There are absolutely no females in leadership roles in my company and it's frustrating. For those of you who’ve broken into senior leadership roles, what was the biggest challenge you faced as a woman in this industry, and how did you overcome it? I refuse to back down from my dream of MD or CIO one day, but I'm not gonna lie ... it is disheartening to think that it's hard to believe I can do it.

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I admire your determination to aim for MD or CIO, it’s so important to hold onto that dream. One of the biggest challenges I faced breaking into senior leadership was combating the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) biases that made me feel like I had to prove myself twice as much as my male counterparts. What helped me was finding mentors, both men and women, who believed in my abilities and advocated for me in rooms where I wasn’t present. I also made it a point to speak up confidently in meetings and show my expertise, even when it felt intimidating. You absolutely can do this, and every step forward you take is paving the way for other women to follow. Keep pushing!

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