35 - Claudia Jaramillo / Former CFO, Jacobs

In this empowering episode of A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self, Claudia Romo Edelman and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner welcome the incredible Claudia Jaramillo, a highly accomplished board member and former global CFO with a proven track record of enhancing financial performance and maximizing shareholder value at Fortune 500 companies like Schlumberger (SLB) and Jacobs. With extensive experience in multinational corporate and operational finance, Claudia has led multi-functional teams of up to 1,800, driving transformative initiatives that optimize financial outcomes and accelerate long-term growth. She’s also a passionate advocate for diversity and innovation, known for fostering environments where teams exceed their financial and operational goals. Claudia is the founder of #WISE, a global platform focused on accelerating women’s readiness for leadership positions, and has been a frequent speaker at prestigious events like the Women Economic Forum and EuroFinance. In this conversation, Claudia shares invaluable insights from her extraordinary career, focusing on how women can thrive in male-dominated industries while staying true to themselves. From offering a playbook on surviving in a global corporate world to redefining female leadership, this episode is filled with actionable advice and inspiring stories. Key takeaways: Embrace your authentic self: Claudia explains how she navigated the corporate world by confidently presenting her authentic self at every stage of her career. Rather than blending in, she made it clear from the outset what she brought to the table—strengths, values, and all. Thriving in a global, male-dominated industry: Claudia provides a powerful playbook for women seeking to succeed in industries with fewer women in leadership roles. She shares practical strategies for standing out, building influence, and leading effectively across cultures and continents. Redefining female leadership: Claudia discusses the critical need for organizations to recognize that female leadership comes with its own unique strengths. She challenges traditional expectations and advocates for leadership styles that embrace collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, rather than conforming to masculine norms. Tune in for a conversation filled with inspiration, wisdom, and actionable insights that will empower you to embrace your true self, rise to leadership, and make a lasting impact in your career and beyond! Listen to the extended video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ALaLatinaPodcast/videos Visit our website to nominate yourself or another Latina to be on the podcast: alalatina.com FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS Instagram: @alalatinapodcast Tiktok: @alalatinapodcast Youtube: @alalatinapodcast Facebook: A La Latina Podcast For partnership opportunities, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices