The Bias Cut
A series profiling women leaders on career paths and gender bias
This Walmart executive runs on people power and consistent routines
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In leading teams for Walmart, DoorDash, and CVS, Astha Purohit values a strong sense of ownership, shared purpose, and trust among collaborators.
This finance exec is a fan of nonlinear career paths
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Former CFO Ellen Lederman talks career on- and off-ramps and the value of building on others’ experiences, as well as your own.
How assertive communication helped this M&A executive rise to the top
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Clarisa Estol on taking responsibility for her own career resilience and championing a de-biased recruitment and hiring process.
Gensler exec: ‘Amplify your impact as you advance your career’
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Gensler global co-chair Diane Hoskins talks “focused relaxation” and finding her voice during a worldwide crisis.
Why this tech consultant and executive coach embraces being a B student
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“We’re socialized from the time we’re children to be excellent at everything all the time — and it’s exhausting.”
Women’s career advice: Remember that exhaustion is not a yardstick for productivity
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EzCater’s co-founder and former CEO on organizing priorities, forgiving your imperfections, and proactively looking for growth opportunities.
Leadership advice: 'Women have to learn how to ask for more money'
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Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou talks about thinking of childcare as an investment, and turning failures into the first steps to success.
How this entrepreneur uses her peer allies to get around gender bias
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Kerry Twibell on speaking up, getting outside, and not being afraid to ask for help.
This executive coach wants you to have a mission statement for your career
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Leadership coach Jessica Galica explains the importance of fully committing to PTO and why no woman is immune to gender bias.
14 quotes for women’s leadership and growth in 2024
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From self-advocacy to authenticity, 14 women leaders across a range of industries share lessons they’ve learned climbing the career ladder.