All Women L.E.A.D.

All Women L.E.A.D.

The world is a different place than the one my mother and the mothers of other generation Xers grew up in. Women of my generation were born being told we could be ANYTHING. We could be doctors, lawyers, astronauts - literally ANYTHING. My mother's generation were the ones who really broke down barriers and paved the way for equality for women. However, part of the issue for my generation was this - we were to continue to take care of the responsibilities of home - the house, the husband, the children - while striving for the career of our dreams. What we were not taught was how to balance it all. In fact, what many of us were taught was to either choose an ok career and ensure family was good OR go for your dreams and sacrifice the family. On the other hand, while women played that never ending balancing act, not much changed for our male counterparts. It was still regarded ok for them to put career first so they could provide for their families with no shame or guilt. A sad truth but the truth nonetheless.

Over the last fifty years we have seen incredible growth for women with the exception of the belief that in order for a woman to achieve, she must act like a man. Hmmmmm, what the heck is that supposed to mean? Well, it means that a stereotype was developed that successful women are supposed to be hard, cold and driven. Successful women are supposed to be unfeeling, a workaholic and mean. Ultimately, there is this belief that a successful women is a bitch. Although there are both men and women who may in fact act this way, it is not a true picture of success. Success is more than making money and moving up the career ladder. True success is helping others reach their full potential while you meet yours. It is feeling good about yourself at the end of the day. It is about being able to have a personal life and enjoy it without guilt. It doesn't sound hard right? For many it is an unattainable dream. Not because it is difficult, but because they were not taught HOW to have it all.

The All Women L.E.A.D. series is that missing link many women have been hoping for and talking about with their peers. Many of us have had those discussions where we wish we could attend a conference where the facilitators spoke the truth about being a female leader - the good and the challenging. The discussions where women have commented about wanting to be at a conference that taught practical strategies to thrive in male dominated fields, or be all that it is to be a woman with all of the complexities and responsibilities, while still climbing the career ladder AND NOT HAVING GUILT! All Women L.E.A.D., is shining the light on why being a Leader and being a Woman are now synonymous with each other and HOW you can leverage your unique strengths to build and change the future of leadership!

All of the details can be found at the website: www.allwomenlead.ca and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-women-lead-series-tickets-60358632294.

The All Women L.E.A.D. series, are unique in that you have the opportunity to attend four lunch and learn sessions - 1hr long, lunch served, workbook provided, homework given - followed by a one day conference in March 2020. You will learn how to Leverage your Emotional Intelligence, Empower yourself and create an empowering space for your peers and employees, Achieve your goals and Do what you need to do to move in the direction you want to go. Take a moment and register today!

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Melissa Gayle Searles

Ending trauma on a global scale one family at a time and it starts with healing ourselves! ??

3 年

This has been an awesome read, love it Thanks for sharing. I'd love to get notified and see more of your content in my feed, it'd be awesome to connect Jennifer

Brian Hilliard

Coach since 2001 | Author of 8 Books | 400+ Speaking Engagements

5 年

Great stuff Jen...specifically that point about women having a balancing act between work and family. That's a big one and something that I understand a LOT of women struggle with. Anyway, thanks for shedding some light and sharing.

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