Women in Leadership

While many leadership challenges are shared by both men and women, women face distinct barriers shaped by cultural, societal and organizational biases. Addressing these unique challenges empowers women to navigate them more effectively while contributing to more equitable workplaces, fostering inclusive leadership, and ensuring diverse perspectives are fully realized in leadership roles.
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8 Minutes

My Journey as a Woman CEO

In this video, Samantha Glover reflects on her inspiring journey to becoming a CEO, from overcoming educational challenges to discussing the lessons she has learnt along the way.

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10 Minutes

Gender and Power

Does the gender of a leader impact their understanding and use of power? In this video, Annette Simmons outlines the similarities and differences between genders when it comes to power in the workplace.

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30 Minutes

How Women Rise

Author Sally Helgesen talks about how women can rise up in the workplace, what can hold them back, and how men and women experience work differently.

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8 Minutes

Overcoming Gender Bias in Leadership

Practical ways women and businesses can tackle gender discrimination. Evidence shows that gender-balanced leadership teams are more productive, innovative, and financially successful.

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6 Minutes

The Business Case for Gender Diversity

Gender diversity fuels profits, innovation, and smarter decisions. Learn how women leaders can and do drive success, challenge bias, and create lasting change in the workplace.

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10 Minutes

Changing Organizations With Women in Mind

How can we create a workplace where women achieve their full potential? In this expert video, Sharon Aneja shares advice and strategies for improving workplace culture to help women (and everyone else) perform their best.

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8 Minutes

Women in Leadership: the Challenges

In this expert video, we hear from Sharon Aneja about the challenges women leaders face and what we can all do to create an environment where women leaders can thrive.

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10 Minutes

Master Your Energy Levels: Worksheet

Discover how women leaders can manage energy effectively with a Personal Energy Plan. Track patterns, reduce burnout, and align work with natural rhythms for lasting impact.