The Leaky Funnel-Why Women Are Leaving Leadership And How To Stop The Silent Exodus
We’ve celebrated more women entering leadership than ever before. And rightfully so.
But beneath the headlines, a quieter story is unfolding.
Women are leaving leadership pipelines at every stage…and we’re not talking about it enough.
This isn’t a pipeline issue. It’s a retention issue.
Burnout Isn’t A Buzzword…It’s A Leadership Crisis
here’s a quiet crisis playout out behind boardroom doors.
Recent research shows:
56% of executives report being burned out
Nearly half of leadership teams have lost top talent due to chronic fatigue and disengagement
Women in leadership are disproportionately affected, especially those holding the “only” seat at the table
These findings come from the 2024 Women @ Work report by Deloitte, which continues to track the evolving workplace experiences of women globally.
Beyond the Broken Rung-The Real Reason Women Can’t Break Through in 2025
For years, we’ve been told the problem is at the top.
The elusive C-suite. The final glass ceiling.
But what if the real issue isn’t just the ceiling?
What if it’s the ladder itself?
According to research, for every 100 men promoted from entry-level to manager, only 81 women are promoted, and the numbers are even lower for women of color. This is what’s known as the broken rung-the first step up that too many women are missing.
Why Waiting Is Costing Us (Women) And why we can’t afford to play the long game anymore.
I’ve coached hundreds of brilliant women who tell me they’ll speak up after the next meeting, go for the promotion next quarter, invest in themselves next year. And when we dig deeper, the waiting isn’t about strategy. It’s about fear. About permission. About the myth that one day, confidence will just arrive.
The Confidence Trap: Why Experience Alone Won’t Make You Feel Ready (And What To Do Instead)
You’ve checked the boxes. Earned the degrees. Gained the titles. Led the teams.
So why don’t you feel more confident?
That’s the Confidence Trap…believing that more experience will automatically erase self-doubt. For many high-achieving women, especially in male-dominated industries, confidence doesn’t grow in parallel with competence. It often lags behind it.
What Skill Set Have You Been Downplaying?
It happens quietly. Maybe you’ve always been great at simplifying chaos into clear action…but you call it “just being organized.” Maybe people always come to you for advice…but you brush it off as “being a good listener.” Maybe you lead with empathy, but you label it “just being nice.”
3 Tiny Steps That Create BIG Change
We often think of change as something massive, dramatic and immediate…like a total career pivot, a big promotion or finally achieving work-life harmony. But in reality, lasting change begins with the small shifts: the thoughts we challenge, the patterns we disrupt and the beliefs we finally let go of.
Personal and Professional Growth For Women-The Secret To Sustainable Success
In a world that celebrates hustle and glorifies being busy, growth can feel like one more thing on your endless to-do list. But here’s the truth…sustainable success doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from becoming more.
When you focus on both personal and professional growth, you don’t just climb the ladder…you build a foundation strong enough to hold everything you’re reaching for.
Quiet Leadership-Why Listening Is Your Most Underrated Superpower
In a world that often rewards the loudest voice, the most powerful leaders are often the quietest ones…the ones who truly listen.
We all love to receive compliments about what we do, what we are wearing and yes, sometimes, what we look like. In business, it’s even more important to concentrate on what you are bringing to your clients and sharing what you are the expert in. While it’s nice to hear “Wow you’re amazing”, the best compliment any leader can her is, “Wow, you really listened to me.
Transformational Leadership-Creating Change That Lasts
Transformational leadership is more than just meeting goals or managing performance. It’s about elevating the people and environments around you. It’s about vision, impact and creating the kind of change that doesn’t just check a box. It inspires lasting growth.
For women in leadership, this isn’t just a style. It’s a movement. Because when women lead with intention, clarity and vision, they don’t just get results…they shape the future.
Executive Coaching for Women-Unlock Leadership Clarity and Confidence
For decades, executive coaching was seen for a remedy for leaders in trouble. Today, it’s something very different…a strategic advantage for those who want to lead with clarity, influence and purpose. And for high-achieving women, it can be the key to unlocking the next level of success, both personally and professionally.
Being Present
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and one of the two of you are either reading emails, looking at your phones or daydreaming about what you have to do next and where you would rather be? If you are the recipient of this, how does it make you feel? If you are doing it to someone else, how do you think they are feeling? There is nothing more important than showing someone that you are interested in what they are.