IT´S IN YOU! Career & Leadership Coaching for Women – Details, episodes & analysis

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 valuable insights whether you're striving to lead with authenticity, embrace systemic approaches, or integrate mindfulness into your leadership style.

What You’ll Learn:

• The power of intuition in leadership and decision-making.
• How systemic thinking can transform organizational dynamics and product development.
• The intersection of spirituality and leadership: embracing openness and flow.
• Mira’s advice for women starting their careers and navigating male-dominated industries.
• Practical steps to cultivate authenticity and resilience in your career.

Key Moments:

• [00:34] Mira’s career journey: from engineering to diversity management and coaching.
• [01:19] Achieving team success: Lessons from Great Place to Work awards.
• [03:12] Integrating yoga and spirituality into leadership training.
• [06:41] The role of intuition and going with the flow in effective leadership.
• [11:43] Mira’s systemic product development approach: “Put yourself in the shoes of the product.”
• [17:32] Advice for building self-awareness and openness in leadership.
• [23:35] Empowering women in leadership: Mira’s reflections on diversity and inclusion.

Sound Bites

"You have to want it to change."
"Life is the game changer."
"You get what is inside of you."

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn More About Mira Czutka: https://mira-czutka.de/
• Integration Facilitator Training with the Mind Foundation: https://www.mind-foundation.org/de/mind/beyond-experience
• Books on Leadership and Intuition:
  The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander
  Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society by Peter Senge, Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jaworski, and Betty Sue Flowers 

Call-to-Action:
If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to reflect on your leadership style and how openness, intuition, and systemic thinking can bring clarity to your career and life.

Join my Masterclass, Vision 2025: Developing Career Clarity, where we’ll explore value-driven leadership and setting purposeful goals for the year ahead.
Register here: 
https://katharinaengelhardt.ac-page.com/how-to-gain-clarity-for-your-careermasterclass

Stay inspired and lead authentically. Let’s continue this journey together!

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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: Developing Career Clarity (Registration Link)
• GLOW UP! Self-Leadership Workbook (Download Link)

Book Recommendations:

1. The Values Compass by Mandeep Rai (Theoretical)
2. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (Practical)
3. The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek (Practical)

Start your year with clarity and purpose. Join the January Masterclass to align your career vision with your values and set goals that inspire. Limited spots available—register today! (Registration Link)

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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, from her background in chemical engineering to founding her company, which helps businesses become sustainability leaders. Karin also shares insights on the power of role models, career advice for women, and the need for leadership skills in driving sustainability initiatives. The conversation wraps up with Karin’s vision for her company's future and how she's expanding its global footprint.

BULLET POINTS OF KEY TOPICS & CHAPTER MARKERS

• 00:00 Introduction to Karin’s Career Path
  Katharina introduces Karin Ekberg and her impressive background in chemical engineering and sustainability. Karin shares her early career journey and how her mother served as a role model, influencing her decision to pursue a career in engineering.
• 02:58 The Importance of Sustainability Leaders
  Karin explains why sustainability needs to be embedded in leadership roles and how companies can become sustainability leaders with a structured, systemic approach.
• 08:52 Role Models & Career Inspiration
  Karin discusses the significance of role models in her life, including her grandfather and her parents, and how they shaped her mindset about environmental responsibility and career success.
• 13:55 The Significance of Leadership Skills in Sustainability
• 22:59 Advice for Women Pursuing Careers in Sustainability
  Karin advises women in the sustainability field, emphasizing the importance of leadership, influence, and developing business skills alongside technical expertise.
• 28:08 Karin’s Vision for Leadership & Sustainability
  Karin discusses her company's future, including expanding its global reach and building services in new markets such as China and Latin America.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Connect with Karin on LinkedIn
• Visit Karins Website
• Link to Karins TedTalk
• Connect with Katharina on LinkedIn
• Visit Katharina's Website

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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 expect from future episodes, including actionable career tips, interviews with inspiring women, and insights into leadership, communication, and work-life balance. This podcast is for ambitious women ready to break through barriers, lead with purpose, and build a career they love.

BULLET POINTS OF KEY TOPICS & CHAPTER MARKERS

• Introduction to YOU GOT THIS!
  Katharina Engelhardt introduces the podcast's mission: to empower women in their career and leadership journeys with confidence, joy, and authenticity.
• Katharina's Background
  She shares her 30+ years of experience in the textile industry and leadership roles, highlighting the challenges of balancing career and family life.
• What Listeners Can Expect
  Future episodes will feature solo discussions packed with actionable career tips and interviews with trailblazing women. Topics include leadership, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, communication skills, and work-life balance.
• Empowering Women to Lead
  Katharina discusses how authentic leadership impacts both personal and professional life, and how the podcast aims to create a community of strong, empowered women.

RESOURCES & LINKS

• Connect with Katharina on LinkedIn
• Visit Katharina's Website

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🎧 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, how to break out of the reactive cycle, and why your values and support systems are essential if you want to lead with clarity, energy, and joy.

Whether you’re a woman questioning what’s next, a leader navigating complex roles, or an HR executive looking to protect your best people—this episode is your wake-up call and roadmap.

🔑 Key Takeaways

✅ Burnout isn’t personal failure—it’s often a systemic issue.
Women leaders carry more invisible and emotional labor, face higher performance standards, and often lack the sponsorship their male peers have.

✅ Strategic leadership means moving from doing to thinking.
The biggest mindset shift? Stop proving your worth by endless action. Build your team, advocate for resources, and elevate to true strategy.

✅ Your values aren’t negotiable.
Sustainable leadership means aligning your work and life to your values—so your impact grows without eroding who you are.

✅ Organizations must invest in women.
Shauna calls it an “insurance policy”: coaching and development reduce costly turnover and secure your top talent.

✅ Your next level isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing it differently.
Rewire how you define productivity and success. Protect your energy. Build systems. That’s how you thrive.

✨ Soundbites

“Leadership that erodes you over time isn’t leadership—it’s slow burnout.”
 “Women are twice as likely to carry invisible work, yet it’s rarely rewarded.”
 “If your company takes out insurance on a building, why wouldn’t they do it for their top talent?”
 “Sustainable leadership is knowing your values and refusing to sacrifice them.”

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Learn more about Shauna Moran’s programs and keynote work at shaunamoran.com
• Connect with Shauna on LinkedIn

🚀 Want to go deeper?

If this conversation lit a spark, explore how Katharina can support you through mindful high-performance coaching. Book a free strategy session and let’s protect your energy, scale your impact, and build a career and life that feels powerfully yours.
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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 instinct and analysis must go hand in hand, and what it truly takes to start your own business in a male-dominated field.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the power of combining purpose with analytics and how leadership is evolving in the age of AI and transformation.

 Takeaways

Data is a tool for clarity, not complexity.

Believing in yourself is a non-negotiable.

Women founders still face systemic funding gaps—but community and courage matter.

The higher ed system needs urgent reform, and analytics can guide the way.

If you trust your voice and vision, you can build what doesn’t exist yet.

Sound Bites

"You need both data and gut feeling."

"Women need to ask for what they want."

"Comparison is the thief of joy."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Data as a Leadership Tool

03:26 Emily's Journey: From Academia to Entrepreneurship

07:30 Empowering Women Through Data

11:12 Challenges in Data Representation

13:23 Reforming Higher Education Pricing Models

17:21 The Experience of Women Founders in Tech

19:24 Building a Support System for Entrepreneurs

21:27 Lessons Learned from Data Misinterpretation

24:12 Advice for Women in Tech

28:05 Defining Success and Happiness

31:32 Changing Work Culture for Flexibility

32:55 Empowering Messages for Women

Connect with Emily:

• LinkedIn: Emily Chase Coleman
• Website: HAI Analytics

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leadership, women in tech, entrepreneurship, analytics, higher education, funding, representation, success, equality

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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 how her values-driven approach to leadership and curiosity have fueled her ability to solve problems, navigate career transitions, and inspire innovation. Whether interested in sustainability, career development, or impactful leadership, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create impactful roles that don’t yet exist.
• The importance of curiosity and problem-solving in driving career growth.
• Strategies for leading in male-dominated industries and new fields.
• Insights into energy transition, climate tech, and industrial decarbonization.
• Balancing leadership roles with personal boundaries and family life.

Key Moments:

• [00:34] Alexis’ journey: From international development to climate innovation.
• [02:45] Lessons learned in rural Nicaragua: Addressing systemic issues through business strategy.
• [05:33] Innovating sustainability at Adidas: From recycled materials to consumer-driven decarbonization.
• [09:35] Shaping careers: Alexis’ approach to creating roles based on curiosity and impact.
• [14:55] Advice for navigating leadership as a female executive in new fields.
• [19:27] The power of networking: How connections create opportunities and clarity.
• [24:36] Setting boundaries for leadership success and work-life balance.

Sound Bites

"You got this!"
"You can always decide later."
"I'm really passionate."

Connect with Alexis Haass on LInkedIn

Call-to-Action:
🎧 Tune in to hear Alexis’ inspiring career journey and actionable insights on leadership, sustainability, and innovation.

Let’s create careers and solutions that make a difference!

keywords
sustainability, climate tech, leadership, women in business, career advice, energy transition, industrial decarbonization, mentorship, personal values, work-life balance

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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 to educate and empower both women and businesses. From breaking the stigma to implementing practical workplace policies, this conversation sheds light on a topic that’s long overdue in corporate discussions.

💡 Key Takeaways: 

✔️ Menopause isn’t just a women’s health issue—it’s a business and leadership priority.
✔️ The career impact of menopause is real: many women leave leadership roles due to lack of support.
✔️ Companies need clear policies, education, and open conversations to retain top female talent.
✔️ Leadership isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about listening, supporting, and advocating.
✔️ Menopause is a new beginning—not the end of a career, but an opportunity for reinvention.

🔊 Sound Bites:
  "Menopause is a leadership issue."
  "It’s time to break the silence and start real conversations at work."
  "Women in leadership shouldn’t have to choose between their careers and their well-being."
  "Every workplace must recognize menopause as a business priority."
  "If we don’t talk about it, nothing will change."

Structure

00:00 Introduction to Menopause in the Workplace
 05:02 The Importance of Menopause Awareness
 10:07 Menopause as a Leadership Issue
 15:11 Career Challenges During Menopause
 19:56 Steps for Companies to Support Women
 24:07 Conclusion and Future Directions
 24:36 The Impact of Menopause on Workplace Productivity
 27:52 Creating Awareness and Open Conversations
 30:22 Exploring Treatment Options for Menopause
 33:09 Leadership Insights and Career Development
 36:25 Embracing Diversity in the Workplace
 39:41 Passion and Purpose in Leadership
 41:51 Starting Conversations About Menopause

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
📖 Kathryn’s book: How to Survive Menopause Without Losing Your Mind
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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 mother, or too old to pursue your goals, this podcast is here to remind you: you already have what it takes.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why the name changed — and why it matters
✔️ What it really means to build an amazing career
✔️ How this podcast will support women at every stage of leadership
✔️ The difference between hustle and mindful high performance
✔️ A glimpse into the new episode structure and upcoming themes

🌟 Soundbites:
🗣️ “Too young. Too mother. Too old. As if there’s ever a right time to claim your space.”
🗣️ “Leadership doesn’t start with a title — it starts with knowing who you are.”
🗣️ “I believe in amazing careers — not perfect ones.”
🗣️ “This podcast is not about hustling harder. It’s about showing up fully — without the mask, without the noise, and with a plan that feels true to you.”
🗣️ “Because what you’re looking for out there — is already in you.”

🔗 Stay Connected:
Follow Katharina Engelhardt on LinkedIn
Subscribe to the newsletter for monthly career and leadership inspiration
Explore www.katharinaengelhardt.com for coaching programs and resources

📢 Call-to-Action:
If this teaser resonates, hit subscribe, share it with a woman who needs this reminder, and join the next chapter.
✨ Because it’s in you.

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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 make when stepping into leadership or starting their own business. Together, they explore how a strong personal brand can boost your career, the importance of storytelling, and why every woman’s story is worth sharing.

Key Takeaways:

• Many professionals struggle with positioning themselves for success.
• Women often underestimate the strategic value of a personal brand.
• Building visibility can feel uncomfortable, but it’s essential for growth.
• Storytelling is a leadership skill, not just a marketing tool.
• Defining success based on your own terms brings lasting fulfillment.
• Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship requires clarity and courage.
• Your unique story is your biggest asset in leadership and business.
• Taking ownership of your visibility creates new opportunities for impact.

Chapters: 

00:00 – Introduction to Authentic Visibility
03:06 – Katja's Journey from Corporate to Coaching
05:48 – The Importance of Personal Branding
09:01 – Overcoming Barriers to Visibility
11:54 – Building a Personal Brand in Corporate Roles
15:04 – The Power of Storytelling in Business
17:50 – Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
21:04 – Defining Success on Your Own Terms
24:11 – Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurs
27:12 – Creating Freedom Through Entrepreneurship
29:50 – Advice for Women in Leadership
32:55 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action

🎧 Sound Bites:

• "What's next? What do I really want?"
• "Redefining success on my terms."
• "A personal brand is a strategic asset."
• "Money and opportunity flow to clarity."
• "Everybody has a story worth sharing."

Resources & Links:

• Get the book: And Then Life Happened
• Connect w/ Katja on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katjapischel
• Check out her website: https://bridgebuilderforchange.com/

Keywords:
personal branding, women empowerment, entrepreneurship, career growth, visibility, leadership, storytelling, success, coaching, corporate transition

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