ambition Archives

Where’s the career map? Why ambitious women are struggling to see what comes next

Women’s ambition isn’t translating into clear career pathways, and it’s an issue that should be concerning employers across the country.

Partner Content

Three ways organisations can actively support the ambitions of women in the workplace

When it comes to knocking down these barriers and supporting women’s career ambitions, here are three actions that employers can take.

News & Views

Women are more ambitious than ever and flexible work is enabling it, McKinsey research confirms

Women are as ambitious as ever, with new-found flexibility in the wake of the pandemic helping them to pursue their career goals.

News & Views

Overcoming the hurdles in the way of women’s ambitions: panel

Kate Morris, Shirley Chowdhary and Leisa Sargent joined Angela Priestley on a panel to discuss women’s ambitions, burnout and confidence.

Business

How have women’s careers been impacted by the pandemic? Our survey has some insights

Next Monday, Women’s Agenda will be hosting a webinar to dissect the findings of the survey and talk through how we can reset post-COVID.

Leadership

Study finds people view women as smarter but men still hold the power

The study showed that perceptions on gender have shifted, with most people believing that women are just as intelligent as men (but still not as ambitious).

Advice

Be open, own your brilliance & exit auto-pilot: How to get the career you really want

Be open, own your brilliance & exit auto-pilot: Get the career you want. What I learned at The Growth Faculty’s EA Leadership Summit in 2017.