by Christine Marlet | Aug 26, 2025 | All, Gender Equality, Women in Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership
Last week, a conversation left me quietly unsettled. A fellow advocate for women’s empowerment voiced a perspective I’ve heard before—one that places the weight of progress squarely on women’s shoulders. “We’ve lost our grit,” she argued. “We’ve internalized society’s limits instead of fighting back.” Her words echoed a subtle but pervasive narrative: If women aren’t thriving, it’s because we aren’t trying hard enough.
At the same time, Michelle Weston’s powerful blog resonated deeply. She named the gaslighting many women feel as the “crisis of men” dominates headlines while female executives still battle for basic recognition. “Inclusion isn’t selective,” she reminds us. Yet the implication lingers: Should women step back so men can catch up?
by Christine Marlet | Oct 31, 2024 | All, Women in Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership
In the high-stakes environment of executive committees and direction teams, every voice should be heard and valued. However, women in these roles often face the subtle sting of unconscious bias and the banalization of their input during meetings. It’s a pervasive issue that can undermine not only the contributions of women leaders but also the decision-making process as a whole.
by Christine Marlet | Oct 14, 2024 | All, Women in Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership
In today’s fast-paced world, we find ourselves constantly surrounded by a culture that celebrates high achievement and top performance. For many intelligent and ambitious women, this often translates into an unyielding drive for perfection. We push ourselves to the brink, striving to excel in every aspect of our lives and to do so flawlessly.
While aiming to do our best is certainly commendable, the relentless pursuit of perfection can quickly become counterproductive and even harmful to our well-being.
by Christine Marlet | Apr 8, 2024 | All, Women in Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership
How many times have you found yourself so busy with tasks and to-dos that you lost sight of your deeper goals and purpose? You’re focused on checking items off your never-ending list but feeling devoid of direction or progress.As high-achieving women, it’s all too easy to get caught in a cycle of tactical hustle devoid of strategy
by Christine Marlet | Apr 8, 2024 | All, Women in Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership
The label of overachiever is often worn as a badge of honor. We still tend to believe that relentless hustle is the sole path to great accomplishments, yet we know it is a misconception.
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