INT 177 - Why do Women Shy away from Leadership?

Consider your organization and ask yourself, "How many women are in leadership roles?"

Many companies may have fewer than five women in senior positions. But what's the reason behind this?

Could it be that we're still navigating a male-dominated society? Or perhaps some women feel reluctant to step into these roles?

The reality behind the second query might astonish you.

In this episode of the Int-HER-rupt podcast, host Linda Yates engages in an insightful discussion with executive coach Loree Philip on the disparity of women in senior leadership positions. 

Linda and Loree share inspiring anecdotes from their own journeys and offer valuable strategies for navigating the complexities of leadership in male-dominated industries.

Embark on a journey of empowerment and enlightenment in this episode!

Loree Philip's Background

• Loree Philip is a former Boeing professional turned entrepreneur, executive coach, and the host of the top 5% global podcast "Daring to Leap." 
• She is also the founder of weSpark, a coaching and training firm dedicated to empowering women to overcome self-doubt and fears to advance in their careers.

Breaking Down the Barriers to Women's Leadership

• Linda and Loree elaborate on the disparities in senior leadership positions between men and women, citing research and statistics to set the stage for their discussion. 
• They pinpoint the decline in the percentage of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and discuss the need to address why women shied away from leadership roles.

Loree's Leadership Journey at Boeing

• Loree shares her experience working in a heavily male-dominated setting within the engineering and defense sectors. 
• Her career progression and the observations on the challenges women face in leadership roles provide a powerful context for the discussion.

Why Women Shy Away from Leadership

• Linda and Loree delve into the factors contributing to women self-selecting out of leadership positions. 
• Loree emphasizes the lack of relatable female role models, the pressure to sacrifice family time, and the internal and external barriers hindering women from thriving in leadership roles.

Advice for Women Considering Leadership Roles

• Loree offers empowering advice to women who may feel uncertain about stepping into leadership positions. She underscores the significance of recognizing their qualifications and being open to stretch assignments as opportunities for growth.
• Also, Loree emphasizes the significance of authentic leadership as a key trait for women leaders. She encourages women to embrace their unique leadership styles and bring authenticity to their roles.

Loree's insights offer a compelling narrative of growth and empowerment. The episode delves into women's barriers and how to navigate them with clarity, support networks, and resiliency. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and empower your own leadership journey. Tune in now to join the conversation and take your own daring leap!

“One of the things that I've noticed is that for women looking towards those roles or testing them out is that we don't have a lot of good female role models to look at these leadership positions, see ourselves in them, and see ourselves doing them successfully from an authentic way." - Loree Philip. 

Resources

weSpark

Daring To Leap Podcast

Loree Philip on LinkedIn

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