🎙 Hosted by Stefan Guttensohn | Guest: Kelly Algier

Why do women—who make up half the population—still hold less than 20% of senior corporate positions? Leadership coach and Harvard-trained organizational psychologist Kelly Algier joins Stefan Guttensohn to unpack the deep-rooted biases and structural challenges facing women in leadership.

Together, they explore:

• The myth of the “male archetype” leader
• SB-826 and the limits of legislation
• Work-family tensions and cultural stigma
• The double-bind dilemma: kind vs. assertive
• Intersectionality and the unique barriers for women of color
• Solutions: leadership competency radars, ERGs, menopause-friendly policies, and more

Kelly shares insights from coaching women at Fortune 500 companies, real-world solutions being implemented in workplaces across Europe and North America, and personal reflections on navigating the corporate world as a mother and executive.

📍 Guest: Kelly Algier
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📖 Recommended reading: Creating Gender-Inclusive Organizations, The Secrets of the Sprakkar