IMPACT: Women in Leadership
IMPACT: Women in Leadership is the podcast for women navigating careers in government contracting (GovCon), public sector leadership, and business growth.
Join host Mary Ann Brown for candid conversations with accomplished women leaders who share the real stories behind their success—the wins, setbacks, career pivots, and leadership lessons that shaped their journeys. From earning promotions and building business pipelines to leading teams, negotiating with confidence, and securing a seat at the table, each episode delivers practical strategies you can apply right away.
Whether you're an emerging leader, manager, entrepreneur, or executive in the GovCon space, IMPACT provides the insights, inspiration, and career advice you need to grow your influence and accelerate your success.
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IMPACT: Women in Leadership
Joan Bishop: Leading with Strategy, Service, and Heart in Federal Technology
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Host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Joan Bishop, Chief Growth Officer at QualX LLC, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, legacy, and the power of purpose-driven impact.
With more than 35 years of experience shaping strategy and innovation across the Department of Defense, the Military Health System, and federal health agencies, Joan brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to thrive in the fast-evolving world of federal technology and Health IT.
From building decision-support tools for military medicine to leading large-scale transformation at the executive level, Joan shares her remarkable journey — along with the mentors who influenced her path, the projects that fueled her passion, and her advice for women forging their own careers in federal tech.
đź’ˇ A must-listen for anyone who believes that leadership is about courage, connection, and creating meaningful change.
IMPACT: Women in Leadership with Mary Ann Brown features conversations with trailblazing women shaping the future of business, government, and innovation.
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