Women in Business Impact Lab (WBIL) Podcast

Maximize your leadership potential and professional advancement and be inspired by the Women in Business Impact Lab Podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development from a women-in-business perspective. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends and #WorkforceTrends, and interview female executives, allies and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #WomeninBusiness, #LeadershipChallenges, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, #ChangeManagement, and #Diversity

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Episodes

Friday Jan 31, 2025

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Julia Black about Learning to lead ourselves first.
Julia Black, mother to two young adults and creator of Lights On, is a BAFTA and Grierson nominated documentary director, social entrepreneur, educationalist and Master Neurocoach. She hosts a global community for parents who want to bring the latest thinking from neuroscience, positive psychology and passion-led learning into their homes. Her vision is of a world where all children love learning, and parents are the key to that future.

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Liz Wiseman about cultivating exceptional leadership.
Liz is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players. She is a researcher and executive advisor, who teaches leadership to executives around the world, and the CEO of The Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Liz is a former executive at Oracle Corporation, where she worked as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the Global Leader for Human Resource Development. She is a frequent guest lecturer at Brigham Young University and Stanford University. Liz has received the top achievement award for leadership from Thinkers50 and has consistently been named one of the world’s top 50 management thinkers.
 

Friday Jan 24, 2025

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Monique Hayward about empowering women in business and the 5Cs framework for career growth.
Monique Hayward is a dynamic, high-energy, get-it-done leader with over 25 years of building a successful, multifaceted career as an award-winning marketing executive, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Since 2004, Monique has launched and managed three companies – Nouveau Connoisseurs Corporation, which owned and operated the critically acclaimed Dessert Noir Café & Bar in Beaverton, Oregon; Cerise Noire Software, LLC, an Oregon-based mobile software applications company; and DRISCOLL Cuisine & Cocktail Concepts, LLC, a personal chef and vacation property company in Phoenix, Arizona. To complement her entrepreneurial pursuits, Monique has a thriving corporate career in high technology. She’s held various senior leadership and managerial roles in marketing, communications, and business development at Enactify.ai, Microsoft, Intel, and Tektronix.

Friday Jan 17, 2025

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Delisa Abraham about women empowerment to build community.
Delisa Abraham is a dynamic and results-driven Executive Leadership Coach, renowned international speaker, podcast host, and business strategist. With over 15 years of experience in empowering senior leaders and entrepreneurs, Delisa helps individuals and organizations navigate complex challenges, unlock their full potential, and achieve lasting success. Her passion lies in developing high-performing leaders who thrive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape. With her unique blend of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of human behavior, Delisa provides leaders with the tools and mindset to make impactful decisions, foster innovation, and drive organizational growth. Delisa's approach is grounded in a deep commitment to helping leaders build authentic, sustainable success while staying true to their values and purpose. As a sought-after keynote speaker, coach, and strategist, she works with a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 executives to budding entrepreneurs, guiding them to elevate their leadership capabilities and unlock their business’s potential.

Friday Jan 10, 2025

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Andrea Liebross about how and why you should be thinking bigger about your career.
Andrea Liebross founded Andrea Liebross Coaching with a mission to empower bold, ambitiouswomen entrepreneurs to unlock their unique formula for success in both life and business. Shebelieves that the secret to thinking big and achieving significant results lies in just twoingredients: the implementation of solid systems and cultivating the right (big) mindset. Andreaexcels at transforming your once seemingly insurmountable challenges into achievable,enjoyable realities through her signature process, which is both practical and fun—even thesystems part! Her clients have successfully turned once daunting tasks into straightforwardvictories, paving their way to success and unlocking profound personal growth and freedom.Andrea is also the bestselling author of She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide toMoving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary, and the host of the She Thinks Bigpodcast.

Friday Dec 06, 2024

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Bettina Smith Edmondson about her career journey and STEM careers for women and girls in Utah.
Experienced Data Consultant, with a demonstrated history of working in hospital & health care, and government industries. Skilled in Management, Analytics, Report Writing, Healthcare, and Organizational Development. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Weber State University.

Friday Nov 08, 2024

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alissa Leinonen about her story of resilience and courage as a female entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest.
A well-established leader in the Pacific Northwest hospitality industry, Alissa started Gourmondo as a simple, four-table lunch cafe in Pike Place Market in 1996. Throughout the past 28 years she has strategically and thoughtfully expanded her company to offer full-service catering, a successful corporate café division, an in-house bakery, and a wholesale product line which develops and provides elevated grab-and-go dining options to large companies.  New collaborations, and an expansion into diverse industries - ranging from gourmet local grocery to sports entertainment to wine - include recently announced partnerships with PCC, The Seattle Sounders and Long Shadows.

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa McDonald about the pivotal moments that shape your leadership style.
Lisa McDonald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcdonald-5b297295/) is the CEO of MDSi, the IT solutions partner of choice for some of the world’s largest, most trusted service providers and enterprises. Over the past three decades she has grown the company from a small regional venture into a major national player in the IT services space. Today MDSi boasts 750,000+ sq feet of integration centers, warehouse facilities and supports over a $1 billion in managed assets. It has been profitable since its founding and has enjoyed uninterrupted year-over-year growth during Lisa’s tenure. In 2024 Lisa was recognized on CRN’s 2024 Women of the Channel list and MDSi earned a spot on the CRN Solution Provider 500 list. Lisa is a passionate advocate for young women in business and is actively engaged in mentoring opportunities to lift the next generation of female executives.
 

Friday Oct 25, 2024

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Sairan Aqrawi about mentorship that matters and empowering future leaders.
As a seasoned professional with a rich background in engineering and business coaching, Sairan Aqrawi (www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3) is dedicated to driving technical solutions and advancing organizational excellence. With a strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills, she excels in designing and implementing comprehensive solutions that meet the highest standards in the industry. Her extensive experience in Systems Integration Engineering encompasses engineering design, quality assurance, and compliance, ensuring successful project delivery through goal-oriented management.
 

Friday Oct 04, 2024

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Marne Martin about skills and strategies for women who aspire for a seat in the C-suite.
Marne Martin has more than 25 years of technology business leadership. She has an illustrious track record working with both public and privately-held software companies, driving teams that deliver exponential profitable growth, market expansion, and increased brand and analyst recognition. Her experience includes leading organizations through initial public offerings, go-privates and other growth initiatives, M&A, and strategic exits. Marne joined Emburse from IFS, where she spent more than five years on its leadership team, culminating in her role as chief strategy officer and president. Prior to joining IFS, Marne held a variety of senior roles, including CEO of ServicePower PLC, and CFO of Norcon PLC. Marne holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Finance from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service with a years’ study at the London School of Economics, an MBA from Krannert School of Business, Purdue University and a Masters in International Management from ESCP-EAP.

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