The Scrappy Leader: Elif Chiasson

The Scrappy Leader Podcast with Elif Chiasson

In this episode of The Scrappy Leader Podcast, Christy welcomes Elif Chiasson, an engineer-turned-leadership expert, to discuss the power of emotional intelligence in technical fields. Elif shares her journey from excelling as an engineer to realizing that leadership required an entirely different skill set—one that wasn’t taught in engineering school. Together, Christy and Elif explore the balance of masculine and feminine leadership energies, the evolving workplace dynamics for women in male-dominated industries, and the critical need to develop emotional intelligence (EQ) alongside technical expertise.

Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating a leadership style that fosters collaboration, innovation, and long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is more than just technical expertise—it requires emotional intelligence and relational awareness.
• Balancing masculine (decisive, strategic) and feminine (empathetic, collaborative) leadership energies leads to better leadership outcomes.
• The workplace is evolving, but women in male-dominated fields still face challenges in networking and leadership development.
• Emotional intelligence is a skill that can be developed—and it’s just as critical as hard technical skills.
• Leaders who invest in developing their teams and fostering a psychologically safe environment create lasting impact.

Resources & Mentions:

• Amy Porterfield’s Digital Course Academy
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and leadership development
• Elif Chiasson’s upcoming leadership workshop for rising professionals (Launching end of February)
• Free leadership development resource from Elif: www.elifchiasson.com
• Connect with Elif on LinkedIn: Elif Chiasson

Connect with Christy:

• Website: Navigation Partners
• LinkedIn: Christy Ritchie

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