In today's fast-paced professional landscape, the gender impact on various aspects of the workplace isn't just a talking point; it's a call to action. Research consistently sheds light on disparities experienced by men and women, from leadership roles and pay gaps to confidence levels and mentorship opportunities. But here's the exciting part: it's not just about recognizing these inequalities; it's about empowering women to reshape their internal self-models, boost their confidence, and boldly navigate their career paths.

This week I’ve been having many conversations about asking for your worth in Negotiations, and I wanted to share some thoughts of encouragement for people struggling in this area. The main problem is not that people aren’t giving you what you are worth; it’s that you don’t understand what you are worth enough to ask confidently! It is essential to realise that this is a common fear, especially among women and minorities (people in ‘lower’ power positions in society). In knowing that this is a common fear, don’t take it personally. There is nothing wrong with you that you experience self-doubt. But, feeling the doubt is not the way out of it…. So let’s talk about how to minimise self-doubt by becoming more critical regarding of the voices that you allow to impact your actions.

Finding resources for helping women succeed in their professional lives can be difficult as strategies that men use do not always translate well to women. Consider that in 2018 the Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum estimates that we still have 108 years to close the global economic gender gap, while research continues to find systematic gender bias in the way that individuals interpret female behaviours at work.