Australia: there are more CEOs named Andrew than the total number of women CEOs. USA: Only 7.2% of CEOs are women for fortune 500 companies. *Organisations with a gender-diverse workforce perform monumentally better than those dominated by a single-gender.*

Adequate and equitable representation between both genders. ADEQUATE = Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. EQUITABLE = Fair and impartial.

-Diverse experiences & viewpoints helps to foster innovation -Diverse talents result in more successful solutions

Research shows women become considerably more effective at leadership from age 40 This could lead to better corporate decision making at a higher level

Empathy often considered a superpower for women An empathetic leader can accept that everyone perceives the world differently without passing judgment Listen to team members rather than trying to fix, solve, or dictate

Great at communicating and collaborating Communicate with intimacy and connection in mind More meaningful dialogues, open communication

Founder & CEO, Bumble -Created a distinct, engaging brand customers love -Built core values into her product -Disrupted the dating market, but not strictly a dating app

Prime Minister, New Zealand -Praised for displaying emotional intelligence, especially empathy, and being an effective communicator -Authentic leadership: 20% pay cut during covid, listening to team of experts, connecting with community -Transformational leadership: concerned with justice and fairness and future needs of the country -Announced pregnancy 3 months into being Prime Minister. Models being a working mother.

Education Activist Social justice leader, just 15 when shot and 16 when she published her autobiography Courageous and compassionate leadership allows her to be an influential leader in the world Youngest Nobel prize winner Strong sense of purpose

President, European Central Bank -Started breaking stereotypes in her banking career -Champion for gender inclusion and focused on breaking down barriers for future female leaders (outspoken about creating opportunities) -Power of life, the purse, resilience.

Past monarch of the UK -Showed love, guidance, dignity, understanding and respect -Strong belief in her purpose of serving the people -Connected to Mother Earth - spent a lot of time outdoors

People-development Setting clear standards and rewards Participatory decision-making

Harvard Business Review Study -Perceived stronger than men in 17/19 leadership competencies -Taking initiative, acting with resilience, practicing self-development, driving for results, displaying high integrity

-Cultural biases against women leaders -Unconscious bias plays a big role in hiring and promotion decisions -Women often don't apply for jobs unless they feel 100% qualified -Women rate themselves lower than their managers do

While competent, independent, diligent women rise, dominant women are considered less promotable