How Young Professionals Are Redefining Leadership Norms with Emily Studenmund
Wed Feb 04 2026
A new generation of leaders is changing how teams are led, supported, and motivated. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Emily Studenmund to talk about what it really looks like to lead as a young professional in a high-responsibility role.
This conversation explores how Emily has challenged traditional leadership norms, earned trust and credibility, and built a leadership style rooted in clarity, empathy, and confidence, without burning out or trying to fit outdated molds.
In this episode, we cover:
What it’s like stepping into leadership early in your career
How younger leaders are redefining credibility and trust
Pushing back on “this is how it’s always been done” thinking
Leading with communication, empathy, and accountability
Balancing approachability with clear expectations
Why effective leadership today looks different than it did even five years ago
This episode is for emerging leaders, marketing professionals, and anyone navigating leadership while questioning the old rules.
Connect with Emily Studenmund:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-studenmund/
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A new generation of leaders is changing how teams are led, supported, and motivated. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Emily Studenmund to talk about what it really looks like to lead as a young professional in a high-responsibility role. This conversation explores how Emily has challenged traditional leadership norms, earned trust and credibility, and built a leadership style rooted in clarity, empathy, and confidence, without burning out or trying to fit outdated molds. In this episode, we cover: What it’s like stepping into leadership early in your career How younger leaders are redefining credibility and trust Pushing back on “this is how it’s always been done” thinking Leading with communication, empathy, and accountability Balancing approachability with clear expectations Why effective leadership today looks different than it did even five years ago This episode is for emerging leaders, marketing professionals, and anyone navigating leadership while questioning the old rules. Connect with Emily Studenmund: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-studenmund/