#5 - Dr Sade Mokuolu - Being bold and leading with empathy in STEM

In this episode, I’m joined by an extremely passionate leader - Dr Sade Mokuolu, Regional Business Development Manager for Life Sciences at Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions.Sade has a wealth of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and chemical engineering, holding numerous senior business and technical roles throughout her career. She has also published her work in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.Sade shares her journey, offering insights into her unique leadership style, shaped by her early career observations, especially as the only woman and person of colour in the room.In this episode, Sade talks about:● How her early career challenges and observations influenced her empathetic leadership approach● The positive impact of leading with empathy● The importance of resilience, determination, and embracing new opportunities to grow in confidence● Advice for young women starting in STEMIt’s a conversation packed with leadership insights and actionable advice for female leaders and aspiring female leaders in STEM.About the hostSarah Perugia is an expert women-in-leadership coach and whole-person leadership transformation specialist, dedicated to empowering female leaders to thrive. With 20 years of experience, she partners with organisations across the globe to develop and retain top female talent, strengthen the female leadership pipeline, and promote gender equality in senior roles. Drawing on her background in acting, neuro-linguistic programming, and Positive Psychology, Sarah empowers leaders to advance their careers, build confidence, enhance performance, and ultimately flourish and thrive. Her offering includes one-on-one executive leadership coaching, group workshops, and bespoke programmes.If you’d like to learn more about Sarah and her work with women in leadership, you can find out more here: https://www.sarahperugia.com/women-in-leadership/In this show we coverLeading with empathy, Women in leadership, Leadership styles, STEM careers, Challenges of being a woman of colour in STEM, Building an inclusive team culture, Advice for early career women in STEMListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!Contact & ConnectConnect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-perugia-leadership-coaching/ Connect with Sade on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sade-mokuolu-phd-a454a537/