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In this episode, Julia explores the need to disrupt stereotypes and norms in leadership, especially those tied to women. She talks to Lissa V. Young, Camilla Pontual, and Katya Guryeva to explore the theme of disruption in leadership. It\u2019s crucial to not only advocate for disruption but to be open to it yourself.
She begins with Camilla from Brazil, who shares her frustration with leadership programmes that often overlook cultural and socioeconomic realities. Camilla critiques the Eurocentric lens of these programs, arguing that leadership should embrace the diverse experiences of women leading in their communities, particularly in countries like Brazil, where women often head households and play critical leadership roles in informal settings.
Lissa, a disruptor in the US Army, highlights the importance of driving change from within institutions while collaborating with external “radicals” to build momentum. She shares the strategy of using insider credibility to advocate for systemic changes, a tactic she has used successfully to challenge entrenched norms in her career.
Camilla emphasises, \u201cLeadership isn\u2019t just about being a CEO, it\u2019s about addressing the realities of the communities we live in.\u201d while Katya Guryeva, stresses upon the critical role of age diversity in effective leadership.
The conclusive argument arises that disruption is not just an act of rebellion but a necessary step to create leadership models that lead to real social change.
The episode offers an inspiring and pragmatic approach to redefining leadership, with insights into how disruption can lead to meaningful transformation at individual and systemic levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/mark>Lissa V. Young<\/mark><\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lissa V. Young, with extensive experience as an Associate Professor at West Point and a former U.S. Army Commander, excels in strategic planning, organisational design, and leadership development.

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  Camila Pontual<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Camila Pontual is the Climate Program Manager at Columbia Global Centers in Rio de Janeiro. Her background includes positions at the Climate and Land Use Alliance, Instituto Moreira Salles, and UNICEF, as well as experience as an Assistant Professor of Microeconomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/mark>Katya Guryeva<\/mark><\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Katya Guryeva is the Climate Resilience Officer at C40 Cities, having transitioned from her role as Team Delivery Officer for Climate Solutions and Networks. She has diverse experience including internships in urban development research at IDeA Foundation Armenia and communications at Women Emerging from Isolation. Previously, she contributed to visual communications and event planning at UCL Policy Forum and has worked in roles ranging from barista to consultant. Her career reflects a strong focus on climate resilience, urban development, and effective communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      About the Host<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      Julia Middleton<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Julia Middleton is the host of the Women Emerging podcast and a best-selling author of \u201cIf that\u2019s leading, I\u2019m in\u201d as well as two previous books: “Leading beyond Authority” and “Cultural Intelligence”. She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to find their own approach to leading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and in 2022 she lead an expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leading that resonates with women’. She now leads expeditions with women all over the world based on 4Es methodology, discovered in the first expedition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Prior to that, Julia was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose, which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organisations in the world.
      Julia is also an Ambassador for the Aurora Prize based in Armenia, on the boards of Alfanar Venture Philanthropy in the Arab World and Equality Now which operates globally, and on the Advisory Councils of Fundacao Dom Cabral in Brazil and Synapse in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lyc\u00e9es and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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