Moving forward in the face of biases

Executive Perspectives

Moving forward in the face of biases

As conversations on diversity and inclusion enter the public sphere, Athena member Purvee Kondal shares how biases have shaped her as a person and executive. She tells?her own experience with biases?in the workplace, and tangible actions modern organizations and leaders can take to curb the harm caused by systemic oppression.

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Athena on the Web

How Athena Alliance is creating on-demand, executive-education-as-a-service for the modern leader

Athena Founder & CEO Coco Brown?recently spoke?with startup .info about how Athena is activating the connections, knowledge, & opportunities women executives need to lead at their highest level of impact.

Encouraging and supporting diversity in your organization

Last week, NightDragon hosted a special event to discuss how their portfolio company leaders can encourage and support diversity inside their organizations. Diversity champions, including Athena Founder Coco Brown and members Julie Cullivan and Michele Bettencourt,?shared their experiences and practical tips?to advance diversity in your organization.

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On Our Bookshelf

Make It, Don't Fake It

“Fake it till you make it” just doesn’t work—at least not long enough to build a sustainable business. In Athena member Sabrina Horn's new book,?Make It, Don't Fake It?(ranked #1 new release in business ethics), learn how authentic leadership eliminates the need for the shortcuts that sabotage success.

We Should All Be Millionaires

85% percent of the world’s millionaires are men, according to GlobalData. In Rachel Rodgers’ new book,?We Should All Be Millionaires, she highlights the societal barriers systemic sexism and racism implement that makes financial wellbeing more challenging to achieve as a woman.

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Member Celebrations

Congratulations to our members on their recent achievements

• Barbara Nelson?was nominated as Data Leader of the Year by Women in IT
• Debra Danielson?was nominated as CTO of the Year by Women in IT
• Donna Wells?was nominated for the Board Director of the Year Award by Women in IT
• Gina Loften?was appointed to the Thoughtworks board
• Heather Hiles?was recognized as one of Forbes’ 50 Over 50 in Impact
• Liz Chien?was appointed as Head of Global Tax at Protocol Labs
• Marta Kosarchyn?was nominated for CTO of the Year & IT Team of the Year by Women in IT
• Millicent Tracey?was appointed to the California BanCorp board
• Parul Bhandari?was appointed to the Timberland Bancorp, Inc. board
• Teresa Dietrich?was nominated as CTO of the Year by Women in IT
• Tracy Harris?was appointed as CFO @ MIB

Welcome new members

Please join us in welcoming this week’s new members to the Athena community. They are CFOs, Chief Legal Officers, strategy consultants, and finance directors among the top women leaders of their companies.

Athena provides executive education as a service to rising women leaders.?Join today?to receive personalized exclusive access to on-demand learning, one-on-one coaching, and virtual networking for “in the know” executives.