How do you lead with impact—before you ever get the title?

In this episode, I sit down with Michele Doyle, VP of Data & Analytics at Senos, to explore what it means to lead from the crossroads of engineering, operations, and strategy. Michele shares her unconventional journey from psychology to tech leadership, how to lead with influence before you're formally given the title, and what it takes to build trust, safety, and innovation in complex teams—especially in non-obvious tech spaces like fermentation.

You'll hear about:

◾How to step into strategic leadership without the title

◾The underestimated power of cross-functional influence

◾Creating psychological safety and generous leadership

◾Real-world AI adoption (in the brewing industry!)

◾Why emotional regulation is the unsung skill of great leaders

Whether you're an emerging tech leader or a seasoned exec looking to build empowered teams, this episode will help you lead with confidence, clarity, and real influence.

**Useful links**

Connect with today's guest and sponsor, Michele Doyle from Sennos:

◾https://sennos.com/ and Michele's

◾LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doylemichele/

Michele's current read: The Murder Bot Series by Martha Wells and Your AI Survival Guide by Sol Rashidi

This episode was sponsored by our guest, Michele Doyle, and Sennos. Thank you Michele and Sennos for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!

When was the last time you rewrote an email six times before hitting send?

Or spiraled through a decision long after it needed to be made?

If you've ever been told "you're overthinking it," you're not alone — and you're not failing.

Overthinking at work is often the result of high pressure, perfectionism, and internalized leadership expectations — especially for high-achieving women in male-dominated spaces.

But here's the truth: overthinking isn't helping you get promoted. It's quietly chipping away at your executive presence and leadership impact.

In this episode, I'll walk you through:

✅ How to spot overthinking in real time (vs. strategic thinking)

✅ Why smart women overthink — and how to shift that pattern

✅ The 1-1-1 decision tool to stop spiraling and act with clarity

✅ Executive mindset techniques to build trust in your own decisions

✅ Real stories from my clients who shifted from "perfection mode" to promotion

This is your leadership reset — a tactical, mindset-rich episode to help you step into Q4 with calm, confident clarity.

If you're ready to build a reputation for decisive, strategic leadership — let's dive in.

If this episode helped you shift your thinking, I'd love to hear from you. Drop a comment, leave a review, or connect on LinkedIn @ToniCollis.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

Free Strategy Call: https://www.tonicollis.com/lets-chat

📌 Primary Takeaways:

– Overthinking is not a leadership trait — clarity is.

– Learn how to reclaim your time and lead with confidence, even in high-stakes moments.

– These tools will help you build sustainable leadership strategies and finally get out of your own way.

Can your team thrive without you in the room?
And what does it really take to lead with confidence in a male-dominated industry?

In this episode, I sit down with Sandy Motley, Senior VP at Nokia and former President of Fixed Networks, to talk about what it means to lead a high-performing team without overfunctioning—and how to build trust, autonomy, and strategic impact into your leadership style.

We explore:

⏹ How to build a team that doesn't need you to function

⏹ What executive leadership looks like beyond control and perfectionism

⏹ Why inclusive leadership drives innovation in engineering and telecom

⏹ How to coach your team through conflict instead of fixing everything yourself

⏹ What it means to lead with confidence in male-dominated spaces

⏹ The mindset shift that takes you from tactical manager to strategic exec

Whether you're a VP, a senior IC, or growing into a more strategic leadership role—this episode will challenge how you think about value, visibility, and voice.

📌 Want to step into your executive leadership without burning out?
💡 Explore coaching and resources at: https://www.tonicollis.com

**Useful links**

Connect with today's guest and sponsor, Sandy Motley from Nokia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-motley-b116659/

This episode was sponsored by our guest, Sandy Motley from Nokia. Thank you Sandy & Nokia for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!