In this debut episode of IT`S IN YOU!, host Katharina Engelhardt introduces the podcast and shares her personal story of navigating over 30 years in the textile and clothing industry, from a young professional to a senior leader and now coach. She reflects on her journey balancing career and family life in male-dominated industries. She explains how she has overcome self-doubt and other challenges to empower women to lead with authenticity and confidence. Katharina outlines what listeners can...
BRIEF SUMMARY OF EPISODE In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, host Katharina Engelhardt welcomes Karin Ekberg, CEO and Founder of Leadership & Sustainability. With over 35 years of experience, Karin has significantly impacted sustainability, supply chain management, and leadership. She discusses the importance of sustainability leaders today and the challenges she faced in integrating sustainability into business practices long before it became a trend. They dive into Karin’s career journey, ...
This IT`S IN YOU! episode explores the critical role values play in career and leadership success. Learn why knowing your own values—and those of others—enhances clarity, builds resilience, strengthens relationships, and supports meaningful goals. Key Takeaways: Five reasons why values are essential for leadership and career growth.Steps to identify your values and those of others.Practical actions to integrate values into your decisions and goals.Resources Mentioned: Masterclass: Vision 2025...
In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I sit down with Mira Czutka, a leader, coach, and innovator with over 25 years of experience in marketing, diversity management, and organizational development. Mira shares her unique journey from engineering to becoming a transformational coach who blends spirituality, systemic thinking, and leadership. Her wisdom offers a fresh perspective on intuitive leadership, authentic connections, and navigating career transitions with purpose. This conversation offers...
In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I’m joined by Alexis Haass, a visionary leader in sustainability and climate innovation. With over 20 years of industry experience, Alexis has pioneered impactful roles in energy transition, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable product development. From her tenure at Adidas to serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Arcadis, Alexis has consistently shaped roles that address systemic challenges and create meaningful change. Together, we explore ho...
In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, host Katharina Engelhardt discusses the critical role of visibility in career growth, particularly for women. She emphasizes that recognition for one's contributions is essential for professional advancement. The episode covers common barriers to visibility, such as fear of judgment and cultural norms, and offers actionable strategies to enhance visibility, including storytelling techniques, leveraging LinkedIn, and documenting achievements. Engelhardt also pr...
Mela In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, Katharina Engelhardt interviews Melanie Schröder, founder of Contentheldin.de, about the transformative power of storytelling in leadership and personal branding. Melanie shares her journey from industrial mechanics to content marketing, revealing how authentic storytelling can help women in leadership enhance their visibility and confidence. Together, they discuss practical strategies for using LinkedIn to build a strong personal brand and embrace one's ...
In this empowering episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I sit down with Tracey Newell, board member, former president, and executive coach, to discuss how women can step into leadership, claim their ambition, and break into the C-suite. Drawing from her extensive corporate experience and insights from her new book Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond, Tracey shares practical strategies for career acceleration, overcoming self-doubt, and building a leadership presence that commands rec...
In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I sit down with Tiankai Feng, a data leader, musician, and author of Humanizing Data Strategy. With over a decade of experience in data analytics, governance, and digital transformation, Tiankai brings a fresh perspective on how creativity can transform leadership in data-driven industries. From blending storytelling with analytics to leveraging music for engagement, Tiankai shares how leaders can make data more relatable and empower their teams through ...
📖 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I sit down with Kathy Caprino—a globally recognized career and leadership coach, Forbes Senior Contributor, and best-selling author of The Most Powerful You and Breakdown, Breakthrough. We tackle why so many women struggle to advance in their careers, the 7 power and confidence gaps that hold them back, and key strategies to help them step into leadership, visibility, and career confidence. Kathy and I also discuss her Amazing Caree...
Guest: Katja Pischel — Personal Branding Coach, Entrepreneur, Founder of Bridge Builder for Change, and Author of And Then Life Happened Episode Summary: In this empowering episode of IT`S IN YOU! host Katharina Engelhardt speaks with Katja Pischel about the power of authentic visibility, personal branding, and redefining success on your own terms. Katja shares her personal journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, highlighting the mindset shifts women need to ma...
Welcome to the podcast's new era — formerly known as “You Got This,” now transformed into “It’s In You.” In this special teaser episode, career and leadership coach Katharina Engelhardt shares the vision behind the new name, what listeners can expect moving forward, and why now is the moment to stop waiting for the perfect time — and start creating your version of success. Whether you’re navigating your next career step, questioning your leadership identity, or feeling too young, too m...
In this episode of IT´S IN YOU Katharina Engelhardt sits down with Kathryn Colas, a leading advocate for menopause awareness in the workplace and founder of the Kathryn Colas Academy. Together, they discuss why menopause is a leadership issue, how it impacts career progression, and what organizations can do to support employees navigating this phase of life. Kathryn shares her personal journey through menopause, how it nearly ended her career, and how she turned that struggle into a mission t...
In this powerful episode of It’s In You, host Katharina Engelhardt welcomes Dr. Emily Coleman, social psychologist, statistician, and founder of HAI Analytics, for a candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and reforming the systems that hold us back. Emily shares her remarkable journey from academia to building a purpose-driven tech company that uses predictive analytics to help universities make smarter, fairer decisions. Together, they explore how data can empower women, why gut inst...
🎧 Summary In this powerful episode, Katharina Engelhardt talks with Shauna Moran—executive coach, organizational consultant, and international keynote speaker—about how ambitious women can scale their impact without sacrificing well-being. Shauna shares eye-opening data on why women leaders face disproportionate burnout, the invisible burdens many carry, and how companies can rethink leadership systems to retain their top talent. Together, they explore what sustainable leadership really means...
In today’s episode of It’s In You, I sit down with Dr. Ute Liersch, Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist, author, and speaker, to explore two powerful themes: navigating leadership transitions and managing the invisible load carried by so many women in leadership. We talk about why transitions can feel so overwhelming, how to navigate them without losing yourself, and the psychological resilience needed to balance ambition, authenticity, and well-being. Ute also shines a light on h...
In this inspiring episode, Katharina Engelhardt sits down with Sara Connell, 5x bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Thought Leader Academy, to explore how visibility starts from within. Sara shares how she turned personal trauma into purpose — from a life-changing story that went global to building a seven-figure business helping others share their voices. Together, they dive into what it truly means to be seen: why visibility is a vibration, how unresolved trauma impacts c...
In this episode, Katharina Engelhardt talks with transformational speaker, author, and mental health advocate Dacia L. Moore, founder of Second Wind Counseling & Consulting. With more than two decades of experience empowering individuals and leaders, Dacia shares how emotional intelligence helps us recover from setbacks, lead with authenticity, and rediscover our sense of purpose. Together, they explore what it means to lead from self-awareness, overcome perfectionism, and build resilienc...
In this episode, Katharina Engelhardt sits down with Camille Batiste, President of The Blackman Grant Group and former Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Procurement at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). With more than 25 years of experience across global corporations, Camille shares how she built a career rooted in courage, authenticity, and resilience. Together, they discuss what it means for women to lead with confidence, navigate transitions, and claim their space at the leader...
In this empowering episode of It’s In You, I talk with Katie Nelson, founder and CEO of Sales UpRising—a three-time entrepreneur who’s on a mission to bring fun back into sales and help business owners reach the success they deserve. Katie shares her remarkable journey from a thriving corporate career to building multiple businesses, revealing how confidence, mindset, and self-love became her greatest tools. Together, we explore what it really takes to overcome the fear of selling, redefine s...