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Poking Things with a Stick with Elizabeth Bieniek

Are You Awesome Today?

Release Date: 08/04/2025

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This week, Stephen’s guest is Elizabeth Bieniek. Elizabeth likes shaking things up. Named one of the 10 most influential female pioneers in technology, she has presented to and consulted with the world’s top innovators, but it is her disruptive leadership tactics that have been featured around the globe. Today we learn about Embracing curiosity, wonder, and the question “Why?” Listen in to explore Poking Things with a Stick.