16. Stories that hold women back at work with Mette Johansson

Join us as Mette Johansson unpacks some of the most pervasive myths that perpetuate gender inequality in the workplace. Mette brings her insightful expertise from her latest book, Narratives, on existing stereotype like women are too emotional for leadership roles.

Listen in as we scrutinize the 'queen bee syndrome', the complex landscape of women's ambition, especially after they become mothers, and the misguided belief that women inherently fail to support each other in professional environments. The conversation also addresses the societal narratives that limit women's progress, emphasizing the collective effort needed to rewrite these stories. Tune in to be inspired by the arguments and skills that can empower women and their allies to forge paths toward a more equitable workplace.

About the guest: 

Mette Johansson (MBA, PCC, CSP) is a highly awarded, sought-after consultant, speaker, author, social entrepreneur, trainer and coach.

She worked in leadership roles across Asia and Europe for multinational corporations for 15 years before she founded MetaMind Pte Ltd, a training consultancy, which creates great people leaders by focusing on the “people side of leadership skills”. In addition, she is the Founder and Chair of the not-for-profit KeyNote Women Speakers. 

She speaks on Authentic, Inclusive and Inspirational Leadership to large corporations, including Pfizer, Citibank, Microsoft, UPS and Airbnb. 

Her latest book, “Narratives – the stories that hold women back at work” has been published in 2024 with Penguin Random House. 

She is regularly featured in media in Singapore, from Harper's Bazaar to Straits Times. 

Mette has lived in 12 countries and today divides her time between Singapore, the Middle East and Europe. 

Connect with the host, Bhavna Toor, Founder & CEO Shenomics at www.linkedin.com/in/bhavnatoor/ 

Know about her leadership trainings and coaching programs at www.shenomics.com