Aspire "Courageous You" Workshop Slides.
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This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Sam Collins on courageous careers for women. Some key points: - Historically, women faced many barriers and discrimination in the workplace, such as being considered property of their husbands or only allowed certain "dull" tasks. However, the number of female clerks grew enormously from 1851 to 1891. - Common career fears women face include work-life imbalance, imposter syndrome, and unconscious bias. Imposter syndrome is the internalization that one's successes are due to luck rather than ability. - Dr. Collins outlines five lessons in developing courage: having unique dreams, taking daily small steps, practicing to build courage, finding strength in unity, and persever
Aspire "Courageous You" Workshop Slides.
- 1. “Courageous You” with Dr. Sam Collins CEO and Founder, Aspire for Equality
- 2. ASPIRE: : To seek to attain or accomplish a courageous goal. She aspired to a dream career. 2 : to ascend, to soar. 3. To make a difference to others.
- 7. • First female clerks 1851. • Any money earned by a woman became the property of her husband. • Women were considered better suited than men to undertake dull tasks. • Women were cheap labour and not allowed to work on Saturday. • Applicants “must all be the daughters of professional men” • 1851, 19 women were listed as commercial clerks; by 1891 there were 17,859.
- 11. What could an amazingly successful career look like for YOU? Don’t chase someone else’s version of success
- 12. • Fear = 1. an unpleasant strong emotion caused by expectation of danger. 2. concern about what may happen/worry. • Reckless = moving forward without consideration of fears • Courage = Courage is when you consider the fear, but you still move forward • Boldness = Moving forward with inspiration (not fear)
- 13. Career Next Step Fears • No work/life balance/sacrifices • Too political or high pressure • I don’t know everything/I could get it wrong • Imposter syndrome • Being seen as bossy or domineering • Unconscious bias barriers • Having to have masculine style to succeed • Something else?
- 14. What is imposter syndrome? First mentioned in 1978 by Dr. Pauline Clance and Dr. Suzanne Imes following clinical therapy sessions with high- achieving women. They observed that despite objective evidence of great success, these women believed they were intellectual frauds and lived in fear of being recognised as impostors.
- 15. Imposter: A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain. Syndrome: A set of symptoms appearing together, which have no cure or preventative measure. Is that really what you have?
- 16. Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men despite similar job search behaviours, according to a LinkedIn Gender Insights Report.
- 19. 5 Lessons in Courage 1. Have dreams others don’t 2. Daily focus and ‘baby’ steps 3. Practice and grow your courage muscles 4. Strength through unity 5. Never give up
- 20. Career Vision • More impact • Learn new skills • Challenge • Help others grow • Help grow the culture • Change the system • Be a role model • Something else…
- 21. A Vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more. Rosabeth Moss Kanter
- 23. STAGES OF A WOMAN’S CAREER Idealistic Achievement age 21 - 30 Pragmatic Endurance age 31 - 45 Reinventive Contribution age 46+
- 24. 1. It’s all too vague and idealistic. 2. A fear of failure (or success!). 3. Thinking too factually and realistically. 4. Over collaborate rather than having own point of view. 5. Nervous about going out on a limb.
- 25. What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. Buddha
- 27. Step 1: Visualise possible future scenarios. Step 2: Quieten your probable and plausible thoughts. Step 3: Trust and commit to baby steps.
- 28. What are your biggest dreams and aspirations in life, work and world?
- 31. Take some time out (1 – 2 hours) to create your idealistic/dream vision for your future. Aim to take a small baby step action on it every day. Review your progress and celebrate your small successes. Review your vision every day. Imagine the “pain” of it not happening and the joy of it happening.