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

“Women don’t like being told what to do.” That’s what I heard from a young man in a recent workshop when we discussed the high expectations women face regarding likability in the workplace.  I wondered: Is he referring to the result of mansplaining? Mansplaining: a term describing a person, most often a man, who offers...Read More

Ever had your story interrupted and hijacked? Not fun, right? 😭 This happens when there's a lack of Voice Equity (VoiceEQ)—a mindset that values all voices in the room. VoiceEQ can be challenging because, let’s face it, we all love the sound of our own voices! But it’s essential for fostering trust, inclusion, and diverse...Read More