Have you ever wondered: How do I self-promote without playing politics, and still be fair to others?

If you’re a woman in tech navigating promotions, remote teams, or visibility challenges, this episode offers a practical path: lead with fairness to build trust, performance, and a lasting reputation.

🎧 I sit down with Soumyasree “Soumya” Vinod, Senior Engineering Manager at Workday, to unpack daily habits of fair leadership: clear standards for decisions, reducing bias in hiring and promotions, spotlighting quiet talent, and building trust across remote and cross-functional teams.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Fairness, Daily: Simple practices to make consistent, transparent calls (hiring, promotions, project opportunities).
• Stand Out, Lift Others: How to balance visibility and self-advocacy without undercutting teammates.
• Bias → Better Decisions: Practical ways to reduce bias with criteria, documentation, and feedback loops.
• Trust in Remote Work: Routines that create inclusion, psychological safety, and participation on distributed teams.
• Quiet Voices, Big Impact: How to advocate for introverted high performers and create equitable visibility.

Who this is for:

Women in tech leaders (and rising leaders) who want real advancement without burnout or politics. If you’re asking, “How do I get promoted while staying true to my values?”—this conversation provides the mindset, language, and next steps to help you achieve it.

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About Soumyasree Vinod:

Soumyasree Vinod is a Senior Engineering Manager with ~25 years in software, known for building and empowering high-performing engineering teams. At Workday, she leads teams developing critical platform components and driving scalability and performance. Previously, she held roles at SAP, Sybase, and Peirce Leslie. She holds an MBA in Data Analytics (Nottingham Trent University). Outside of work, she mentors those entering tech and champions inclusive teams—while staying curious about AI’s potential.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumyasreevinod/