Ep. 21 The Manage Her: The Future of Learning - Power Skills, Microlearning & AI with Ioanna Mantzouridou

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to leadership isn’t just strategy and hustle — but empathy, confidence, and connection? And what if you could build those skills in 5-minute learning bursts?In this episode of The Manage Her, I sit down with Ioanna Mantzouridou, founder of Dextego, a groundbreaking platform that uses AI-powered microlearning to help sales teams develop power skills like communication, negotiation, and emotional intelligence.Ioanna and I first met at a Tomahawk Information Solutions dinner in New York, and we ended up talking for three hours straight. Today, we’re diving into her journey from global leadership roles to entrepreneurship, and how she’s helping reshape the future of learning.We cover:✅ The founding story of Dextego and why power skills matter in business✅ How microlearning and AI work together to teach empathy and confidence✅ What leaders need to know about scaling human connection in a digital world✅ Systems thinking, intuition, and the invisible leadership work women do every day✨ If you’re a leader, a learner, or someone looking to grow your confidence at work, this one’s for you.—🔗 Learn more about Dextego: https://www.dextego.com🔗 Follow Ioanna on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/joannemantzouridou📚 Get the book The Manage Her: https://www.themanageher.com🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.themanageher.com/podcast📲 Follow me on Instagram: @aimeerickabus | @themanageher#Leadership #Microlearning #AI #SoftSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #TheManageHer #Dextego #SalesTraining———The Manage Her® Podcast — hosted by Aimee Rickabus. Honest conversations on leadership, financial empowerment, motherhood, wellness, and career reinvention for ambitious women.🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03FuFRyzkaWhZkk5yxFePJAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her📲 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER®:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher💗 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.© 2026 The Manage Her®. All rights reserved.