How to Close the Leadership Gap for Women | ESG Decoded Podcast #162

Trigger and sensitive content warning: This episode includes discussions of gender inequality, workplace biases, and a brief mention of gender-based violence.March marks Women’s History Month, an opportunity to spotlight the contributions and achievements of women worldwide. In this special episode, we highlight women's ongoing challenges in leadership and workplace equity with actionable takeaways on narrowing the gap.Anna Stablum welcomes Mette Johansson, a renowned author, speaker, and advocate for gender equality. Mette shares her insights on the hidden barriers that hinder women's progress and the systemic changes needed to create a more equitable work environment.Mette draws from her book "Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back at Work" to explore persistent myths about women's ambition, leadership styles, and workplace biases that continue to affect career advancement. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in top leadership roles.Our conversation will dive into:Why the disparity persists: Understanding the root causes of underrepresentation.Societal expectations: How these influence career trajectories and personal aspirations.Redefining leadership: Strategies for women to lead on their own terms and challenge traditional norms.Join us for this thought-provoking discussion featuring perspectives from accomplished women leaders who are paving the way for future generations. Thank you for tuning in to this enlightening discussion on women in leadership. Enjoy this insightful episode!Don't miss out on future episodes. Subscribe to ESG Decoded on your preferred podcast platforms and follow us on social media for updates.Episode Resources: Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back At Work: https://www.mettejohansson.com/narratives-the-stories-that-hold-women-back-at-work Mette Johansson’s Website: https://www.mettejohansson.com/ Women’s History Month Website: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecodedFB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCoFB: https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/