Northern Power Women Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Reshma Mahapacha, IBM strategist and author of The Second Brain, about the real skills that drive complex transformations: emotional intelligence, quiet leadership, and the ability to read a room. She shares how timing, perception, and cultural fluency shape multi-million-pound programmes and why letting results speak often creates the strongest influence.Reshma’s global career brings a fresh and experienced perspective to consulting, communication, and leadership. We talk about the power of a well-timed pause, how to turn misinterpretation into clarity, and why success has seasons: of intensity, stillness, and deliberate pace.You’ll hear:➡️ Why The Second Brain centres on timing, precision, and perception➡️ The shift from artificial intelligence to authentic intelligence ➡️ The impact of quiet leadership and letting results do the talking ➡️ Why success moves in seasons ➡️ How empathy strengthens AI policy, design, and outcomes ➡️ Ways AI can create jobs and support long-term s