This year marks 250 years since Abigail Adams sat down and wrote her husband John, then at the Continental Congress, a letter that would outlast both of them: “I desire you would remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands...Read More
In academic and scientific conferences, studies show that women hold back during the Q&A. However, studies also show that when a woman is the first to ask a question, she can shift female participation rates that follow.Read More
At seven months in the womb, you could already hear your mother’s voice—the one that taught you how to communicate. So why is that same voice often judged as less “leaderly” on the world stage? Let’s take a closer look.Read More
One shout from the audience changed the tone of the entire panel discussion. That’s Agency Gifting — using your influence to lift someone else’s voice.Read More
The Lowdown on Uptalk: What it is, when it hurts, and how it can actually boost your conversational influence. From time to time, I hear someone say, “I can’t STAND it when women use uptalk!” (SIGH. 🙂 Newsflash: it’s not just women.) Let’s dive into this vocal affect that drives some people crazy. What is...Read More
