Empowerment At The Top: Elevating Women to Corporate Boards

In a landscape where the clamor for gender equality within the corporate sphere continues to resonate, voices like Deborah’s emerge, not merely as echoes, but as formidable calls to action. As a corporate governance champion, community builder, and agent of change, Deborah Rosati is the founder of a social purpose company, Women Get On Board, which fervently strives to increase female representation on corporate boards.

 

Founded in 2015, Women Get On Board is straightforward in its mission to get more women on boards, nested in the belief that one woman on a board is token, two is presence, and three is a voice. This powerful mantra propels the organization's actions, as they ceaselessly work towards normalizing women's voices in boardrooms, turning Deborah's passion into a persistent and tangible pursuit for gender parity.

 

The pursuit is more than a simple agenda; it is backed by data and research supporting the notion that diverse boards result in better decision-making, innovation, and ethical governance. In the backdrop of 2023 statistics from Osler, it's clear that despite an uptick in numbers—with female representation on Canadian public company boards nearing 30%, up from 12% in 2015—there's a significant journey ahead to reach the ideal of 50%.

 

Debra's conviction is rooted in the belief that women bring unique 'power skills' to the table, beyond their technical proficiency. Collaboration, empathy, and a heightened level of emotional intelligence (EQ) are among these characteristics that women offer, enriching the boardroom with diverse perspectives and approaches.

 

As a testament to her goal, Deborah’s work extends beyond Women Get On Board. She shares insights into her early professional experiences, her encounters with gender biases, and the relentless determination that paved her way to success in both her corporate career as well as her entrepreneurial endeavors. Her personal narrative underscores the critical importance of fostering an environment where all genders can contribute valuably, reinforcing that gender diversity isn't about singling out one group but about enriching the collective spectrum of human potential.

 

“More women on boards, better decision making, more innovative decisions, more ethical decisions. Women in their leadership roles can bring diversity and bring different skill sets."~Deborah

 

Deborah is such an amazing, kind thoughtful person.  She is at the top of her game and nothing is going to stop this powerhouse trailblazer.   She is all about female empowerment, collaboration, and elevating all women.  To know her is to experience everything that is good in the world. I love this rockstar! She is one of the most humble, authentic, salt-of-the earth humans I know! 

 

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