#110: Imagine this:

A hoity toity consulting company is interviewing all of the women in your business ecosystem.

I'm talking your colleagues, clients, bosses, direct reports, staff…

They are asked only one question:

"When you think of a male ally, who immediately comes to mind?"

Would you be one of the men they named?

A Great Man creates environments where you and those you care about can thrive.

This is what male allies do in the workplace.

Male allies contribute to workplace environments where women feel supported, where their efforts are valued and where they have equal access to advancement opportunities.

Today's interview is with Organizational Psychologist – and 20 year veteran of male dominated businesses – Rachana Bhide, who teaches us how to become a top notch male ally of women in the workplace.

In this Episode:

• The characteristics of a great male ally (16:14)
• The subtle but important distinction between a mentor and an ally (40:20)
• How to better understand the psychology of men in the workplace (7:43)
• Why and how women benefit from highlighting the best male allies in the business (44:58)
• How to seek and secure a male ally that champions your career (48:36)

Who is Rachana Bhide?

• Rachana Bhide is the founder of Corner of the Court Project, which is a series of women's stories featuring male allies and the positive impact these men have had on their careers and lives
• Rachana has a master's degree in organizational psychology from Columbia University which is where her passion for gender dynamics in the workplace was born
• She's spoken at Lean In NYC and was the opening keynote speaker for the Women of Silicon Valley Conference in 2019

Rachana's Website: The Corner of the Court Project

Connect with Rachana on LinkedIn: Click Here

Rachana's Keynote Speech at The Women of Silicon Valley Conference: Watch Here

Rachana's Articles:

• 5 Ways Men Can Be Great Allies for Women's Careers
• 6 Things Great Male Allies Do
• Design Thinking and Your Career