IN THIS EPISODE:

When we talk about creating a more human workplace we often focus on bringing your whole self to work. In this episode, we bring that idea to the world of innovation by looking at it through the lens of both masculine and feminine energy. Slight spoiler here, to be successful at innovation you need to use both but unfortunately, many individuals and many organizations, only focus on just one of those.

Today’s guest, Fabienne Jacquet, embodies the duality and contradictions of the masculine and the feminine. At a time when the sciences were dominated by men, she graduated from the Institut National Polytechnique in Toulouse, France with a Docteur d'Etat (or PhD) in Organic Chemistry. She had a long and successful career as a scientist, working with prestigious companies such as Colgate-Palmolive. She has also been able to bring her femininity, and her passion for disruptive innovation, to help her clients discover creative and sustainable solutions to their business problems.

Fabienne has just authored a book, “Venus Genius – The female prescription for innovation” to shine a light on, and to celebrate, the duality of the feminine and the masculine in everyone. And she dares us to activate both energies so that we can create meaningful innovation that brings true value to the world.

So, get ready for an exciting and fresh take on the topic of innovation with today’s guest Fabienne Jacquet.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

While she was by no means predestined for the sciences, Fabienne Jacquet, a natural born rebel, graduated as Docteur d'Etat (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from Institut National Polytechnique in Toulouse, France. Fabienne has a successful career as a scientist and innovator who has worked with prestigious companies including Colgate-Palmolive. She brings her fearlessness and resilience to all that she sets her mind to, including her own company, INNOVEVE®, dedicated to bringing feminine DNA to the progression of innovation. She is always dreaming up fresh, fun and dynamic ideas in the name of celebrating female empowerment and the evolution of innovative thought.

SHOW NOTES:

For more information about Fabienne and her company, you can visit: www.innoveve.com.

Her book: Venus Genius: the Female Prescription for Innovation, is now available! Check it out on Amazon and other platforms (Kobo, Barnes & Noble). And if you like it, please post a review on Amazon or on Goodreads.

INSIGHT AT WORK PODCAST THEME MUSIC:

Our theme music is composed by Chris Lucca, Jr.. You can listen to more of Chris’ work at http://chrisluccamusic.com You can also connect with him on Twitter: @Flipluka and on Instagram: @_flipluka.music_

ABOUT THE HOST:

Ken Blackwell is a speaker, trainer, facilitator and executive coach. His signature practice is "rescuing Accidental Leaders and Dysfunctional Teams". His firm InKlaritas, based in Princeton, NJ, works with teams and leaders in companies in the U.S. around the world. You can find out more about InKlaritas at: www.InKlaritas.com and connect with Ken on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethjblackwell/.