EP 117: From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader with Limor Bergman Gross
What does it take to move from technical expert to strategic leader — especially in industries where leadership paths are not always clearly defined?
In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo welcomes Limor Bergman Gross, a former Director of Engineering with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and host of the podcast From a Woman to a Leader.
Limor shares her leadership journey across continents, reflecting on the transition from hands-on engineering work to managing teams and eventually stepping into strategic leadership roles. Along the way, she discusses how identity, culture, and life experiences shaped her decisions — including navigating her career as a woman in tech, relocating internationally, and balancing leadership growth with motherhood.
Together, Dr. Lola and Limor explore the identity shifts that often accompany career advancement, why many high performers struggle when transitioning into leadership roles, and how professionals can become more intentional about designing their careers.
This conversation offers practical insight for professionals navigating leadership growth while managing the complex intersections of identity, ambition, and workplace culture.
In This Episode
• The leadership transition from technical expert to people leader
• How intersectional identity shapes leadership experiences in tech
• Navigating career growth as a woman in a male-dominated industry
• The impact of motherhood and personal life on leadership decisions
• Why intentional career planning matters earlier than we think
• The difference between mentoring, coaching, and sponsorship
• Why asking questions and seeking feedback accelerates growth
• How managers can better support diverse career paths on their teams
About Our Guest
Limor Bergman Gross is a former Director of Engineering with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. She has led engineering organizations across continents, scaled global teams, and guided professionals through the shift from technical execution to strategic leadership.
She is also the host of the podcast From a Woman to a Leader, where she shares real leadership journeys and practical frameworks that help women in tech grow into executive impact.
Today, Limor coaches ambitious women in technology into leadership roles and speaks globally on leadership development, visibility, influence, and career growth.
Connect with Limor Bergman Gross
Podcast
From a Woman to a Leader
https://limorbergman.com/podcast
Website
https://limorbergman.com
LinkedIn
Limor Bergman Gross
About the Host
Dr. Lola Adeyemo is a workplace inclusion strategist, speaker, and founder of EQImindset and the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc.
Through her work, she partners with organizations to design inclusive workplace communities and leadership ecosystems that strengthen belonging, engagement, and organizational performance.
Her podcast Thriving in Intersectionality explores the real experiences of professionals navigating leadership through layered identities, including immigrants, women, first-generation professionals, and other underrepresented leaders.
Resources & Community
Immigrants in Corporate
https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org
EQImindset /Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Resources
https://www.eqimindset.com
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🎧 Listen and reflect:
What leadership shift might your career be asking you to make next?