Chief in Tech S1E67 - Anita K Manda : The Sticky Ladder and Uncharted Detours – How Do Women Leaders Navigate Life Events?

Chief in Tech Deep Dive Shortcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:49

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Does taking a career pause mean falling behind? Not necessarily.

In this Chief in Tech Deep Dive session, Anita K Manda (Executive Vice President at Broadridge Financial Solutions) shares insights from interviews with 35 senior women leaders, exploring how life events shape career progression and leadership opportunities.

She introduces the Fight–Flight–Freeze–Pause framework, showing how women can navigate career disruptions while maintaining long-term leadership ambitions.

Key Takeaways

How life events influence women's leadership journeys
Why career pauses don't have to mean career derailment
Strategies for maintaining visibility and momentum during transitions
How organizations can support sustainable career growth

🎧 Tune in to discover how unexpected life changes can become opportunities for career recalibration and growth.