How Breadwinners Don’t Always Win

14/09/2025 50 min Temporada 4 Episodio 87
How Breadwinners Don’t Always Win

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Send us a textWhat if bringing in the dough doesn’t always mean having the power?In this episode, BBC journalist Melissa Hogenboom explores how breadwinning roles — in families and at work — are shaped by power dynamics, gender norms, and invisible expectations.Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or both, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, status, and sharing the load.Together, we discuss:Why power at home and power at work are more connected than we thinkHow gender roles are evolving — and where they’re stuckWhy some people feel pressure to perform, even when they don’t hold powerWhat leaders and organisations can do to create more balanced dynamicsHow to open up space for empathy, equity, and trustYou'll also discover the Parenting Amplification Effect.This episode provides a fresh take on power, ambition, and what it means to thrive — at work and at home.Curious?🎧 Join the conversation.Connect with Melissa on LinkedInCheck out BreadwinnersRead Melissa's Health Fix newsletterFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle