Hey friend! I recently had an enlightening chat with my good friend Karen about supporting women through workplace challenges. Karen is an incredible leader who's worked with top executives globally. After witnessing capable women get knocked down by workplace adversity, she launched a pilot program that received rave reviews. I'll share some fascinating insights from her research on what women need most in these difficult situations. The key takeaway? Women need to "lean on" strong support systems, not just "lean in" and power through alone. I'll summarize Karen's advice on building peer networks and workplace "first aid" responders. She also explains why certain adversity uniquely impacts women's identity and dignity. I wish I'd had these support tools early on! Let me know if her guidance resonates or helps you support others. Stay tuned for a free workshop Karen and I are hosting soon with more skills to handle workplace challenges. Hope you'll join us! As always, love to hear your thoughts below!
In this episode, you will be able to:
Learn effective workplace bullying prevention strategies to create a healthier and more supportive work environment.
Discover the crucial support systems that can help women thrive in the business world.
Explore the impact of workplace adversity on women and gain insights on how to navigate and overcome challenges.
Unlock the secrets to building strong peer support networks within your organization for enhanced resilience and empowerment.
Master essential strategies to handle workplace trauma and emerge stronger in the face of adversity.
My special guest is Karen Tay
Karen Tay is founder of Inherent, where her team helps women leaders navigate transitions and adversities in their work/life journeys. How Inherent supports women leaders is backed by robust research with Princeton University.
She is concurrently CEO and Head Coach at Threshold Allies, where she is a sought-after international coach and talent consultant, working with top leaders in business and government across Silicon Valley and Asia. She has leveraged her skills in leadership, talent development, strategy and policy to boost equality in cities, uplift underserved populations and women.
Previously, she was the Head (Senior Director) of Strategy and Operations and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Iterative Health, a fast-growing digital health company that raised $180M in funding. She also built and led global technology talent operations for Singapore's Smart Nation Initiative and Singapore Global Network, scaling the tech talent pipeline by 20X in three years. As a strategy advisor to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers of Singapore, she designed and implemented billion-dollar education and social policy reforms and was a political speechwriter.
She is a Singularity University faculty member, a Women's Forum editorial board member, published author, and a recipient of several awards and honors for her work in STEM and public good.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:07:37 - Key Findings from the Princeton White Paper
00:10:52 - Impact on Companies and Support for Women
00:13:17 - Gender Disparities and Workplace Bullying
00:14:31 - Gender Disparity in Promotions and Opportunities
00:15:46 - Hierarchy and Power Dynamics
00:16:27 - Workplace Adversity and Support
00:18:39 - Long-Term Impacts of Workplace Bullying
00:25:21 - Invisible Challenges for Women in the Workplace
00:28:44 - Challenges for Women in the Workplace
00:30:29 - The Burnout Trap
00:31:57 - Strategies and Policies
00:35:10 - Workplace First Aid
00:37:47 - You're Not Alone
00:42:43 - Joining the Difference Maker Community
00:43:27 - The Power of Deep Conversations
00:44:00 - Importance of Finding Safe Spaces
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Visit www.inherentjourney.org to learn more about Karen Tay's work and to access resources related to workplace adversity and support for women.
Contact Karen Tay via email at karen@threshold-allies.com or on IG at @ktaycoaching
Join the workshop When Work Drama Becomes Work Trauma: Skills to Help Yourself and Others on October 21 at 5:00 PM PST. Register on Eventbrite to participate in this skill-building workshop led by Karen Tay at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-work-drama-becomes-trauma-skills-to-help-yourself-and-others-tickets-1002551076257
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