S1 E10: Cracking the Code: From Underestimated to Undeniable with Lisa Imondi, The Mosaic Company

In this episode of Leadership Variations: Unfiltered, Amy Bladen Shatto welcomes Lisa Imondi, Senior Vice President of Consulting Operations at The Mosaic Company, for a candid conversation about leadership, authenticity, credibility, and the path from being underestimated to becoming undeniable. Lisa shares how stepping into unfamiliar opportunities became one of the most important patterns in her leadership journey. From building programs she had never led before to navigating credibility challenges in technical and STEM-centered environments, Lisa offers a grounded, honest look at what growth really requires. This conversation is especially relevant for women in STEM, technical leaders, high-potential professionals, and organizations trying to build stronger leadership pipelines without forcing every leader into the same mold. Lisa also shares the story behind Her Story to Share, her nonprofit created to help women reconnect with confidence, healing, and creative expression through storytelling and the arts. Watch this episode if you’ve ever asked: How do I lead when I haven’t done it before? How do I build credibility without changing who I am? How do women in STEM move from underestimated to undeniable? How do I ask for the opportunity before someone offers it? ___________________________________________________________ Chapters: 00:45 — Meet Lisa Imodi 02:14 — The leadership story that doesn’t show up on a resume 02:48 — Taking on something you’ve never done before 05:36 — The pattern behind fearless career growth 06:14 — Leading authentically in ambiguous environments 08:27 — The credibility challenge for women in STEM 09:03 — When feedback asks you to become someone else 12:49 — Why difference creates competitive value 14:47 — Navigating seasoned leaders and old expectations 16:39 — Her Story to Share and creative healing 21:14 — Lisa’s undeniable take: go ask for it Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more unfiltered leadership conversations. Listen on Spotify/Apple/Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522302/ep... Newsletter (The Brief): http://bit.ly/unfilteredbrief Podcast Website: https://leadershipvariations.com/podc... _____________________________________________________ Subscribe & Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:    / @leadershipvariations   📰 Join The Brief newsletter for unfiltered leadership insights: http://bit.ly/unfilteredbrief 💬 Have a question or want to keep the conversation going? Comment below or email Amy at [email protected] Work with Dr. Amy Bladen Shatto 📈 Are you tired of being underestimated? Interested in coaching to reach your next level? Book a consultation today: https://calendly.com/abladenshatto/30min 🌐 Learn more: https://www.leadershipvariations.com 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:   / amybladenshatto   🔗Like us on Facebook:   / leadvarunfiltered   🔗Follow us on Instagram:   / leadvarunfiltered