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A podcast for women’s voices and perspectives in today’s digital world. What does it mean to be a woman in the world of digital business? Of course, anyone who identifies as a woman will have their own answer to this question based on their unique background and experiences. At ISG, we are committed to investigating and understanding how women leaders are navigating the digital landscape globally. We love to learn from the smart women leading our industry. ISG’s Digital Dish is a monthly podcast that makes space for smart women’s voices and experiences in technology today. We're all about organic conversations, genuine experiences and combatting inequity with authenticity. Our discussions pair real life with real business experience because we know that work-life and life-life are constantly merging in compelling new ways. Hosts Jeanne Cuff, Missy Lawrence and Lois Coatney bring you thought-provoking stories from their conversations with digital professionals and entrepreneurs of all walks of life. Sharing WFH hacks, innovation, “dark night of the soul” moments and successes, our guests get real about what it means to be a woman in digital. Join us on a fresh journey as we examine and debate the latest news and issues in the technology space with the women that are creating the way forward.

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A podcast for women’s voices and perspectives in today’s digital world. What does it mean to be a woman in the world of digital business? Of course, anyone who identifies as a woman will have their own answer to this question based on their unique background and experiences. At ISG, we are committed to investigating and understanding how women leaders are navigating the digital landscape globally. We love to learn from the smart women leading our industry. ISG’s Digital Dish is a monthly podcast that makes space for smart women’s voices and experiences in technology today. We're all about organic conversations, genuine experiences and combatting inequity with authenticity. Our discussions pair real life with real business experience because we know that work-life and life-life are constantly merging in compelling new ways. Hosts Jeanne Cuff, Missy Lawrence and Lois Coatney bring you thought-provoking stories from their conversations with digital professionals and entrepreneurs of all walks of life. Sharing WFH hacks, innovation, “dark night of the soul” moments and successes, our guests get real about what it means to be a woman in digital. Join us on a fresh journey as we examine and debate the latest news and issues in the technology space with the women that are creating the way forward.

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Episodes

Digital Dish 28: Empowering Women in India’s Tech Industry

3/28/2023
The technology industry is undoubtedly one of the fastest-paced and most innovative sectors to work in, and India has rapidly established itself as a leading global technology hub. In this episode of ISG’s Digital Dish, we shine a spotlight on the role of women in tech in India. Guest host and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at ISG, Kathy Rudy speaks to Namratha Dharshan, Chief Business Leader for ISG Research, about her experiences in the industry. Together they discuss how the industry...

Duration:00:31:26

Digital Dish 27: Grit & Grace: Overcoming Bias in the Tech Industry

2/20/2023
Technology plays a part in every aspect of our lives, so diversity in tech is critical – and can benefit both the tech industry and society at large. If you’ve ever helped a child go to a public restroom, you might have an understanding of what we mean. Whether it’s the height of the sink, the toilet or the light switch, a child struggles to use many public facilities. This stems from a lack of diversity – if only one type of person is designing from their own experiences, society suffers....

Duration:00:25:18

Digital Dish 26: On a Transformation Journey? People are Your Power!

1/23/2023
Given recent global events and current economic disruption, change has never felt so constant and so urgent. It’s safe to say that most organizations have embarked on at least one major digital transformation project in the last 36 months. With all these deep investments, it’s alarming to learn that the vast majority of business transformations fail, according to research, even those with a change management program in place. Why are these programs falling short of achieving their business...

Duration:00:27:04

Digital Dish 25: Be Yourself at Work and Unlock Your Career

12/8/2022
Have you ever been hired or promoted into a new role where you feel like you have to be someone you’re not? It’s exhausting to constantly measure yourself against unrealistic expectations, to hold back from behaving authentically, or to emulate a leadership style that’s counter to your preferred ways of working. And yet despite the downsides to productivity and morale, today, it’s often a struggle to be true to yourself at work. In this special hour-length episode of the ISG Digital Dish,...

Duration:01:01:38

Digital Dish 24: Introducing Your Authentic Self via Personal Branding

10/21/2022
Understanding your authentic self is one thing. Knowing how to position that authentic self professionally via a personal brand is another thing entirely, and it has never been more important to career growth than it is today. But both the understanding and the positioning can be incredibly challenging – you may find yourself struggling with where to start. That’s why, in this episode of the ISG Digital Dish, host Missy Lawrence is interviewing Jennifer Galvin, Technology Alliances Lead at...

Duration:00:28:13

Digital Dish 23: Make Meditation Your Power Move

9/9/2022
In this episode of the Digital Dish, Missy Lawrence speaks to our guest Dr. Rebecca Harvey about several key issues affecting women today. They begin by discussing the lack of women in senior positions and why women are still missing out on promotions despite research that shows companies run by women and that include women in senior positions are more profitable. What are the pressures impacting women as they climb the career ladder? And how can women best equip themselves? Dr. Rebecca...

Duration:00:27:41

Digital Dish 22: We Need to Talk About Cultural Bias in AI

7/29/2022
Featuring: In a special segment, ISG Vice Chairman and President Todd Lavieri announces the inaugural ISG Women in Digital Awards ceremony. Learn more about how to participate here. Then, we move into our regular program: this time, Digital Dish host Jeanne Cuff is speaking to Radhika Krishnan, Chief Product Officer, Hitachi Vantara. Radhika is passionate about promoting diversity in tech. Specifically, she has a lot to teach about the impact of biased AI in our daily lives, where software...

Duration:00:23:06

Digital Dish 21: Stop Fearing the Non-linear Career Path

5/16/2022
The path to career success is not a linear one, especially for women in tech. This episode of the ISG Digital Dish explores the power of following your passion, as well as some of the inherent challenges of working in this industry, where women are still hugely underrepresented. Taylor Card, Hannah Stapleton and Allie Woodcock join host Jeanne Cuff to share about their non-linear paths to their current digital careers. Together, they discuss what is needed to ensure women entering the...

Duration:00:32:44

Digital Dish 20: Company Culture: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

4/1/2022
In this episode of the ISG Digital Dish, Jeanne Cuff and Lois Coatney interview their new co-host Missy Lawrence-Johnston. Missy is a Culture & Change Leadership expert with a passion for organizational effectiveness and human capital optimization. She shares her insights on why she believes companies should be examining their organizational cultures, values, empathy and diversity, post pandemic and in the context of the Great Resignation.

Duration:00:22:35

Digital Dish 19: How to Start a Women-in-Digital Program

2/1/2022
In 2018, ISG Partner Lois Coatney launched the ISG Women in Digital program, now run by Kimberly Tobias. Her vision was to create a group dedicated to connecting, educating, empowering and recognizing women as they navigate the changing world of business and the IT industry and make the most of their futures. In this episode of the ISG Digital Dish, Lois, Kimberly and Jeanne Cuff are joined by Lisa Graver, who recently launched LTI’s global Women in Tech program. With Missy...

Duration:00:36:45

Digital Dish 18: The Great Resignation

12/20/2021
In recent months, much ink has been spilled over the rising numbers of people leaving their jobs. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the workplace and the global economy, the wave of resignations is just another sign of the change. The trend originated in the U.S. in early 2021 and has been reshaping the global labor market ever since. It has simply become impossible to ignore the statistics. Recent data shows that 4 million workers in the U.S. quit their jobs in April 2021, and...

Duration:00:27:02

Digital Dish 17: The Industrialization of IT

12/7/2021
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, IT industrialization was already revolutionizing the way we do business. The pandemic has only increased the need for enterprises to improve performance and efficiency to retain competitive advantage. Tune into this episode to learn how a resilient, reliable and optimized IT organization is key to improving service, productivity and overall agility. Joining host Jeanne Cuff to discuss this topic is Leslie Scott, VP & CIO, IT Enterprise Services at Stanley...

Duration:00:30:43

Digital Dish 16: Invisible Differences

10/26/2021
The differences between men and women have been the subject of thorny debates for centuries. Still today, stories can be found in the media that vastly exaggerate these differences. Yet, much of modern research fails to support many of the gender-based stereotypes with which we are all familiar. Numerous studies have shown that the differences between men’s and women’s brains are far less profound than previously thought. If these differences are so slight, then do they really matter? And...

Duration:00:34:28

ISG Digital Dish 15: Finding Entrepreneurial Passion and Purpose

9/23/2021
For many thousands of people across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for starting their own business. Despite the huge risks associated with launching a new venture during a global crisis, the number of newly created businesses has increased significantly in recent months. Data from the United States Census Bureau show that in January 2021 new business creation applications increased 73% year over year. Women have been key contributors to the entrepreneurship boom. Many who...

Duration:00:31:46

Digital Dish 14: Trust Your Inner Wisdom. It’s Usually Right!

7/8/2021
Over the past year, many working women have faced intense challenges brought on by the pandemic. This has been especially true for women who have been trying to balance their careers with the needs of young children. Working from home has certainly provided the flexibility to facilitate that balance, but it also has thrown its own challenges into the mix. As the lines between work life and personal life get blurrier, it is no wonder many women have been feeling overwhelmed and frustrated....

Duration:00:34:24

Digital Dish Episode 13: Leaning In and Leading Remotely

6/14/2021
The pandemic not only accelerated the trend to remote work but forever changed the way we think about working remotely. With more employees than ever before now regularly working from home, employers and business leaders are having to adapt their management styles to ensure they stay engaged with their teams, wherever they are based. How can managers successfully lead their teams into the post-pandemic future? And how can they overcome some of the challenges arising from the new hybrid work...

Duration:00:35:25

Digital Dish Episode 12: Teaching Girls STEM

5/4/2021
In an age shaped by technological advancement, it is alarming to see that girls are still vastly underrepresented in STEM subjects. U.S. data shows that 74 percent of middle school girls show an interest in STEM subjects and careers, yet only 0.4 percent choose to pursue these options in college. What is creating this disconnect between girls and STEM? One key element is the scarcity of relatable female role models in STEM fields, meaning that most girls likely lack inspiration and...

Duration:00:38:49

11. Making Work Work

4/8/2021
There has been much debate in the media about the challenges women encounter on re-entering the workplace after a career break – often after caring for older family members or having children. Over the past year, these challenges have been further highlighted for women. It’s been shown that women more than men have borne the brunt of childcare responsibilities during lockdowns and school closures – and many have partially or completely left the workforce. The good news for women who are...

Duration:00:34:58

10. “Couch Time” with Leadership Coach, Mary Patry

3/8/2021
U.S. statistics show that around 50 percent of computer science graduates are women. Yet, when you look at the middle management layer in most IT organizations, women fill less than 20 percent of these positions. Leadership coach Mary Patry believes several factors are at play here. Aside from the unequal impact the global pandemic has had on women’s careers – they more often than men are the ones to put family first and sacrifice their own careers – Patry believes that women frequently...

Duration:00:33:55

9. Getting Remote Recruitment Right

2/3/2021
The global pandemic transformed the world of work almost overnight. Face-to-face interaction has become a thing of the past in many industries – particularly service industries – for now at least. Recruitment has been especially turned upside down. Recruiters have had to find new ways to remotely assess candidates and make sure new hires are onboarded, settled and supported without the age-old reliance on in-person interaction. And as economies around the world pick up and companies begin to...

Duration:00:30:45

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