Leading with Authenticity with Steve Chambers

Pragmatic Institute Product Chats: Leading with authenticity with Steve Chambers

In this episode of Product Chats, Steve Chambers joins host Rebecca Kalogeris to talk about how personal identity, life-altering adversity, and mentorship have shaped his approach to leadership. Steve, a veteran

executive in AI, robotics, and educational technology, shares lessons from his diverse career—including how surviving leukemia in 2017 fundamentally shifted his priorities and purpose.

A lifelong advocate for LGBTQ inclusion, Steve recounts his early challenges coming out at work and the importance of creating psychologically safe spaces where people feel empowered to show up as their full selves. He also reflects on how his background in acting helped develop his communication and emotional intelligence skills, which now influence his leadership style.

Listeners will learn why mentorship is essential for underrepresented groups, how authenticity creates stronger teams, and what it means to lead with purpose in a fast-changing, tech-driven world.

Guest Bio

Steve Chambers is a technology executive, educator, and advocate with decades of experience in AI, robotics, and transformational technologies. Formerly in senior roles across high-tech sectors, Steve now focuses on using AI to improve education and learning outcomes. He is a passionate mentor and speaker on topics including inclusive leadership, LGBTQ advocacy, and workplace resilience. After surviving leukemia in 2017, Steve pivoted toward work that aligns with his values—helping people grow and organizations lead with authenticity.

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