TfP 020. Elevating Women's Initiatives to Drive Transformation
Summary
Host Jamie Boyd interviews Laura Crowley and Mandy Gallagher on advancing women in public accounting during Women’s History Month. They discuss embedding intentional inclusion into business models, emphasizing sponsorship over mentorship and revenue-driving roles for leadership. The conversation highlights strategies like networking groups, actionable feedback, and evaluating hiring processes to eliminate bias. Guests stress that sustainable change requires consistent, firm-wide commitment rather than isolated initiatives.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest backgrounds
Motivations for advancing women in the profession
Intentional structures and networking groups
Sponsorship and building confidence
Creating inclusive cultures and flexible careers
Embedding equity into business strategy
Addressing biases and changing narratives
Hope for change and closing remarks
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