It will take nearly 50 good years to achieve gender parity for all women.
No matter how bad this sounds. This is what a McKinsey report has to say.
But again, while the timeline may seem discouraging, it doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In fact, there’s a lot we can do to speed it up.
So, in this episode we’ll be discussing the practical steps, strategies, and inspiring stories of women who’ve carved their own paths to leadership. And to help us through this conversation, we’ve Rekha Radhakrishnan with us. She is currently Group Director of HRBP at the London Stock Exchange Group.
Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia
Guest Bio
Rekha Radhakrishnan – Global Head & Group Director Human Resources at London Stock Exchange Group. Based out of Bangalore, she has two decades of experience in leading HR function for fortune 500 companies including Honeywell & Dell.
Rekha is also an DE&I evangelist, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and provides coaching and mentoring to budding professionals to adorn leadership roles.
She holds a master’s degree in business management from the University of Madras and is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. She is passionate about Learning & Development and is a certified SHRM SCP as well as GPHR Professional and is a DDI certified facilitator. Rekha is a travel enthusiast, an avid writer and has a collection of blogs.
Connect with Rekha on Linkedin
Timestamps
(01:35) Rekha introduces herself and shares insights into common challenges women encounter on the path to leadership.
(08:12) She reflects on her journey with self-advocacy in leadership and offers valuable advice.
(10:47) Essential leadership skills that women should focus on to excel and thrive in senior roles.
(20:21) Importance of building strong networks and alliances, sharing tips for women looking to expand their professional connections.
(24:06) Strategies for addressing and overcoming bias and stereotypes while staying authentic in leadership are explored.
(27:52) Rekha finally provides her perspective on necessary organizational changes to help more women not only access but succeed in leadership positions.
