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Women face gender discrimination throughout our careers. It doesn't have to derail our ambitions — but how do we prepare to deal with it? There's no workplace orientation session about narrowing the wage gap, standing up to interrupting male colleagues, or taking on many other issues we encounter at work. So HBR staffers Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo, and Emily Caulfield are untangling some of the knottiest problems. They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help you succeed in spite of the obstacles.

Women at Work Harvard Business Review

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    • 4.8 • 143 Ratings

Women face gender discrimination throughout our careers. It doesn't have to derail our ambitions — but how do we prepare to deal with it? There's no workplace orientation session about narrowing the wage gap, standing up to interrupting male colleagues, or taking on many other issues we encounter at work. So HBR staffers Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo, and Emily Caulfield are untangling some of the knottiest problems. They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help you succeed in spite of the obstacles.

    Sexism Is Everywhere

    Sexism Is Everywhere

    Is there any way to know for sure whether something that someone did—or neglected to do—is rooted in sexism? When is confronting that person worth it? And if you’ll never know what drove their actions, how do you make peace with the uncertainty? Amy G talks through these questions with two professors who study perceptions and gender stereotypes.

    • 47 min
    Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me? (from New Here)

    Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me? (from New Here)

    It’s a question that so many of us are grappling with. Should I quit corporate life and pursue my passion project? Today in this episode from our colleagues at New Here—HBR's podcast for young professionals—we’ll help you think through the possibilities and trade-offs, as we learn from one woman’s experiences leaving corporate life to build her own business. You’ll learn which of her fears were warranted, how she battled loneliness, managed her money, and whether or not she is actually happier working for herself.

    • 43 min
    Ever Consider Joining a Board?

    Ever Consider Joining a Board?

    Eight women who’ve been on boards share how they landed a seat, gained confidence in the role, and found unexpected personal and professional benefits in the work. We hope their perspectives and advice will encourage you to consider trying it yourself some day. Ellen Zane, who runs a Harvard workshop for women interested in board work, gives further insight based on her deep experience as a director for nonprofits and private and public companies.

    • 47 min
    Ask the Amys

    Ask the Amys

    What if one of your first assignments at a new job was to fire people? What should you do if the person leading a project you’re on isn’t giving clear direction, demands that you work nights and weekends, bristles at your feedback—and leadership tells you to fall in line? These are two of the five situations that Amy B and Amy G talk through in this episode. They offer advice to the women who wrote in with their questions, with the hope that it will help them and anyone who’s been in a similar situation, or might be one unfortunate day.

    • 35 min
    So Many Feelings. Too Many?

    So Many Feelings. Too Many?

    Liz Fosslien believes “the future of work is emotional.” The Amys revisit our 2020 conversation with her and fellow organizational consultant Mollie West Duffy about the good that can come from being vulnerable with colleagues, and Fosslien returns to reassess where the line between vulnerability and oversharing is today.

    • 58 min
    Should I Change My Last Name?

    Should I Change My Last Name?

    If you plan to get married, do you see yourself keeping or changing your last name? How much, if at all, does your career factor into that decision? Our associate producer, who’s engaged, spoke with three recently married women about the professional considerations that factored into their decisions. Hannah and the Amys then join former co-host Nicole Torres to discuss how their names are connected to their personal brands.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
143 Ratings

143 Ratings

Colleen Lamont ,

Love this helpful podcast

Great ideas. Great suggestions. This is very helpful for women navigating work issues in a thoughtful and research based way. Worth the listen!

LVtrrunner ,

Love this podcast

I find this is my go-to podcast. You cover so many topics that are relevant for me as a working mom of teens, trying navigating advancing in my career, finding fulfillment, juggling work with being a school trustee all while seeking balance. Thank you for your encouragement, thoughts and advice.

Mom of 3 kids + one new born ,

Powerful and inspirational!

As an Asian female leader working in a white male dominant industry, this is my go to podcast when I felt stuck, pushed over and overwhelmed at work. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being there for us.

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