Happy new month and welcome to another insightful blogpost where we explore women’s leadership and labour force. I believe everybody deserves their own tribe and community. However when it comes to women breaking the glass ceiling, the question still stands; Who helps women lead? And what does that support actually look like? Today’s article invites us to look at leading a little differently.

Mentorship or Allyship?

When it comes to sponsoring and supporting women by recommending them for roles, do we need mentors or allies? In advocating for their rights to affirmative action, we are bringing this question to fore. Occasions like breast cancer awareness month can really drive change when our community comes center stage, one coversation at a time.

Community Events

In building trust and community, we need events that explore questions around building trust in leading, leading beyond titles, roles and formal authority, and whether a difficult moment is imposter syndrome or simply being out of your depth. This is because you do not need to be the person in charge to create space for someone else to contribute. You can simply open a door, share what you know, or use your influence on their behalf.

Talent Leader

We need to have a closer look at how we support one another. Team leads, executive directors and women rights advocates need to come away with a clearer understanding of the role they can play and practical ways to support the women in their own community, workplace and network more effectively.

Women Emerging

As emerging women leaders, this time we are turning our attention to how we support one another to lead. Nothing like women are their own enemies. Frontliners are really paving the way by showing up everyday and leading the way for others to follow. Practical ways of leading is setting the example for others to follow through mentorship, allyship, sponsporship, advocacy, and what have you.