Conversation: Amanda Prokupek on Trust, Working Motherhood, and Leading Like a Human

What does it actually look like to lead people with trust instead of control? Michelle sits down with technology and business leader Amanda Prokupek to talk about being the youngest person and only woman at the table, navigating working motherhood, and why workplace flexibility depends on more than a policy. They dig into building trust on teams, challenging leaders when the evidence doesn’t support their ideas, the realities of founder-led companies, and why changing your mind when you learn something new is a leadership strength, not a weakness. From maternity leave and ambition to healthy conflict and the pressure to have the answers, this conversation is a reminder that accountability and humanity can exist together, and sometimes the best thing a leader can do is loosen their grip on control. About Amanda Prokupek Amanda is a people-first business leader with a career spanning product, technology, and growing organizations. Her leadership is grounded in curiosity, honest conversation, and the belief that accountability and humanity can exist together. As a working mother of two, she brings a candid perspective on ambition, workplace systems, and growing into leadership while life grows alongside you. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn   / ammogden   (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammogden?...) Have a question? Send us a message! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2616077/fa...) Connect with Michelle: Website: michellegruening.com (https://www.michellegruening.com) Instagram: @michellegruening (  / michellegruening  ) LinkedIn: Michelle Gruening (  / michellegruening  )