In this episode of Women at Work, I speak with an investor, podcaster, and board director based in the UK about gender disparities in senior leadership roles. We explore why women remain underrepresented at the highest levels of organisations and take a nuanced look at the role confidence plays in career progression.

The conversation examines how cultural expectations and stereotypes, such as women being perceived as more emotional, can shape professional advancement. Alongside thoughtful reflection, she shares practical advice on building confidence and challenging the stigmas that influence leadership spaces.

In this episode of Women at Work, I speak with a Senior Finance Director at a global corporation about stereotypes surrounding women in professional environments. We discuss common perceptions, such as being indirect or indecisive, and examine whether these behaviours are personal traits or shaped by cultural expectations.

The conversation also explores the difference between overt discrimination and more subtle forms of bias, raising questions about how workplaces define fairness, competence, and representation today.

In this episode of Women at Work, I speak with a General Manager in the luxury industry who reflects on her experience working in Shanghai, where she feels gender disparities are not apparent in her professional environment.

We explore how corporate culture, urban context, and leadership roles can influence perceptions of equality, raising broader questions about how gender dynamics vary across industries and cities.

In this episode of Women at Work, I’m joined by a senior executive at VF Corporation to discuss how family education and upbringing can shape women’s behaviour in the workplace. We reflect on how early expectations around gender, confidence, and communication can carry into professional life and influence how women navigate their careers.

In this episode of Women at Work, I spoke with a teacher working at an international school in Shanghai about stereotypes surrounding women and their emotions in the workplace. We discuss how emotional expression is often perceived differently for women, how this shows up in educational environments, and the impact it can have on professional relationships and leadership.

Through reflection and personal experience, this conversation invites listeners to reconsider how we interpret emotion at work and who we are more willing to take seriously.

Hi everyone! Welcome to my podcast. In this pilot episode, I introduce my project of Women at Work, a podcast exploring how gender inequality continues to shape workplace experiences, even in spaces that consider themselves progressive. I share what inspired the project, what future episodes will include, and how participant privacy will be protected.