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  <title>Ep 089: Making Better Managers with Stefani Okamoto</title>
  <description>In this episode, I am joined by Stefani Okamoto. Stefani started working at Microsoft in 2000 as a software tester. Over the past 22 years, she has reinvented herself many times from managing dev and test teams, to leading management excellence programmes for the entire company. Driving a culture of care is her mission. Pushing for Microsoft to be known for having the best managers in the industry while ensuring every employee has a consistent, positive experience with their manager, in an environment where they can do their best work. &amp;amp;nbsp; Here are the highlights:  (2:18) From software tester, to software engineer, to manager (14:43) Being the only female in a room full of male engineers (20:12) Always speak up (28:07) Purposeful Stakeholder Management (37:45) Creating consistency in your organisation  &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with Stefani LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefani-okamoto-1376039// More info on developing better managers:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/08/11/fixing-the-broken-rung-on-the-career-ladder-for-women/?sh=5057bf3a4103 &amp;amp;nbsp; Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at&amp;amp;nbsp;www.nicolaskorko.com Follow me on Linked In here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/ Download the Overwhelm to On Fire Checklist here: https://nicolaskorko.com/overwhelm-to-on-fire-checklist/ Contact my through Speakpipe here: https://www.speakpipe.com/femaleleadersonfirepodcast For more details on how to work with me Go too&amp;amp;nbsp;www.nicolaskorko.com Or email&amp;amp;nbsp;nicola@nicolaskorko.com &amp;amp;nbsp; This podcast is proudly produced by the Podcast Boutique www.thepodcastboutique.com </description>
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