Ep. 236 Advocate, Influence, and Lead in big tech with Liz Heaney

What if doing meaningful work isn’t enough—you also have to know how to advocate for it?In this episode of The Pausecast, I sit down with my former colleague Liz Heaney, a leader in big tech, for a powerful career conversation about impact, visibility, and resilience inside complex corporate systems.Liz shares what it’s really like to champion accessibility in big tech—the work she does and is so passionate about. Her work is deeply meaningful, emotionally driven, and is not always easy to move forward in fast-paced, results-oriented environments. We talk candidly about navigating politics without losing your values, learning when to push and when to align, and why career growth often depends as much on how you advocate as what you’re advocating for.This episode is for leaders who care deeply about their work, want to make a difference, and are learning how to balance passion with strategy—especially inside large organizations.In this Episode we discuss...Why accessibility (and mission-driven work) requires both heart and influenceHow to increase visibility for your work and your teamThe career cost of pushing too hard—and the growth that comes from recalibratingWhy failure is often data, not defeatHow being kinder to yourself can actually strengthen your leadershipIf you’ve ever felt torn between staying true to your values and playing the corporate game, this conversation will feel both grounding and validating—and offer a wiser way forward.You can find Liz on LinkedIn at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizheaney/ #Leadership #CareerGrowth #BigTech #ThePausecast #Accessibility #ExecutivePresence