Honoring the Men Who Advocate for Women Leaders in 2024

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025 it is important to take a moment to honor all the men who actively advocate for women leaders.

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In the spirit of empowerment and collaboration, I admire these men who champion women's leadership and significantly impact their industries.

Michael Barber of Grow Schools fosters an environment where leaders thrive, promoting diversity and inclusion at every level and amplifying diverse voices - he has been one of my biggest cheerleaders - I am deeply grateful for his friendship and his brilliant #marketing mind.??

Michael Londregan and Matthew Upchurch of Virtuoso Travel both advocate for equality in the travel industry, empowering women to excel and lead at a global level. I am impressed by how they invest in #executive development and promote a variety of voices in every conversation.?

Mike Ganino , my Keynote Director and friend, always shares on social media and challenges clients to support diverse voices and businesses. The women who are fortunate to work with him directly will share that he is one of their biggest cheerleaders, always wanting to showcase thought leadership in a unique way.

Joey Coleman a great #speaker and #author, refuses to participate in Manels (all male panels) and always asks who else is featured on a panel before agreeing to participate. I have always valued that about him - he believes in diversity of thought - which is very important to me.?

Ron Tite of Church+State challenges norms and stereotypes, creating spaces where women's voices are heard and valued.?

Jay Baer constantly highlights case studies of successful women and diverse examples as a keynote speaker, and he's a big cheerleader for many women in the #speaking profession.

Michael Dominguez, FASAE, CHSE of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) prioritizes diversity of thought at every event he hosts and supports many women-owned businesses. He focuses on leadership development, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in the #hospitality and #luxury travel sector, and he’s always the go-to for industry trends.

Brian Murtaugh of CRC Industries not only advocates for women actively, he was the driver of the first Women in Leadership program for his organization many years ago and set the standard for other companies to follow.

Pascal Testeil of TouchPoint Medical actively supports women in medical and manufacturing fields, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.?

Bruce White of JKJ promotes a culture of #equality and respect, fostering an environment where women feel empowered to lead, and he is admired by his peers and team for his commitment to constant development for everyone on his team.

Andres Pasantes at Engage fi constantly challenges his industry to elevate #thought leadership and recognition of excellence in leadership and innovative products for the #banking and #credit union industries.?

Brian Palmer, CMM of NSB National Speakers Bureau and now Premiere Speakers Bureau has always impressed me with his commitment to #attention and makes every speaker feel valued that works with him. He amplifies women's voices and experiences, advocating for equal opportunities and recognition.

Judson Laipply of Evolution of Dance is always helping promote women in the speaking and #consulting industry to clients and is a great mentor and friend to so many.

Big shout out to these advocates for their commitment to equality and dedication to creating #inclusive environments where women leaders thrive.?

As we honor International Women's Day 2025 , let us recognize and applaud the contributions of these remarkable men who stand alongside women in pursuing progress and equality.