AI Bias, Women in Tech & Building Better Leaders: Amanda Newman

Is AI making hiring less fair? Why are women leaving technology? And what does better leadership actually look like?In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, I sit down with Amanda Newman, one of the UK's leading advocates for women in technology.We discuss:✅ AI bias in recruitment✅ Why diversity of thought improves technology✅ Leadership lessons from 30 years in tech✅ Women in STEM and digital careers✅ Building inclusive technology organisations✅ The future of work in an AI-driven world✅ Social mobility and developing future talent✅ Why integrity matters more than everAmanda shares stories from IBM, Shell, Accenture and her new leadership role, along with practical advice for leaders, project managers, product professionals and anyone building modern technology organisations.Whether you're a Product Manager, Delivery Manager, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Engineering Leader or CTO, this conversation explores how better leadership creates better technology.▶︎ Connect with Amanda.https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandanewman1/▶︎Our Newsletter:https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups▶︎Conference Tickets https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/2178867▶︎Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:20 Amanda's new role driving growth across the North West03:40 From maths student to technology leader07:15 Building a 30-year career in technology10:20 Why Amanda became passionate about women in tech12:45 AI bias and why diversity matters16:30 Diversity of thought in technology teams17:35 Behaviours that quietly kill inclusion20:10 Standing up for yourself in leadership22:10 Why women are leaving tech23:15 Preparing young people for AI26:55 The problem with performative diversity28:20 Should organisations measure diversity?30:20 Hiring, CV bias and apprenticeships32:10 Education, STEM and business partnerships35:40 Buzzwords that should disappear36:30 Integrity as a leadership skill37:30 Protecting your energy as a leader38:30 Why Amanda is optimistic about the North West39:30 What's next for Amanda Newman40:45 Where to connect