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 & Intros4:01 - Creating "raving fans" among customers6:07 - Happy employees equals happy customers9:50 - Suni's love for music growing up13:20 - Aspirations to become the Chief People Officer18:17 - Overcoming challenges as an outsider22:57 - Losing self-authenticity24:30 - Embracing diversity as a part of company culture29:55 - Mentoring and investing in other's careers33:30 - Promoting STEM education for girls locally and globally35:13 - Encouraging women's workforce retention37:00 - Supporting women to focus on family & career opportunities41:07 - Ruthless prioritization is essential45:00 - Career is a journey, not just a destination47:00 - Be a multiplierConnect 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/0Pf1SZMvfwvSJTA6WnpNjP⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-so-suite-podcast/id1730535499⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about Wednesday Women check out theirWebsite: ⁠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.