"Waving Goodbye to Othering", Part 2

As the daughter of an Evangelical Baptist minister, and youngest and only girl of three children, Heidi Brandow’s journey to belong began with navigating childhood in a boy-dominated world of brothers, neighbors, and cousins, and exploring what it meant as a white woman to be an ally in melanated countries around the world.

 

Heidi Brandow is VP of Talent & Employee Success at Cohesity, and in this compelling episode she shares her transformative journey from childhood to leading complex mergers, emphasizing the profound difference between inclusion and true belonging. Discover how her unique upbringing and fearless leadership style have shaped her approach to transforming cultures in both the corporate and humanitarian sectors. By the end, you’ll gain insights into practical strategies for leading diverse teams and creating environments where every individual can thrive. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about redefining workplace culture and driving meaningful change.

 

Guest Bio:

Heidi Brandow is the VP of Talent & Employee Success at Cohesity, a rapidly growing cybersecurity and data management company. With over 25 years of experience in talent management, leadership development, and coaching, she’s held executive roles at Tesla, Palo Alto Networks, and World Vision International. As a learning and leadership expert, she has long been fascinated by what drives ordinary people to deliver truly extraordinary results. She’s spent her career working across multiple industries and on the ground in more than 30 countries learning what truly works (and what doesn’t) to unleash learning and connect people to what matters most at work and in life.