Women in the workplace bring new perspectives and new ideas. They improve team performance and collaboration. Overall, they allow companies to increase productivity and profits.

And yet…. despite significant strides in the push for gender equality, women continue to be underrepresented, especially in leadership positions. According to the latest statistics, women comprise only 35% of top management. Fortune 500 female CEOs are 74, only 15% of all Fortune 500.

These numbers show that there is still a huge gap between men and women in leadership roles and that more efforts are needed to empower and support women to achieve their full potential.

I had the pleasure to talk about this relevant topic with Dr. Alessandra Wall, a clinical psychologist, an executive coach, and a mentor to many. She has dedicated herself to guiding executive and senior leading women through the often-challenging landscape of male-dominated industries.

Our conversation leads us to the heart of this unsettling reality, raising several questions about the culture and systems we have in place. We discuss the pivotal role of cultural change in creating a world where gender equality in leadership is the rule rather than the exception, emphasizing that this change must come from the top - the leaders, the decision-makers, and the influencers who shape our society.

Alessandra advocates for diplomacy and negotiation, not a revolution or a confrontation of “us against them.” That’s the only way to make permanent cultural changes.

The episode is not just about discussing the challenges. it's also about celebrating the unique strengths that women bring to leadership roles. Alessandra, with her wealth of experience coaching women leaders, shares insights on the distinct approaches women have, and how these differences can be an asset rather than a liability.

There is more to unpack from our 1-hour long conversation. Responsibilities, strategic visioning, facing roadblocks, and further. Of course, we also talked briefly about the movie “Barbie.”

This is a great episode to listen to because our engaging conversation promises to inspire, provoke thought, and urge action. Prove me wrong!

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"When Leaders Talk" is a podcast about leadership and, most importantly, leaders.

They tell their stories, experiences, and leadership style. I interview successful people coming from different environments and leading teams of diverse sizes, from big enterprises to small companies, to the individual level. We hear their tales of how they navigate life, how they face challenges and failures, and how they lead their team. We understand what is important to them, and what makes them strong leaders. These "masters of the sea" take us onboard their boats to show us how they cross the ocean and reach their destination safely and successfully.

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The soundtrack song is “Guisella” by Yuri Juárez, a great Peruvian guitarist, arranger, and composer.