Parity Podcast

    In our kick-off to Season 3, we return to the theme of allies, who are critical for parity in the workplace. But what do we mean by "ally" and what do we want and need allies to do? Julie Kratz, author of several works on allyship, answers these questions and discusses the importance of listening to others whose shoes you don't walk in.   You can learn more about Julie Kratz and her work with...

Women and caregivers continue to feel the effects of the pandemic as unprecedented numbers of women leaders exit the workforce or switch jobs in search of better cultures. The Great Resignation , Quiet Quitting , and Quick Quitting are new phrases to describe how women and caregivers are coping with work and home demands. As we look back on 2022, we remain positive for the year ahead.  Subscribe s...

The price of men being led to believe that they must act in ways that conform to their gender can be enormous, for men and women alike. Guest Co-Host Andy Cooper joins Deborah Pollack-Milgate for a discussion with author, psychologist, and masculinity studies pioneer Dr. Ronald Levant. Dr. Levant talks about the socialization of boys and masculinity and its reverberations, while the trio explores...

We talk with Dr. Anne Beall , author of Cinderella Did Not Live Happily Ever After: The Hidden Messages in Fairy Tales . Using data science, we discuss fairy tale themes: women are passive and largely devoid of power and agency, except for witches and evil stepmothers, while men are smart, brave, and heroic. Join us as we discuss how these themes continue to hamper women in the modern workplace.  ...

Caregiving is a second economy that requires a skilled workforce all its own. Yet, in the absence of acknowledging the scale and critical relevance of this economy, the main drivers and load-bearers of this economy remain women.  We simply cannot achieve gender parity without more support and without others taking on their share of the load.  Dr. Nithila Peter joins us in a 2-part series to discus...

Caregiving is a second economy that requires a skilled workforce all its own. Yet, women are its main drivers, leaving us tired and worn out, and making it nigh impossible to compete in the workplace. We cannot achieve gender parity without more support. The pandemic showed us that caregivers and those we tend to deserve better. Dr. Nithila Peter joins us in a 2 part series to discuss solutions. ...

Workplace communications are powerful - they can make and break careers, incent us to give our all, or cause us to run for the hills and join the Great Resignation. In this episode, we discuss inclusive communication tips for everyone including leaders and allies, as well as strategies when you find yourself in cultures where it is difficult to be seen and heard. You can  Subscribe! so you don't m...

After 25 years as a senior leader in tech, Karen Catlin saw a decline in the numbers of women in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, Karen became an author and coach focusing on helping women navigate the male-dominated tech industry and coaching men to be better allies. In this episode, we discuss hiring for a "culture add" and other tips to create a more inclusive workplace. Subscribe!   Time-stamp...

After 25 years as a senior leader in tech, Karen Catlin saw a decline in the numbers of women in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, Karen became an author and coach focusing on helping women navigate the male-dominated tech industry and coaching men to be better allies. In this episode, Karen gives us 10 tips to be better allies. Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.  If you would like to...

In this episode, we discuss how to gender sleuth so you can detect when people are responding to the often hidden pressure of gender stereotypes. When we unwittingly conform to gender stereotypes, women face increased gender bias, particularly in male-dominated workplaces and as they move up the career ladder. We offer solutions with 4 action steps so women and male allies can snuff out gender bia...

Despite the pay equity win by the U.S. Women's Soccer Team, the gender wage gap persists. In this episode, we discuss how the gap is measured, how some companies like L'Oreal, Starbucks, and Salesforce are making a difference, and how TEA - Transparency, Education, and Audit - can reduce the gap.  Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.  1:40 What is the gender wage gap, what are the gende...

We've been called bellicose, belligerent, and bombastic, and connected with male allies at banana stands, and through these experiences, we have solutions for you to break the bias. Together with guests Lilian Agyemang-Yeboah and Ashia Johnson, we offer over 20 ways that you can break the bias, the 2022 International Women's Day theme. Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below. 1:54 Introduct...

In this final Episode of 2021, Cathy and Deborah share their favorite tips for achieving parity, discuss the latest data on women in the workplace, and look forward to 2022 and blowing up the status quo.  Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.  Most Positive Developments for Women in 2021 2:24 We are finally discussing unconscious bias, intersectionality challenges for women who identify...

In this episode, Tracy J. Edmonds, the author of Wild Hair and the owner of TJE Coaching and Consulting, explains how authenticity can disrupt gender bias, help us connect with others, and transform women into more effective and visible leaders.  Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.    Intro 1:20  Tracy J. Edmonds is a mom, coach, consultant, and author of Wild Hair   Episode Breakdown...

Women receive mixed messages to be authentic but also to conform, fall in line, fit in. It's a challenging tightrope to walk but we have solutions. In this episode, learn how to discover your own authenticity, and then how to FLEX so that you can contribute at work in a way that reflects who you are.   Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.    Intro 2:10 Women are told to be authentic but...

Juggling work and motherhood is a bone-weary challenge unless you're Wonder Woman. While women's skills grow after becoming mothers, we often face biases that stall careers. The pandemic made the situation more dire but now is a golden opportunity to find solutions with the Parity Prescription. Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.  Intro 00:27 Time for gender parity increased from 100 t...

Business culture can make or break your career. It's that invisible but ever-present force that determines whether you are seen and heard, welcomed and respected. In this episode, you will learn the eight signposts of a robust culture where women-- and everyone --can thrive. You can find the resources that we used for this episode at www.par-ity.com and we would love to hear from you at CathyandDe...

Emotional Intelligence - understanding ourselves and relating to others - will help us achieve parity. Join us as we interview Dr. Nithila Peter of eiLeads to learn how to improve your emotional intelligence and how EI helps us implement the Parity Prescription. You can find the resources that we used for this episode at www.par-ity.com and we would love to hear from you at CathyandDeborah@par-ity...

A majority of people rate women higher than men for leadership skills. Studies show that many of the core competencies necessary for success as a leader are competencies at which women excel. Despite these strengths as leaders, men are more often awarded the coveted positions of power. In this episode, we will explore why and propose 5 steps to promote women into more leadership roles. You can fin...

Women are frequently encouraged to "lean in," but we can only lean in so far before we lose our balance. Men, we need you to lean in as allies and meet us halfway because we cannot achieve parity without you. In this episode, we teach allies how to be effective by being mentors, sponsors,  partners, and collaborators with women, and we guide women on how to identify and partner with male allies. Y...

Want to talk about gender inequality at work? Having those tough conversations is critical to achieving workplace parity, and in this episode, we will give you a framework so you can consider when and how to start.  You can find the resources that we used for this episode at www.par-ity.com and we would love to hear from you at CathyandDeborah@par-ity.com . Follow us on Instagram , Twitter and Lin...

In this episode, we will lay out the business case for diversity and inclusion and give you 5 actions steps so that everyone feels welcome, connected, and included in your organization. You can find the resources that we used for this episode at www.par-ity.com and we would love to hear from you at CathyandDeborah@par-ity.com . Follow us on Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn , and subscribe to this...

In this episode, we will examine the science and culture which causes unconscious bias which can make women seem invisible, and we will bust some myths along the way. Spoiler Alert: Women don't talk too much! You can find the resources that we used for this episode at www.par-ity.com and we would love to hear from you at CathyandDeborah@par-ity.com . Follow us on Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn ,...

In the premiere episode of the Parity Podcast, we discuss the dismal state of workplace gender equality, explore the working world by looking at the numbers, and make the case for our signature Parity Prescription . Subscribe!   Time-stamped show notes are below.  Intro 0:20 Experts believe that it will take 100 years to achieve gender parity [after the recording of this episode, the World Economi...