Aflevering Designing The Workplace Women In Tech Actually Want With Tiffany Aude And Yoana Leusin | Ep. 132

What if promoting people on merit is the easiest way to get more women into boardrooms? In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I’m joined by Tiffany Aude and Yoana Leushin, founders of Impowr, a coaching platform for ambitious women in male-dominated industries. We unpack why women leave tech before reaching leadership, how promotion decisions are shaped by perception rather than performance, and what founders and leaders can change to build workplaces where women can actually thrive. We talk about objective hiring, incentives that motivate diverse teams, the role of mindset and self-advocacy, and why allyship is not theory but action taken at the right moment. This conversation is for founders, leaders, women in tech, and allies who want to move beyond good intentions and design better systems. Chapters 00:03:08 Personal Journeys and Career Paths 00:08:15 The Impact of Gender Dynamics in the Workplace 00:12:43 The Dynamics of Competition in Corporate Environments 00:20:24 The Promotion Paradox 00:26:56 Legislative Changes and Their Impact on Gender Equality 00:29:01 The Business Case for Gender Equality 00:37:17 The Impact of Job Descriptions on Diversity 00:39:24 Creating Inclusive Interview Structures 00:41:33 Building a Supportive Workplace Culture 00:43:35 Strategies for Empowering Women in Tech 00:50:07 Creating Inclusive Work Environments 00:51:54 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence 00:55:09 Tools for Enhancing Self-Worth and Negotiation Skills 01:02:00 The Role of Male Leaders in Supporting Women 01:09:19 The Future of Gender Equality in the Workplace Connect with Tiffany, Yoana, and Impowr Tiffany Aude on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-aude-05a251158/ Yoana Leushin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoana-leusin/ Impowr website https://www.impowr.co Impowr on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/impowr8 Impowr on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/impowr.co/ Read the Blog on Substack In-depth reflections, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes insights from this episode are available on Substack: https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com/