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The Summit Effect…Why Succession Matters

When a CEO exits, the ripple touches every part of the organization: strategy, board composition, culture, investor confidence.

And the research is clear. Companies with a strong successor plan outperform peers on shareholder return and employee retention.

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When Women Lead, Leadership Changes-The Multiplying Power Of a Female CEO

I’ve spent decades, watching how leadership dynamics shift when the right person, male or female, takes the top seat.

The data now confirms what experience whispers: when a woman steps in as CEO, the ripple isn’t subtle…it’s seismic.

According to Altrata’s 2025 report on U.S. corporate boards, companies with a female CEO average 39% women on their boards, compared to just 33.7% in companies with male CEOs. Senior leadership teams show a similar pattern…greater balance and depth at every level.

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Leadership Doesn’t Trickle Down…It Tops Out

For decades, women have steadily increased their presence in management and professional roles. In the U.S., women now hold nearly 46% of managerial and professional jobs, up from just 29% in 1980. At first glance, that sounds like a victory.

But the higher you climb, the more the numbers stall. Recent data shows that while middle management is approaching parity, women remain far less visible at the very top-CEO seats, board chairs and executive committees. Even more troubling, some sectors are quietly slipping backwards in senior representation.

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Trailblazers in Private Equity: Breaking Barriers in Finance

When most people think of women breaking leadership barriers, private equity isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. Long seen as one of the most male-dominated corners of finance, private equity has historically lacked diversity at every level.

But that’s beginning to change.

Recently, senior women like Beth Pickens and Louise Boothby have been recognized as true trailblazers…proving that even in the most exclusive financial circles, qualified women are reshaping what leadership looks like

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Cybersecurity-The New Frontier Of Women’s Leadership

When we talk about women in leadership, we often think of boardrooms, corner offices or political arenas. But there’s another battlefield where women are quietly stepping into positions of enormous influence…cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical discipline anymore. It’s a leadership imperative. Breaches can topple organizations, compromise national security, and destroy public trust in a matter of hours. Which makes the question of who is leading in cybersecurity one of the most pressing leadership conversations of our time.

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IPO Season Isn’t Just About Markets…It’s About Representation

This year’s “Bro IPO Summer” headlines tell us something we can’t ignore…despite decades of progress, when companies prepare to go public, women are still being left out of the most visible leadership seats.

A recent study of tech IPOs revealed that 88% had only zero or one woman on their boards and 93% had similar gps in their executive teams. That’s not just a disappointing statistic…it’s a flashing red signal.

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AI and Women in Leadership: From Concern to Capability

Over the past few weeks, the conversation around women and artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted dramatically. First, the headlines warned us: AI could put women’s careers at risk. Then came a new perspective: Women are already leading the ethical AI conversation.

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From Self-Criticism to Self-Kindness: A Guide For Women Who Do It All

High-achieving women often hold themselves to impossibly high standards. You juggle demanding careers, personal responsibilities and societal expectations…yet somehow still feel you’re not “enough.”

One of the hardest truths to confront is what we can be our own harshest critics. If you wouldn’t speak to a colleague, a loved one or a friend the way you sometimes speak to yourself, why is it acceptable to direct that treatment inward?

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You Can Be Wildly Successful On Paper…And Still Feel Like Something’s Off

“I’ve done everything I set out to do…so why doesn’t it feel the way I thought it would?”

I see it every day in my work as an executive coach for women in leadership: brilliant, accomplished women who’ve climbed every rung, hit every milestone and checked every box…yet still find themselves wondering:

“Is this how it’s supposed to feel?”

This isn’t burnout.

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The Work-Life Harmony Reset: Leading Without Losing Yourself

If you’ve ever felt like the demands of leadership are pulling you in a hundred directions, you’re not alone. The higher you rise, the more blurred the lines become between your professional responsibilities and your personal life. And while many people talk about  “work-life balance,” I prefer a different approach…work-life harmony.

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