Building high performance teams with Claudia Brind-Woody

Описание: Welcome to another powerful episode of The Tech Girl Podcast, hosted by Gertrude Chilufya. Under the theme “The Diversity Dividend,” this conversation dives deep into how inclusive leadership fuels innovation, resilience, and long-term success in tech and business.

Today’s guest: Claudia Brind-Woody, former Managing Director & VP at IBM, Global Executive Board member, and a trailblazing advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. With decades of experience leading across global markets, Claudia shares real-world insights on turning diversity into impact.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
How inclusion directly drives innovation and high performance
Why allies matter and how to show up effectively
The role of leadership in building resilient, future-ready teams
Why upskilling is essential in the age of AI
Practical ways to foster inclusive workplace cultures that thrive
Whether you’re a tech leader, founder, or aspiring changemaker, this episode offers actionable wisdom on building diverse teams that win.

Listen, learn, and lead differently. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!

Find Claudia Brind-Woody:
https://www.claudiabrindwoody.com/
  / claudia-brind-woody  

Podcast Produced by: LeTroy Gardner & Mario Washington.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:12 Meet Claudia Brind-Woody: Advocate for Inclusion
00:27 The Importance of Inclusion in Leadership
02:35 IBM's Legacy of Diversity and Inclusion
04:02 Challenges and Strategies in Leadership
05:50 The Role of Allies in Senior Leadership
06:47 Equal Opportunities to Fail
08:44 Asking for What You Want
15:41 Global Talent and Emerging Innovation Hubs
20:14 Understanding Privilege and Inclusion
27:20 Corporate Strategies in a Chaotic Political Climate
27:57 The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
30:02 Lessons from the LGBTQ+ Community
38:23 The Role of AI in Modern Workplaces
45:33 The Real Dividend of Diversity
48:07 Advice for Diverse Individuals in Tech
50:43 The Importance of Mentorship