Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands
Welcome to Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands Podcast
Born from the mission of the Women in Tech Netherlands community, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and expand the network of women in technology. Hosted by Ilaria Severi, expert in branding, social media, PR and marketing, guest lecturer and podcast producer, the show features powerful stories from trailblazing women who are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and shaping the future of the tech industry.
As the official chapter of Women in Tech Netherlands, launched in June 2019 at Elsevier’s HQ in Amsterdam, we are part of a global initiative working to close the gender gap by empowering 5 million women and girls to embrace a career or course of study in technology by 2030. Our efforts align with five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Gender Equality, Education, Entrepreneurialism, Social Inclusion, and Science, Technology, and Innovation. We are dedicated to equipping women with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to succeed in STEM fields.
Our podcast is proudly supported by DMN-WESTINGHOUSE, an independent international company with a deep commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in technology. Their support makes this platform possible and reflects their vision of an equitable and innovative tech industry.
Whether you're just beginning your tech journey, seeking leadership insights, or passionate about creating a more inclusive world, Empowered in Tech offers stories, advice, and inspiration to guide you.
Join us as we celebrate and amplify the voices of women transforming the tech industry and work toward a more inclusive future together.
Check our website: https://women-in-tech.org/nl/
And follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-tech-netherlands/posts/?feedView=all
Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands
Re-Aligned for 2026: Vision, Identity & Intentional Change with Eleonora Valenti
🎙️ In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host and producer Ilaria Severi sits down with Eleonora Valenti, international Career and Leadership Coach, founder of Human Careers, and one of the most grounded voices in identity led career realignment.
As the podcast celebrates Episode 13 and exactly one year since launch, this conversation feels like the perfect end of year gift. Because December has a way of turning the volume up on the big questions.
Is this the career I want
Am I happy where I am
What do I want more of next year
Eleonora shares her own reinvention journey from building a corporate career in HR and talent development at Nike to moving to Asia, breaking internal glass ceilings, and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship, even though she once swore she would never do it.
Together, they explore the difference between chasing resolutions and building a true vision, why panic moves rarely lead to alignment, and how to create clarity that is rooted in identity, not pressure. The episode also includes a special guided visualization exercise that listeners can do along with Eleonora, and it is genuinely amazing.
💡 Key Takeaways:
• Why end of year confusion is not a crisis but a powerful opportunity for realignment
• What not to do when you feel stuck, including rushing into CV updates and applying without clarity
• The difference between resolutions and vision and why vision should be feeling led, not fear led
• How to stop living in “I will be happy when” and start building alignment in the present
• A simple guided visualization to connect with your next level identity and direction
• Eleonora’s top advice for December: take time, do not confuse fear with a no, and follow what energises you
✨ About Our Guest:
Eleonora Valenti is an international Career and Leadership Coach and the founder of Human Careers. With 15 plus years in recruitment, talent, and people strategy across organisations like Nike, Mindvalley, and startups in Asia, she now supports high achieving women through reinvention, crossroads, and the creation of their next level identity.
🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by DMN Westinghouse, a global engineering company committed to diversity and inclusion in tech and engineering. They are actively hiring for a range of exciting roles. Connect with them on LinkedIn to learn more.
💡 Connect with Women in Tech Netherlands:
Visit the website and follow Women in Tech Netherlands on LinkedIn to stay inspired and engaged with the community.
🎧 Listen now for a powerful end of year conversation about slowing down, getting clear, and stepping into 2026 with intention, plus a guided visualization you can do along the way.