From SME (subject matter expert) to People Leader: Amanda Stone on Managing with MOXY

Описание: In this thirteenth episode of Conversations with MOXY, host Natasha Ozybko sits down with Amanda Stone, a tech professional and recent MBA graduate. Amanda shares her unique perspective as a young leader navigating male-populated industries and the critical difference between subject matter expertise and true people leadership.

Amanda discusses her non-traditional educational path, finishing her MBA in two distinct stages to ensure her learning was grounded in real-world management experience. She and Natasha explore the "Great Breakup"—the trend of women leaving organizations that offer diversity on paper but fail to provide a culture of true inclusion.

Discover why management is a lifelong learning process and how small, immediate acts of allyship can break down systemic walls for the next generation of female leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The "Stepped" MBA Path: Why returning to school with leadership experience provides a deeper perspective on business and people management.
• The Power of the Network: How professional relationships and advocacy can open doors that are rarely handed out voluntarily.
• Addressing the "Inclusion Illusion": Moving beyond policy to address unconscious bias and the stigma of "tokenism" that can follow successful women.
• The Great Breakup: Why high-performing women are walking away from toxic cultures and what organizations must do to retain them.
• Allyship in the Classroom: A powerful real-world example of how calling out interruptions can immediately change behavior and empower women's voices.
• Reverse Mentorship: Why senior leaders should seek out fresh perspectives from younger talent to stay competitive.

Key Quote: "Management is a lifelong learning process because people are constantly changing. What worked for one person yesterday may not be enough support for another today."

About Our Guest: Amanda Stone is a people leader in the technology sector based near Toronto. A lifelong learner and MBA graduate, she is passionate about supporting female entrepreneurs and advocating for systemic equity in the workforce.

About Conversations with MOXY: MOXY elevates the voices of women and allies in infrastructure uncovering systemic gaps, challenging outdated norms, and driving real progress because women are not the exception: they are the workforce.

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