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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of "From a Woman to a Leader," we dive deep into the challenges keeping women out of the C-suite in the tech industry.
Our guest, Emma Wainer, an expert voice coach and advocate for female leaders, shares her insights and experiences on what holds women back and, more importantly, what they can do about it.
We explore the three major barriers preventing women from reaching the highest levels of leadership and provide actionable tips and strategies to overcome these obstacles.
Key Takeaways:
Women often unconsciously make themselves smaller through body language, which can lower their perceived status in the workplace.
Hedging language, such as using uncertain phrases, can undermine women's confidence and perceived competence.
Many women struggle with feeling inadequate, which can hold them back from pursuing leadership roles.
Clearing out negative thoughts and filling up with a sense of enoughness is crucial for overcoming self-doubt and building confidence.
Practicing physical presence, such as taking up space and breathing deeply, can help women show up more confidently in the workplace.
Emma has had a gloriously squiggly career, starting in pharmaceutical sales, then training as a Speech and Language Therapist. After a short and sweet affair with the NHS, she became Operations Director in a successful event business before finding her true passion and training as a Voice Coach at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She brings the wealth of all that knowledge to help women raise their visibility and credibility at work by amplifying their ability to be heard and cultivating thoughtful leadership in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawainer/
Discover more about her work and how she can help you on her website - https://emmawainer.com/home
Subscribe to Emma's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuTawA39gmrFEaiS-LULoA
And learn about her Leadership Presence Challenge - 4-7th September - on LinkedIn.
Our guest, Emma Wainer, an expert voice coach and advocate for female leaders, shares her insights and experiences on what holds women back and, more importantly, what they can do about it.
We explore the three major barriers preventing women from reaching the highest levels of leadership and provide actionable tips and strategies to overcome these obstacles.
Key Takeaways:
Women often unconsciously make themselves smaller through body language, which can lower their perceived status in the workplace.
Hedging language, such as using uncertain phrases, can undermine women's confidence and perceived competence.
Many women struggle with feeling inadequate, which can hold them back from pursuing leadership roles.
Clearing out negative thoughts and filling up with a sense of enoughness is crucial for overcoming self-doubt and building confidence.
Practicing physical presence, such as taking up space and breathing deeply, can help women show up more confidently in the workplace.
Emma has had a gloriously squiggly career, starting in pharmaceutical sales, then training as a Speech and Language Therapist. After a short and sweet affair with the NHS, she became Operations Director in a successful event business before finding her true passion and training as a Voice Coach at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She brings the wealth of all that knowledge to help women raise their visibility and credibility at work by amplifying their ability to be heard and cultivating thoughtful leadership in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawainer/
Discover more about her work and how she can help you on her website - https://emmawainer.com/home
Subscribe to Emma's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuTawA39gmrFEaiS-LULoA
And learn about her Leadership Presence Challenge - 4-7th September - on LinkedIn.
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