{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 089: Making Better Managers with Stefani Okamoto","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;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;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;nbsp; Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at&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;nbsp;www.nicolaskorko.com Or email&amp;nbsp;nicola@nicolaskorko.com &amp;nbsp; This podcast is proudly produced by the Podcast Boutique www.thepodcastboutique.com ","author_name":"Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech","author_url":"http:\/\/femaleleadersonfire.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26008593\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26008593"}