Despite the inroads by women in the workplace, a double standard still exists, reinforced by gender stereotypes that view an assertive woman as “pushy,” while an assertive man is viewed as “bold” and “self-assured.”
Without a strong role model, women are unsure how to respond when they encounter such attitudes, especially when they are trying to launch their careers.
Women who have overcome these obstacles can and should play a pivotal role in helping other women succeed by acting as coaches or mentors. In “UPSETTING THE TABLE: Women Mentoring Women” author Robbie Hardy, a technology sector veteran, has devoted a large portion of her career to mentoring other women.
Through coaching and mentoring, women executives have the opportunity to pass on their experience to other women.
The more you open yourself up to new learning opportunities and new chances, the greater your capacity to shore up your foundation, gain introspection, and grow as a person, parent, professional, or partner.
This stretching also opens up your ability to listen and actually hear new ideas, new ways of thinking, and incorporate them into your life.
Source: Robbie Hardy: Upsetting the Table: Women Mentoring Women
Other Self-Coaching Guides for Career Women:
Career Women Coaching blog: http://careerwomencoaching.com
Women, Know Thyself: The most important knowledge is self-knowledge. (ebook and paperback editions)
Women and Time (ebook and paperback editions)
When Doing It All Won't Do: A self-coaching guide for career women. (ebook and Workbook Edition in paperback at $14.99)
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