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For women in leadership, dreams whether old or new, can be daunting. Let your past achievements remind you that no dream is too big when paired with dedication. Your legacy is built not just on the visions you have, but on the steps you take. Keep moving forward, knowing that every action propels you closer to the next great success. #AWCN #Dreams #Action

Big congratulations to Sonali Pier, Portfolio Manager – Multi-Sector Credit, for being recognized as one of Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance! #barronsinfluentialwomen Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance honors women who have achieved positions of prominence in the financial-services industry and are helping to shape its future. Recipients are chosen by a panel of Barron's writers and editors, is based on external and internal nominations, and includes executives at major U.S. companies, investment managers and securities analysts, and public servants and policy makers. All are based in the U.S. https://bit.ly/3xSvnGe

Meet the winners of the recently held Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards. These dynamic women have shown outstanding leadership, innovation, and resilience in the business world. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate their achievements. Well done, ladies! Read more about the awards here: https://brnw.ch/21wNnZ2 #EWOI2024 #WomenInBusiness #WPOWomenOfImpact

I had the pleasure of speaking at the Female Founder event today hosted by Rebecca MacDermid Maven North East It was refreshing to see so many female founders determined to make a difference! 📈 So many leaders, often women, struggle to make their stories known. We talked about being authentic in our approach and how to position ourselves to build and grow a business - Don't forget to get your strong group of supporters when you don't have the words yourself. I am always happy to help! 💫 #femalefounder #personalbrand #businessgrowth

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining a panel at the WoMen in Finance Summit in London, where we tackled the thought-provoking topic: "Women on the Board - Token or Totem?" While we've made positive strides in increasing female representation on FTSE 350 Boards, there's still much work to be done to accelerate progress. Curious about what steps we need to take next? Check out my latest blog for my insights and thoughts on driving real change.

Very interesting compilation of research findings on female family business succession (follow link in article below), among others:   ➡ Firms still have a blind spot in preferring men over women in succession decisions. When both sons and daughters were possible successors, they chose sons 81.2% of the time. ➡ Interestingly, in unplanned successions due to death or illness, more females took over their firms because the predecessor’s preferences didn’t factor into the decision as heavily.   ➡ Female family successors have a higher level of CEO-related human capital, as measured by leadership and industry experience, business education, age and the use of a business plan during succession. ➡ Why women CEOs offer Family Businesses an entrepreneurial advantage #succession #nextgen #femaleleadership #familybusiness

Happy Business Women's Day! Today we celebrate the trailblazing women who have paved the way for future female leaders. Let's raise a glass to their hard work, determination, and resilience. Tag a businesswoman who inspires you! #BusinessWomensDay #GirlBoss #WomenInBusiness #madamcjwalker #WomenLeaders #FemaleEntrepreneur #WomenInLeadership #SheMeansBusiness #WomenSupportingWomen🥂👩💼🎉

Whilst we might take it for granted that it's easier than ever for women to get to the top, the numbers say otherwise. Only 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and female founders draw less than 2% of venture capital dollars....and that stat is currently trending in the wrong direction. With that in mind, it's more important than ever to recognise and platform women who are creating change at the top. If you are one of those women or you know one of those women then please nominate them for CNBC's amazing Changemakers programme. https://lnkd.in/etBb9K4A

Great advice can be transformational in shaping one's career, particularly as more women successfully navigate their path to the boardroom. Many of us here at Watson are not only board advisors, we also serve on boards ourselves, and we’ve received a lot of advice in our own board journeys. Frankly, not all of it has been good. So, to celebrate International Women’s Day, we've gathered insights from accomplished women directors from inside and outside of Watson on the best and worst advice they've given and received. https://lnkd.in/guBTNAUk Salima Remtulla Victoria McMillan Teresa Budd Rachel Welch O'Connor Liz Watson #iwd2024

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurship Day! Today, we honor the incredible women entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and shaping the future. Let's celebrate the power of female leadership, innovation, and resilience. Together, we can create a more equitable and prosperous world. #InternationalWomensEntrepreneurshipDay #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen