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Leading Without a Title: Michele Doyle on Cross-Functional Influence, AI, and Recognition

How do you lead with impact—before you ever get the title? In this episode, I sit down with Michele Doyle, VP of Data & Analytics at Senos, to explore what it means to lead from the crossroads of engineering, operations, and strategy. Michele shares her unconventional journey from psychology to tech leadership, how to lead with influence before you're formally given the title, and what it takes to build trust, safety, and innovation in complex teams—especially in non-obvious tech spaces like fermentation. You’ll hear about: ◾How to step into strategic leadership without the title ◾The underestimated power of cross-functional influence ◾Creating psychological safety and generous leadership ◾Real-world AI adoption (in the brewing industry!) ◾Why emotional regulation is the unsung skill of great leaders Whether you're an emerging tech leader or a seasoned exec looking to build empowered teams, this episode will help you lead with confidence, clarity, and real influence. *Useful links* Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Michele Doyle from Sennos: ◾https://sennos.com/ and Michele’s ◾LinkedIn:   / doylemichele   Michele’s current read: The Murder Bot Series by Martha Wells and Your AI Survival Guide by Sol Rashidi This episode was sponsored by our guest, Michele Doyle, and Sennos. Thank you Michele and Sennos for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community! 👇 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - From psychology to tech to fermentation 06:02 - Owning your career path and advocating for yourself 07:49 - Finding the right mentors (and avoiding the wrong kind) 12:01 - Why women thrive at the crossroads of data, engineering & ops 13:41 - Strategic thinking beyond the IC mindset 16:18 - Using AI in brewing: innovation in unexpected places 21:00 - Joyful leadership: solving problems with curiosity 23:10 - Psychological safety and emotional regulation as a VP 29:46 - Final thoughts on growth, AI, and what drives Michele’s leadership 31:10 - Quickfire Round 🎯 Ready to boost your executive presence and get recognized for your leadership? 👉 Download the FREE Promotion Readiness Scorecard: https://www.tonicollis.com/scorecard 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more actionable leadership content! #tonicollis #ExecutivePresence #WomenInTech #StrategicInfluence