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Listen "Owning Your Story: Eleanor Allen"
Episode Synopsis
In our latest episode, we’re joined by Eleanor Allen, the dynamic founder and CEO of Catapult for Change. Eleanor’s journey from engineering and global leadership to entrepreneurship is filled with invaluable lessons on resilience, authenticity, and leading with purpose.
In this episode, we discuss:
Practical strategies for creating inclusive workplaces
Eleanor’s multicultural upbringing and early influences
The transformative lessons of the Wellbeing Project
Insights on B Corp certification and responsible business practices
Balancing vulnerability with leadership strength
Eleanor’s impressive career includes roles as Lead Executive (CEO) of B Lab Global, CEO of Water For People, and Global Water Leader at Arcadis and Latin America Water Leader at Jacobs. Her contributions to the engineering profession led to her induction into the National Academy of Engineering in 2020. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Eleanor is passionate about coaching executives and leadership teams, advocating for workplace wellbeing and organizational flourishing, championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles, and mentoring individuals in social change and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professions
You’ll be inspired by Eleanor’s honest reflection on the challenges facing leaders today, including burnout and adapting to hybrid work structures. Her new venture aims to equip leaders with the tools they need to create engaged and inclusive workplaces that honor employee well-being.
We wrap up with Eleanor’s love for reading, wellness routines, and how she’s just getting better by starting each day with a grateful mindset and journaling simple moments of joy.
Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, warmth, and actionable insights that remind us of the importance of compassionate leadership and continuous growth.
CONNECT WITH ELEANOR:
Website: catapultforchange.com
Instagram: @eallen_catapult
TikTok: @exec_coach_eleanor
Sponsored by Palm Bay International, Season 2 is all about celebrating growth—because getting better deserves to be acknowledged with a toast. Whether we’re having a good laugh or diving into deeper conversations, each Just Getting Better episode is filled with candid moments, practical insights, and relatable stories for women who know life only gets richer with time.
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