Overview:

There are still biases women face in the corporate landscape, even though we have come a long way. Many women wonder if what they are experiencing is just isolated to them. It isn’t. It is actually prevalent in business and you are not alone.

We will discuss some of the challenges women face in even the most subtle ways – what we call underlying biases. We will look at techniques to over come these challenges. There are many strengths women posses and we will look at how to embrace them and use them in the corporate landscape. There are different techniques both women and men employ and they can both be beneficial. This webinar will identify and those with a better understanding on how to leverage both.

This webinar will also focus on the subtle differences in communication between genders and how to communicate so your voice is always heard. We will also touch on ways to deal with difficult personalities and conflict, specifically when you encounter more aggressive behaviors in others.

Why should you Attend: Although business and culture has progressed a long way, there are still biases that women can face in the corporate landscape. We will discuss the challenges that women face in business, and uncover techniques to overcome them, as well as uncover the hidden strengths that women possess and the techniques to leverage them for an advantage in the industry.

• Do you wonder why it still feels like you are not on an equal playing field with men? We will analyze why there are still gender biases and challenges in the workplace, and how they manifest as ongoing challenges, to empower you to take action to counter these effects
• Do you feel like your voice is not always heard or given proper weight? We will look at communication techniques to help you command respect and get traction on your ideas
• Do you have to walk a tightrope of being strong enough without being labeled too harsh? We will analyze the double standard of men & women in leadership roles and how women can navigate these tricky waters to not only gain equal respect but excel with their unique talents
• Do you dread conflict? We will look at techniques you can use to help you welcome the next challenge

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Challenges for women in business
• Second - generation gender bias - what it is and how it manifests in business
• Differences in male vs female generalized behavior
• Visible vs invisible competence
• Language Matters - Subtle changes you can make to what you say that will give you a better advantage to be heard
• Women’s superpowers and how to use them effectively
• Dealing with conflict and difficult people
• Why people are difficult and your choices in dealing with them
• Redirecting
• Speaking to be understood
• Other methods than apologies
• Dealing with aggressive behaviors
• Minimizing differences by finding agreement

Who Will Benefit:

• Women in business