“It might seem tough at first, but I’ve come to learn that you have to relax and enjoy the ride. No journey is linear where you must pass A and B, to reach C, or else you’re lost. That’s just not how it works,” says Rachel Lockett. Lockett shares her thoughts on embracing a career […]
While Earth Day serves as an annual reminder to appreciate our planet, the escalating effects of climate change highlight the importance of prioritizing environmental stewardship year-round. Corporations and businesses are increasingly focusing on integrating more innovative Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in their decision-making and investment strategies. While each component plays a vital role […]
“Over the years, I’ve not always felt confident walking into certain scenarios as a brown, Pakistani, Muslim woman,” says Dania Shahzad. “When I reflect on my previous self, the same things I was nervous about are now what make me feel the most confident and empowered.” Shahzad speaks to finding inspiration in her family, building […]
I recently attended a breakfast for 150+ women board directors hosted by Julie Daum, leader of Spencer Stuart’s North American board practice, to listen to the findings from their 2023 S&P 500 New Director and Diversity Snapshot. The findings and discussion that followed were energizing and sobering. Some specific findings that struck me were the […]
“I found my way to my career, but it wasn’t a career that I even knew existed, or even had visions of wanting to become,” says Shekhinah Bass, Managing Director, Head of Talent Strategy, at Goldman Sachs. “No one in my family had gone to college. No one had worked on Wall Street; all of […]
Emotional labor, although not intended to be a gendered term, has significant implications for female managers. In the workplace, women often find themselves disproportionately burdened with unrecognized tasks, like planning office events, or ensuring Bob from marketing isn’t upset with procedural changes. It might be even more jarring to feel expected to mask your real […]
“The equity capital markets are unique in that they’re looking towards the future. The companies we’re raising capital for are disrupting the world, and giving us a glimpse of what’s next. I really enjoy that aspect of going into work every day,” says Jill Ford, Co-head of Equity Capital Markets at Wells Fargo. “No company’s […]
Christine Fritz, Portfolio Manager, PGIM, Germany, highlights how inclusive leadership helps women overcome hurdles in their careers. Though she’s lived in Europe for more than 25 years—15 of those in Munich, Germany—and speaks three languages, Christine Fritz credits her upbringing in the New York City suburbs with shaping the attitude she’s brought to her 20-year […]
Susan Nickey, Executive Vice President and Chief Client Officer of leading climate investor HASI, is an agent for change. In her career, she’s learned that engaging directly but respectfully with detractors and designing fair, innovative solutions can lead to positive outcomes for both naysayers and pioneers. “When you’re trying to come up with a solution […]
A study was just released by McKinsey & Co, in collaboration with Lean In, the nonprofit founded by former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg, and it turns the idea that women only need to shatter the glass ceiling in order to find equity at the top on its head. It found that women face their most […]