Coaching for Women in Leadership

Own your voice at the executive table

Many women in the workplace share the experiences of not speaking up in a meeting when they know they have value to add and of failing to advocate for or promote themselves to senior leaders. It can feel overwhelming to build a personal brand, pursue career advancement, and fulfill their responsibilities at home. 

These issues aren’t the only reasons why there is a lack of representation in the C-suite. Yet, they can contribute to women not being considered for key executive roles. Programs designed to foster more inclusive and collaborative workplaces are slowly making an impact, but there is significant room for growth.

McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace research has found:

  • Since 2015, the number of women in the C-suite has increased from 17% to 28%
  • For every 100 men promoted from entry-level to manager, 87 women were promoted
  • These early career promotion disparities explain why men hold 60% of manager-level positions in a typical company, while women hold 40%

Women Leaders Navigate Unique Challenges

Leadership is challenging enough without letting negative self-talk get in your way. Coaching can help women leaders identify and set aside self-imposed obstacles to focus on enhancing the skills and strategies critical for ongoing success.

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Gain Confidence

Being humble is a vital leadership trait, but it can also become a pitfall. Leaders need the confidence to speak up and share their unique perspectives.
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Build a Network

Great leadership doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Women must initiate and nurture networks both inside and outside of the company.
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Balance Priorities

Instead of feeling guilty about competing priorities, effective leaders find integration points between their work and home lives.
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Navigate Conflict

Conflict can be productive and creative—when it’s approached with empathy and a shared goal of a positive outcome, rather than avoided at all costs.
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Put your women leaders on the fast track to success

Creating a more equitable workplace starts with giving your women leaders the support and coaching they need to overcome common culturally ingrained obstacles. Blanchard’s experienced coaches can help your organization empower its women to take charge of their career advancement and close the leadership gender gap.

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