Women in leadership: Shattering the Limits!

[Show Notes]

It was my pleasure speaking with Dr. Sharon Roberts, author and international speaker on the much talked about topic "Women in Leadership: Shattering the Limits". Ladies, no more excuses! Take ownership of where you are at, who you want to be and what you want to do.

Dr. Roberts shared with us several coping strategies to manage gender bias, such as:

Use problem-focused coping strategies of empowerment such as self-efficacy, skill building, mentor relationship and building relationships

Quite the imposter syndrome and celebrate your successes

Affect change in the boardroom by advancing like-minded and skilled individuals to help advance women in leadership positions

We explored many topics differences in how women lead versus men...the influence of the 21st century on leadership and much more.

[Avril's Top 5 Quick and Easy Tips] 

Stay on top of the latest technology trends. Understand, how they impact your role as a leader and the organization you leader?

Collaboration is core and in this modern era this is one of the competencies that is needed to lead in the contemporary changing environment – Don’t underestimate the importance of collaboration. Learn it and practice it.

Shatter the limits by engaging with a mentor, champion or sponsor. Use a coach that will guide you to experience the view from the top.

Avoid isolation - get out and get moving. Network with a purpose. Join a women's group and expand your sphere of connection.

Embrace diversity - in diversity lies creativity and innovation - core skills needed for the 21st century environment.

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