Women in Leadership

Women in Leadership Ep.1: The Barriers, Biases, and Solutions: Interview with Leadership Coach Kelly Algier

🎙 Hosted by Stefan Guttensohn | Guest: Kelly Algier Why do women—who make up half the population—still hold less than 20% of senior corporate positions? Leadership coach and Harvard-trained organizational psychologist Kelly Algier joins Stefan Guttensohn to unpack the deep-rooted biases and structural challenges facing women in leadership. Together, they explore: * The myth of the “male archetype” leader * SB-826 and the limits of legislation * Work-family tensions and cultural stigma * The double-bind dilemma: kind vs. assertive * Intersectionality and the unique barriers for women of color * Solutions: leadership competency radars, ERGs, menopause-friendly policies, and more Kelly shares insights from coaching women at Fortune 500 companies, real-world solutions being implemented in workplaces across Europe and North America, and personal reflections on navigating the corporate world as a mother and executive. 📍 Guest: Kelly Algier 🎧 Subscribe at nolanheimann.com/podcast 📖 Recommended reading: Creating Gender-Inclusive Organizations, The Secrets of the Sprakkar