EP 31 - LeadHERship & Female Empowerment in the Modern Workplace with Linda Fisk

The Alchemy of Business Show

The topic of diversity and equality in the workplace today is highly relevant and very timely. Even though women make up about half the population, they are severely underrepresented in management, leadership, and entrepreneurial positions in the modern workforce.

This is so, even though women have so much value that they can bring to the table, whether it be their well-developed interpersonal skills, greater aptitude for empathy, or greater awareness of the needs of women and families.

Linda Fisk is at the front lines of advocating for more female presence in the business domain and is an ardent supporter of the brave women thriving in a traditionally male-dominated space.

Linda is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves - in both work and life.

In this empowering episode of The Alchemy of Business, she powerfully makes a case for why businesses today absolutely NEED more female leaders and provides much inspiration and suggestions for how women can improve themselves and their business careers.

Top Valuable insights shared:

1. If you look around you, the people closest to you are a REFLECTION of who you are. Take an assessment of the people who are in your most INNER CIRCLE Do they reflect the best and HIGHEST version of you?

2. You have the opportunity to create whatever ending you want . IT STARTS BY UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUE/SELF WORTH

3. Everybody needs someone to look up to. Connect with people or friends that inspire you and face the same obstacles you faced.

Show notes & Time Stamps

3:32 - Linda’s background and the power of partnership and community

5:53 - On having a mentor and coach to help instill confidence in you

9:56 - Understanding your value and purpose early in life

15:40 - Social and Cultural obstacles that women face in the workplace

19:42 - Statistics on Women in the workplace

21:14 - Networking obstacles for women

27:35- Boardroom stats on women & why gender diversity matters

29:44 - Passing of bill SB 826 for Gender Diversity in California

33:10 - Impact of having a gender diverse board

39:52 - Linda on co-authoring the book ‘Significant Women’ and Ennobling Business Success and stories of women overcoming their struggles

45:10 - The importance of your inner circle of friends and how this can make or break you

49:23 - Linda on spirituality

GUEST BIO

Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning leader, keynote speaker, author and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life.

Prior to her role in LeadHERship Global, Linda was the CEO of Collective 54, and the global head of brand marketing, public relations and communications at Susan G. Komen as well as YPO, where she developed her passion for bringing inspiring leaders together to create opportunity, discover possibility and solve problems.

Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly understood concepts. Currently, Linda is interested in the psychology of influence, persuasion and negotiation.

Relevant Links:

The most impactful community of extraordinary women in the world, connecting in a confidential, supportive and private community.

https://leadhershipglobal.com/

Significant Women (Leaders Reveal What Matters Most) - https://www.amazon.com/Significant-Women-Leaders-Reveal-Matters-ebook/dp/B0927YG1FH

Stats on Women in the Working World:

https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-management/ https://impactgrouphr.com/business/info-women-leaders/ https://hbr.org/2020/04/7-leadership-lessons-men-can-learn-from-women Gain more insights and practical advice from Established Industry leaders by Subscribing to The Alchemy of Business Show: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alchemy-of-business-show/id1608988660 Watch & listen to full episodes for FREE! Youtube

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