#104 Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author, economist, and entrepreneur discusses leadership, inclusion and female empowerment.

Episode #104 of the 2B Bolder podcast features Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a distinguished author, economist, and advocate for diversity and inclusion. Dr. Hewlett is CEO of Hewlett Consulting Partners and founded The Center for Talent Innovation, which today is called COQUA, where she is still actively engaged as Chief Emeritus, a groundbreaking think tank that has pioneered Leadership in an Age of Inclusion with a Task Force of 90 global companies. Sylvia is Harvard Business Review's most-published author. She’s also written 16 critically acclaimed books, including When the Bough Breaks, Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor, Executive Presence, and #MeToo in the Corporate World, to name just a few. In our conversation, she shares her remarkable path from her roots in South Wales to becoming a key influencer in corporate inclusivity and leadership.The show offers countless nuggets of wisdom and covers ...The driving forces behind Sylvia's career choices and her commitment to enhancing workplace diversity and inclusion.The impact of sponsorship on career development and the importance of executive presence for marginalized groups.Strategies for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination in light of the #MeToo movement.Effective ways to support and retain top female talent, along with navigating through career advancement barriers.Empowering advice for young women on cultivating confidence, tackling imposter syndrome, and mastering public speaking to stand out.Tune in to gain valuable lessons on navigating the complexities of the contemporary workplace with determination, empathy, and strategic insight.  Resources:Sylvia Ann Hewlett on LinkedIn Hewlett Consulting PartnersSylvia Ann Hewlett’s websiteSylvia Ann Hewlett’s books she’s authoredSee the full library of Women in Business and Tech Career podcasts Sylvia Ann Hewlett's Career Tips for Women TranscriptThe 2B Bolder Podcast provides first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.