Debbie Vavangas – The Impact Maker

As Global Lead of IBM Garage, the unit that is revolutionising the work inside IBM and with its clients, Debbie Vavangas is a brilliant thought leader in the world of digital transformation. Having spent some 25 years in the organisation, Debbie is a relentless innovator and is on a mission to make a meaningful and authentic impact on businesses. Regularly featured in women in tech and inspirational leader awards, she is a phenomenal trailblazer and brings her whole self to work and encourages everyone around her to do the same. “But I think of the things that I've done as choices, not sacrifices. You can't have it all for sure. But, the things I have are the things I chose to have.” In the tenth and final episode of Season One of Are You Sitting Uncomfortably? Host Gemma Greaves and Debbie discuss recruiting and retaining women in tech, the importance of diverse teams and why she’s uncomfortable with being comfortable. Tell Gemma & the Fresh Air team your story at [email protected]. Listen and follow now to meet the incredible people who all have a story and who are all ready to sit uncomfortably. This is a Fresh Air Production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Clara Kavanagh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.