EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 19 MIN
The High Cost of Passive Hope - 055
from Lunch with Leaders: Influence Extraordinary Authentic Women in STEM Careers for Empowerment · host Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya | Authentic Influencer for Women Empowerment Experts
Passive hope, career burnout, women in STEM leadership, autoimmune disease in women, career advancement, Restore Workshop, African Women in STEM, self-awareness.In this solo episode of Launch with Leaders, host Resources tackles the dangerous cost of "passive hope."She dismantles the myth that putting your head down and working hard will automatically lead to recognition and promotion. She explains how waiting for organizations to fix toxic cultures or workload issues is a passive decision that directly damages women's physical health, citing that 80% of autoimmune diagnoses are in women due to chronic stress and code-switching. She challenges listeners to stop waiting and make the non-negotiable decision to prioritize themselves. She also announces Restore, a virtual healing and resilience workshop on June 27, 2026, designed to help women leaders build sustainable careers.ResourcesLeadership Edge DiagnosticBook a Strategy Call with Adaeze Iloeje-UdeogalanyaFollow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedInFollow African Women in STEM on LinkedInFollow African Women in STEM on Instagram Join the African Women in STEM MembershipVisit the African Women in STEM Website Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's TEDX Talk on YouTube
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Passive hope, career burnout, women in STEM leadership, autoimmune disease in women, career advancement, Restore Workshop, African Women in STEM, self-awareness.In this solo episode of Launch with Leaders, host Resources tackles the dangerous cost of "passive hope."She dismantles the myth that putting your head down and working hard will automatically lead to recognition and promotion. She explains how waiting for organizations to fix toxic cultures or workload issues is a passive decision that directly damages women's physical health, citing that 80% of autoimmune diagnoses are in women due to chronic stress and code-switching. She challenges listeners to stop waiting and make the non-negotiable decision to prioritize themselves. She also announces Restore, a virtual healing and resilience workshop on June 27, 2026, designed to help women leaders build sustainable careers.ResourcesLeadership Edge DiagnosticBook a Strategy Call with Adaeze Iloeje-UdeogalanyaFollow Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya on LinkedInFollow African Women in STEM on LinkedInFollow African Women in STEM on Instagram Join the African Women in STEM MembershipVisit the African Women in STEM Website Watch Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya's TEDX Talk on YouTube
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