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When the System Wasn’t Built for You | Tales from an Introverted Global Leader
<p>What does it take to lead cultural change—without losing yourself in the process?</p>
<p>In this powerful conversation, we sit down with <strong>a quiet powerhouse reshaping global conversations on leadership and inclusion</strong>: Ewa Bakun, Director of Industry Insight and Engagement at Clarion Gaming. But this episode isn’t about gaming—it’s about what happens when an introvert steps into a world built for extroverts and dares to lead with integrity anyway.</p>
<p>Ewa shares her deeply personal journey through male-dominated spaces, the invisible pressures of being “the only one in the room,” and how she’s helped bring topics like DEIB and belonging from the sidelines to center stage. We explore:</p>
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<p>What real allyship <em>actually</em> looks like (hint: it’s not just words)</p>
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<p>How introversion can be a leadership advantage</p>
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<p>The uncomfortable truths industries still avoid—and how to name them</p>