The Tips You Need to be a Real Life #GirlBoss

July 2017

 

Let’s get real here: being a woman in a professional environment isn’t easy. Most businesses, especially at executive levels, are dominated by men, and breaking into that ‘boys only’ space is a real challenge. But that doesn’t stop us strong, ambitious ladies from trying, now does it? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with ________, a successful business woman and one of The Holmes Report’s top 100 influencers, and talk about her career. So, if you’ve ever wanted to be a #girlboss, lean back, read on, and get ready for the tips and tricks that just might help you make it.

 

When she first started out, _____ found it difficult to gain respect. “As soon as I walked in they would not even look at me, or they would look at me arrogantly… hoping I would sit down quietly and not come up with anything intelligent.” But she didn’t let that stop her.  “Women should not be afraid of [men thinking they’re inferior] as long as they can prove them wrong… Women tend to be more creative, and they listen more, so their solutions tend to be more pragmatic.”

 

So, what she’s saying is that we, as women, have our own strengths that we should use. But don’t a lot of women feel like they need to be less feminine to be taken seriously? “Never do that – that’s the biggest mistake that people make. I never changed myself to please prejudiced men… they are just insecure.” And don’t let men ever shame you for being passionate, either. “A good leader needs emotion.”

 

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_____’s top tips to being a successful woman seem pretty on point, to be honest. “Don’t feel afraid. Stick to who you are. Believe that you deserve it.” Yeah, we can get behind that.

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