About this episode
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!
