This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #eachforequal, and in today's podcast episode we're talking about what it takes to push for a more gender equal world. To get the dialogue going we are proud to present a panel discussion about this years IWD theme with employees of The Humphrey Group.
On the panel are: Cynthia Ward, Vice-President, Shalyma Cambridge, Associate, John Wright, Senior Associate and Kanchan Prinsloo, Consultant.
Highlights include:
Statistics on women and equity (2:54)
What has changed in 20 years? (6:58)
What hasn't changed in 20 years? (9:21)
Stuck in entry-level management (9:50)
Intersectionality (11:38)
Women of colour (12:05)
Stats on women race income (12:38)
How taking the stage has changed (13:12)
New level of complexity - inclusive leadership (14:22)
Solutions -- what can women do (14:50)
Imposter syndrome (15:12)
Self belief (17:25)
Thoughts on 'allyship' (21:21)
Lead with curiosity and assume best intentions (22:48)
Organizations role in society (23:11)
Thoughts on the future (25:48)
The messiness of these topics (30:50)
Listen in as they talk about gender equity, collective individualism, and how we can push for more inclusive workplaces.
Learn more about The Humphrey Group's Diversity and Inclusion programs here: humphreygroup.com/diversity-inclusion-programs
