Everyone has a body image concern of one kind or another, but for women working in professional fields, body image can add a new dimension of stress to a career already fraught with obstacles for women. Concerns about weight and body type, height, skin, hair, breasts, teeth, and even voluntary body choices, like tattoos and […]
While it’s easy to lament the disparity between the number of men and women in senior positions at law firms, Susanna Charlwood says that it does have a positive effect. “Since there are fewer senior women, it can help you stand out”. That attitude has been a source of confidence as she has built her […]
“People are what draw me to opportunities. When you build relationships, you want to follow those whom you admire,” says Citi’s Tina Shell. Now that she is in a position to inspire others, she is focused on helping her own team develop. “Sometimes I take a chance on someone, when their talent or commitment might […]
By Zoe Anderson You’re busy all the time. Between your career goals, life, friends and family, you don’t even have the opportunity to reward yourself for all of your hard work with a pedicure or a glass of wine. How do other women do it? It seems like so many succeed without ever needing to […]
By Cathie Ericson “I always encourage the members of my team to escalate solutions, not just problems,” says Jackie Berryman, Director, TIAA. She has tried to instill a proactive, solution-oriented mindset in the members of her team. In reflecting on her career so far, Berryman identifies this can-do approach as having enabled her to tackle […]
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Leaders who want to promote diversity and inclusion need to start from a place of curiosity, says Citi’s Antonio (Tony) Castañon. “They have to be curious about those they work around and listen to their stories, then open themselves up to being accepting of others.” By doing so, they can work on embracing diverse teams […]
The world was a much different place a decade ago when Sterling Pride, Shearman & Sterling’s LGBT inclusion network, was formed. As a former history major, my mind tends to go to the story of a place or group first. I wonder about the conversations that sparked the idea, and discussions involved in becoming one […]
Being “out” at work has been incredibly beneficial for PwC’s Shannon White, and she believes it is important for others to do the same. “When you’re hiding yourself, it takes a lot of energy, and you don’t have the same reservoir of mental effort to devote to relationship-building or being creative or productive.” And, as […]
Leaders make all the difference in encouraging and supporting a culture of diversity, says UBS’ Ashutosh Mondal. “They set the standards for the team and model acceptance,” he says, adding that not only does it create a more positive internal culture but it helps with recruiting as well. “Actions speak loudly and it’s important for […]