Have you ever been told “you’re too much”

or “you’re not strategic enough”?

If so, you are not alone!

When women lead from strength, we’re aggressive.

When we lead with empathy, we’re too soft.

It’s a tightrope that’s impossible to walk.

Maybe you’ve heard some of these statistics about women leaders …

• 76% of high-performing women receive negative personality-focused feedback compared to just 2% of high-performing men.

•  Only 28% of women feel confident navigating office politics.

• More than half of mid-level women report feeling “stuck” in execution, while men in the same roles are more likely to be seen as “strategic thinkers.”

If any of them hit a little too close to home, breathe.

You’re not broken.

You’re not imagining it.

And you’re definitely not alone.

Influence, visibility and strategy are learnable leadership skills.

This isn’t about working harder. It’s about leading smarter!

Sources: 1) Textio Feedback Bias 2024, 2)McKinsey & Company’s “Women in the Workplace” Report, 3) LeanIn.org