EPISODE · Nov 8, 2024 · 43 MIN
WiCX Talk Trends: From Trad Wives to Trailblazers – Can Women Have it All?
from Inspiring Women In CX · host Clare Muscutt
Can women really have it all? 🫣 In episode #002 of the WiCX Talk Trends Podcast, sponsored by CallMiner, join Clare Muscutt as she talks to Jill Donahue, Senior Director of Business Strategy & Analytics about: 👩💻 Jill's journey to CallMiner and the importance of diverse experiences in career development. 👨 How allyship, especially male allyship, is crucial for advancing gender equality. 💸 The pay gap and the societal expectations that impact women’s career choices and progression. ⚖️ How the pandemic has exacerbated challenges for women, particularly in balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. ⭐ If the 'trad wives' movement reflects a societal shift in how women choose to define their roles. 👭 How mentorship and sponsorship are essential for women's career advancement. 🔮 The future of gender equality and how it relies on changing the system, not just individual behaviour. On a mission to ensure women are at the centre of important industry conversations, join Clare Muscutt, and inspiring guests as we debate the hottest topics and explore current trends, helping you to stay ahead of the curve of the latest developments shaping customer, employee and women’s experiences. Interested in being featured on the podcast? Reach out to us at [email protected].
What this episode covers
In this episode of the Inspiring Women in CX Talks Trends podcast, Clare Muscutt interviews Jill Donahue, who shares her journey to becoming a leader in the customer experience industry and her role at CallMiner. They discuss the importance of employee resource groups, particularly for women, and the need for male allyship in promoting gender equality. Jill emphasizes the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, highlighting the decline in women’s leadership roles and the impact of the pandemic on women’s careers. The conversation underscores the collective responsibility to advocate for change and support one another in the workplace. In this conversation, Clare Muscutt and Jill Donahue discuss the evolving landscape of women’s leadership, the challenges posed by societal expectations, and the importance of collaboration in driving systemic change. They explore the concept of the ’glass cliff’ that women face after breaking through the glass ceiling, the rise of the ’tradwives’ movement, and the need for women to support each other in leadership roles. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building a more inclusive environment where women can thrive without having to conform to outdated norms.
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