Redefining Leadership: Unpaid Roles and their Economic Value - Katya Nyangi

We've all seen the immense contributions women make to society, but how often do we acknowledge the unpaid roles they play in economic terms? This episode is a powerful conversation with Katya Nyangi, a dynamic leader who shares her personal journey of rising through male-dominated industries and challenging the misconceptions around leadership, women's contributions, and the economy. Katya discusses her experiences navigating biases in leadership and the often-overlooked roles that women play in communities with host Dzikamai Gangaidzo. She dives deep into how the current economic system, particularly metrics like GDP, fails to account for the value of unpaid work, such as caregiving and volunteerism, and calls for a redefinition of leadership that includes these essential roles. In this episode, Katya also opens up about: Breaking through glass ceilings in her career and advocating for more visibility for women in leadership. How societal norms and economic misconceptions devalue unpaid work. Practical strategies for fostering more inclusive leadership. Katya’s powerful insights will inspire you to rethink how we value all forms of work, from boardrooms to households. Her vision for a more equitable future will leave you motivated to create change. Listen now to hear Katya’s personal story and how she is helping to redefine leadership at all levels of society, her leadership philosophy and the future of work! Shameless Podcast is powered by Transformation Leader Shameless Podcast Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelesst4l/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ShamelessT4L TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shamelesst4l Website: https://www.t4leader.com/podcast #ShamelessPodcast #ShamelessT4L #TransformationLeader #WomenInLeadership #RedefiningLeadership