In this engaging conversation, Deborah Rosati shares her inspiring journey from a young girl influenced by her immigrant parents to becoming a prominent business leader and advocate for women in corporate boardrooms.

She discusses her career trajectory, the founding of Women Get On Board, and the significant strides made in increasing gender diversity on boards.

Deborah emphasizes the importance of mentorship, strong values, and continuous improvement in achieving professional success and empowering the next generation of women leaders.

Key Takeaways

• Deborah's father was a self-made immigrant who inspired her to want to be in business
• She faced challenges but never felt defined by her gender
• Women Get On Board was founded to empower women and help boards to reach gender parity
• The organization has grown to over 850 members in Canada
• Deborah emphasizes the importance of mentorship and sponsorship
• Her honorary doctorate is a recognition of her contributions
• Continuous improvement is key to operational success
• Quantitative results show significant progress in women on boards
• Having courage is essential for women leaders to make an impact

Executive Wins - https://executivewins.com

Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter

Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/