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Championing Women and Combatting Injustice in the Workplace with Fiona McKay
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Could the key to achieving gender diversity in your workplace lie in courageous leadership and male allyship? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Fiona McKay, a distinguished keynote speaker and expert in courageous leadership. From her tenure at Rolls-Royce to founding Leading Ladies during the pandemic, Fiona shares fascinating insights on the essential role of male allyship in empowering women and fostering gender diversity in the workplace.
Discover practical strategies for men to support women's career advancement and explore how courageous leadership transcends mere confidence to drive career success and create a healthier workplace culture. Fiona also emphasizes the importance of role models at all levels and highlights how financial management empowers bold decision-making without fear of immediate repercussions. Explore the systemic and internal barriers women face in the workplace, the impact of socialization on professional growth, and the signifcance of allyship acceptance and growth through learning from mistakes. Hit play now and become a champion of fairness for your organization. Key points throughout include:
- Breaking gender barriers: The power of male allyship in the workplace
- How supporting women's advancement into leadership benefits everyone
- Practical steps for men to support women's career advancement
- Courageous leadership: Enhancing workplace success and employee retention
- The value of identifying your non-negotiables and understanding what matters most to you
- Balancing risk and stability: The crucial role of financial security in career decisions
- Unsung heroes in the workplace taking a stand against injustice
- Building confidence and networks for career freedom
- Addressing systemic and internal barriers for women in the workplace
- Overcoming societal conditioning and empowering women to prioritize personal growth
- Allyship acceptance: Empowering male allies through workplace support
"We do need to put ourselves first. Some women might feel guilty applying for a more senior position because they don't want to leave their team behind. And I think there are just certain things that women are more likely to feel than men because of how we've been socialized." – Fiona McKay.
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Get connected with Fiona McKay:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-mckay-leading-lady-of/
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https://mckayunlimited.com/leading-ladies-of-aerospace-2024/
Get connected with your host, Katherine Jerald:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinejerald/
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