S3E2 Why women have to work twice as hard
"When we constantly feel the need to demonstrate our competence, it can create this cycle of overachievement and overworking. The pressure to continually prove we’re good enough can lead to stress, burnout, and even physical health issues over time." ~ Rochelle Marie
In this week's episode, you will learn:
- The Personal Impact of 'Prove-It-Again' Bias: The constant need to demonstrate competence can create a harmful cycle of overworking and overachievement. This pressure can lead to stress, burnout, and physical health issues, adversely affecting self-worth, confidence, and overall job satisfaction.
- How 'Prove-It-Again' Bias Stifles Professional Growth: On the professional front, this bias impedes innovation and productivity, forcing women to conform to traditional work practices instead of championing fresh ideas. It also acts as a barrier to career progression, causing capable women to be overlooked for leadership roles due to the unconscious bias that scrutinises their abilities more than those of their male counterparts.
- Organisational Responsibility in Tackling Bias: Organisations must recognise and address biases within their culture. Providing training to understand these biases, establishing clear performance criteria, and fostering supportive environments are just a few of the steps they can take. These measures promote fairness, but also enhance health, job satisfaction, innovation, and ultimately, organisational success.
- Using the Her Leadership Way Manifesto to Navigate Bias: The three guiding principles of the Her Leadership Way Manifesto offer a roadmap for dealing with the 'Prove-It-Again' bias. By asking powerful questions, taking 100% responsibility, and giving grace to ourselves and others, we can expose and address this bias. Each principle and its corresponding mindset shift empowers women to tackle the bias head-on, bringing us closer to a more equitable workplace.
Listen to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of the 'Prove-It-Again' bias and to learn how you, as a leader, can navigate this challenge. Together, we can pave the way to a future where this bias is a distant memory.
Resources:
Join us in the Women in Leadership facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup
Get the Her Leadership Way Manifesto https://www.herleadershipway.com/HLWManifesto
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
S2E4 How well do you really know yourself?
S2E7 How to Take Ownership of Your Career
S2E11 Break Free from the Self-Criticism Trap
Connect with me:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
Email: [email protected]
Website: herleadershipway.com
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