#56 Lisa Heneghan - Global Chief Digital Officer for KPMG

Having forged her way in a male-dominated world, KPMG's Lisa Heneghan explains to us how a fully diverse workforce makes for better business.  Inspired to take a role in tech by her father, Lisa’s career path to Chief Digital Officer at KPMG UK has seen her navigate from Y2K to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Lisa shares with Gareth some great advice about leadership, networking and work-life balance.  1:40 What does good leadership mean to Lisa? 2:28 Where were the female role models?4:11 How Lisa’s dad inspired her 6’18 Lisa’s career milestones7:20 Taking a step into the consultancy world9:21 Saving the world from Y2K 12:11 Changes in management consultancy 14:00 The only woman in the room 19:30 Finding and maintaining a neurodiverse workforce 21:20 The future of working from home 25:30 What excites you about the future of technology? 29:00 Advice for 21-year-old Lisa 37:15 That books that inspire Lisa

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