Allies and Mentors and Coaches, Oh My! How Women Can Achieve Equity in the Workplace with Jen McCollum '91

Why aren’t there more women in the C-suite? How can organizations design their culture and systems to allow all of their employees to thrive? What is the “double-bind” that women experience in the workplace and how do we navigate around that? If those questions interest you, you’ll enjoy my conversation with Jen McCollum, the CEO of Catalyst, a powerful organization that helps institutions address systemic workplace challenges in gender equity. In this episode, Jen discusses her career path and the work of Catalyst, emphasizing the correlation between gender diversity in leadership and positive business outcomes. She also gives tips on how to work with allies, mentors, coaches, and sponsors to support you in your career advancement.