Putting boardroom gender balance plans to the test 

Take our quiz to see if you’re well-placed to implement new European rules on boardroom equality.

‘Defiant Optimism’ is what is needed to bring about a more sustainable, inclusive world

Rethink traditional models of finance to achieve a sustainable and inclusive future, argues Durreen Shahnaz, founder & CEO of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).

Women on European boards: A route towards 40% 

A new EU law will oblige companies to meet a 40% quota for women on boards by 2026. This is set to drive a major shift in how businesses appoint non-executive directors.

“Success is about having a vision and being privileged enough to see the impact” 

Lana Haddad, Chief Operating Officer at the International Olympic Committee, reflects on what has propelled her to succeed in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Four lessons from the world of sports 

Women’s sports are booming. Here are four hard-won lessons from pioneering women athletes: from teaming up to playing to win.

My lesson as a woman leader in the US military? Don’t be your own worst enemy 

After 20 years of service as a physician and clinical leader in the US military, Renee Pazdan discusses why women should learn to recognize when they might be inadvertently holding themselves back.

How to run a high-performing business: Hire more women leaders 

Gender stereotyping is the enemy of men who want to run successful, sustainable businesses. It’s also the enemy of women who want to work for successful, inclusive companies with gender diversity at every level – including the bottom line.

4 ways to close the gender pay gap 

Do salary histories hold women back? What about maternity breaks and part-time options? Instead of dwelling on what doesn’t work, hone in on what can.

Are you a chameleon or a true-to-selfer?Navigating the authenticity paradox in leadership

Balancing authenticity with workplace demands poses a challenge for leaders striving for integrity. How can leaders reconcile their true selves with organizational expectations?

Outdated myths shouldn’t hold women back 

Here are four myths and three remedies to help women achieve more at work

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