#131 Ariba Jahan | Head of Transformation, North America @ Anomaly

In this episode, Ariba Jahan, Head of Transformation for North America at Anomaly, shares her journey from studying biomechanical engineering and attending medical school to leading innovation and transformation across nonprofit, startup, and agency environments. She opens up about embracing a multi-hyphenated career, navigating ambiguity with confidence, and redefining what it means to “have it all” as a mother, immigrant, and woman of color. Ariba also explores the intersection of innovation and transformation, how to bring others along on the journey, and the importance of anticipating unintended consequences in emerging technologies like AI.

Listen for advice on:

• Building clarity and buy-in for innovation and transformation roles
• Nurturing a culture of experimentation and co-creation
• Sustaining confidence while navigating uncertainty
• Identifying and addressing biases in product and service design

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Ariba Jahan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aribajahan/
• Ariba's podcast - Unmissables: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmissables-with-ariba-jahan/id1707384312
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
• Audio Editor: Samantha Gattsek

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