Building Your Brand and Leadership Narrative In An AI World with Katie McCormick
December 4, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
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A Harvard-connected CEO explains how women can build real influence in workplaces that resist change.
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In this episode
- What it means to lead with empathy and clarity instead of hierarchy
- How to build authentic confidence in spaces that often push back
- Turning leadership into a daily practice rooted in humanity
- Building systems that support equity and growth across industries
About this episode
What does it take to create lasting change in leadership and culture? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Katie McCormick Lelyveld, CEO of MELD and associate at the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard University. A longtime advisor to transformative leaders, Katie is redefining what it means to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.
Together, they explore how MELD empowers women across industries—helping them build influence, confidence, and authentic connections in spaces that often resist change. Katie shares insights from her work at the intersection of academia, business, and athletics, and discusses how to turn leadership into a living practice rooted in humanity rather than hierarchy.
From navigating moments of uncertainty to building systems that foster equity and growth, this conversation offers inspiration for anyone ready to lead with intention and impact.
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