Dangerous Myth of Heads Down, Do the Work - Fanny Dunagan | E04

Welcome back to our special series of interviews called Tech Leaders Untold. In this episode, we dive into: Fanny Dunagan, CEO of PathLynks, steps into the hot seat to reveal the surprising twists, tough lessons, and untold stories behind her journey.From civil engineer to entrepreneur, from quiet immigrant kid to bold storyteller, Fanny shares how she turned painful career setbacks into growth, built PathLynks into a thriving content agency, and created Tech Legacies to spotlight courageous tech leaders.This isn’t just a career journey. It’s a playbook for every leader who’s ever wondered: "What if I stopped hiding?" You’ll also discover: – The career moment that nearly broke her (and what she learned) – How video became her secret “trust accelerator” – Why visibility, not perfection, drives opportunity in tech – The childhood story that shaped her voice as a leaderThis isn’t just a story about career success. It’s about visibility, vulnerability, and leading with authenticity. If you’re a tech professional, leader, or someone reinventing your career, this episode will leave you rethinking how you show up, lead, and tell your story.-----------------------------Connect with Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Connect with Dan Sieger on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsieger/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletter-------------------------------📖 Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro: Flipping the Script on Tech Leaders00:03 – Why Every Leader Must Be Seen and Heard01:35 – How PathLynks Was Born from a Job Fair04:48 – First Big Break in Tech Consulting07:57 – From Self-Promotion to Powerful Idea Promotion09:15 – Why Tech Professionals Deserve a Seat at the Table11:59 – How Video Became the Ultimate Career Growth Tool15:21 – Video as the Fastest Trust-Building Accelerator18:15 – Storytelling + Video: The Secret to Influence21:25 – The Untold Story Behind Tech Legacies Podcast24:16 – Childhood Lessons That Shape Tech Leaders26:36 – Finding Your Voice (and Helping Others Do the Same)28:12 – How Technology Changed My Family’s Future Forever30:38 – The Guest Who Taught Me to Dream Bigger33:14 – My Toughest Career Setback (and What It Taught Me)36:27 – Toys, Tech, and the Magic of Storytelling39:43 – Why I Build Lego Sets to Relax and Recharge41:12 – Redefining Success: Why Time Freedom Matters Most43:38 – My Legacy: Helping Every Voice Be Seen and Heard45:33 – Exclusive: Tech CXO Excellence Program for Future Leaders