I’m 37 and trying to figure out what’s next in my career. I’m the 2nd-most senior (in title) woman in my company behind our CFO, who is retiring this year. The rest of the leadership team I sit on is all white, and all male. In my head I feel like I still need new and different mentors, and more female mentors. I’m at a small indy agency (50 people) - should I be looking to go to a bigger shop and take a title downgrade back to Director so I can work under a VP/SVP/EVP to learn more?

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Personally I would try to decouple those things a bit. There are other ways to find mentorship and growth other than direct reporting structures. If there are other women leaders in the field you admire at bigger shops you may be able to establish a mentor relationship with them and at the same time learn more about the shops and what might be a good fit. Also could consider an executive coach or career coach who might provide valuable support as well.

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