201. The Broken Rung and Beyond: Women’s Roadmap to Leadership, A Discussion with Drew Turner

Drew Turner, Millennial, joins Yo to discuss the McKinsey Women in the Workplace 2024 – the 10th Anniversary Report. Drew began her leadership journey in retail at Williams Sonoma, eventually transitioning into Learning and Development at Tesla. She’s passionate about helping women break free from societal expectations and step confidently into leadership roles. Her vision is a world where women lead boldly and empathetically, breaking barriers for future generations. Drew is also Yo’s Chi Omega Fraternity sister and when they attended The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute, Yo knew she’d offer all of us rich leadership insights.   Topics Covered:        Women representation at C-suite positions   Barriers women face in the pipeline     Reaching gender parity Making career changes     Kinds of training and education needed      Micro aggressions 3 Episode Takeaways   1.   While women make up 29% of C-suite (2015 it was 17%) it will take 22 years for white women to reach parity - and even longer for women with color.   2.   The Broken Rung disconnect is about the lack of women moving into the manager level: For every 100 men, 81 women are promoted to manager (as of 2024). Another finding: women are no more optimistic than in the past.   3.   It’s good to remember that we can give ourselves permission to change it up by listening to ourselves and our intuition. All the experiences we have come along with us in making a career change.   Episode Resource: Article: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace   More About Drew   As the founder of her coaching business, Drew focuses on empowering women to overcome self-doubt and burnout, helping them lead with confidence and authenticity. With a focus on empathy and resilience, she equips women to create lasting impact in their careers.   How to reach Drew & Special Offer:   LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewturner2/,   Free 30-minute Coaching Exploratory Call Link: https://calendar.app.google/LaE99HqMoRh5KfL78     How to reach Yo Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We’d love to hear from you!   email: [email protected]   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/