Leadership, Motherhood & the research behind our struggle with Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams
What if the real thing holding women back isn’t lack of time or opportunity, but the myth of balance and the weight of guilt?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College, joins us to get real about what it takes to lead as a woman and a mother. Through both personal stories and the findings of her doctoral research, Linda sheds light on the invisible pressures, sacrifices, and support systems that shape the leadership journey for working moms.
We unpack the guilt that follows so many women, the myth of doing it all, and how motherhood doesn’t hinder leadership—it strengthens it! And we close with grounded, practical advice for ambitious women who are trying to do big things, without doing it all alone, or flawlessly.
Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams
President
Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams is the President of Central Penn College, where she leads the institution’s Senior Academic Leadership Team and oversees all operational aspects. With more than 18 years of experience as a professor and executive in higher education, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams is known for her forward-thinking leadership, student-centered focus, and commitment to access and equity in education.
She holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Organizational Change from Benedictine University and has built deep expertise in strategic and operational leadership, academic planning, budgeting and forecasting, board development, program development, accreditation, and assessment.
Central Penn College, is a career-focused institution dedicated to providing hands-on, real-world education to a diverse and driven student body. With a mission to open opportunities and transform lives, Central Penn is committed to equipping students with the skills and support they need to succeed in today’s competitive workforce.