Inclusive Leadership: Leading with Care and Purpose

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266: Inclusive Leadership: Leading with Care and Purpose with Fiona Plows

In this Episode

Host Kate Jenkinson talks to Fiona Plows, VP of Enterprise Innovation, for a thought-provoking conversation about neurodiversity and inclusive leadership. Fiona reflects on her career journey from a PhD in chemistry to leadership in tech and innovation and how she learned the importance of purpose-driven problem-solving over mere technology expertise. She explains how neurodivergent traits can fuel creativity and innovation, offering both personal reflections and organizational strategies for creating inclusive spaces where diverse minds thrive.

With lots of real-life examples and practical tips, Fiona discusses the essence of authentic, good leadership: advocating for a gardener style leadership rooted in genuine care, active listening, and nurturing potential rather than controlling it. She unpacks the real meaning of inclusion in everyday team dynamics, from designing better meetings to supporting neurodiverse talent through coaching, mentoring, and importantly, sponsorship.

Listeners will gain actionable advice for fostering inclusion in daily team dynamics, navigating leadership challenges without overwhelm and burnout, and building networks that enable both professional and personal growth. An episode jammed-packed with nourishing insights and advice!

You Will Learn

How neurodiversity is a catalyst for innovation and creativity in the workplace
Why leadership rooted in care will help individuals, teams and organizations to thrive
Why purpose-driven careers are the key to success and a happy, fulfilled workforce

Guest Bio

Fiona Plows is a biotechnology leader engaged in purposeful innovation. She is scientist at heart, inspired to move to leadership in order to make the workplace more purposeful, both in maximizing the impact of technology and to make the workplace better for those in it. She enjoys mentoring and may from time to time be found volunteering at career development fairs and the like.