How the Visibility Penalty Hurts Women Leaders

In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a hidden career trap: the visibility penalty. When women leaders take on high-stakes projects or speak up in meetings, they're often judged more harshly than their male peers. Drawing on a 2023 study from the University of Virginia, they examine how a single bold move — like volunteering for a turnaround assignment — can backfire for women, while boosting men's careers. The hosts dig into real-world examples, including the story of a female executive at a midsize tech firm who was praised privately but penalized in performance reviews for being 'too aggressive.' Lucas and Luna offer practical strategies for navigating this double bind without retreating into invisibility. A must-listen for women in leadership or anyone who wants to understand the subtle biases shaping corporate advancement. #VisibilityPenalty #WomenInLeadership #CareerDoubleBind #GenderBias #HighStakesProjects #LeadershipPerception #WomenAtWork #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #WomenInBusiness #PerformanceReview #AssertivenessDoubleBind #TurnaroundAssignment #UniversityOfVirginia #CareerAdvancement #UnconsciousBias #WomenLeaders Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo