conversations on the unspoken challenges women face in male-dominated industries. ✨ If you're ready to go from \"she's great\" to \"she's the obvious next Exec\" — hit follow.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T02:17:03.487813+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160"},"episode":{"title":"290: The Promotion Gap in Tech: Leading Powerfully When the Culture Pushes Back","slug":"290-the-promotion-gap-in-tech-leading-powerfully-when-the-culture-pushes-back","published_at":"2026-03-03T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160/290-the-promotion-gap-in-tech-leading-powerfully-when-the-culture-pushes-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160","url":"https://tonicollis.com/leading-women-tech/290-women-in-tech-promotion-gap/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadingwomenintech/LWIT_290_Final.mp3?dest-id=2183168","summary":"The women in tech promotion gap is real—but it's not random. High-performing women in tech are still being overlooked for leadership roles, even as they deliver exceptional results. In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, we dive into the gender bias in tech leadership, the shift in workplace culture, and the strategic moves you need to close the gap—without losing yourself. Why are women in tech not getting promoted at the same rate as their male peers? The answer isn't about competence; it's about perception, positioning, and politics. We'll explore: The promotion gap in the tech industry and why it persists, especially at Director-to-VP transitions. How executive presence for women and leadership visibility can shift how you're perceived. The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why the latter is critical for advancement. Navigating bro culture in tech without compromising your authenticity. Sustainable executive leadership: How to build influence capital without burning out. This episode is for you if: ✔ You're a Passed-Over High-Performer delivering results but not seeing advancement. ✔ You're a Strategically Focused On Rising , and getting ready to step into executive leadership—but need a roadmap. ✔ You refuse to trade ambition for comfort or shrink in the face of pushback. Key Takeaways: Promotion is a strategic game. Hard work alone won't close the gap—you need positioning, visibility, and sponsorship. Executive presence isn't about personality—it's about framing your work in business impact language. Sponsorship > Mentorship. Advocates in high places are your ticket to the next level. Cultural shifts don't have to derail your ambition. Learn to navigate gender bias in tech leadership with composure and strategy. Resources Mentioned: Promotion R…","meta_description":"The women in tech promotion gap is real—but it's not random. High-performing women in tech are still being overlooked for leadership roles, even as they d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2445,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160/episodes/290-the-promotion-gap-in-tech-leading-powerfully-when-the-culture-pushes-back/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160/290-the-promotion-gap-in-tech-leading-powerfully-when-the-culture-pushes-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}