Fixing What’s Broken – Using Data to Lead with Purpose, with Dr. Emily Coleman

In this powerful episode of It’s In You, host Katharina Engelhardt welcomes Dr. Emily Coleman, social psychologist, statistician, and founder of HAI Analytics, for a candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and reforming the systems that hold us back.Emily shares her remarkable journey from academia to building a purpose-driven tech company that uses predictive analytics to help universities make smarter, fairer decisions. Together, they explore how data can empower women, why gut instinct and analysis must go hand in hand, and what it truly takes to start your own business in a male-dominated field.This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the power of combining purpose with analytics and how leadership is evolving in the age of AI and transformation. TakeawaysData is a tool for clarity, not complexity.Believing in yourself is a non-negotiable.Women founders still face systemic funding gaps—but community and courage matter.The higher ed system needs urgent reform, and analytics can guide the way.If you trust your voice and vision, you can build what doesn’t exist yet.Sound Bites"You need both data and gut feeling.""Women need to ask for what they want.""Comparison is the thief of joy." Chapters00:00 Introduction to Data as a Leadership Tool03:26 Emily's Journey: From Academia to Entrepreneurship07:30 Empowering Women Through Data11:12 Challenges in Data Representation13:23 Reforming Higher Education Pricing Models17:21 The Experience of Women Founders in Tech19:24 Building a Support System for Entrepreneurs21:27 Lessons Learned from Data Misinterpretation24:12 Advice for Women in Tech28:05 Defining Success and Happiness31:32 Changing Work Culture for Flexibility32:55 Empowering Messages for Women Connect with Emily:LinkedIn: Emily Chase ColemanWebsite: HAI Analytics keywordsdata,  leadership, women in tech, entrepreneurship, analytics, higher education, funding, representation, success, equality📩 If this episode resonates with you, share it on LinkedIn and tag us!Connect with Katharina on LinkedInVisit Katharina's WebsiteSubscribe to Katharinas newsletterIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to IT`S IN YOU! so you never miss an update. For more leadership and career inspiration, follow Katharina on LinkedIn and visit her website for additional resources. Don’t forget to share the podcast with the women in your life who are ready to step into their leadership roles with confidence.Contact: [email protected]