Here it is! Our 1st episode from Season 4 of the Getting Real podcast.

Our CEO, Afsheen Ismail-Weyconnects with Karen Mendoza, VP Global Sales at D-Box Technologies, whose also been recognised as Top 50 Women Leaders of San Francisco 2023!

Karen shares her thoughts on how leaders can intentionally create more time for reflection, and how this can lead to improved self-awareness, decision-making skills, and communication skills.

• Iain Densten's research “Leadership Development and Reflection: What Is the Connection?” shares the importance of deep reflective learning in leadership education, highlighting that reflection encourages the critical examination of power dynamics and questioning of fundamental assumptions and practices within the realm of leadership.
• HBR’s article "Don't Underestimate the Power of Self-Reflection" also highlights the significance of self-reflection in differentiating exceptional professionals from average ones.
• Interestingly reflections incorporating surprise, frustration and failure are highly valuable in facilitating learning and personal development for individuals in leadership roles.

Listen to Karen’s perspective about the importance of taking the time to balance action with reflection, why its important to her and how she's doing this. This conversation will leave you inspired, motivated, and ready to embrace the transformative power of reflective leadership.

Tune in to hear the conversation!