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It is astonishing to know how many women come through our doors and comment on steering clear of working for a female boss. Of the hundreds of women, about 65% stated they would consider not taking a job because they’ve had such bad experiences working for women.Eek, this perspective isn’t helping our position in corporate America, at all and we almost didn’t want to do this episode because we don’t want to perpetuate an existing problem. However, we know, not addressing it doesn’t mean it goes away.In our episode this week, we are digging into this phenomenon, how it’s hurting women in business and what we, as female bosses, can do to change the paradigm. Your professional biological clock is ticking, your time is now. If you’re finally saying to yourself: My business can no longer bring a trickle of money and I need to bring it to six-figures I have what it takes to be an outstanding VP and it’s my timeStaying in my same corporate job isn’t fulfilling and I am ready for moreIf this is you, reach out to Jackie at jackie@therestingmind to schedule a time to talk about how we can help you reach your professional goals.Things we cover in this episode: Research shows that women, starting from the time they are girls, have a confidence gap There are fewer seats at the table for women, which creates a scarcity mindset In 2020 there were only 21% of women versus 66% of white men in C-Suite roles (MCKinsey/LeanIn) Why harnessing your own authentic energy be in “masculine” or “feminine” is much more effective than being something you’re not Looking at bosses and leaders as individuals, not as a collective Why we are so much more together when we lift each other up and collaborate Featured on the Show: The Confidence Code, The Science and Art of Self-Assurance Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up The Confidence Gap, The Atlantic Are you part of the Just Gen X Facebook Community?Join the amazing group of amazing Gen X women, just like you, where we’re talking business, career and life. Click here to join. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcast / Sticher