Allyship between women in the workplace is not a given, and
STEM is no different.
Whether it’s because of a perceived need to be masculine to
succeed, there are still outdated ideas of what it means to be a woman at work, particularly in leadership positions.
In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Jessica
Rietbrock, who supports women in STEM in the North West of the UK through her community.
Jessica shares her own experiences in the workplace that
have shaped who she is and how she acts with others. We explore the importance of vulnerability in professional settings, particularly for women in STEM. We also discuss the challenges women face in the workplace, including the need fo support among women and the impact of masculine and feminine energy in
leadership roles.
There is a real need for allyship and support from both men
and women, which can only help to foster a positive workplace culture.
Jessica has some incredible insights into what should happen
to enable women in STEM roles to truly enjoy and succeed in their work.
“Women supporting women in STEM is crucial.” - Jessica
You’ll hear about:
00:00 Embracing Vulnerability in Professional Settings
08:03 Navigating Women in STEM: Challenges and Support
15:50 The Impact of Masculine and Feminine Energy in
Leadership
25:22 The Challenge of Vulnerability in Leadership
29:11 Navigating Masculine Behaviours in Leadership
32:57 The Importance of Allyship and Support
36:48 The Need for Recognition and Feedback
42:10 Creating Supportive Communities for Women in Science
Jessica’s resources:
Jessica’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarietbrock/
North West Women in STEM on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwest-women-in-stem/
My resources:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-n/
Keywords
vulnerability, women in STEM, leadership, support,
professional growth, gender dynamics, sales, personal development, empowerment,
mentorship, vulnerability, leadership, women in STEM, allyship, feedback,
recognition, corporate culture, imposter syndrome, support networks, women
empowerment
