Cinderella Syndrome

Cinderella syndrome is the ultimate corporate fairy tale. The belief that if you do your work perfectly, take on more responsibilities without complaint... ...one day, Prince Charming (aka a powerful leader in your company) will discover your talent and rescue you. With the glass slipper of a promotion in hand. Women have been fed a version of this corporate fairy tale since childhood. If you want to get ahead, you're told you should: ✳️ deliver exactly what's asked of you ✳️ keep your head down (and smile) ✳️ be lucky enough that someone notices and chooses you This mindset has created an epidemic of strong, capable, ambitious female leaders… ...who are chronically overworked, burned out, and strung along with perpetually out-of-reach promises of promotion. This week, I sit down with Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, associate professor in entrepreneurial leadership and diversity at HEC Paris in Doha to discuss these dynamics and more. One of the first to write about Cinderella Syndrome, she shares her expertise in gender dynamics, leadership, and how to escape the fate of a modern Cinderella at work. What You'll Learn:  How the Cinderella story keeps us waiting on "Prince Charming" in the workplace The double bind for female leaders, and how we're encouraged to play "nice" How leaders can break out of Cinderella syndrome and claim their power I can't wait for you to hear this powerful episode. For more information, visit The Mental Offload.