IT´S IN YOU! Career & Leadership Coaching for Women
IT´S IN YOU! The Podcast for Women Ready to Own Their Career and Lead on Their Terms
Are you done waiting for permission?
Tired of the pressure to prove, perform, and fit a mold that never felt quite right?
Welcome to IT´S IN YOU! – the career and leadership podcast for women ready to step into their full potential, create success with clarity, and lead with courage and authenticity.
Hosted by Katharina Engelhardt – career and leadership coach, keynote speaker, and senior director at Adidas – this podcast is your honest, empowering, and strategic companion for navigating your next step, moving up, or reimagining your career entirely.
🎧 What to expect:
- Monthly episodes – one solo deep dive, one interview with a woman who’s walked the talk.
- Real stories, practical tools, and zero business fluff.
- Topics that matter: visibility, ambition, career clarity, self-leadership, motherhood, work-life integration, and shaping your own definition of success.
Because what are you looking for out there? 💡 It’s already in you.
Subscribe and join women designing amazing careers and leading with purpose.
Bold, visible, and true to you.
Subscribe now to start your journey to more success, more joy, and more impact in your career!
IT´S IN YOU! Career & Leadership Coaching for Women
Crafting Impactful Careers with Alexis Haass
In this episode of IT`S IN YOU!, I’m joined by Alexis Haass, a visionary leader in sustainability and climate innovation. With over 20 years of industry experience, Alexis has pioneered impactful roles in energy transition, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable product development. From her tenure at Adidas to serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Arcadis, Alexis has consistently shaped roles that address systemic challenges and create meaningful change.
Together, we explore how her values-driven approach to leadership and curiosity have fueled her ability to solve problems, navigate career transitions, and inspire innovation. Whether interested in sustainability, career development, or impactful leadership, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to create impactful roles that don’t yet exist.
- The importance of curiosity and problem-solving in driving career growth.
- Strategies for leading in male-dominated industries and new fields.
- Insights into energy transition, climate tech, and industrial decarbonization.
- Balancing leadership roles with personal boundaries and family life.
Key Moments:
- [00:34] Alexis’ journey: From international development to climate innovation.
- [02:45] Lessons learned in rural Nicaragua: Addressing systemic issues through business strategy.
- [05:33] Innovating sustainability at Adidas: From recycled materials to consumer-driven decarbonization.
- [09:35] Shaping careers: Alexis’ approach to creating roles based on curiosity and impact.
- [14:55] Advice for navigating leadership as a female executive in new fields.
- [19:27] The power of networking: How connections create opportunities and clarity.
- [24:36] Setting boundaries for leadership success and work-life balance.
Sound Bites
"You got this!"
"You can always decide later."
"I'm really passionate."
Connect with Alexis Haass on LInkedIn
Call-to-Action:
🎧 Tune in to hear Alexis’ inspiring career journey and actionable insights on leadership, sustainability, and innovation.
Let’s create careers and solutions that make a difference!
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sustainability, climate tech, leadership, women in business, career advice, energy transition, industrial decarbonization, mentorship, personal values, work-life balance
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Contact: katharina@katharinaengelhardt.com