{"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":"291: C-Level Leadership for Women in Tech: What It Really Takes to Thrive With Adelina Peltea","slug":"291-c-level-leadership-for-women-in-tech-what-it-really-takes-to-thrive-with-adelina-peltea","published_at":"2026-03-10T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160/291-c-level-leadership-for-women-in-tech-what-it-really-takes-to-thrive-with-adelina-peltea","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160","url":"https://tonicollis.com/leading-women-tech/291-c-level-leadership-for-women-in-tech","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadingwomenintech/LWIT_291_FInal.mp3?dest-id=2183168","summary":"In this conversation, Adelina Peltea, CMO at USERCENTRICS shares her unique journey to C-level Leadership for women in tech, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's strengths and the realities of leadership roles. She discusses the significance of communication, empowerment, and the impact of presence in leadership. Adelina also introduces her meditation method, Inner Sanctuary, and explores the responsible use of AI in decision-making. The discussion concludes with advice for personal growth and reflection on one's career path. Takeaways ◾ Adelina's journey to CMO was unconventional and early. ◾ Understanding your strengths is crucial for career success. ◾ C-level roles require a significant presence and responsibility. ◾ Communication is key in empowering teams and making decisions. ◾ Meditation can be a powerful tool for leaders. ◾ AI should be used responsibly and with critical thinking. ◾ Follow your passion to maintain energy in your career. ◾ Reflecting on your journey is essential for growth. ◾ Empower others while maintaining responsibility for outcomes. ◾ Enjoy the journey and be open to adjustments in your path. **Useful links** ◾ Connect with today's guest and sponsor, Adelina Peltea: ▢ UserCentrics: https://usercentrics.com/ ▢ Connect with Adelina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelinapeltea/ ▢ Find out more about Adelina's work in wellness for leaders and get her book: https://www.verdawellnessclub.com/ This episode was sponsored by our guest, Adelina Peltea. Thank you Adelina for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!","meta_description":"In this conversation, Adelina Peltea, CMO at USERCENTRICS shares her unique journey to C-level Leadership for women in tech, emphasizing the importance of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2141,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leading-women-in-tech-podcast-381160/episodes/291-c-level-leadership-for-women-in-tech-what-it-really-takes-to-thrive-with-adelina-peltea/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-381160/291-c-level-leadership-for-women-in-tech-what-it-really-takes-to-thrive-with-adelina-peltea.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}