With a new cohort of my Ascend Mastermind approaching, it seems only fitting that we take this opportunity this week to look at the power of women supporting women. This is what Ascend is all about, and it is something that is not nearly as prevalent as it should be in society. It’s time to put female rivalry aside and focus on collaboration instead of competition, and you know I have some ideas about how we can achieve this together.

First of all, we’ll explore the origins of this rivalry, the importance of having safe spaces in which to discuss women supporting women, the nature of patriarchal workplaces, and some thought provoking questions to ask yourself. I’ll also explain ‘The Power Dead-Even Rule’, ‘The Queen Bee Effect’, the impact of society’s expectations on women, and the need to question existing stereotypes and narratives. To finish up, I will provide you with 5 key ways that you can help to raise each other up and channel the power of collaboration. For far too long, women havebeen expected to follow society’s pattern of competing with each other, and it is high time this comes to an end. Today’s episode provides the information and strategies for us all to begin this noble journey together.

Speaking of women supporting women, enrollment is open for an Ascend Mastermind this month, which, in response to some valuable feedback I’ve received, will now be a six month program. If you’re a high achieving entrepreneur or high level professional who is ready to uplevel your health and well-being (mental, emotional, physical) while creating and pursuing goals you actually want then this Mastermind is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll get to strengthen your habits, get clear on what you want and be held accountable by, and find support among like-minded women as you ascend. Check out the details here: www.kellytravis.net/ascend

As always, if there is ever a topic you would like me to discuss or a guest you’d like me to interview on the podcast, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] - I would love to hear from you!

 

The Finer Details of This Episode:

•   The origins of female rivalry
•   The importance of having safe and accepting groups in which to share with others
•   Women supporting women
•   Patriarchal workplaces
•   Some questions to ask yourself
•   Dr. Heim’s ‘The Power Dead-Even Rule’ and ‘The Queen Bee Effect’
•   The impact of society’s expectations of women
•   Questioning stereotypes and narratives
•   5 ways to raise each other up and channel the power of collaboration

 

Quotes:

“If we are wrapped up in our own insecurities and shame and stories about our own worth, we aren't going to be capable of supporting another woman.”

“Women operate on the scarcity principle - there's not enough for all of us.”                                                                                        

“If she succeeds, there's less of a chance that I will also succeed.”

“When we see each other as threats, we just break each other down. We're not building each other up, and we're not furthering our collective cause, which is to get more women at the table.”

“Are you competing more than collaborating?”

“When women behave in ways more typical of men, to display…that they fit in, that they can be powerful, they're trying to convince men they’re not like other women.”

“Fully capable women are losing themselves in this game and feeling disconnected from their own self in the process.”

“I think it's high time we decide what's best for us, and we support women who choose what is best for themselves.”

“Raising each other up and channeling the power of collaboration is how we'll change this.”

“You've got to do the work and pay attention to how much of your own insecurities are getting in the way of your ability to support other women.”

“There's research that shows women in particular benefit from collaboration over competition.”

“The more of us doing this together, the more we can push some of these things forward.”

“This is why Ascend is so powerful, because of that collective, because of the collaboration and the accountability and the support.”

“If you see a woman struggling, help her, don't judge her. Ask her how you can help provide information, provide resources...give her examples of how you succeeded in certain things, how you've been able to build relationships, how you've been able to grow.”

“Don't talk badly about other women, period. Don't gossip, don't throw them under the bus.”

“I don't see women publicly praising other women, as much as I think we could be.”

 

Show Links:

Kelly’s homepage -  http://www.kellytravis.net

Ascend Mastermind - www.kellytravis.net/ascend 

 

Research resources:

The Power Dead-Even Rule

Networks to Succeed