Designing The Workplace Women in Tech Actually Want with Tiffany Aude and Yoana Leusin | Ep. 132

What if promoting people on merit is the easiest way to get more women into boardrooms?

In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I’m joined by Tiffany Aude and Yoana Leushin, founders of Impowr, a coaching platform for ambitious women in male-dominated industries. We unpack why women leave tech before reaching leadership, how promotion decisions are shaped by perception rather than performance, and what founders and leaders can change to build workplaces where women can actually thrive.

We talk about objective hiring, incentives that motivate diverse teams, the role of mindset and self-advocacy, and why allyship is not theory but action taken at the right moment. This conversation is for founders, leaders, women in tech, and allies who want to move beyond good intentions and design better systems.

Chapters

00:03:08 Personal Journeys and Career Paths

00:08:15 The Impact of Gender Dynamics in the Workplace

00:12:43 The Dynamics of Competition in Corporate Environments

00:20:24 The Promotion Paradox

00:26:56 Legislative Changes and Their Impact on Gender Equality

00:29:01 The Business Case for Gender Equality

00:37:17 The Impact of Job Descriptions on Diversity

00:39:24 Creating Inclusive Interview Structures

00:41:33 Building a Supportive Workplace Culture

00:43:35 Strategies for Empowering Women in Tech

00:50:07 Creating Inclusive Work Environments

00:51:54 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence

00:55:09 Tools for Enhancing Self-Worth and Negotiation Skills

01:02:00 The Role of Male Leaders in Supporting Women

01:09:19 The Future of Gender Equality in the Workplace

Connect with Tiffany, Yoana, and Impowr

Tiffany Aude on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-aude-05a251158/

Yoana Leushin on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoana-leusin/

Impowr website
https://www.impowr.co

Impowr on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/impowr8

Impowr on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/impowr.co/

Read the Blog on Substack

In-depth reflections, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes insights from this episode are available on Substack:
https://womendisruptingtech.substack.com/