116: The Problem With Being the Only Woman in the Room with Micha Goebig

Published: Sept. 13, 2022, 4 a.m.

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Truth is, it\\u2019s tough being the only woman in the room.\\xa0

We have to overcome some unique challenges to elevate our careers -\\xa0

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Being seen and not heard

Doing more than our male peers

Sexism & microaggressions

Lack of role models

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But don\\u2019t worry too much, my love. Because my guest, Micha Goebig, and I are here to help with our 3-part series on being the only woman in the room!\\xa0

Today for part 1, we are diving into the problem with being the only woman in the room. We\\u2019re sharing the FOUR blocks that could be keeping you from enjoying and excelling in your leadership career (and what to do about them!) because we know it can feel lonely and frustrating - but you do NOT need to apologize for feeling that way. We are with you, and we have some tips!

Ready for the tools you need to excel as the only woman in the room?

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Let\\u2019s go to the show!

We dive into:

  • The FOUR barriers we experience as female leaders - and what to do about them!
  • What it really means to be \\u201cthe only woman in the room\\u201d
  • The surprise results of our poll \\u201cwhat is the greatest challenge about being the only woman in the room?\\u201d
  • TWO important things you can start doing to make sure your voice is heard
  • Proof over promise - working harder than your male peers
  • Our superpower as female leaders (and why I DON\\u2019T want you to be more like your male peers!)
  • The 3 BIGGEST things you can do to overcome these blocks to your female leadership
  • And more

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**Useful links**

https://tonicollis.com/workwithtoni\\xa0

Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women\\u2019s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

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