Discover how to lead authentically as a woman in a world still catching up. Drawing from Brene Brown's courage research, Amy Edmondson's psychological safety framework, and Susan Colantuono's strategic insights, this episode reveals evidence-based tactics for navigating double binds while building your unique leadership path.

How can women lead authentically while navigating workplace double standards?







Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

Nia: Welcome to the BeFreed Podcast, where we distill the world's best sources into personalized insights you can actually finish. I'm Nia.
Jackson: And I'm Jackson. Today we're tackling something that's both deeply personal and systemically important: how to become a female leader in a world that still has some catching up to do.
Nia: You know, what strikes me most about this topic is the paradox at its heart. The World Economic Forum's latest report shows we're still far from gender parity in leadership, yet the research is clear that women often excel at transformational leadership styles that drive results.
Jackson: Exactly! And what I love about our sources is they don't just diagnose the problem-they offer a practical playbook that works with reality while changing it. We're pulling from peer-reviewed research, leadership books, and insights from podcasts like Huberman Lab and Brene Brown's Dare to Lead.