The Musician turned CHRO of Gong ft. Sunaina Lobo

She's So Suite is brought to you by Client Success. The easiest to use, fastest to implement software to reduce churn & increase customer revenue. Request a demo at ⁠https://www.clientsuccess.com/⁠ In this episode of the She's So Suite Podcast, you'll find a treasure trove of insights and actionable advice on leadership, diversity, inclusion, and achieving both personal and professional success. Sunaina Lobo, the dynamic Chief People Officer at Gong, joins Kristi Faltorusso to discuss the crucial role of relationships, mentorship, and authentic leadership in fostering inclusive workplace environments. Sunaina also passionately shares her commitment to empowering women in STEM and advancing diversity within corporate structures. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview & Intros 4:01 - Creating "raving fans" among customers 6:07 - Happy employees equals happy customers 9:50 - Suni's love for music growing up 13:20 - Aspirations to become the Chief People Officer 18:17 - Overcoming challenges as an outsider 22:57 - Losing self-authenticity 24:30 - Embracing diversity as a part of company culture 29:55 - Mentoring and investing in other's careers 33:30 - Promoting STEM education for girls locally and globally 35:13 - Encouraging women's workforce retention 37:00 - Supporting women to focus on family & career opportunities 41:07 - Ruthless prioritization is essential 45:00 - Career is a journey, not just a destination 47:00 - Be a multiplier Connect with the guest: Sunaina Lobo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunaina-lobo-4b0a2319/ Connect with Kristi Faltorusso: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kristifaltorusso.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmKTIOWzy8e3kbzHr4f9VMr1oGfK5Qc_⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Wednesday Women check out their Website: ⁠https://www.wednesdaywomen.org/⁠ LinkedIn page: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/wednesday-women/⁠ Connect with the Show Producer: Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/ _____________________ Keywords: career prioritization, career advancement, company culture, mentoring for women, Sunaina Lobo, Leadership Approach, Mentoring, Coaching, Sponsoring, Women in STEM, Maternity Support, Career Journey, Executive Female Leaders, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Culture, Work-life Balance, Talent Acquisition, Gong, Revenue Intelligence, Employee Well-being, advisory work in business. _____________________ About She's So Suite Podcast: Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.