#38 – Closing the Gap: How to Accelerate Women’s Path to Top Leadership Roles | Empowerment & Career Advice

How can we achieve gender equity for women in top leadership positions?

This week we are diving into this important topic with our special guest, Kristina Cleary. Kristina, a former Chief Marketing Officer, believes that waiting 200 years for gender pay equity and 140 years for power and leadership equity at the top is simply unacceptable in today's world.

So, what can we do to speed up the process? That is the focus of this episode as we explore both top-down and bottom-up approaches to support and accelerate women’s path to the top.

Tune in to this important conversation and together, we can make a difference and create a more equitable future.

[00:01:42] Successful career, then entrepreneurial venture supporting women.

[00:05:17] Power of decision-making and seizing opportunities.

[00:07:37] The need for gender equality in leadership positions is urgent. Leaky middle holding back women from reaching the top.

[00:11:30] Opportunity for women to support and redefine top leadership roles.

[00:17:02] Self empowerment + support from organizations needed.

[00:19:33] Imposter syndrome due to lack of support, tools and resources for women in leadership.

[00:24:11] Uncomfortable growth, change, and positive thought loop.

[00:27:08] Message for women: You're not alone. People want to help. Reach out for support and bring other women up.

Connect with Kristina Cleary:

https://accelle.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinacleary/

Connect with Loree Philip:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/loree-philip/

https://www.instagram.com/loreephilip/

https://www.facebook.com/loreephilip