SMART’s Rebecca Woolnough shares powerful insights on Defense Connect Podcast

In a new episode of the Defense Connect Podcast, SMART Technologies' Rebecca Woolnough sits down with host Tash Taylor for a candid exploration of leadership, motherhood, and navigating the modern Defense landscape. The conversation dives into what it truly means to show up authentically in high-pressure environments shaped by rapid transformation and rising expectations.

Reflecting on her journey as a leader in a global technology company at the forefront of Defense technology and mission-critical collaboration tools, Woolnough discusses overcoming self-doubt, confronting imposter moments, and learning to "be the hurricane" rather than fear the storm. Her insights offer a rare glimpse into the realities behind polished corporate narratives, highlighting the emotional and psychological load leaders often carry.

For Defense professionals, educators, and technology leaders alike, the episode surfaces a powerful takeaway: that progress isn't perfection. It's the commitment to showing up fully, honestly, and courageously—especially when challenges arise.