#41 ’Ubuntu’ - I am because of who we all are - Mani Thiru

Mani won the 2021 Women’s Agenda Leadership Award for Emerging Leaders in the Private Sector. Mani Thiru has written her own script. She is a visible advocate for STEM, is passionate about space development and is a true global citizen after fleeing Sri Lanka as a child. Mani fled Sri Lanka with her family, grew up in Zimbabwe and New Zealand, worked in The Netherlands, Australia and now Singapore. Working in the Aerospace & Satellite Solutions team at Amazon Web Services and serving on the board of SmartSat CRC’s Artificial Intelligence for Space, Mani shares how an introvert who feels most comfortable expressing her voice through written word navigates her career. Together we discuss the strong female leaders she saw in Europe, Christine Holgate, the toxic male culture in parliament and the necessity of doing nothing and getting into a flow state to nurture our creativity and gain clarity. -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration   Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!   Access Your Free Clarity Tool Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will: ✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back. ✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact. ✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps. Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool. https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave   Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership