E39 - Elizabeth Barr at Cisco

Episode 39 of the The Route to Networking podcast, hosted by Hamilton Barnes, titled "E39 - Elizabeth Barr at Cisco" was published on July 9, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.

July 9, 2025 ·54m · The Route to Networking

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Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Route to Networking – Women in Tech, host Holly Staff sits down with Elizabeth Barr, Head of Cisco Networking Academy for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, and board member of Women of Cisco. With a non-linear path into the industry, Elizabeth shares how curiosity, international experience, and a passion for purpose-led work have shaped her impactful career in tech. She opens up about her early doubts entering the industry without a technical back...

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In this inspiring episode of The Route to Networking – Women in Tech, host Holly Staff sits down with Elizabeth Barr, Head of Cisco Networking Academy for the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, and board member of Women of Cisco. With a non-linear path into the industry, Elizabeth shares how curiosity, international experience, and a passion for purpose-led work have shaped her impactful career in tech.

She opens up about her early doubts entering the industry without a technical background, how she found her voice at Cisco, and why representation matters at every stage—from education to boardroom. Elizabeth also discusses how AI, cybersecurity, and education present major opportunities for women, and what needs to change in recruitment to open more doors.

From running STEM outreach to overseeing Cisco’s Cyber Camps, Elizabeth is on a mission to show the next generation—especially girls—that there’s a place for them in tech, no matter their background.

Brimming with practical advice, uplifting stories, and real-world insight, this is a must-listen for anyone passionate about inclusion, leadership, and the future of technology.

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