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Ready to uncover leadership secrets from powerhouse women? Celebrating Women’s History Month, Analuisa D., Director of Ads Policy at Reddit, Inc., Victoria Cacicedo Ordonez Senior Director at UKG, and Hilary Kay, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Vimeo shared insights on empowerment and being a girl’s girl. No worries if you missed it, here’s some sprinkled wisdom! ✨ 👩💼 Leading with Intent: • Hilary: Lead by example and understand individuals’ unique needs. • Victoria: Lead by intent. Set clear goals and visualize the path to success. Climb the mountain little by little. • Ana: Provide tailored feedback to support personal and professional growth. 🌱 Mentorship and Empowerment: • Ana: Seek out mentors and sponsors actively. • Victoria: Find a sponsor, someone at your company that will advocate for you even when you’re not in the room. • Hilary: Communication is key. Be vocal about what you want and are striving for so others can help you. 💪 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: • Ana: Reflect on your accomplishments and focus on personal growth. • Hilary: Remember that imposter syndrome is common and focus on your expertise. • Victoria: Congratulate yourself on your wins and actively listen to others. 🚀 Empowering Women in the Workplace: • Hilary: starts with self awareness. Foster diversity and support diverse voices. Champion diversity! • Victoria: Dedicate time for empowerment sessions to help everyone grow. Take charge of your career. You have power. • Ana: Create a safe space for women to speak up and advocate for equal treatment. ⭐️ Favorite Takeaways: • Ana: Identify your strengths and use them to your advantage. Everyone has an edge! • Hilary: Don’t hesitate to ask questions and showcase your knowledge. • Victoria: Find a sponsor who advocates for you even when you’re not in the room. These leaders emphasized the importance of fostering diversity, empowering individuals, and cultivating supportive environments for everyone to thrive. If you’re a lady in leadership, what advice would you give? If you’re a woman in tech, how do give and receive support? 🤔 Sprinkle your wisdom below! ✨ Let’s continue to uplift and support each other, it can be as easy as starting a conversation. 🫶 Thank you BrainStation for organizing, and the great leaders who took the time to share! #womenleaders #womenhistorymonth #empowerher #growth

Imagine a world where decisions are shaped by a variety of perspectives, not just a single shade.  This future hinges on empowering female leaders. Why? The data speaks volumes. ✅Financial Powerhouse: Studies show female led businesses deliver twice the revenue per dollar invested [Source: Forbes]. They're not just shattering glass ceilings, they're shattering profit expectations. ✅Diversity Dividend: Female leaders are champions of inclusion, fostering more diverse teams proven to be more innovative and successful [Source: McKinsey & Company]. ✅Compassionate Changemakers: Research suggests female leaders prioritize collaboration and a human centric approach, leading to more positive work environments. So, how do we champion this future? 📍 Mentorship Matters: Connect experienced female leaders with the next generation, a powerful network of support and guidance. 📍 Challenge Biases: Unconscious bias can hold women back. Let's call it out, educate ourselves, and create a level playing field. 📍 Celebrate Success: Shine a spotlight on phenomenal female leaders. Their stories inspire and pave the way for others. Together, let's rewrite the narrative. Let's empower female leaders, not just for their sake, but for the future we're all building. #FemaleLeadership #Empowerment #DiversityMatters #BreakTheBias

The results are in! It’s exhausting! 😓 The 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 2024 report, marking its 10th anniversary, has just been released by McKinsey & Company in collaboration with LeanIn.Org. The findings echo what many women have been feeling in the workplace—especially over the past few years. Here’s a critical insight that stood out to me: “Over the past decade, women have made important gains at every level of the corporate pipeline (especially in senior leadership). Yet progress is surprisingly fragile, especially for women of color, who continue to be underrepresented at every level and who view gender and race as obstacles to their advancement. In many instances, women’s outlook and day-to-day experiences are not much different, or are even worse, than they were nearly a decade ago.” Whew! 😮💨 If you’re working in Corporate America, I highly encourage you to read this report. It’s a powerful reminder that you’re not imagining things—you’re not alone, and this is a real problem. Women, especially women of color, cannot rely solely on their managers for visibility, promotions, or career development. The report validates this. As a Leadership Coach, I help women leaders get visible—especially when they don’t have a supportive manager. Remember, you are not alone. #Exhausting #WomenofColor #WeAlreadyKnew

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁. We're not here to just break through it – 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. We're the architects, the trailblazers, the ones forging a future where women of culture 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆. Today I invite you to shift your self-awareness 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Here's how to rewrite the narrative: 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿: Challenge the status quo with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. Don't be afraid to shake things up – progress rarely happens in stagnant environments. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹: There's no one-size-fits-all path to success. Identify your strengths, leverage your unique experiences, and carve your own groundbreaking journey. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯: The journey to the top isn't always easy, but it's paved with invaluable lessons. Embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth, and inspire others to do the same. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: As you climb the ladder, reach back and create pathways for the next generation. Mentorship, sponsorship and advocacy are all crucial for building a future where women of culture thrive. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲: Build/join a network of supportive women who understand your struggles and celebrate your wins. Together, we are a force to be reckoned with. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? Share your story in the comments and inspire the next wave of women of culture pioneers! _______ Want to get SUPPORT and CONNECT with other women of culture leaders? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 (𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝗜𝗖𝗪𝗢𝗖 Link is in the comment section 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟵, 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧 - 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 & 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 #womenofculture #leadership #empowerment #innovators

This past week, I’ve had conversations with three incredible Women of Culture leaders who are all contemplating leaving their organizations. Despite their unwavering commitment and talent, each of them feels exhausted, unheard, and unfairly labeled as "too aggressive" and "not aligned." On a personal level, it's disheartening and draining to witness such high-caliber talent considering their exit. The systemic challenges they face are not just professional, but deeply personal and emotional as well. It’s a stark reminder of the urgent need for environments where the voices/contributions of women of culture are valued. As leaders, it's our responsibility to create spaces where they can thrive without compromising their identity or well-being. As organizations, you are losing valuable talent. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲. It costs you money every time a woman of culture walks out the door - in institutional knowledge, in strategic thinking, and in employees committed to delivering results. Leaders pause and ask to listen for - What is happening for me? What would make my role even better? How can I personally support this? #Leadership #DiversityandInclusion #WomenofCulture #InclusiveLeadership #Retention #Empowerment

This past week, I’ve had conversations with three incredible Women of Culture leaders who are all contemplating leaving their organizations. Despite their unwavering commitment and talent, each of them feels exhausted, unheard, and unfairly labeled as "too aggressive" and "not aligned." On a personal level, it's disheartening and draining to witness such high-caliber talent considering their exit. The systemic challenges they face are not just professional, but deeply personal and emotional as well. It’s a stark reminder of the urgent need for environments where the voices/contributions of women of culture are valued. As leaders, it's our responsibility to create spaces where they can thrive without compromising their identity or well-being. As organizations, you are losing valuable talent. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲. It costs you money every time a woman of culture walks out the door - in institutional knowledge, in strategic thinking, and in employees committed to delivering results. Leaders pause and ask to listen for - What is happening for me? What would make my role even better? How can I personally support this? #Leadership #DiversityandInclusion #WomenofCulture #InclusiveLeadership #Retention #Empowerment

New Episode! Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Building Supportive Structures for Women Leaders (Part 4) We've tackled self-doubt, motivation, and external societal pressures. But there's another crucial factor: perceived organizational support. Eisenberger's 1986 study highlights how feeling valued and supported by their organization significantly impacts employees' advancement, particularly leadership opportunities. But are women experiencing this support equally? The answer often points to a gap. Women may perceive fewer career opportunities, less fair assessment of their contributions, and limited supervisor support compared to their male counterparts. Additionally, traditional work structures may not consider their unique needs as mothers, caregivers, or individuals facing societal expectations. So, how can you bridge this gap and elevate women's leadership journeys? Here are some questions to reflect on: ❓ What concrete steps can our organization take to offer equal career development opportunities for women? ❓ Are our performance evaluation systems truly unbiased and inclusive? ❓ Do our leaders actively champion and mentor women within the organization? ❓ Do we offer flexible work arrangements or childcare support to address common challenges faced by women? ❓ Is our work culture one that truly values diversity and inclusivity in leadership roles? Answering these questions and taking action is not just about doing the right thing; it's about harnessing the immense potential of women leaders and creating a thriving organization for everyone. Stay tuned for Part 5, where I'll share more about dismantling the glass ceiling! ❤️ If this resonates with you, empower others by sharing with your network. #WomenLeaders #DiversityInclusion #WomenEmpowerment #Empowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #leadership #leadershipspeaker #leadershipquote #leadershipcoach #leadershipcoaching #leadershipdevelopmentcoach

🌟 Shattering Glass Ceilings: Why Having Women in Leadership Rocks! 🌟 Let's dive into why having women at the top isn't just awesome—it's downright essential! Here's the scoop: 🌈 Spice Up Your Strategy: With women in leadership, you get a cocktail of fresh perspectives! 🍹 Women bring a rainbow of experiences and insights to the table, stirring up innovation and creativity like never before. 🤝 Decision-Making Fiesta: 🎉 Women are known for their collaborative style, creating decision-making fiestas where everyone's ideas get a salsa dance. The result? Smarter choices that leave the competition green with envy! 💥 Performance Party: From boosting employee morale to skyrocketing profitability, their magic touch turns companies into performance powerhouses. 🎆 🌟 Role Model: 🤠 Women leaders aren't just breaking glass ceilings; they're paving highways for future trailblazers. By showing girls they can be anything—yes, even CEOs—they're turning dreams into reality, one power pose at a time! 🚀 Talent Retention Extravaganza: Companies with women leaders are talent magnets! 💃 Employees stick around when they know they're valued and have a fair shot at success. Who wouldn't want a front-row seat to that? Please feel free to add your views in the comments box below. #BreakingBarriers #WomenLeadership

🌟 **Myth-Busting Monday: Women Supporting Women in Careers** 🌟 Contrary to the myth that women don't support each other in their careers, predominantly it is the media that is responsible for creating ‚strong‘ female characters who are given male characteristics to succeed. Unfortunately that makes them dislikeable. Most decent people want to be liked. Women crave that - we’ve been socialized that way! 📌That used to be a problem in conventional leadership where men saw themselves as strong leaders if they were feared - when they ‚commanded’ respect - but that’s not going to work any more. Not in international business where we need the younger generation to step into responsibility fast, despite their slower, more relaxed approach. Showing up as a macho bully is just not authentic to who we are or how women lead. We prefer to boost togetherness, which is great for employee retention, innovation and sustainability. It also makes us feel good as individuals in our own right. Beyond films, in the real business world, there are many incredible European initiatives which have been created to maximize on the power of female solidarity. Programs like the EIC Women Leadership Programme and the Female Leadership Accelerator at Mannheim Business School foster environments where women can thrive together. That’s great because as a student, often still a single woman, you‘re still putting yourself first and thriving academically. It‘s a mindset matter. Why? They get it - there is absolutely no reason for women to play second fiddle! That’s a great time to pick women up emotionally and strategically with the skills to not just survive but thrive in their careers. These female leadership programs not only focus on and boost leadership skills but also create strong, inspiring networks of women genuinely supporting each other. Sonja Culjak and I want to facilitate and amplify women‘s amazing knowledge, experience and skills, proving that women can and do uplift each other in our professional journeys. Women can and must support each other. If men have bruised egos about this, what about our bruised egos of women over generations now? It‘s time for female leadership to disrupt international business and tech because new work and today‘s business challenges demands more authenticity. It’s our time. #EmpowerHER #WomenInLeadership

𝗔𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. I had the privilege and honor of co-moderating a roundtable discussion for global workforce management (#gwfm) with Meena. The panelists for this roundtable were esteemed industry leaders. During this engaging session, industry leaders shared their insights and views on inspiring inclusion and enhancing diversity within organizations. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: - understanding the barriers that contribute to existing disparities, - the importance and the need of having more women at all levels,  - fostering a culture of belonging, and - amplifying the voices of marginalized women to create an equitable workplace. Despite years of focus on diversity, the impact on the ground remains insufficient. Senior leadership across industries considers diversity a top priority, yet the numbers do not always reflect the efforts being made. From the panel discussion, several key themes emerged, here are a few of them: 𝟭. 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Implementing training programs at all levels to eliminate biases. 𝟮. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Assigning mentors or coaches to support women across different levels. 𝟯. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Building a spirit of partnership where everyone feels included. 𝟰. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Women need to have clarity and confidence to effectively communicate their needs and aspirations. 𝟱. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: Recognizing the need for visible role models at every level. I extend my gratitude to Partho Ganguly GWFM®, Meenalochani Kumar, and the panelists for their valuable contributions and thought-provoking insights! It was a great success with your support! #womenleadership #leadershipdevelopment #careercoach