From Self-Taught Developer to CTO and Inspiring Leader with Danielle Leong

Executives Unplugged

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Silver Linings with The Old Gays

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Our Chosen Family: "The gay community is much bolder today." 33:19

منذ 24 يومًا33:19

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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

منذ عام واحد 38:13

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Join us as Danielle Leong shares her inspiring journey from marketing to becoming Twilio's first female engineer and on to senior leadership roles at companies such as Github and FireHydrant. Danielle opens up about her experiences managing former peers, building self awareness and confidence, communicating transparently and holding people accountable.
Danielle also shares some of her management templates and playbooks that she has open-sourced to the world in the form of a GitHub repository.
Tune in to gain a wealth of insights on effective leadership, communication strategies, and continuous learning from one of the industry's most dynamic leaders.
You can find Danielle's open-source management playbooks here: https://github.com/dmleong

فصول

1. Leadership Transition and Self-Awareness Discussion (00:00:00)

2. Developing Relationships for Effective Leadership (00:10:16)

3. Managing Power Imbalance and Project Delivery (00:20:24)

4. Balancing Confidence and Humility in Leadership (00:25:21)

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Executives Unplugged

From Self-Taught Developer to CTO and Inspiring Leader with Danielle Leong

Executives Unplugged

published منذ عام واحد

MP3•منزل الحلقة

فصول

1. Leadership Transition and Self-Awareness Discussion (00:00:00)

2. Developing Relationships for Effective Leadership (00:10:16)

3. Managing Power Imbalance and Project Delivery (00:20:24)

4. Balancing Confidence and Humility in Leadership (00:25:21)

7 حلقات

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Executives Unplugged

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From Ballet to Scalpel to CEO: Reinvention, Resilience & Hiring Unconventionally 26:49

منذ 5 weeks26:49

26:49

Ready to ditch the resume buzzwords and hire for true potential? Struggling with your own career pivot or leading teams through change? Join Keith Cowing on Executives Unplugged with Dr. Susan Lovelle, a former professional ballet dancer turned plastic surgeon, now founder & CEO of Balanced Performance, and her long-time colleague Tonya Sook, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Discover Dr. Lovelle's unconventional approach to hiring – prioritizing inner skills over years of experience – and how it built a thriving practice. Hear her incredible story of multiple reinventions, driven by passion and necessity, and learn how to navigate your own transformations. Tonya shares the ground-level view of building a culture of trust and excellence. Learn practical strategies for assessing talent beyond the resume, fostering team alignment, managing your energy to avoid burnout, and applying the "Listen, Let Go, Live" method for peak performance. Guests Dr. Susan Lovelle: Former professional ballet dancer (17 years), plastic surgeon, and now Founder/CEO of Balanced Performance, helping executives optimize their health and leadership. Learn more at Balanced Performance . Tonya Sook APRN-C: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in medical aesthetics, hormone therapy, dermatology, and functional medicine, dedicated to holistic patient well-being. View on your favorite platform Youtube: https://youtu.be/Stgj-ZwL45w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6n4zRnSVJf1ZfRITtG1VK8?si=lO_8BZWoTXWL5WeT-ZhvQw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-ballet-to-scalpel-to-ceo-reinvention-resilience/id1769131263?i=1000705573303 [00:00:00] Intro / From Dance to Medicine [00:00:19] Welcome & Guest Introductions [00:01:24] Hiring Philosophy: Skills Over Experience [00:02:47] The Group Interview & Testing for Inner Workings [00:04:10] Why Experience Can Be Overrated [00:04:41] Tonya Sook: Cultivating Culture & Trust [00:05:08] Enabling Teams to Be Themselves [00:06:09] Learning Leadership Through Delegation [00:07:36] Reinvention 1: Ballet to Medical School [00:09:39] Reinvention 2: Surgery to Lifestyle Coaching (The Wake-Up Call) [00:11:25] Finding Your Energy & Root Causes [00:12:55] The L3 Method: Listen, Let Go, Live [00:14:14] Tonya Sook: The Art of Nurse Practitioner Leadership (Gentle Firmness) [00:16:33] Learning You Can't Help Everyone [00:17:35] Discipline: The Common Thread from Ballet to Business [00:19:45] Performance: How You Show Up Matters [00:21:57] What's Next? Scaling Impact Through Corporate Wellness [00:22:49] Lessons Learned from Working Together [00:24:07] Why Dr. Susan Isn't a "Typical" Surgeon [00:26:20] Key Takeaways & Conclusion…

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From Big Company to AI Startup, a product, and revenue in 12 Months: How Fast Execution Beats Perfect Planning with Uday Chakravarthi 23:01

منذ 14 weeks23:01

23:01

In this episode of Executives Unplugged , Keith Cowing sits down with Uday Chakravarthi, former head of product at Atlassian and current CEO of Clinch AGI, an agentic AI company revolutionizing how companies sell and grow. Uday shares his journey from idea to his first $100K in revenue in just 12 months, revealing the strategies that fueled his success: ruthless prioritization, weekly sprints, and a customer-first mindset. From managing a costly API glitch in the middle of the night to leveraging advisors for go-to-market mastery, Uday’s story is packed with actionable insights for CEOs, founders, or anyone looking to accelerate team performance and growth. Key topics include: The zero-to-one journey: How Uday refined his idea, assembled a core team, and got first customers quickly. Time-zone challenges: Strategies for async communication, “bat phone” emergencies, and using Loom/WhatsApp for round-the-clock collaboration. Surrounding yourself with expertise: Building advisory boards, the difference between “cheerleader” advisors and hands-on experts, and how to get real-time coaching on your sales calls. Fast execution: Why shipping weekly sprints and labeling “deal-breaker” features help close deals and energize the team. Real-world examples: How a coding error led to thousands of dollars in AI API charges—and why having rapid response processes in place was critical. Show Notes: [0:00] Intro : Uday’s runaway API call costing thousands overnight. [1:25] Uday’s Journey : From Atlassian to founding Clinch AGI in the agentic AI space. [3:39] Speed Secrets : Building a core team, async communication, and customer collaboration. [8:14] Advisory Boards : How Uday strategically filled skill gaps with experts. [17:48] Actionable Advice : Validate problems early, invest in relationships, and prioritize ruthlessly. [19:31] Execution Hacks : Weekly sprints, AI-driven prioritization, and “deal breaker” focus. Where to Find Uday: Connect with Uday Chakravarthi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhyuday/ Learn more about Clinch AGI: c linchit.io Where to Find Keith: Visit Keith Cowing’s coaching site for CEOs and product leaders: kc.coach Follow Keith on LinkedIn for leadership insights: linkedin.com/in/keithcowing References from the Show: Executive Product Leadership Program : Unlock AI’s potential for your team with this two-day in-person workshop at Cornell Tech in September. Details at kc.coach/cornell If you loved this episode, share it with a fellow leader or leave a five-star review to help others discover Executives Unplugged . Subscribe for more real talk from top executives.…

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From the Mat to the Boardroom: Iron Mike Steadman on Grit, Branding & the Power of Action 35:13

منذ 17 weeks35:13

35:13

What does it take to get back up when life knocks you down? In this episode of Executives Unplugged , Iron Mike Steadman - collegiate boxing champion, veteran, entrepreneur, and business coach - shares his journey from the boxing ring to the boardroom, revealing hard-earned lessons on resilience, branding, and the power of action . Mike takes us inside one of his toughest leadership moments: running a nonprofit boxing gym in Newark, NJ, when COVID shut everything down overnight. With his back against the ropes, he found a way to pivot, reinvent, and build something even stronger . Now, as a sought-after business coach for veteran entrepreneurs, he helps others define their brand, find their market, and take decisive action in the face of uncertainty. 🔹 Key Takeaways: •How to turn adversity into momentum —even when you feel stuck •Why action builds confidence •The power of niching down and owning your brand identity •How to battle imposter syndrome and step into leadership with clarity •What it really takes to sell yourself and your business with conviction Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone looking for the mindset to push through tough times, this episode delivers practical lessons and real-world insights that will get you off the mat and back in the fight. 🎧 Listen now and take your leadership to the next level! YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Mike Steadman: ironmikesteadman.com Black Veteran Entrepreneur: Validate your business model, build your brand, and step into greatness Keith Cowing (host): kc.coach References: The Four Agreements The Confident Mind How Champions Think Play Bigger…

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Incentives, Truth and Selling the Right Way with Wayne Morris 47:53

منذ 24 weeks47:53

47:53

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منذ 32 weeks36:52

36:52

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From Self-Taught Developer to CTO and Inspiring Leader with Danielle Leong 38:13

منذ 37 weeks38:13

38:13

Join us as Danielle Leong shares her inspiring journey from marketing to becoming Twilio's first female engineer and on to senior leadership roles at companies such as Github and FireHydrant. Danielle opens up about her experiences managing former peers, building self awareness and confidence, communicating transparently and holding people accountable. Danielle also shares some of her management templates and playbooks that she has open-sourced to the world in the form of a GitHub repository. Tune in to gain a wealth of insights on effective leadership, communication strategies, and continuous learning from one of the industry's most dynamic leaders. You can find Danielle's open-source management playbooks here: https://github.com/dmleong…

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منذ 37 weeks27:32

27:32

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