Business Quote by Gina Miller
“When I worked in financial services, as part of a female-led business, I found that pitching to very male-dominated boards created stress.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Conference on Women in Finance, 2021
Female-led teams face added stress when pitching to male-dominated boards, highlighting gender bias in corporate settings.
In simple terms: Gender bias adds pressure in business pitches.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive board cultures.
Themes
gender equality
corporate culture
stress
leadership
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- startup pitches
- board meetings
- career development
- negotiations
Key Concepts
feminist theory
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support women in similar situations?
- What policies could reduce bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated biases takes time.
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