Episode 7: Who Feels Ready to Lead?

Episode 7: Who Feels Ready to Lead?

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.

Episode 5: Beyond Textbook Discrimination

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.

Episode 4: When Progress Feels Real

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.

Episode 3: The Workplace Doesn’t Start at Work

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.

Too Emotional For The Job?

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.