Related Posts
New to Fishbowl?
Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Download the Fishbowl app to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
Copy and paste embed code on your site

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

I’ve often felt like I’m carrying an invisible weight in meetings where I’m the only female voice. And yes, the data can be disheartening, but it’s also an opportunity. Every time I share my experience, I see light bulbs go off. It’s like people finally get that the numbers they’re seeing represent the reason I sometimes hesitate to speak up or why I’m often asked to take notes when I should be leading the conversation. We have to keep humanizing this data because behind every statistic is a woman who deserves a seat at the table and the support to stay there.
I am often the only woman at the table, and I’ve started to look at it as something that I can use to my benefit. I’m unique, my point of view is different, and I feel like I am differentiator. I can’t change the culture of the climate that I work in, but I can change how I view it