This episode of "Lunch with Leaders" with Uma Subramanian and Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya explores how professionals—especially women in STEM—can bridge the perception gap to become visible and sought-after leaders. Uma Subramanian shares actionable frameworks for building influence, communicating value, and developing a powerful leadership reputation.Key topics include the SOAR framework, overcoming self-doubt, leveraging failure, and building supportive networks to maximize career impact. Connect with Uma Subramanian Online:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-subramanian-limitless%C2%A0">https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-subramanian-limitless </a><a href="https://thelimitlessleaders.com">https://thelimitlessleaders.com</a> Who Is This For?This episode is primarily for professional women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), especially those in mid-career and senior leadership roles who feel overlooked, undervalued, or are seeking greater visibility and impact at work.About 30% of listeners are men, so the insights are useful for all ambitious professionals aiming to close the "perception gap" and become sought-after leaders. Key Moments & Timestamps00:00:00: Uma Subramanian shares her background and journey of self-intentional growth.00:02:20: Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya introduces the goal of the podcast and Uma Subramanian's leadership journey.00:03:10: The motivation behind founding Limitless Leaders.00:04:26: Identifying the perception gap in organizations.00:07:39: Deep dive: what is the perception gap and why it matters for career advancement.00:08:28: Uma Subramanian shares a formative Microsoft story about misattribution of credit and learning to "own the narrative."00:16:13: What it means to be a “sought-after leader.”00:18:19: The difference between great and sought-after leaders.00:24:03: Introduction to the SOAR framework (Strategic Impact, Outstanding Communication, Authority, Relationship Mastery).00:29:00: The importance of inner work, belief, and resilience in leadership.00:33:38: The concept of a "trusted circle" as vital support for leaders.00:39:43: Normalizing, reframing, and responding to failure.00:46:29: Long-term impact: What Uma Subramanian hopes listeners achieve.00:47:27: Where to find Uma Subramanian and her book. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Q: What is the perception gap? A: The gap between the value you truly create and what others see, understand, and trust about your leadership (08:02).Q: Why do women in STEM struggle with visibility and advancement? A: Many are in the minority, often misunderstood or overlooked, and may not communicate their value clearly at work (14:49).Q: What is the SOAR framework? A: Strategic Impact, Outstanding Communication,

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